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

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

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

Eligibility for BHEL Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 varies by category, but preference across all three goes to candidates from Tamil Nadu institutions. Only candidates who completed their qualifying course (Degree/Diploma/ITI) in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026 are eligible; qualifications via Distance Learning, Part-Time, Correspondence, or Sandwich courses are not considered. Candidates already undergoing or having completed apprenticeship elsewhere under the applicable Apprentices Act, or with one year or more of work experience, are not eligible. Graduate Apprentice applicants who hold a postgraduate qualification (including an integrated PG course) are also not eligible, as per the NATS process manual.

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 To avoid any confusion regarding age eligibility, candidates can use our Age Calculator to calculate their exact age based on the prescribed cut-off date before applying.

None of the three notifications specify an application fee for Graduate, Technician, or Trade Apprentice categories.

In addition to the stipend, subsidized food and hostel facilities are available across all three categories.

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. Out of the training vacancies in each category, 19% is reserved for SC, 1% for ST, 27% for OBC (NCL), 10% for EWS, and 4% for Physically Challenged candidates. Reservation for dependents of regular BHEL employees (serving, retired, or deceased) is governed as per company rules. A post-wise or trade-wise numeric breakdown of these reserved seats is not specified in the notifications.

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 t