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Apprentice in Caf Walk in Interview Held

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Apprentice in Caf Walk in Interview Held on administered by MNRE Authority (Odisha).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: MNRE Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: ₹6,766 - ₹25,543 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: Odisha

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	₹6,766 - ₹25,543 (Level-4)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Rgtpp Bmd Ii 576 Dated TENDER Id 2026 Hbc 542287 1	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
5th Set of Bid Details Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Financial Bid Opening Date 3pm Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Rgtpp Mm I Toe 13458 Date E TENDER Id 2026 Hbc	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Apprentice in Caf Walk in Interview Held on?

The sanctioned remuneration is ₹6,766 - ₹25,543 (Level-4) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2026-09-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from MNRE Authority?

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official MNRE or NATS/NAPS portal to initiate the registration process, ensuring all primary personal and academic details are accurately entered to generate a unique enrollment ID.

Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) by uploading a valid email address and mobile number, which will be verified via OTP to secure your candidate login credentials.

Scan and upload essential documents including matriculation certificates, degree/diploma transcripts, passport-sized photographs, and signature files strictly adhering to the specified file size and format guidelines.

Proceed to the payment gateway to pay the requisite application fee, if applicable, or claim exemption under the specified categories, and download the generated transaction receipt.

Download the generated registration slip or admit card from the portal, which contains the designated walk-in interview venue, date, reporting time, and mandatory instructions.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Apprentice in Caf Walk in Interview Held on is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Document Verification and Eligibility Screening	Qualifying (1 Hour)	Verification of NATS/NAPS registration, Academic percentage cutoff check, Age and category certificate validation
Personal Interview and Technical Assessment	100 Marks (30 Minutes)	Basic concepts of Renewable Energy, Solar and Wind energy technologies, General aptitude and communication skills
Medical Fitness Examination	Qualifying	Standard medical fitness certificate, Physical endurance and vision standards, No major chronic illnesses check
Final Merit List Compilation	Based on Academic & Interview Marks	Cumulative weightage of degree marks (70%), Interview performance weightage (30%), Tie-breaker resolution based on age

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Apprentices recruited by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) are governed by the Apprentices Act, 1961, receiving a consolidated monthly stipend. For Graduate Apprentices, this is aligned with the equivalent of 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level 1/2 benchmarks for training. If analyzed under the 7th CPC Level 1 framework, the entry basic pay is Rs. 18,000. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53% amounting to Rs. 9,540, and House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities at 30% (Rs. 5,400), Class Y at 20% (Rs. 3,600), and Class Z at 10% (Rs. 1,800), alongside Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 1,350 plus DA, the simulated gross monthly salary stands at approximately Rs. 35,000. For actual apprentices, a fixed stipend of Rs. 9,000 (Graduate) or Rs. 8,000 (Diploma) is paid, exempt from NPS/PF deductions, ensuring a 100% in-hand net payout with no statutory retentions during the tenure.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) official Office Memorandums, the recruitment strictly implements statutory reservation guidelines. Age relaxations are granted up to 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A vertical reservation of 10% is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) subject to income and asset certificate verification. Furthermore, in line with central government directives, women candidates are exempted from application fee payments to promote gender diversity in public sector technical training programs.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Apprentice in Caf Walk in Interview

What is the minimum academic cutoff required to apply for the MNRE Apprentice role?

Candidates must possess a minimum of 60% aggregate marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD) in their respective qualifying Degree or Diploma in engineering or technology disciplines.

Is there any normalization of marks applied for the selection process?

No normalization is applied as the selection is based on direct walk-in interviews and academic merit, rather than a multi-shift computer-based examination.

Is there a service bond or surety bond required to be executed upon selection?

No service bond is required for apprentices; however, candidates must sign a standard apprenticeship contract on the NATS/NAPS portal before commencing training.

What is the duration of the apprenticeship and is there a probation period?

The apprenticeship training is strictly for a period of one year as per the Apprentices Act, 1961, and does not feature a standard probation period.

What is the core syllabus for the walk-in technical interview?

The interview focuses on basic engineering principles, renewable energy technologies (solar, wind, biomass), environmental impact assessments, and general awareness of MNRE schemes.

Where will the selected apprentices be posted during their training period?

Selected apprentices will be posted at the MNRE Headquarters in New Delhi or its associated autonomous institutions and regional test centers across India.