The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Labour Department has published a provisional, trade-wise merit list for Apprentice (Shikau Umedvar) posts on 05 October 2026 covering candidates who attended the apprenticeship recruitment fair on 20 and 21 August 2026; this article explains how to check the list, the trades included, next steps on the Apprenticeship India portal and important instructions for selected candidates.
Key dates
The recruitment process included an advertisement, an apprentice recruitment fair and the recent publication of the provisional merit list; candidates should note these dates when checking their status and completing online formalities.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Recruitment advertisement published | 11 August 2026 |
| Apprentice recruitment fair (mela) | 20 August 2026 and 21 August 2026 |
| Provisional selection list published | 05 October 2026 |
Overview of the provisional merit list
The provisional selection list is issued by the BMC Labour Department under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and is available as an official PDF on the MCGM website; the list is subject to verification of educational certificates and other documents.
Download the official provisional merit list (Apprenticeship Merit List 2026) from the MCGM website:
Apprenticeship Merit List 2026 (PDF)
Details included in each trade-wise list
Each trade-specific sheet in the published PDF contains candidate identification, academic marks and category allocation to help candidates verify their status.
- Serial number and trade
- ITI registration number (starting with A)
- Candidate full name (surname, first name, middle name)
- Date of birth and gender
- ITI last semester total marks and marks obtained
- Percentage
- Caste category and category allocation (for example Open, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, Women, Divyang, and other horizontal categories)
Trades covered and number of names in the provisional list
The official PDF contains separate lists for 18 trades; the counts below are taken from the published PDF and represent the number of names listed for each trade rather than official vacancy figures.
| Trade | Number of names listed |
|---|---|
| Fitter | 50 |
| Wireman | 28 |
| Electrician | 34 |
| Plumber | 51 |
| Mason (Building Constructor) | 22 |
| Carpenter | 14 |
| Painter (General) | 10 |
| Refrigeration and Air Condition Mechanic | 5 |
| Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) | 120 |
| Mechanic Motor Vehicle | 30 |
| Draughtsman (Civil) | 4 |
| Turner | 4 |
| Welder | 15 |
| Machinist | 1 |
| Diesel Mechanic | 69 |
| Pump Operator cum Mechanic | 25 |
| Motor Vehicle Body Builder | 1 |
| Desktop Publishing Operator | 3 |
| Total names counted | 486 |
How to check the BMC Apprentice result
Candidates should open the official PDF and look for their trade and ITI registration number; the document is organised trade by trade for easier searching.
- Open the Apprenticeship Merit List 2026 PDF on the MCGM website (link above).
- Scroll to or search for your trade; the PDF is arranged trade by trade.
- Look for your name or ITI registration number (use the search function — Ctrl+F — for quick lookup).
- Check details such as category allocation, date of birth and marks shown in the list.
- If listed, save or print a copy of the PDF for your records and proceed with the online steps on the Apprenticeship India portal.
Next steps for candidates whose names appear in the list
Selected candidates must complete specified steps on the Apprenticeship India portal so BMC can issue an online invitation and contract for apprenticeship training.
- Visit the Apprenticeship India portal: apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
- Under “Apprenticeship Opportunities” select BRIHANMUMBAI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION.
- BMC will verify your online profile and send an online “Invitation” for apprenticeship training.
- To accept, select “Apply” on the portal when the invitation appears.
- After acceptance, you will receive an online “Contract”; choose “Sign” to confirm or “Reject” to decline.
- BMC will publish training or posting details (department, ward or hospital, and dates) on its website for candidates who sign the contract.
Important instructions for candidates
The provisional list is conditional; candidates must ensure their documents and online profiles are complete before accepting any invitation or signing a contract.
- The list is provisional and subject to verification of educational certificates and other documents.
- Complete all required steps on the Apprenticeship India portal; BMC will check your online profile before sending invitations.
- Once you sign the BMC apprenticeship contract, you cannot cancel it — decide carefully before signing.
- The notice does not indicate a separate postal offer; follow the portal workflow for all communications and acceptances.
- Check the BMC website regularly for published training place and joining dates after contract signing.
Official links
Use the official links below to access the provisional merit list and the portals needed for online acceptance and contract formalities.
