BEL Apprentices Recruitment 2026
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a Navratna Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has released a notification for Walk-in Selection for Apprenticeship Training 2026. BEL Chennai Unit is inviting applications from Graduate, Diploma and Non-Engineering candidates for one-year Apprenticeship Training under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS). Eligible candidates can attend the walk-in selection as per the schedule mentioned in the official notification.
| Organisation | Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) |
| Post Name | Apprentices (Graduate / Diploma / Non-Engineering) |
| Total Vacancy | 84 |
| Training Duration | One Year |
| Mode of Selection | Walk-in Selection |
| Age Limit | Maximum 25 Years |
| Educational Qualification | Full-time B.E / B.Tech / Diploma from AICTE / UGC / DOTE recognized institutions completed on or after 01 April 2021. Non-engineering candidates must possess B.Com / BBA / BBM. |
| Minimum Percentage | General / OBC / EWS: 60% | SC / ST: 50% | B.Com / BBA / BBM: 50% |
| Age Limit | Maximum 25 years as on 01 January 2026. Age relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC – 3 years, PwBD – 10 years. |
| Region Eligibility | Candidates must belong to Southern Region (Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Puducherry). |
| Other Conditions | Candidates who have already undergone or are undergoing apprenticeship training or have more than 1 year of private work experience are not eligible. |
| Selection Method | Merit-based shortlisting |
| Merit Criteria | Based on percentage of marks obtained in the prescribed qualification |
| Written Test (Future Opportunity) | Written test of 100 marks for short-term engagement as Trainee Engineer-I |
| Qualifying Marks | GEN/EWS/OBC: 35% | SC/ST/PwBD: 30% |
| Post / Discipline | Vacancy |
| Graduate Apprentice – Electronics & Communication Engineering | 29 |
| Graduate Apprentice – Mechanical Engineering | 25 |
| Graduate Apprentice – Electrical & Electronics Engineering | 05 |
| Graduate Apprentice – Computer Science Engineering | 03 |
| Graduate Apprentice – Civil Engineering | 02 |
| Graduate Apprentices Total | 64 |
| Diploma Apprentice – Electronics & Communication Engineering | 05 |
| Diploma Apprentice – Mechanical Engineering | 05 |
| Diploma Apprentices Total | 10 |
| Non-Engineering Apprentice (B.Com / BBA / BBM) | 10 |
| Grand Total | 84 |
| Shortlisting | Candidates will be shortlisted based on academic merit. |
| Intimation | Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email and through BEL official website. |
| Document Verification | Original documents will be verified during walk-in selection. |
| Final Selection | Final selection will be based on eligibility, merit and document verification. |
| Category | Monthly Stipend |
| Graduate Apprentices | ₹17,500 |
| Diploma Apprentices | ₹12,500 |
| Non-Engineering Apprentices | ₹12,500 |
| Application Fee | No Application Fee |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| NATS Portal | Click Here |
| What is the training duration for BEL Apprentices? | The apprenticeship training duration is one year. |
| What is the age limit for BEL Apprentices 2026? | Maximum age is 25 years with applicable age relaxation for reserved categories. |
| Is there any application fee? | No, there is no application fee. |
| How many total vacancies are available? | A total of 84 apprenticeship vacancies are available. |
| What is the selection process? | Selection is based on merit and document verification through walk-in selection. |
