BEL Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27: The Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a Navratna Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, has released an official notification for the engagement of apprentices for the year 2026-27. The recruitment drive aims to fill 84 vacancies for Graduate, Technician (Diploma), and Optional Trade Apprentices at its Chennai Unit. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates from the Southern Region (Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, and Puducherry) to undergo one year of apprenticeship training. Eligible candidates are invited to attend the Walk-in Selection scheduled in February 2026.
BEL Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Overview
| Organization Name | Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) |
| Unit | Chennai (Nandambakkam) |
| Post Name | Graduate, Diploma, and Optional Apprentices |
| Total Vacancies | 84 Posts |
| Training Duration | One Year |
| Recruitment Year | 2026-27 |
| Selection Mode | Walk-in Selection |
| Job Location | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Official Website | www.bel-india.in |
BEL Apprentice Notification 2026-27 Important Dates
Candidates must report for the walk-in selection on the specific dates assigned to their discipline.
| Event | Date & Time |
| Walk-in for Diploma & Optional Trades | February 05, 2026 (09:30 AM) |
| Walk-in for Graduate (Mech & Civil) | February 06, 2026 (09:30 AM) |
| Walk-in for Graduate (ECE, EEE, CSE) | February 07, 2026 (09:30 AM) |
| Result Declaration | To be notified on BEL Website |
BEL Apprentice Jobs 2026-27 Vacancy Details
BEL Chennai is hiring for a total of 84 apprenticeship positions. These are categorized into Graduate Engineering, Technician Diploma, and Non-Engineering (Optional) streams.
The vacancies are distributed across engineering branches like Electronics, Mechanical, Computer Science, and non-engineering streams like B.Com and BBA.
| Category | Discipline/Branch | Vacancies |
| Graduate Apprentice | ECE, Mechanical, EEE, CSE, Civil | 64 |
| Technician (Diploma) | ECE, Mechanical | 10 |
| Optional Apprentice | B.Com, BBA, BBM | 10 |
| Total | 84 |
BEL Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Education Qualification
Candidates must have passed their qualifying examination from a recognized University/Board on or after April 1, 2021.
Graduate Apprentice: BE / B.Tech in the relevant engineering discipline (Electronics & Comm., Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics, Computer Science, Civil).
Technician (Diploma) Apprentice: Diploma in Engineering in the relevant discipline (Electronics & Comm., Mechanical).
Optional Trade Apprentice: Pass in B.Com / BBA / BBM from a recognized university.
Domicile Requirement: Candidates must belong to the Southern Region (TN, AP, TS, Karnataka, Kerala, Pondicherry).
Stipend
Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend during the one-year training period.
Graduate Apprentices: ₹17,500/- per month.
Technician (Diploma) Apprentices: ₹12,500/- per month.
Optional (Non-Engineering) Apprentices: ₹12,500/- per month.
Age Limit
Maximum Age: 25 Years.
Age Calculation Date: As on January 01, 2026.
Age Relaxation:
SC / ST: 5 Years
OBC: 3 Years
PwBD: 10 Years
Selection Process
The selection will be conducted through a Walk-in drive involving the following stages:
Academic Merit: Candidates will be shortlisted based on the percentage of marks secured in their qualifying degree/diploma.
Document Verification: Verification of original certificates (SSLC, Degree/Diploma, Caste Certificate, Aadhaar, etc.).
Final List: The list of provisionally selected candidates will be published on the BEL official website.
Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS: Nil
SC / ST / PwBD: Nil
Note: There is no application fee for this recruitment.
BEL Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 How to Apply
Interested candidates must follow these steps to participate in the walk-in selection:
Register on NATS: Engineering and Diploma candidates must register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal at nats.education.gov.in.
Profile Completion: Ensure your student profile on the NATS portal is 100% complete and verified.
Prepare Documents: Gather original and photocopies of your 10th/12th mark sheets, Degree/Diploma certificates (all semesters), Aadhaar Card, Community Certificate, and NATS Enrollment ID.
Check Schedule: Identify your specific walk-in date based on your branch/discipline (Feb 5, 6, or 7).
Attend Walk-in: Report to the venue (BEL Chennai) at 09:30 AM with all required documents.
Venue: Bharat Electronics Limited, Nandambakkam, Chennai – 600 089.
Important Links
| BEL Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Official Notification | Click Here |
| NATS Registration (Official) | Click Here |
| BEL Official Website | Visit bel-india.in |







