Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Tiruchirappalli

BHEL Trichy Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Apply Online for 530 Posts

Engagement of Trade, Technician, and Graduate Apprentices under Apprentices Act, 1961/1973

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Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Tiruchirappalli has officially announced the engagement of Trade Apprentices, Technician Apprentices, and Graduate Apprentices for the training year 2026-27. Candidates seeking industrial training opportunities in a premier public sector undertaking can review the complete notification details. Eligible and interested candidates must complete their online registration through the designated government portals followed by the BHEL Trichy recruitment portal before the closing date of 12th September 2026.

BHEL Trichy Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Overview

Important Dates

Candidates must keep track of the following key schedule milestones to ensure timely submission of their apprenticeship application forms:

Vacancy Details and Stipend

The recruitment drive offers a combined total of 530 positions spread across Trade, Technician, and Graduate designations. The category-wise vacancy distribution and monthly stipends are detailed below:

1. Trade Apprentice Vacancies (Total: 380 Posts)

2. Technician Apprentice Vacancies (Total: 60 Posts)

Stipend: Rs. 10,900 per month consolidated.

3. Graduate Apprentice Vacancies (Total: 90 Posts)

Stipend: Rs. 12,300 per month consolidated.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must satisfy the prescribed age limits, educational qualifications, and passing year restrictions:

• Age Limit: Minimum 18 years and maximum 27 years as on 01/08/2026 for General candidates. Upper age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (NCL), and 10 years for PwBD candidates (minimum 40% disability).
• Trade Apprentice Qualification: High School pass along with a regular full-time ITI pass certificate from an NCVT/SCVT recognized institute in the designated trade.
• Technician Apprentice Qualification: High School pass and a regular full-time Diploma in Engineering obtained within the last five years, securing minimum 60% marks for UR/OBC(NCL)/EWS and 50% marks for SC/ST candidates.
• Graduate Apprentice Qualification: 10+2 qualification followed by regular full-time Graduation in Engineering, Commerce (B.Com), or Arts (B.A), securing minimum 60% marks for UR/OBC(NCL)/EWS and 50% for SC/ST.
• Passing Year Restriction: Technician and Graduate apprentice candidates must have completed their qualifying Diploma or Degree in the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026. Distance learning, part-time, correspondence, or sandwich courses are strictly ineligible.
• Domicile Preference: Preference is given to candidates who completed their qualifying examination from government-recognized institutions in Tamil Nadu. Vacancies will be opened to other candidates only if suitable local candidates are unavailable.

Selection Methodology

The selection of candidates is based entirely on merit, calculated from the percentage of marks secured in the qualifying examination (ITI, Diploma, or Degree). No written examination or interview will be conducted. In the event of a tie in marks, older candidates will be given preference in ranking.

How to Apply Online for BHEL Trichy Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27

Eligible candidates must complete a two-step registration process to submit their applications successfully:

1. Government Portal Registration: Trade apprentice candidates must register on the RDSDE/NAPS portal (www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in). Technician and Graduate apprentice candidates must register on the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in). Complete Aadhaar verification and bank e-KYC. Note down the unique enrollment number generated.
2. BHEL Portal Application: Visit the official BHEL Trichy portal at trichy.bhel.com and access the Apprenticeship Application Portal. Register using valid credentials, log in with the OTP received, fill out the online form accurately, upload all necessary scanned documents, and submit the final application.

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