VMC Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) has invited online applications for Trainee Apprentice engagement in 18 trades under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Chief Minister Apprentice Yojana. Eligible candidates can apply online from 13 August 2026 to 25 August 2026.
Candidates with ITI qualifications can apply for trades such as Electrician, Fitter, Wireman, COPA, Draughtsman, Surveyor and others. Graduate candidates can apply for Office Operations Executive, while Office Assistant is available for female candidates only.
Important: Candidates must complete both Apprenticeship India registration/eKYC and the VMC online application. Local Vadodara candidates will be given priority.
VMC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organisation | Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) |
| Post Name | Trainee Apprentice |
| Total Trades | 18 |
| Age Limit | Not specified for most trades; Office Assistant: 18–28 Years |
| Qualification | ITI / BA / B.Com / BBA / 10th Pass, as per trade |
| Application Fee | Not Mentioned |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Stipend | As per Apprentices Act, 1961 |
| Experience | Not Required |
| Eligibility | Relevant qualification + Apprenticeship India registration |
| Job Location | Vadodara, Gujarat |
| Priority | Local Vadodara candidates |
Available Trades
The 18 trades include Office Operations Executive, COPA, Wireman, Electrician, Fitter, Draughtsman (Civil), Surveyor, Health Sanitary Inspector, Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Mechanic Diesel, Mechanic Electric Vehicle, Electronic Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic and others.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Starts | 13 August 2026, 12:00 Noon |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 25 August 2026, 11:59 PM |
Eligibility Criteria
- ITI candidates can apply for the relevant ITI trades.
- BA/B.Com/BBA candidates can apply for Office Operations Executive.
- Office Assistant is available for female candidates only.
- Office Assistant requires 10th Pass and the age limit is 18 to 28 years.
- Experience is not required for the apprenticeship engagement.
- Candidates must register on the Apprenticeship India portal and complete eKYC.
- Local Vadodara residents are given priority.
How to Apply for VMC Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Candidates must complete two mandatory online steps:
- First, register on the Apprenticeship India portal and select the relevant trade.
- Complete the required eKYC on the Apprenticeship India portal.
- Visit the VMC recruitment portal and complete the online application.
- Enter a valid personal mobile number and email ID.
- Upload the required documents and submit the application before the deadline.
- Keep the submitted application details for future reference.
Important: Completing only Apprenticeship India registration or only the VMC application is not sufficient. Both steps are mandatory.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
| Apply Online – VMC | Click Here to Apply Online |
| Apprenticeship India Portal | Register / Complete eKYC |
| Details PDF | Download VMC Apprentice Notification PDF |
| Official Website | Visit VMC Official Website |
Official Apply Link
Candidates should first complete their Apprenticeship India registration and eKYC, then use the VMC Apply Online portal to submit the apprenticeship application.
Details PDF
Before applying, candidates should read the official VMC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification PDF carefully for trade-wise eligibility, instructions and document requirements.
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FAQs – VMC Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Q1. How many trades are available in VMC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
A total of 18 trades are available.
Q2. Who can apply for VMC Apprentice Recruitment?
Candidates having the required ITI, graduation or 10th qualification, depending on the trade, can apply.
Q3. Is experience required?
No, experience is not required for these apprentice engagements.
Q4. What is the last date to apply?
The last date is 25 August 2026, 11:59 PM.
Q5. Is the application online?
Yes. Candidates must complete registration on Apprenticeship India and then submit the application through the VMC website.
Q6. What is the job location?
The apprenticeship engagement is at Vadodara Municipal Corporation, Vadodara, Gujarat.
Q7. What is the stipend?
The stipend will be paid as per the Apprentices Act, 1961 and applicable rules.