CSPGCL Degree Apprenticeship Recruitment 2026 – 85 NATS-Diploma-Degree Graduate Apprentice Vacancies

The application window opened on 20th January 2026, the same day the notification was released. The last date to submit your offline application is 20th February 2026. You have exactly one month to gather your documents and submit the physical application form.

Eligibility is strict and has multiple layers. You must have a full-time degree in the relevant engineering field (like Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) for technical posts, or a B.Sc. with Chemistry or a BCA degree for non-technical posts. Most importantly, you must be an original resident of Chhattisgarh and you must not have more than one year of work experience or have undergone apprenticeship training before.

The notification states that your age will be calculated as of 1st April 2026. While the specific minimum and maximum age limits are not listed, it confirms that age relaxation for SC, ST, OBC, PwD, and other categories will be as per the rules of the Chhattisgarh Government.

There are a total of 85 apprenticeship vacancies for the 2026-27 financial year. The majority (65 posts) are in Graduate Technical trades like Mechanical Engineering (25), Electrical Engineering (25), Civil (5), and Computer Science/IT (10). The remaining 20 posts are for B.Sc. (Chemistry) and BCA graduates.

Selected apprentices will receive a fixed monthly stipend of ₹12,300 throughout their one-year training period. The notification clearly states that no hostel or transport facilities will be provided, so you must manage your own accommodation and commute.

No, there is no application fee required to apply for this apprenticeship training program. The application process is free of cost for all eligible candidates.

You must submit self-attested copies of your filled application form, all educational mark sheets (10th, 12th, degree), and an affidavit. Two state-specific documents are mandatory: a valid Chhattisgarh Domicile Certificate and a Caste Certificate (if applicable) issued by a Chhattisgarh authority. Your Aadhaar card, bank passbook copy, and 16-digit NATS registration number are also compulsory.

NATS stands for the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme. You must register on the official NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in) to get a unique 16-digit registration number, which is a mandatory field in your CSPGCL application form. Your application will be incomplete without it.

The application process is offline. You must first register online on the NATS portal. Then, download the application form from the CSPGCL notification, fill it out completely, attach all required self-attested documents, and submit the physical hard copy before the 20th February 2026 deadline.

Selection is merit-based. There is no written examination mentioned. The merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in your qualifying degree (B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc./BCA) and the marks from a personal interview. A final merit list and waiting list will be published on the CSPGCL website.

No, it does not. The notification explicitly states that after successful completion of the one-year apprenticeship, candidates have no right to claim employment or demand absorption into CSPGCL. This is purely a skill development training program under the Apprenticeship Act.

No, you are not eligible. The notification has a strict disqualification clause for candidates who have more than one year of work experience. Similarly, candidates who have already undergone or are undergoing apprenticeship training elsewhere are also not eligible.

DBT stands for Direct Benefit Transfer. It is the method through which your monthly stipend will be paid. The notification warns that you must be DBT-eligible and complete all related formalities by the contract signing date. Failure to do so will lead to the cancellation of your candidature, so ensure your bank account is linked and DBT-enabled.

Selected candidates will be intimated only via the email address provided in their application form. However, CSPGCL includes a disclaimer that they are not responsible if the email lands in spam, is sent to a wrong ID, or is not received due to technical issues. You should also regularly check the official CSPGCL website for the published merit list.

Providing any false, incomplete, or incorrect information can have serious consequences. As per the notification, CSPGCL reserves the right to cancel your application at any stage without prior notice if any discrepancy is found. It is crucial to double-check all details and documents before submission.