Key Takeaways
- OGDCL and NAVTTC have opened admissions for a free three-month technical training program.
- The program offers nine courses including digital skills, technical trades, and hospitality.
- Trainees will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 5,000 and free accommodation and meals.
OGDCL and the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) have announced the opening of admissions for the fourth batch of their free technical training program. The program, which targets young people from selected OGDCL operational areas across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, and Balochistan, is set to run for three months.
The training will take place at the NAVTTC Centre of Excellence in Modern Technologies, Islamabad. According to the admission notice, OGDCL will fully fund the program, covering all expenses including free training, certification, accommodation, and financial support.
The program offers nine courses, including E-Commerce and Digital Marketing with AI integration, Advanced HVACR, Fashion Designing and Dressmaking, Industrial Electrician and Solar PV Technician, Plumbing and Pipe Fitting, Advanced Welding, Advanced CNC/Machinist training, Hospitality Expert, and Auto-Mechanic with E-Vehicle training.
Eligible applicants must be between 18 and 40 years old and have at least a Matric qualification. They must also hold a valid Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) and have a permanent or temporary address in one of the listed districts. The organizers have particularly encouraged women to apply.
In Punjab, eligible applicants include residents of Chakwal, Attock, Dera Ghazi Khan, Rawalpindi, Rahim Yar Khan, and Jhelum. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the listed districts are Lakki Marwat, Kohat, Karak, and Orakzai. Residents of Ghotki, Sukkur, Sanghar, Hyderabad, Tando Allahyar, Khairpur, Jamshoro, Badin, Tando Muhammad Khan, and Sujawal can apply under the Sindh quota. The Balochistan quota covers Dera Bugti North, Dera Bugti South, Jhal Magsi, Musakhel, and Barkhan.
Selected trainees will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 5,000 and a total travel allowance of Rs. 15,000 for the program. The application portal also confirms free hostel accommodation and meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. OGDCL will cover the cost of training and certification.
The program includes industrial visits, recreational visits, and soft skills training. Students will receive instruction from qualified faculty and have access to laboratory facilities. The admission notice also lists additional benefits such as free technical training and certification.
Applicants can submit their applications through the OGDCL-NAVTTC application portal or at the NAVTTC Centre of Excellence in Islamabad. The online form asks applicants to provide their personal information, select a course, and choose their district from the eligible list. Applications must be submitted by 7 October 2026.
For more information and to apply, visit the OGDCL-NAVTTC application portal.
