BEL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has announced a notification for the Graduate/Diploma/Trade/Optional Apprentices. Candidates with B.E/B.Tech/B.Com/BBA/BBM/ITI/Diploma qualifications in the relevant discipline can apply for this job. There are a total of 99 vacancies available for this job. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online and attend the walk-in from 05 – 07 February 2026. The detailed eligibility and selection process for BEL Apprentice Careers is explained below. Interested candidates can also try for DRDO Jobs.
BEL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Details:
| Company Name | Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) |
| Job Role | Graduate/Diploma/Trade/Optional Apprentices |
| Job Type | TN Govt Jobs |
| Qualification | B.E/B.Tech/B.Com/BBA/BBM/ITI/Diploma |
| Batch | 2021/2022/2023/2024/2025 |
| Experience | Freshers |
| Stipend | Rs. 11,040/- to 17,500/- |
| Total Posts | 99 Posts |
| Job Location | Chennai |
| Walk-in Dates | 05 – 07 February 2026 |
| Official Website | https://bel-india.in/ |
Detailed Eligibility – BEL India Apprentice Recruitment:
Education Qualification:
Graduate Apprentice:
- Candidates should possess a Full Time Regular Graduation from AICTE / DOTE / UGC recognized Board / University on or after 01.04.2021 in relevant disciplines
- Discipline:
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Computer Science Engineering
- Civil Engineering
Technician (Diploma) Apprentice:
- Candidates should possess a Full Time Regular Diploma from AICTE / DOTE / UGC recognized Board / University on or after 01.04.2021 in relevant disciplines
- Discipline:
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Optional Apprentice:
- Candidates must possess B.Com / BBA / BBM qualificatoins
- Minimum Percentage in B.Com / BBA / BBM should be 50% & above.
ITI Apprentices:
- ITI Candidates passed on or after 01.01.2021 in relevant trades are eligible
- Trades:
- Electronics Mechanic
- Fitter
- Electrician
Advanced Training to Apprentices On Short Duration:
- For Graduate Apprentice Posts
- Prior to completion of the Apprenticeship training (ONE YEAR), consent forms will be obtained from the Apprentices who are willing to appear for the screening test.
- Written test will be conducted for 100 marks, the minimum qualifying marks in written test is 35% for GEN / EWS / OBC – NCL and 30% for SC / ST / PwBD candidates. Based on results, candidates will be considered for the post of Trainee Engineer-I for the period of 2 years in the order of merit.
- Trainee Engineers will be paid a consolidated remuneration Rs.30,000/- per month for 1st year, Rs.35,000/- per month for 2nd year and in the event of extension of contract Rs.40,000/- per month for the 3rd year of your tenure. Income tax / Professional tax and other statutory deductions will be made as per rules. Besides this, a consolidated amount of Rs.12,000/- (Rupees Twelve Thousand only) per year will be paid towards expenses like medical insurance premium, attire allowance, stitching charges, footwear allowance etc.
- For Technician & Optional Apprentices Posts
- Prior to completion of the Apprenticeship training (ONE YEAR), consent forms will be obtained from Technician & Optional Apprentices who are willing to appear for the screening test.
- Screening trade test will be conducted for 100 marks and the apprentices who score 50% & above marks in the test will be considered for advanced training for a period of 2 years in the order of merit.
- Advanced Trainees (Technician Apprentices) will be paid a consolidated stipend of Rs.25,000/- per month for 1st year and Rs.26,000/- per month for 2nd year. Similarly, Advanced Optional Trainees (Optional Apprentices) will be paid a consolidated stipend of Rs.22,000/- per month for 1st year and Rs.23,000/- per month for 2nd year.
- In addition to the above, an amount of Rs.8,000/- will be paid annually to the all Advanced Trainees / Advanced Optional Trainees towards policy premium and uniform charges.
- For Trade Apprentices Posts
- Prior to completion of the Apprenticeship training (ONE YEAR), consent forms will be obtained from the Apprentices who are willing to appear for the screening test.
