BHEL Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — 380 Vacancies

BHEL Trichy is hiring 380 Trade Apprentices for its Tiruchirappalli unit in Tamil Nadu. If you have passed 10th standard and an ITI course (NCVT/SCVT recognized) in trades like Fitter, Welder, Electrician, Turner, or Machinist, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 12 September 2026. You should be between 18 and 27 years old, and the stipend ranges from Rs. 10,560 to Rs. 11,040 per month.

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Tiruchirappalli Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - 380 Posts

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), a Government of India Maharatna enterprise, has released a circular for engaging 380 Trade Apprentices at its Tiruchirappalli unit for the year 2026-27 under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The training covers 9 trades — Fitter, Welder, Electrician, Turner, Machinist, Instrument Mechanic, Motor Mechanic, Mechanic R&AC, and COPA. This is a one-year apprenticeship training program, not a regular job — BHEL has no obligation to offer employment after completion, and no apprentice can claim a job on the ground of completing the training. Candidates who completed a full-time ITI course from a government-recognized institute can apply online.

Vacancy Breakdown by Trade

• Fitter: 125 posts
• Welder: 115 posts
• COPA (Computer Operator and Programming Assistant): 45 posts
• Electrician: 30 posts
• Turner: 20 posts
• Machinist: 20 posts
• Motor Mechanic: 12 posts
• Instrument Mechanic: 7 posts
• Mechanic R&AC: 6 posts

Note: The vacancy numbers above are tentative and may increase or decrease in any trade at the discretion of BHEL management. Out of the total seats, 19% are reserved for SC, 1% for ST, 27% for OBC (NCL), 10% for EWS, and 4% for Physically Challenged candidates.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You need a 10th standard pass along with an ITI certificate (Regular Full-Time) in the relevant trade from an NCVT or SCVT recognized institute.
• Trade Note: For all trades except Welder, both NCVT and SCVT certificates are accepted. For the Welder trade, only NCVT certificate holders are considered.
• Course Timing: Your full-time ITI course must be completed through regular classroom study — Distance Learning, Part-Time, Correspondence, or Sandwich courses are not accepted.
• Domicile Preference: Only candidates who passed their ITI from a government-recognized institution in the state of Tamil Nadu will be considered first. If enough Tamil Nadu candidates are not available for a trade, other candidates will then be considered for that trade.
• Prior Training: You are not eligible if you have already completed or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act at any other organisation, or if you already have one year or more of work experience.
• Employee Dependents: If you are a dependent of a serving, retired, or deceased BHEL employee, reservation is available for you as per company rules.
• Physical Fitness: You must meet the minimum physical fitness standards specified under Clause 4 of the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992.

Age Limit

• You should be between 18 and 27 years old as on 01 August 2026 for the General category.
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST candidates get 5 years relaxation, OBC (NCL) candidates get 3 years, and candidates with 40% or more disability get 10 years relaxation in the upper age limit.

Salary

• You will get a monthly stipend (consolidated) of Rs. 10,560 to Rs. 11,040 depending on your trade.
• Welder and COPA trainees get Rs. 10,560 per month; Fitter, Electrician, Turner, Machinist, Instrument Mechanic, Motor Mechanic, and Mechanic R&AC trainees get Rs. 11,040 per month.
• Subsidized food and hostel facilities are available during the training period. No TA/DA is paid for document verification or joining.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

The selection is entirely merit-based — there is no written exam:

1. Merit List: Prepared based on the marks you scored in your qualifying ITI examination.
2. Tie-Breaker: If two candidates have the same marks, the older candidate is given preference.
3. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must produce original documents for verification before joining.

How to Apply

1. Go to www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in (RDSDE/NAPS Portal) and register as a candidate.
2. Note down your RDSDE (NAPS) Registration Number after registration — it is mandatory for the BHEL application.
3. Visit the BHEL Trichy portal at trichy.bhel.com and click on "Apprenticeship Application Portal (TRICHY)".
4. Click "Register", agree to the instructions, and complete registration to receive an OTP on your email and mobile.
5. Log in with your new password and fill in the online application form.
6. Upload your photo, signature, 10th mark sheet, ITI mark sheet, community certificate, Aadhaar card, and bank passbook page.
7. Submit the form and save a copy for document verification later.

Things to Keep in Mind

Your application will be rejected if it is incomplete, does not meet the eligibility criteria, or is submitted in any mode other than online. Canvassing in any form will make you ineligible for selection. Only candidates who qualified from institutions in Tamil Nadu are considered first for each trade — other-state candidates are taken up only if Tamil Nadu candidates are unavailable for that trade. Keep checking trichy.bhel.com and your registered email regularly for updates on the eligible candidate list, document verification schedule, and joining instructions.

Important Dates

• Circular Date: 14 August 2026
• Online Application Start: 14 August 2026 (3:00 PM)
• Last Date to Apply Online: 12 September 2026 (11:45 PM)

• Learn and practice hands-on skills in your assigned trade under the guidance of skilled staff
• Follow workshop safety rules and use protective equipment correctly at all times
• Assist technicians and supervisors in day-to-day shop floor operations
• Maintain tools, machines, and your work area in proper condition
• Attend theory classes and complete every assigned training module on schedule
• Record your daily work progress in the apprentice log book
• Complete periodic tests and skill assessments conducted during the training period