BHEL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Tiruchirappalli has released a recruitment notification for Graduate Apprentice, Technician Apprentice, Trade Apprentice. There are 530 vacancies available with a salary of Graduate Apprentice: ₹12,300/month, Technician Apprentice: ₹10,900/month, Trade Apprentice (Fitter/Electrician/Turner/Machinist/Instrument Mechanic/Motor Mechanic/Mechanic R&AC): ₹11,040/month, Trade Apprentice (Welder/COPA): ₹10,560/month. Subsidized food and hostel facilities also available.. Check eligibility, dates and application process below.
Post Name
Graduate ApprenticeTechnician ApprenticeTrade ApprenticeTotal Vacancies
530
Status
Open
Salary / Honorarium
Graduate Apprentice: ₹12,300/month, Technician Apprentice: ₹10,900/month, Trade Apprentice (Fitter/Electrician/Turner/Machinist/Instrument Mechanic/Motor Mechanic/Mechanic R&AC): ₹11,040/month, Trade Apprentice (Welder/COPA): ₹10,560/month. Subsidized food and hostel facilities also available.
About Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
BHEL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is out with 530 one-year training posts across Graduate, Technician, and Trade Apprentice categories at BHEL Tiruchirappalli. Recent Diploma, ITI, or Degree holders (2022-2026 passouts) aged 18-27 can apply. Last date is 12 September 2026 — apply online at trichy.bhel.com after registering on NATS or NAPS portal.
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited 2026 Important Dates
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited 2026 Vacancy Details
Age Limit
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Application Fee
Selection Process
- Merit List based on qualifying exam marks
- Document Verification
How to Apply for Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited 2026
- 1Register on NATS 2.0 portal (nats.education.gov.in) for Graduate/Technician or RDSDE-NAPS portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) for Trade
- 2Note your Student Enrolment Number or RDSDE registration number after registration
- 3Visit BHEL Trichy portal at trichy.bhel.com and click Apprenticeship Application Portal link
- 4Register on BHEL portal and verify your mobile number via OTP
- 5Create password and log in to fill the application form
- 6Upload all required documents in prescribed format
- 7Submit the application form before 12 September 2026, 23:45 Hrs
- 8Download and keep a printout of the submitted application for verification
Important Instructions
- →Only Diploma/ITI/Degree holders who passed in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026 are eligible.
- →Distance Learning, Part-Time, Correspondence, or Sandwich course qualifications are not considered.
- →Candidates already undergoing or having completed apprenticeship elsewhere, or with one year or more work experience, are not eligible.
- →Graduate Apprentice applicants with a postgraduate qualification are not eligible.
- →Preference given to candidates from Tamil Nadu institutions; others considered only if Tamil Nadu candidates unavailable.
- →No TA/DA paid for certificate verification or joining.
- →Only online applications accepted — other modes are rejected.
- →Keep an active email and mobile number valid for at least one year for future communication.
- →Canvassing in any form makes candidate ineligible.
- →Reservation: 19% SC, 1% ST, 27% OBC (NCL), 10% EWS, 4% PwBD.
- →Upon completion, BHEL has no obligation to offer employment.
Documents Required
- ✓ NATS/NAPS Enrolment Number
- ✓ Aadhaar Card
- ✓ 10th/SSLC Marksheet
- ✓ Diploma/ITI/Degree Marksheet and Certificate
- ✓ Passport Size Photograph
- ✓ Signature
- ✓ Category Certificate (if applicable)
- ✓ Age Proof
Exam Pattern / Selection Process
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Application Deadline
TIME AVAILABLE
25 Days Left
25 days remaining. Apply early — websites slow down near last date.
Last Date
12-09-2026
Salary
Graduate Apprentice: ₹12,300/month, Technician Apprentice: ₹10,900/month, Trade Apprentice (Fitter/Electrician/Turner/Machinist/Instrument Mechanic/Motor Mechanic/Mechanic R&AC): ₹11,040/month, Trade Apprentice (Welder/COPA): ₹10,560/month. Subsidized food and hostel facilities also available.
📊 Competition Analysis
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Estimated Competition
Moderate
Based on 530 vacancies
📚 Preparation Guide — Specific to This Exam
1There’s no written exam — your Diploma/ITI/Degree marks decide the merit list, so your existing marksheet matters most now.
2Keep your NATS enrolment number or RDSDE-NAPS registration number ready before starting the BHEL Trichy portal application.
3Complete Aadhaar e-KYC carefully for Trade Apprentice — name, DOB, and gender must match your SSLC certificate exactly.
4Tamil Nadu institution candidates get preference — if you studied outside TN, apply anyway since seats open up if TN candidates are unavailable.
5Trade Apprentice for Welder needs NCVT certification specifically — SCVT candidates are not eligible for that trade.
🗓️ What Happens After You Apply — Full Timeline
Sep 2026
Application closes
Oct 2026
Merit list preparation
Nov 2026
Document Verification
Dec 2026
Training joining
📈 Year-over-Year Trend
BHEL Trichy has notified 530 apprentice posts this year, a strong number led by Trade Apprentice with 380 seats. No written test means your existing marksheet percentage decides everything — apply now if you meet the marks cutoff of 60%/50%.
❓ More Information You Need
Q: Am I from a non-Tamil Nadu institution — is it even worth applying given the stated preference for Tamil Nadu candidates?
You can still apply from anywhere in India; there’s no state-domicile restriction in eligibility. However, BHEL Trichy gives first preference to candidates who studied at Tamil Nadu institutions, and non-Tamil Nadu candidates are considered only if enough Tamil Nadu candidates are not available for a given trade/discipline. So apply, but be aware your selection odds are lower if you studied outside Tamil Nadu.
Q: Is there a written exam or test I need to prepare for, or is it purely marks-based?
No written exam or interview is conducted. Selection is purely based on a merit list prepared from your qualifying degree/diploma/ITI marks, followed by document verification. If two candidates have equal marks, the older candidate is preferred.
Q: What is the age cutoff date — is it 1 August 2026 as mentioned in the FAQ but not stated earlier in the age limit table?
Age is calculated as on 1 August 2026: General category 18-27 years, SC/ST 18-32 years, OBC (NCL) 18-30 years, PwBD 18-37 years. You must fall in the applicable range as of this date, not the date of application submission.
Apply through the official portal for BHEL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 before the last date.
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