- Screening trade test will be conducted for 100 marks and the apprentices who score 50% (Fifty Percentage) & above marks in the test will be considered for advanced training for a period of 2 years in the order of merit. Advanced trainees will be paid a consolidated stipend of Rs.22,000/- per month for 1st year and Rs.23,000/- per month for 2nd year.
- In addition to the above, an amount of Rs. 8,000/- will be paid annually to the advanced trainees towards policy premium and uniform charges.
Duration: The duration of Apprenticeship training is one year.
Age Limit (As on 31 January 2026):
- Graduate Apprentice: 25 years
- Technician (Diploma) Apprentice: 25 years
- Optional Apprentice: 25 years
- Trade Apprentice: 21 years
Age Relaxation: Upper age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC & 10 years for PWD candidates.
Stipend Details:
- Graduate Apprentice: Rs. 17,500/-
- Technician (Diploma) Apprentice: Rs. 12,500/-
- Optional Apprentice: Rs. 12,500/-
- Trade Apprentice: Rs. 11,040/-
Total Vacancies: 99 Posts
- Graduate Apprentice – 64 Posts
- Electronics and Communication Engineering: 29 Posts
- Mechanical Engineering: 25 Posts
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering: 05 Posts
- Computer Science Engineering: 03 Posts
- Civil Engineering: 02 Posts
- Technician (Diploma) Apprentice – 10 Posts
- Electronics and Communication Engineering: 05 Posts
- Mechanical Engineering: 05 Posts
- Optional Apprentice – 10 Posts
- B.Com / BBA / BBM: 10 Posts
- ITI Apprentices – 15 Posts
- Electronics Mechanic: 06 Posts
- Fitter: 03 Posts
- Electrician: 03 Posts
Selection process for BEL Careers:
- Shortlisting of candidates will be done based on the percentage of marks obtained in the basic prescribed qualification as applicable to the respective disciplines.
- Shortlisted candidates will be intimated through E-Mail followed by publishing of list of selected candidates in BEL Website.
- Selections will be held through walk-in as per schedule given below
How to Apply for BEL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Interested and eligible candidates must register themselves in the NATS portal (Graduate/Diploma Apprentices) or NAPS portal (Trade Apprentices) and attend the walk-in interview from 05 – 07 February 2026 at the mentioned venue along with relevant documents & application form in the prescribed format.
For More Details & Application Form:
- Engineering/Diploma/Non – Engineering Graduates: Click here.
- ITI Apprentices: Click here.
To Apply:
- NATS Portal: Click here.
- NAPS Portal: Click here.
Walk-In Dates & Time:
- Diploma (ECE & MECH) & B.Com / BBA / BBM – 05 February 2026 (9.30 AM)
- B.E./B.Tech (MECH) & B.E./B.Tech (CIVIL) disciplines – 06 February 2026 (9.30 AM)
- B.E./B.Tech (ECE), B.E./B.Tech (EEE) & B.E./B.Tech (CSE) disciplines – 07 February 2026 (9.30 AM)
- ITI Trade Apprentice – 05 February 2026 (9.30 AM)
Venue:
Bharat Electronics Limited,
Bel-Army Road,
Opposite to Army Public School,
Nandambakkam,
Chennai – 600 089
Candidates have to compulsorily bring the following documents in ORIGINAL for verification and submit a copy of each while appearing for the walk-in selection:
- SSLC / 10th Marks Card
- 12th Marks Card
- Consolidated Mark Sheet
- Graduation/Diploma Degree Certificate / Provisional Degree
- Aadhaar Card
- TI Original Marks Sheet / Certificate issued by National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) / State Council for Vocational Training (SCVT).
- Caste Certificate for SC / ST / OBC / EWS Candidates. Latest Other Backward Classes – Non-Creamy Layer, Certificate issued on or after 01.04.2025 and EWS Certificate issued for the year 2025-2026 to be submitted.
- CGPA Conversion Certificate (if applicable)
- ITI NAPS Registration Number / ITI NAPS Enrolment mail.
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