BHEL Trichy Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Tiruchirappalli has released three separate apprenticeship notifications for the year 2026-27 to engage Trade Apprentices, Technician Apprentices, and Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official portal of BHEL Trichy. The three categories have different eligibility requirements and registration portals, so applicants should read the relevant circular carefully before submitting the form.

In total, BHEL Trichy has announced 530 (tentative) apprenticeship vacancies across the three categories. Online registration is available from 14th August 2026 at 3:00 PM to 12th September 2026 at 11:45 PM. Applications are to be submitted online, following a two-step process—first registering on the relevant Government of India apprenticeship portal and then applying on the BHEL Trichy portal. Selection will be made on merit based on marks obtained in the qualifying examination (ITI/Diploma/Degree as applicable), with no separate written test; in case of a tie, the older candidate will be preferred.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The recruitment is for a total of 530 apprenticeship seats across Trade, Technician, and Graduate categories. The category-wise breakup is given below.

Trade Apprentice

Technician Apprentice

Stipend: 10900 per month (consolidated).

Graduate Apprentice

Stipend: 12300 per month (consolidated).

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Trade Apprentice: Candidates must have passed High School and ITI (Regular Full Time) from an NCVT/SCVT recognized institute in the notified trade.

Technician Apprentice: Candidates must have passed High School and possess a Diploma in Engineering (Regular Full Time) completed within the last five years. Minimum marks required are 60% for UR/OBC(NCL)/EWS and 50% for SC/ST.

Graduate Apprentice: Candidates must have passed 10+2 and completed a Regular Full Time Graduation in the specified Engineering discipline or Commerce (B.Com) or Arts (B.A). Minimum marks required are 60% for UR/OBC(NCL)/EWS and 50% for SC/ST.

Passing Year Restriction: For Technician and Graduate Apprentice categories, candidates must have completed their Diploma/Degree in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026. Distance Learning/Part-Time/Correspondence/Sandwich courses are not considered for any category.

Domicile Preference: Candidates who have passed their qualifying examination from government-recognized institutions located in Tamil Nadu will be considered for selection. Vacancies will be opened to other candidates only if suitable Tamil Nadu candidates are unavailable for a given branch.

Age Limit

The age limit is uniform across all three categories: candidates must be between 18 years and 27 years for General candidates.

Age Relaxation:

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC (NCL): 3 years
• PwBD (minimum 40% disability): 10 years

Application Fee

The notification states that the application fee is Nil for all three apprentice categories.

How to Apply

1. Before applying on the BHEL Trichy portal, complete registration on the relevant Government of India portal as required for your category.
2. Step 1 (Government portal registration): Trade Apprentice candidates must register at www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in (RDSDE/NAPS Portal). Technician and Graduate Apprentice candidates must register at https://nats.education.gov.in (MHRD NATS 2.0 Portal).
3. During Government portal registration, complete Aadhaar verification and e-KYC (including bank details and IFSC code).
4. After registration, note the unique Registration/Student Enrolment Number generated, as it is mandatory for the BHEL application.
5. Step 2 (Apply on BHEL Trichy portal): Visit https://trichy.bhel.com and open the “Apprenticeship Application Portal (TRICHY)”.
6. Click “Register”, accept the instructions by selecting “I agree”, and submit the registration form.
7. Use the OTP sent to your registered email ID and mobile number to set/create a new password.
8. Log in using the new password and fill the application form completely.
9. Upload scanned copies of the required documents (as specified in the notification) and submit the application.
10. Save a copy of the submitted application for future reference and for document verification purposes.

Salary & Pay Scale

The stipend figures are consolidated and paid for the entire one-year training duration. The notification also mentions that subsidized food and hostel facilities are available.

Selection Process

Selection will be based purely on merit derived from the marks obtained in the qualifying examination (ITI for Trade Apprentices, Diploma for Technician Apprentices, and Degree for Graduate Apprentices). There is no separate written test. If candidates secure the same marks, the candidate who is older in age will be given preference.

Candidates who meet the eligibility conditions should complete their Government portal registration and submit the BHEL Trichy application online before 12th September 2026.