BHEL Trichy Apprentices Recruitment 2026 Out, Apply Online for 530 Trade, Technician & Graduate Apprentice Posts

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Tiruchirappalli has published three official circulars dated August 14, 2026 for the engagement of 530 Trade, Technician, and Graduate Apprentices for the 2026 training year. Eligible candidates with ITI, Diploma, or Engineering/Degree qualifications can apply online starting August 14, 2026 until September 12, 2026.

BHEL Trichy Apprentice Notification 2026

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited has published the BHEL Apprentices Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF on its website for Graduate, Trade, Technician, and Graduate Apprentices Positions. Candidates are advised to check the official notification for important details such as the application deadline, number of vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, and more. Candidates can download the official Notification PDF using the direct link provided, and all the details are also available in this article.

BHEL Trichy Apprentices Recruitment 2026- Overview

Candidates can check a brief overview of the BHEL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 in the table below.

BHEL Apprentice 2026 Important Dates

Candidates searching for the BHEL Apprentice apply online date and last date should note that all three categories share the same schedule.

BHEL Trichy Apprentice Vacancy 2026

BHEL has notified 530 apprenticeship posts across three categories. The vacancy numbers are tentative and may increase or decrease at the discretion of BHEL management.

Graduate Apprentice – 90 Posts

Technician Apprentice – 60 Posts

Trade Apprentice – 380 Posts

BHEL Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026

Eligibility for BHEL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 varies by category, but preference across all three goes to candidates from Tamil Nadu institutions.

BHEL Apprentice Education Qualification

BHEL Trichy Apprentice Degree Qualifying Marks

BHEL Apprentice Age Limit

The age limit is common across all three categories minimum 18 years and maximum 27 years, as on 1 August 2026, for General category candidates.

• SC/ST Candidates: 5 years relaxation in the upper age limit
• OBC (NCL) Candidates: 3 years relaxation in the upper age limit
• Physically Challenged persons minimum 40% disability: 10 years’ relaxation in the upper age limit

BHEL Apprentice Apply Online Link 2026

The BHEL Trichy Apprentice Apply Online Link 2026 is now active for eligible candidates seeking 530 Trade, Technician, and Graduate Apprentice positions. Applicants must complete a mandatory two-step registration process starting on official portal www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in for Trade Apprentices or nats.education.gov.in for Technician and Graduate Apprentices. After obtaining a valid enrolment number, candidates can proceed to submit their final online application through the official BHEL Tiruchirappalli portal at trichy.bhel.com The online submission window remains open from August 14, 2026, until September 12, 2026 (11:45 PM), with no application fee required for any category.

BHEL Apprentice Apply Online Link 2026 – Click Here 

How to Apply Online for BHEL Trichy Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Candidates must complete a Two-Step Registration Process to submit a valid application:

Step 1: Government Portal Registration

• Trade Apprentices: Register on the RDSDE / NAPS portal at www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in and complete e-KYC using Aadhaar.
• Technician & Graduate Apprentices: Register on the NATS portal at nats.education.gov.in

Step 2: BHEL Trichy Portal Submission

• Visit the BHEL Trichy official career portal at trichy.bhel.com
• Click on Apprenticeship Application Portal TRICHY.
• Click on Register,  accept the terms, and fill out the basic candidate information.
• Enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile number and email to generate login credentials.
• Fill in the online form, upload mandatory scanned documents (10th sheet, ITI/Diploma/Degree provisional certificate, Caste Certificate, Aadhaar Card), and click Submit.
• Download and retain a printout of the submitted confirmation form for future reference.

BHEL Apprentice Selection Process 2026

• Selection is based on fulfilling the conditions specified in the respective notification.
• A merit list is drawn based on marks secured in the qualifying examination (Degree/Diploma/ITI marks, as applicable).
• In case of a tie in marks, the candidate older in age is preferred.
• Selected candidates must meet the minimum physical fitness standards under Clause 4 of the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, and any amendments.
• No TA/DA is paid for certificate verification or for joining the training upon selection.

BHEL Apprentice Salary 2026

Under the BHEL Apprentice Salary 2026, selected candidates will receive a monthly remuneration during the one-year training period.

BHEL Apprentice Important Instructions

• Candidates must have an active email ID and mobile number valid for at least the next one year; all future communication will be through website, email, or SMS alerts only.
• Candidates are wholly responsible for the correctness of information in their online application.
• Incomplete applications, or those not meeting eligibility criteria, will be treated as rejected.
• Canvassing in any form will render the candidate ineligible.
• Preference is given to candidates who passed their qualifying exam from Government recognized institutions in Tamil Nadu; other candidates are considered only if Tamil Nadu candidates are unavailable for a notified branch.
• Upon completion of the apprenticeship, BHEL has no obligation to offer employment, nor can an apprentice claim any right to employment on that ground.
• Further updates on eligible candidate lists and document verification will be published only on trichy.bhel.com or via email; candidates should check regularly.