BHEL Apprentice Recruitment 2025: Opportunity for 354 Fresh Engineering Graduates, Diploma Holders, and ITI Pass-outs!

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BHEL Apprentice Recruitment 2025: An Overview

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), a prestigious Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking, has announced a special engagement drive for Graduate Apprentices, Technician (Diploma) Apprentices, and Trade Apprentices for the year 2025. This recruitment initiative aims to fill numerous vacancies across various engineering and technical disciplines, offering a valuable one-year apprenticeship training program. The online application process commenced on May 9, 2025. This is a fantastic chance for freshers to kickstart their careers with a renowned organization.

About BHEL: The Hiring Organization

  • Hiring Body: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Tiruchirappalli 
  • Total Number of Posts (Tentative): 354
    • Graduate Apprentices: 80 
    • Technician (Diploma) Apprentices: 57 
    • Trade Apprentices: 217 
  • Location: BHEL, Tiruchirappalli 

BHEL Apprentice Vacancy Breakdown 2025

The vacancies are distributed across Graduate, Technician (Diploma), and Trade Apprentice categories as follows:

Graduate Apprentices

DisciplineVacancies
Mechanical Engineering64
Civil Engineering16
Total80

Technician (Diploma) Apprentices

DisciplineVacancies
Mechanical Engineering49
Civil Engineering8
Total57

Trade Apprentices

TradeVacancies
Fitter120
Welder73
Turner2
Machinist22
Total217

BHEL Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2025

Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria to apply for the BHEL Apprentice Recruitment 2025:

Educational Qualification & Passing Years

  • Graduate Apprentices:
    • Must have passed 10+2 and hold a Graduation degree in Engineering/Technology as a regular full-time candidate from a Government recognized Institution/University. 
    • Minimum 60% marks for UR/OBC(NCL)/EWS candidates and 50% marks for SC/ST candidates. 
    • Candidates should have passed their qualifying examination in the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, or 2024. 
    • Degrees obtained through Distance Learning/Part-Time/Correspondence/Sandwich courses are noteligible. 
  • Technician (Diploma) Apprentices:
    • Must have passed High School (10th) and hold a Diploma in Engineering as a regular full-time candidate from a Government recognized institute. 
    • Minimum 60% marks for UR/OBC(NCL)/EWS candidates and 50% marks for SC/ST candidates. 
    • Candidates should have passed their qualifying examination in the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, or 2024. 
    • Diplomas obtained through Distance Learning/Part-Time/Correspondence/Sandwich courses are noteligible. 
  • Trade Apprentices:
    • Must have passed High School (10th) and possess an ITI certificate as a Regular Full-Time candidate from an NCVT/SCVT recognized institute. 
    • For the Welder trade, only an NCVT certificate will be considered. 
    • ITI courses completed through Distance Learning/Part-Time/Correspondence/Sandwich modes are not eligible. 

Age Limit (as on 01/05/2025)

  • Minimum Age: 18 years. 
  • Maximum Age: 27 years for General candidates. 
  • Age Relaxation:
    • 5 years for SC/ST candidates. 
    • 3 years for OBC (NCL) candidates. 
    • 10 years for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) with a minimum of 40% disability. 

Other Important Criteria

  • Previous Training/Experience:
    • Candidates who have already undergone or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training under the Apprentices (Amendment) Act, 1973 / Apprentices Act 1961 in any other establishment are not eligible to apply. 
    • For Graduate and Technician Apprentices, students with work experience of one year or more are not eligible. 
    • Students who have completed a Post Graduate qualification are not eligible for Graduate Apprenticeship training. 
  • Physical Standards: Candidates must meet the minimum physical fitness standards as per the Apprentices Act, 1961 and relevant rules. 

Key Dates for BHEL Apprentice Recruitment 2025

Stay updated with the important timelines:

  • Notification Release Date: May 9, 2025 
  • Online Application Opening Date: May 9, 2025, at 11:00 Hrs 
  • Walk-in Interview Commences From: Started From May 10, 2025
  • Application Closing Date: Not explicitly stated; however, applications must be submitted before or on the day of the walk-in interview.
  • Exam Date: Not Applicable (Selection is based on merit and document verification during the walk-in interview).

