BHAVINI Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 at Kalpakkam: Trades, Stipend and How to Apply by Post
Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited, better known as BHAVINI, has invited applications for 50 Trade Apprentice seats at Kalpakkam. BHAVINI is a central public sector enterprise under the Department of Atomic Energy and it is building the 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor. If you have finished your ITI and want one year of real, hands-on training inside one of India’s most advanced nuclear plants, this notice deserves your attention. The training runs for one year at Kalpakkam in Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu, with a minimum stipend of ₹9,600 per month.
Now read the application route slowly, because this one trips people up. You must register first on the National Apprenticeship portal and get your Unique Enrolment ID. Only then do you fill the printed form and send it by post — and it has to physically reach BHAVINI by 1 October 2026. There is no online submission anywhere in this notice. In this GovtJobsAlert.in guide we walk through the trade-wise seats, the exact qualification, age rules, stipend, selection and every condition that can get your form thrown out.
Key Highlights of BHAVINI Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited (BHAVINI) |
| Notice Number | BHAVINI/HR/TA-V/2026 – 2027 |
| Engagement | Trade Apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961 |
| Total Seats | 50 |
| Trades | 9 ITI trades |
| Stipend | ₹9,600 per month (minimum) |
| Training Period | One year |
| Place of Training | Kalpakkam, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu |
| Last Date for Receipt | 1 October 2026 |
This is an apprenticeship engagement, not a regular job appointment. It is worth doing for ITI certificate holders, because a year of training at a Department of Atomic Energy unit is real experience.
BHAVINI Trade Apprentice Vacancy 2026: How Many Seats in Each Trade?
| Trade | Number of Seats |
|---|---|
| Fitter | 10 |
| Machinist | 1 |
| Digital Photographer / Photographer | 1 |
| Maintenance Mechanic (Chemical Plant) / Fitter | 10 |
| Computer Operator and Programming Assistant | 3 |
| Instrument Mechanic | 10 |
| Electrician | 10 |
| Mechanic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | 3 |
| Draughtsman (Mechanical) | 2 |
| Total | 50 |
The category split is printed only as one overall figure for all 50 seats, like this:
| Category | Number of Seats |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 9 |
| OBC (NCL) | 13 |
| EWS | 5 |
| UR | 23 |
| Total | 50 |
Two things to notice. SC and ST are shown as one combined figure of 9 — the notice never splits them. And there is no trade-wise category break-up: BHAVINI does not say how many reserved seats sit inside Fitter or Electrician, so any trade-wise reservation table you see elsewhere is invented.
What is the Eligibility for BHAVINI Trade Apprentice 2026?
Educational Qualification
Every trade needs two things together: the 10th class pass under the 10+2 system (or its equivalent), and an ITI Pass Certificate accepted for that trade. Five trades additionally need Science and Mathematics in the 10th.
| Trade | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Fitter | 10th pass with Science and Mathematics, plus ITI in Fitter |
| Machinist | 10th pass with Science and Mathematics, plus ITI in Machinist |
| Digital Photographer / Photographer | 10th pass, or 10th with Science (Physics and Chemistry), plus ITI in that trade |
| Maintenance Mechanic (Chemical Plant) / Fitter | 10th pass with Science and Mathematics, plus ITI in Maintenance Mechanic (Chemical Plant) or ITI in Fitter |
| Computer Operator and Programming Assistant | 10th pass, plus ITI in Computer Operator and Programming Assistant |
| Instrument Mechanic | 10th pass, plus ITI in Instrument Mechanic |
| Electrician | 10th pass with Science and Mathematics, plus ITI in Electrician |
| Mechanic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | 10th pass, plus ITI in Mechanic Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning |
| Draughtsman (Mechanical) | 10th pass with Science and Mathematics, plus ITI in Draughtsman (Mechanical) |
A 10th pass candidate without an ITI certificate accepted for that trade is not eligible — the ITI part cannot be replaced by anything else. And 1 October 2026 is the date of reckoning: you must already hold the qualification then.
Age Limit
The minimum age is 16 years and the maximum is 24 years for General and EWS candidates, counted as on 1 October 2026.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | None — 24 years is the ceiling |
| SC | Up to 5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | Up to 3 years |
| PwBD | Up to 10 years |
| ST | Not listed in the notification |
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Look at that last row carefully. The seats are advertised as a combined SC/ST figure, but the relaxation clause names only SC, OBC (NCL) and PwBD. The notice simply does not print an ST relaxation, so we are not going to invent one for you — if you are an ST candidate near the age line, confirm with BHAVINI in writing before you spend money on postage.
Physical Fitness Standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Height | 137 cms |
| Weight | 25.4 kgs |
| Chest | Expansion not less than 3.8 cms, whatever the chest size |
| Vision | No morbid condition of either eye or of the eyelids that could worsen or return |
| General health | Free from any contagious or infectious disease, and from tuberculosis in any form, active or healed |
BHAVINI Trade Apprentice Salary 2026: What Stipend Will You Get?
The notice prints one stipend figure for all nine trades, and it is written as a minimum.
Minimum Stipend of ₹9,600/- (for those who have been engaged after one year of ITI Course).
The notice prints no period beside the figure; stipend under the Apprentices Act, 1961 is paid monthly, so treat ₹9,600 as the monthly floor. No separate house rent, travel or shift allowance is mentioned, and there is no second-year rate — the training lasts one year. Remember too that if you are called for the trade test or certificate verification, you pay your own travel and expenses.
