BEL Ghaziabad Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 38 Diploma Seats with Rs 12,500 Stipend
Bharat Electronics Limited, Ghaziabad — a Navratna public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Defence — has opened its Diploma Apprentice engagement for 2026-27. Thirty-eight diploma holders will be taken in for one year of training under the Apprentices Act, 1961, with a stipend of Rs 12,500 every month. If you finished your diploma recently in Mechanical, Computer Science, Electronics or Civil, this is one of the cleanest ways to get real hands-on experience inside a defence PSU.
Applications opened on 7 September 2026 and close on 25 September 2026, and everything happens on the NATS portal run by the Board of Apprenticeship Training. Before you start, be clear about one thing: this is training, not a permanent BEL job. Read the eligibility bars in this article carefully, because several of them quietly rule out people who assume they qualify. We at GovtJobsAlert.in have pulled every one of those conditions out of the notification for you.
What are the Key Highlights of BEL Diploma Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Bharat Electronics Limited, Ghaziabad |
| Engagement | Diploma Apprentice, 2026-27 batch |
| Total Vacancies | 38 |
| Trades | Mechanical, Computer Science, Electronics, Civil |
| Monthly Stipend | Rs 12,500 |
| Training Duration | One year |
| Location | Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh |
| Application Window | 7 September 2026 to 25 September 2026 |
| Apply Through | NATS portal |
| Notification Number | 12930/64/HRD/GAD/02 dated 07/09/2026 |
BEL is a Navratna public sector enterprise working under the Ministry of Defence, and its Ghaziabad unit is engaging these apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 (Amended). The engagement is for the 2026-27 apprenticeship year only.
How Many Vacancies Are There in BEL Diploma Apprentice 2026?
| Trade | Number to be Engaged |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 10 |
| Computer Science | 11 |
| Electronics | 12 |
| Civil Engineering | 5 |
| Total | 38 |
The notification is honest about one thing you should note: the number to be engaged is indicative and may be changed by the management without any further notification and without assigning any reason. Reservation for SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwBD candidates will follow government guidelines, but the advertisement does not publish a category-wise split for any trade, so nobody can tell you today how many seats your category holds in your trade.
What is the Eligibility for BEL Diploma Apprentice 2026?
Educational Qualification
| Trade | Diploma Disciplines Accepted |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering |
| Computer Science | Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Science and Technology, Computer Technology, Computer Engineering |
| Electronics | Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering |
| Civil Engineering | Diploma in Civil Engineering |
Your diploma must be from an institute recognised by AICTE or approved by the Government of India, and it must have been passed on or after 1 July 2023. An older diploma does not qualify here, however good your marks are. Only Indian nationals may apply. If diploma-level openings are what you are tracking every week, keep our diploma government jobs page open through this month.
Age Limit
| Category | Relaxation | Maximum Age on 01/08/2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | None | 21 years |
| OBC | 3 years | 24 years |
| SC and ST | 5 years | 26 years |
| PwBD | 10 years | 31 years |
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The cut-off is 1 August 2026, not the day you fill the form. Work out your exact age on that date before you go any further — 21 years is a tight ceiling, and it is the reason most people who read this advertisement cannot apply for it.
What is the Salary and Stipend for BEL Diploma Apprentice 2026?
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Monthly stipend, all four trades | Rs 12,500 |
| Training duration | One year |
| Canteen facility | Available on chargeable basis |
The stipend is exactly the same Rs 12,500 a month whichever trade you are engaged in, and it is paid as per the Apprentices Act, 1961 (as Amended). There is no separate scale for Electronics or Computer Science. Note that the canteen at the unit is chargeable, not free, so factor that in if you will be moving to Ghaziabad for the year.
Does BEL Give a Permanent Job After the Diploma Apprenticeship 2026?
This is the most important paragraph on this page, and the one candidates most often get wrong. The notification states in plain words that BEL Ghaziabad has no obligation to give regular employment to apprentices, that apprentices shall have no right to claim regular employment on the basis of this apprenticeship at any point of time, and that the training programme creates no liability on BEL to provide any job. BEL also takes no responsibility for any sort of employment or placement, nor for non-selection or non-issuance of a call or engagement letter. What this advertisement offers is one year of paid, structured training inside a defence electronics unit — a genuinely strong line on a fresher’s CV in the engineering jobs market — but it is training, not a back door into a permanent BEL post. Go in with that expectation and the year will serve you well.
