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

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Tiruchirappalli has released three separate circulars, all dated 14 August 2026, for engagement of apprentices for the year 2026-27 - Graduate Apprentice, Technician Apprentice, and Trade Apprentice - under the Board of Apprenticeship Training, Southern Region (BOAT-SR).

Eligibility for BHEL Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 varies by category, but preference across all three goes to candidates from Tamil Nadu institutions. BHEL Apprentice Qualification Category Qualification Marks Required Graduate Apprentice 10+2 and full-time graduation in the relevant discipline (Engineering/Technology, B.Com for Accountant, B.A for Assistant-HR) from a Government recognized institution 60% (UR/OBC-NCL/EWS), 50% (SC/ST) Technician Apprentice High School pass and full-time Diploma in Engineering from a Government recognized institute, completed in the last 5 years 60% (UR/OBC-NCL/EWS), 50% (SC/ST) Trade Apprentice High School pass and full-time ITI pass from an NCVT/SCVT recognized institute (NCVT only for Welder trade) Not specified in the notification 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. Also Read: IOCL Executive Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 470 Engineers, Officers and More Posts

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.

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