Apprenticeship - Skill Development Catalyst (SDC)

MKCL - Maharashtra Knowledge Corporation Limited is a public limited company established in August 2001 to create new paradigm in education, governance, socio- economic development and empowerment of the people through the universalization and integration of Information Technology in development processes by bridging the digital divide.

MKCL is a pro- people, high-tech initiative in design, development and delivery of innovative Education, Development, Governance and Empowerment (EDGE) technologies, solutions and services to its ever-growing customer base among the masses with a mission to bridge the Digital Divide and the resultant Knowledge Divide and Opportunity Divide by offering actionable knowledge and essential services to masses for socio-economic transformation.

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MKCL wishes to engage eligible candidates to contribute as Apprentice in the role of Skill Development Catalyst as an integrated and institutional interface.

• To enable apprentices to gain practical exposure across marketing, business development, implementation support, data management and stakeholder coordination functions.
• To engage district-level catalysts who can strengthen MKCL’s offerings, skill development, and placement initiatives.
• To provide hands-on learning opportunities in learner support, industry engagement, coordination and related operational activities.
• To nurture young talent with communication, analytical, digital, marketing and operational skills.

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The Apprentice engaged as a Skill Development Catalyst may have opportunities to participate in and gain exposure to activities related to marketing, business development, project operations, learner support, and placement facilitation, subject to organizational requirements and work assignments.

• Promote MKCL offerings through institutional visits, community outreach, and awareness activities across schools, colleges, industries, companies and local communities.
• Identify, Collect and analyze data related to prospective learners and customers in local area.
• Coordinate with MKCL ALCs and Network Partners for implementation of marketing activities.
• Support business development, project operations, skill development, learner support, and placement activities.

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MKCL intends to recruit approximately 100 Apprentice who will work as Skill Development Catalyst in allocated district/area/region in Maharashtra.

Place of apprentice Posting will be at District Coordination Unit (DCU) at each district office of MKCL in state of Maharashtra.

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• MKCL invites applications from candidates who have completed a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university in India.
• Candidates possessing post-graduate degree or equivalent qualification in any discipline are also eligible to apply.
• Applicants must have passed their qualifying degree (Graduation / Post-Graduation) in the year 2023/2024/2025 or appeared in the year 2026.
• Applicants must be 26 years of age or below as on 30 June 2026.
• Applicant should be proficient in English, Marathi and Hindi language, both spoken and written.
• Candidates who have passed their qualifying degree (Graduation / Post-Graduation) in 2022 or earlier will not be considered for the apprenticeship.

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• Interested Candidates should apply online by visiting MKCL’s career page https://mkcl.org/careers from Friday, June 05, 2026.
• Last date to apply online is Thursday, June 25, 2026, to 11:59 pm.
• Interested Candidate shall enter correct and verified email address and mobile number since all communications for the recruitment process will be done electronically via email and/ or mobile.
• Interested Candidate will be selected for apprenticeship through a structured multi-stage evaluation process.
• Interested Candidate are allowed to register on Online Portal only once and thereby create a single login. Multiple registrations will lead to disqualification.

• If any candidate is found indulging in any form of malpractice during the recruitment process, their candidature will be cancelled immediately.
• MKCL reserves the right to cancel the candidature of any applicant found to be in violation of MKCL’s rules, norms, or eligibility conditions at any stage of the recruitment process.
• MKCL reserves the right to modify, amend, or change the selection process, in whole or in part, as deemed necessary.

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Candidates are required to pay an application fee of Rs.350/- (inclusive of GST) at the time of submitting the application.

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The selection process shall be a two-stage process consisting of

• Stage I - Online Test
• Stage II - Final Interview

• Candidates need to take an Online Test from secure location through MKCL’s Online Exam Framework.
• Candidates appearing for the Online Test are required to have a reliable internet connection with a minimum speed of 2 Mbps, along with a desktop or laptop computer that has a functional webcam and microphone.
• Candidates must remain alone in a quiet environment for the entire duration of the Online Test and must not communicate with anyone during the exam.
• The use of any reference materials or resources, including mobile phones, tablets, earphones/headphones, additional computer screens, or unauthorized software, is strictly prohibited during the Online Test.
• The mock test is available from Thursday, June 25, 2026 to Tuesday, June 30, 2026, until 11:00 am.
• The online test will be conducted on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm.
• Results of the Online Test will be declared on Friday, July 03, 2026.
• Online test duration: 30 minutes
• Total number of questions: 50
• Maximum marks for the Online Test: 50
• There shall be no negative marking.
• Each question will have multiple options, with one correct option.
• Each Question will carry 1 Mark.
• The candidate must secure a minimum aggregate score of 50% in the Online Test.
• The candidates must possess the skills listed below as the question paper will be based on the stated skills.

The Stage I - Online Test is intended to assess candidate’s abilities in areas like office productivity, digital literacy, communication, and basic understanding of AI tools. Below is the syllabus for the Online Test:

• Computer Skills: Computer operations and MS Office (Word, Excel, Power point, Outlook)
• Internet usage, online research and digital literacy.
• Basic understanding and use of AI Tools.
• Business letters and proposals drafting.
• Awareness of digital marketing and social media handling.
• Email communication and business documentation skills.

Final Interview may be conducted tentatively between July 13 to July 24, 2026.
Final Interview will be conducted in Online mode via Microsoft Teams Application.

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The association as Apprentice on full time basis as Skill Development Catalyst shall be for a period of two years from the date of joining. During the apprenticeship period, the apprentice will receive stipend as given below:

Year of Association	Designation	Stipend
First	Skill Development Catalyst (Apprentice)	Rs. 20,000/- per month
Second	Skill Development Catalyst (Apprentice)	Rs. 24,000/- per month

In addition to the above stipend,Apprentice will be paid the reimbursement of the following expenses subject to requisite supporting documents:

• Mobile and Internet: Upto Rs.750/- per month (inclusive of all applicable taxes)
• Daily Conveyance: Upto Rs. 250/- per day

In addition to the above stipend, Apprentice will be entitled to the following insurance benefits:

• Medical Insurance Cover of Rs. 02 lakhs per annum.
• Accident Insurance Cover of Rs. 05 lakhs per annum.

Normal working days are from Monday to Saturday and normal working hours are 09:30 am to 05:30 pm. All Sundays are weekly off days.

• Annual Public Holidays: 10 days in each calendar year as per the holiday list issued by MKCL for each calendar year.
• Casual Leaves (CL): 08 Days of casual leave annually for the calendar year on a pro-rata basis as per the ‘Casual Leave’ policy of MKCL.
• Sick Leaves (SL): 08 Days of sick leave annually (subject to Medical Certificate) for the calendar year on a pro-rata basis.

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Event / Activity	Date & Time
Launch of Online Application	Friday, June 05, 2026
Last date to Apply Online	Thursday, June 25, 2026
Mock Online Test	Available from Thursday, June 25, 2026, to Tuesday, June 30, 2026, until 11:00 am
Stage I - Online Test	Tuesday, June 30, 2026 from 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm
Stage I - Online Test – Result	Friday, July 03, 2026, after 05:00 pm
Stage II – Final Interview	Tentatively during July 13 to July 24, 2026
Stage II - Results	On the same day of Stage II – Final Interview Round
Joining Date	Monday, August 03, 2026

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For any clarifications, please write to us at: recruitment@mkcl.org