What is the Selection Process for BEL Diploma Apprentice 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Written test | Conducted by BEL Ghaziabad |
| Merit | Based on the percentage of marks scored in that written test |
| Test schedule | Tentatively the fourth week of October 2026, at BEL Ghaziabad |
| Intimation | Shortlisted candidates are informed through their registered e-mail ID |
Use an e-mail address you actually check, because the call for the written test goes only to the ID registered on the portal. The notification does not publish a syllabus or an exam pattern for this test. It also makes clear that the management’s decision is final and binding on eligibility, acceptance or rejection of applications, the mode of selection, and even cancellation of the selection process in part or in full — and that no correspondence will be entertained on any of it.
What are the Important Dates for BEL Diploma Apprentice 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 7 September 2026 |
| Application starts | 7 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 25 September 2026 |
| Written test (tentative) | Fourth week of October 2026 |
You have a short window of about two and a half weeks. Applications received after 25 September 2026 will not be considered, and NATS registration itself takes a day or two if you are new to the portal, so start now rather than in the last week.
What is the Application Fee for BEL Diploma Apprentice 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | The notification does not mention any application fee |
The advertisement carries no fee clause, no fee table and no payment step anywhere in the application process it describes, and registration on the NATS portal is free. So if any website, agent or “form filling centre” asks you to pay money in BEL’s name for this engagement, stop and walk away — apply yourself, directly on the portal.
What Can Disqualify You from BEL Diploma Apprentice 2026?
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Diploma date | The diploma must have been passed on or after 1 July 2023 — an older one does not qualify |
| Higher qualification | Candidates who have acquired or are pursuing a higher qualification are not eligible |
| Existing apprenticeship | Candidates who have already completed an apprenticeship, terminated one mid-way, or are undergoing or pursuing apprenticeship with another organisation are not eligible |
| Marks column on NATS | Entering your percentage of marks or CGPA is mandatory — if it is not furnished, your candidature will not be considered |
| Late application | Applications received after 25 September 2026 will not be considered |
| False information | Suppression of facts and furnishing false information will lead to disqualification or rejection of candidature |
| Seats not filled | If seats stay unfilled for want of suitable candidates, filling them is solely at the management’s discretion and no claim for engagement arises |
| Queries | Only the e-mail address printed in the notification is entertained; no other medium of communication will be entertained |
| During training | Apprentices are governed by the Apprentices Act, 1961 and by the policies and rules of the organisation |
How to Apply Online for BEL Diploma Apprentice 2026 on NATS?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the NATS portal (link in Essential Links) and click Student, then Student Register |
| 2 | Complete the enrolment form — a unique Enrolment Number is generated for you |
| 3 | Log in as Student and open “Apply against advertised vacancies” |
| 4 | Search for “Bharat Electronics Limited-Ghaziabad” and click Apply |
| 5 | Enter your marks in the “% of marks / CGPA” column — this step is mandatory |
| 6 | Submit before 25 September 2026 and save a copy of your submitted application |
Keep your diploma marksheet in front of you while you fill that marks column, because a blank or careless percentage is the one small mistake the notification says will cost you your candidature outright. If you are already enrolled on NATS from an earlier session, skip the registration and go straight to the fourth step.
Essential Links for BEL Diploma Apprentice 2026
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Download Official Notification PDF |
| Apply Online | NATS Portal |
| Official Website | Bharat Electronics Limited |
| WhatsApp Channel | Join for Government Job Alerts |
| Telegram Channel | Join for Government Job Alerts |
If your diploma is from 2023 or later, you are within the age limit and you have not taken up an apprenticeship anywhere else, this one is worth applying for today rather than next week. A year on the floor of a defence electronics unit, with Rs 12,500 a month coming in, teaches you things a classroom cannot — just go in knowing it is training and not an appointment. Keep checking GovtJobsAlert.in and our defence jobs page for the next BEL and PSU openings.