What is the Selection Process for BHAVINI Trade Apprentice 2026?
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Shortlisting | On the marks you obtained in your ITI standard or course, and on trade competency |
| Trade Test / Certificate Verification | Applicants found suitable must appear; you bear the related expenses yourself |
| Medical Examination | Engagement is subject to passing the standard medical examination prescribed by the competent authority |
| Police Verification | BHAVINI is a highly protected area; a certificate from a Sub-Inspector or above must be produced after selection, before joining |
| Local preference | Preference will be given to applicants from the neighbouring villages around the plant site; local candidates must produce a valid Aadhaar, voter, driving licence or ration card at document verification |
Your ITI marksheet is doing most of the work here, so photocopy it cleanly. Start the police verification paperwork early, in parallel — it is mandatory before joining.
Is BHAVINI Trade Apprentice 2026 a Permanent Job? What You Actually Get
Be clear about this before you apply. The engagement and training are strictly under the Apprentices Act, 1961, and the notice states that there is no obligation to employ apprentices after the training is over. You are not being recruited into a post; you are being trained for a year on a stipend.
What you do get is still solid. At the end of the year you sit a test held by the National Council for Training in Vocational Trades, and passing it earns you a Certificate of Proficiency in your trade. That certificate, plus a year inside a Department of Atomic Energy plant, strengthens your trade record.
What Mistakes Can Reject Your BHAVINI Trade Apprentice 2026 Application?
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| No portal registration | Applications will not be accepted without registration and the unique registration number from the portal |
| Enrolment ID left blank | Failing this, your application will not be screened for further process |
| Late arrival | Applications received after the last date, for any reason, will not be considered |
| Incomplete or wrong form | Incomplete or erroneous applications, or ones without proper enclosures, are summarily rejected without any communication |
| Missing self-attested copies | Applications without the required self-attested certificate copies are liable to be rejected |
| Only one Conduct Certificate | An application with a single Conduct Certificate will not be entertained — two originals are needed |
| More than one application | Submit only one application |
| Earlier apprenticeship | Those who already did apprenticeship training, partly or fully, for one year or more in any discipline need not apply |
| Leaving training midway | You must sign a Contract of Apprenticeship before training starts, and you may not withdraw except for reasons beyond your control; those who stay away are liable to refund the whole cost of training plus the stipend received |
| False information | Your application is rejected, and if training has begun you are removed, with recovery of stipend and training cost |
| BHAVINI’s own discretion | Management may cancel or alter the number of seats in a trade, or the entire engagement process, without giving any reason |
How to Apply for BHAVINI Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 by Post?
This is not an apply-online notification. The portal step only registers you; the application itself travels on paper.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Register first on the National Apprenticeship portal (link in Essential Links below) and obtain your Unique Enrolment ID — without that registration number your application is not accepted at all |
| 2 | Complete the Aadhaar verification of that enrolment on the same portal and take a screenshot of the “AADHAR verified” status |
| 3 | Download the application form (Annexure-I) from the BHAVINI website (link in Essential Links below); the same form is also printed inside the notification PDF |
| 4 | Fill it on A4 paper, preferably typed, and write your Unique Enrolment ID in the box the form provides |
| 5 | Paste a recent passport-size photograph — the form’s own checklist asks for 2 Nos. — and attach self-attested copies of your 10th and 12th marksheets as may be applicable, ITI certificate and marksheet, community or EWS or PwBD certificate where it applies, the Certificate of Identity issued by the competent authority if you are a transgender candidate, Aadhaar card and the “AADHAR verified” screenshot |
| 6 | Attach two Conduct Certificates in original from two Gazetted Officers or from your institution |
| 7 | Write on the outer cover: “APPLICATION FOR ENGAGEMENT OF TRADE APPRENTICE against Notice No. BHAVINI/HR/TA-V/2026 – 2027” |
| 8 | Send the completed application by post to the Deputy General Manager (HR), Recruitment Section, BHAVINI, Kalpakkam – 603 102, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu |
The two things that quietly kill applications here are the missing Unique Enrolment ID and a single Conduct Certificate instead of two originals. Get both right, and post the envelope at least a week early — 1 October 2026 is the date your form must reach BHAVINI, not the date you post it, and no courier delay will be accepted as an excuse.
What are the Important Dates for BHAVINI Trade Apprentice 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date for receipt of the filled application at BHAVINI | 1 October 2026 |
| Date of reckoning for age and qualification | 1 October 2026 |
The notice prints no application start date and no notification date — 1 October 2026 is the only date in the entire document, and it does double duty. All further announcements about this process will be published only on the BHAVINI website, so check it yourself from time to time.
Is There Any Application Fee for BHAVINI Trade Apprentice 2026?
| Item | What the notice says |
|---|---|
| Application fee | No fee is mentioned anywhere in the notification |
| Payment mode | No payment mode or bank detail is given |
The 14-page notice is simply silent on fees. It neither asks for a fee nor announces an exemption for anyone, so do not send a demand draft or any payment with your envelope unless BHAVINI itself asks for one on its website.
Essential Links — BHAVINI Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Register Online on the Apprenticeship Portal for BHAVINI Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Visit BHAVINI Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
If you hold an ITI certificate in one of these nine trades and you are under the age line on 1 October 2026, sit down this week and get the papers moving — portal registration comes first. Post your envelope early so it reaches Kalpakkam comfortably before the deadline. For more Tamil Nadu government job updates and fresh notifications every day, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.