BHEL Trichy Technician Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — 60 Vacancies (Diploma)

BHEL Trichy is hiring 60 Technician Apprentices for its Tiruchirappalli unit in Tamil Nadu. If you have a Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Computer, Civil, Electronics & Communication, or Electrical & Electronics) from a government-recognized institute, 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 is Rs. 10,900 per month.

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Tiruchirappalli Technician Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - 60 Posts

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), a Government of India Maharatna enterprise, has released a circular for engaging 60 Technician Apprentices (fresh Diploma holders) at its Tiruchirappalli unit for the year 2026-27, under the Apprentices (Amendment) Act, 1973. The training covers 5 engineering disciplines — Mechanical, Computer, Civil, Electronics & Communication, and Electrical & Electronics Engineering. 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 Diploma course from a government-recognized institute in the last five years can apply online.

Vacancy Breakdown by Discipline

• Mechanical Engineering: 40 posts
• Computer Engineering: 6 posts
• Civil Engineering: 6 posts
• Electrical & Electronics Engineering: 5 posts
• Electronics & Communication Engineering: 3 posts

Note: The vacancy numbers above are tentative and may increase or decrease in any discipline 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 a Diploma (Regular Full-Time) in the relevant engineering discipline from a government-recognized institute.
• Minimum Marks: You need at least 60% marks if you are from the UR/OBC (NCL)/EWS category, or 50% marks if you are from the SC/ST category.
• Course Timing: Your Diploma must have been completed as a full-time regular course in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026. Distance Learning, Part-Time, Correspondence, or Sandwich courses are not accepted.
• Domicile Preference: Only candidates who passed their qualifying exam 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 discipline, other candidates will then be considered for that discipline.
• 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 consolidated monthly stipend of Rs. 10,900, the same for all disciplines.
• 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 Diploma 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 nats.education.gov.in (MHRD NATS 2.0 Portal) and register as a candidate.
2. Note down your 12/16-digit Student Enrolment 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, Diploma 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 discipline — other-state candidates are taken up only if Tamil Nadu candidates are unavailable for that discipline. 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)

• Support engineers and technicians in day-to-day technical work in your assigned discipline
• Learn design, testing, and maintenance procedures relevant to your engineering field
• Assist in preparing basic technical reports and documentation
• Follow safety protocols in the workshop, lab, or plant area at all times
• Attend classroom sessions 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