MeECL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL), a Government of Meghalaya undertaking, is recruiting Graduate (General Stream) Apprentices under Advertisement No. Me.E.C.L/HRDC/TRG-49/Pt-IV/2026-27/3. The opportunity is intended for eligible Meghalaya residents with a recent degree in Arts, Law, Science or Commerce who meet the apprenticeship conditions.

There are 30 training positions at Umiam in Ri-Bhoi District. Applications are accepted offline from 6 October 2026, and completed forms must reach MeECL by 30 October 2026. Selection involves shortlisting against the eligibility requirements, original certificate verification and execution of an apprenticeship contract; the training period is one year.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

MeECL has announced 30 Graduate (General Stream) Apprentice positions across four streams. The notification also states that reservation provisions apply to each post separately; reservation is applicable for SC, ST and OBC candidates and for physically challenged candidates in identified trades.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Applicants must hold a degree in the stream for which they apply: Arts, Law, Science or Commerce. The qualifying degree must have been completed in 2024, 2025 or 2026. Candidates who passed the qualifying examination before 2024 are not eligible. Applicants must also be residents of Meghalaya and have a valid NATS enrolment ID, obtained by registering with the Board of Practical Training through the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme. Registration must be completed within three years after passing the qualifying examination. An active email address, mobile number and EPIC card are also required.

A graduate who has had one year or more of training or job experience after attaining the relevant qualification is generally ineligible for engagement under the Apprentices Act. A person whose earlier graduate apprenticeship contract was terminated cannot be engaged again under the Act without prior approval from the Apprenticeship Adviser. The notification also states that applicants with one year or more of job experience after passing the minimum qualifying examination are ineligible unless approved by the Apprentice Adviser of BOAT.

Age Limit

Applicants must be at least 18 and no more than 24 years old as on 31 May 2026. Age relaxation for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Classes, Persons with Disability and ex-servicemen is available under applicable Government of India rules.

Application Fee

The notification does not specify an application fee. Candidates should check MeECL’s official website for any updates before submitting their forms.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official MeECL website and open the apprentice recruitment information.
2. Download the prescribed application form, identified in the notification as Application Format A.
3. Complete the form with accurate personal and educational details.
4. Attach self-attested copies of the required supporting documents. These include an EPIC card or passport, the consolidated or last marksheet for the qualifying degree, a CGPA or grade conversion certificate if applicable, and a date-of-birth document such as a Class 10 certificate or birth certificate.
5. Also provide the applicable caste certificate, physical challenge certificate if applicable, NATS enrolment number, and valid email address and mobile number. Include two passport-size photographs and self-attested photocopies of all documents.
6. Sign the undertaking and ensure the completed form and enclosures are ready for dispatch.
7. Send the application so that it reaches the following address on or before 30 October 2026: Additional Director, Human Resource Development Centre, MeECL, Umiam-793103, Ri-Bhoi District, Meghalaya.

Salary & Pay Scale

Selected apprentices will receive a stipend of INR 12,300 per month. The apprenticeship lasts one year from the date of the agreement. Trainees must attend regularly according to the training schedule and follow MeECL’s working hours and holidays. Leave is governed by the Apprentices Act, 1961, and its amendments.

Selection Process

MeECL will first shortlist applications based on the stated eligibility conditions. Shortlisted candidates will be called for verification of their original certificates, after which the apprenticeship contract is completed for those selected. There is no written examination mentioned in the notification. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted; other applicants will not receive communication. Canvassing of any kind will result in disqualification.

Eligible candidates should review the official notification and send a complete offline application with the required documents early enough to reach MeECL by 30 October 2026.