Introduction
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Tiruchirappalli, has announced the BHEL Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 for a total of 530 one‑year apprenticeship posts across Graduate, Technician and Trade streams. The online application window opens on 14 August 2026, 15:00 Hrs and closes on 12 September 2026, 23:45 Hrs. Candidates who have passed their qualifying courses between 2022 and 2026 are eligible to apply.
Highlights
| Organisation |
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Tiruchirappalli |
| Post Name |
Apprentice (Graduate, Technician, Trade) |
| Total Vacancies |
530 (Graduate: 90, Technician: 60, Trade: 380) |
| Application Mode |
Online (BHEL Trichy portal) |
| Start Date |
14 August 2026, 15:00 Hrs |
| Last Date |
12 September 2026, 23:45 Hrs |
| Official Website |
www.bhel.com |
Post & Organization Details
The apprenticeship training will be conducted at BHEL Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. The engagement is for a period of one year under the Apprentices (Amendment) Act 1973 and Apprentices Act 1961.
Vacancy Details
Graduate Apprentice (90 Posts)
| S. No. |
Discipline |
Vacancies |
| 1 |
Mechanical Engineering |
50 |
| 2 |
Civil Engineering |
8 |
| 3 |
Computer Science Engineering |
3 |
| 4 |
Electronics & Communication Engineering |
3 |
| 5 |
Electrical & Electronics Engineering |
3 |
| 6 |
Accountant |
13 |
| 7 |
Assistant‑HR |
10 |
| Total |
90 |
Technician Apprentice (60 Posts)
| S. No. |
Discipline |
Vacancies |
| 1 |
Mechanical Engineering |
40 |
| 2 |
Computer Engineering |
6 |
| 3 |
Civil Engineering |
6 |
| 4 |
Electronics & Communication Engineering |
3 |
| 5 |
Electrical & Electronics Engineering |
5 |
| Total |
60 |
Trade Apprentice (380 Posts)
| S. No. |
Trade |
Duration (Months) |
Vacancies |
| 1 |
Fitter |
12 |
125 |
| 2 |
Welder |
12 |
115 |
| 3 |
Electrician |
12 |
30 |
| 4 |
Turner |
12 |
20 |
| 5 |
Machinist |
12 |
20 |
| 6 |
Instrument Mechanic |
12 |
7 |
| 7 |
Motor Mechanic |
12 |
12 |
| 8 |
Mechanic R & AC |
12 |
6 |
| 9 |
COPA |
12 |
45 |
| Total |
380 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Age Limit: Minimum 18 years and maximum 27 years as on 1 August 2026 for General category.
- SC/ST: 5 years relaxation
- OBC (NCL): 3 years relaxation
- Physically Challenged (≥40% disability): 10 years relaxation
- Educational Qualification:
- Graduate Apprentice: 10+2 + full‑time graduation in relevant discipline (Engineering/Technology, B.Com for Accountant, B.A for Assistant‑HR) with minimum 60% (UR/OBC‑NCL/EWS) or 50% (SC/ST).
- Technician Apprentice: High School pass + full‑time Diploma in Engineering (completed within last 5 years) with same percentage criteria.
- Trade Apprentice: High School pass + full‑time ITI (NCVT/SCVT) – marks not specified.
- Only candidates who completed their qualifying course in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 are eligible. Distance, part‑time, correspondence or sandwich courses are not accepted.
- Candidates already undergoing or having completed an apprenticeship elsewhere, or possessing one year or more work experience, are ineligible.
Pay Scale & Salary
| Category |
Stipend per Month |
| Graduate Apprentice |
₹12,300 |
| Technician Apprentice |
₹10,900 |
| Trade Apprentice – Fitter, Electrician, Turner, Machinist, Instrument Mechanic, Motor Mechanic, Mechanic R&AC |
₹11,040 |
| Trade Apprentice – Welder, COPA |
₹10,560 |
Subsidised food and hostel facilities are provided to all apprentices.
Application Fee
No application fee is required for any of the three apprenticeship categories.
Important Dates
| Circular Date (all categories) |
14 August 2026 |
| Online Application Opening |
14 August 2026, 15:00 Hrs |
| Online Application Closing |
12 September 2026, 23:45 Hrs |
Selection Process
- Eligibility verification as per the respective notification.
- Merit list prepared based on marks secured in the qualifying examination (Degree/Diploma/ITI).
- In case of a tie, the older candidate (by date of birth) is preferred.
- Selected candidates must satisfy the physical fitness standards prescribed under Clause 4 of the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992.
- No TA/DA is paid for document verification or joining the training.
How to Apply
- Graduate & Technician Apprentice
- Register on the MHRD NATS 2.0 portal (nats.education.gov.in) and note the 12/16‑digit Student Enrolment Number.
- Visit the BHEL Trichy portal (trichy.bhel.com) and click “Apprenticeship Application Portal (TRICHY)”.
- Enter the NATS enrolment number, register on the BHEL portal, verify OTP and create a password.
- Log in, fill in the application form and upload the required documents.
- Submit the application and download/print the confirmation for future document verification.
- Trade Apprentice
- Register on the RDSDE (NAPS) portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) and note the 10‑digit RDSDE (NAPS) registration number.
- Complete mandatory Aadhaar verification and e‑KYC ensuring name, DOB and gender match the SSLC certificate.
- Apply on the BHEL Trichy portal using the RDSDE (NAPS) registration number.
- Register on the BHEL portal, verify OTP, create a password, log in and fill the application form.
- Upload all required documents, submit the form and retain a copy for verification.
Only online applications will be considered; any offline submission will be rejected.
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FAQs
- What is the last date to submit the application?
The online application must be submitted on or before 12 September 2026, 23:45 Hrs.
- Is there any application fee?
No, the BHEL Apprentice recruitment does not require any application fee for any category.
- Which qualification is required for the Trade Apprentice posts?
A High School pass and a full‑time ITI qualification from an NCVT/SCVT recognized institute (NCVT mandatory for Welder).
- What is the stipend for a Graduate Apprentice?
The monthly stipend is ₹12,300.
- Can candidates from outside Tamil Nadu apply?
Preference is given to candidates who have qualified from Government‑recognized institutions in Tamil Nadu; candidates from other states are considered only if vacancies remain.