BHEL Apprentice Stipend (Salary) and Benefits

Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend and other benefits as detailed below:

Monthly Stipend

  • Graduate Apprentices: ₹12,000/- (Consolidated) 
  • Technician (Diploma) Apprentices: ₹11,000/- (Consolidated) 
  • Trade Apprentices:
    • Fitter, Turner, Machinist: ₹11,050/- (Consolidated) 
    • Welder: ₹10,700/- (Consolidated) 

Other Benefits

  • Subsidized food and hostel facilities are available. 
  • The duration of the apprenticeship training will be for a period of one year. 
  • Important Note: Upon completion of the apprenticeship period, BHEL has no obligation to offer employment to apprentices, nor can apprentices claim any right to employment. 

BHEL Apprentice Selection Process 2025

The selection of candidates will be carried out through the following stages:

  1. Fulfillment of Notification Conditions: Candidates must meet all the eligibility criteria mentioned in the official notification. 
  2. Merit List: A merit list will be prepared based on the marks secured by the candidates in their qualifying examinations (Degree/Diploma/ITI). 
  3. Tie-Breaker: In case of a tie in marks at the selection stage, the candidate older in age will be given preference. 
  4. Document Verification (Walk-in): Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification. Candidates should report to the Human Resource Development Centre, BHEL – Trichy for the walk-in process as per the schedule. 

No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for attending the certificate verification or for joining the apprenticeship training.

How to Apply for BHEL Apprentice Recruitment 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide

Interested and eligible candidates must apply online. The application process involves two main steps:

Step 1: Registration on Government Portals

  • For Graduate and Technician (Diploma) Apprentices:
    1. Register on the Ministry of Education/GOI portal: [suspicious link removed]. 
    2. Note down your 12/16 digit unique Student Enrolment Number, which is mandatory for the BHEL application. 
  • For Trade Apprentices:
    1. Register on the RDSDE (NAPS) Portal: www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in. 
    2. Note down your RDSDE (NAPS) Registration Number, which is mandatory for the BHEL application. Ensure your Aadhaar details are correct and e-KYC verification is completed on this portal. 

Step 2: Online Application on BHEL Trichy Portal

  1. After successful registration on the respective government portal, visit the BHEL Trichy official website.
  2. Navigate to “Our services” and click on “Apprenticeship Application Portal (TRICHY)”. 
  3. Click on the “Register” link from the menu. 
  4. Read the instructions carefully and accept by clicking “I agree”. 
  5. Fill in the registration form with accurate details and submit by clicking “REGISTER”. 
  6. An OTP (One Time Password) will be sent to your registered email ID and mobile number. 
  7. Create a new password using the received OTP. 
  8. Log in to the BHEL portal using your new password. 
  9. Fill in the online application form completely. 
  10. Upload Scanned Documents: Upload clear scanned copies of the following documents as per the specified size:
    • Latest color passport-size photograph.
    • Signature.
    • 10th Standard mark sheet.
    • Consolidated mark sheet of the prescribed educational qualification (Degree/Diploma/ITI).
    • Community Certificate (SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/EWS/PWD Certificates). OBC (NCL)/EWS certificates should be as per the latest government guidelines and not more than one year old.
    • Aadhaar card.
    • Screenshot of your profile home page from the Government Portal (NATS/NAPS), indicating your registration number.
    • Bank passbook front page (as uploaded on the Govt. Portal, Aadhaar seeded and DBT enabled). 
  11. Review all the information provided in the application form for correctness before final submission. 
  12. Submit the online application.
  13. Retain a copy of the submitted online application form for future reference and for production at the time of Document Verification. 

Important Note: Only online applications will be accepted. Incomplete applications or applications not meeting the eligibility criteria will be rejected. 

Application Fees

No application fees is required to be paid by the candidates.

Official Notification & Application Links

  • Official BHEL Website: bhel.com
  • BHEL Trichy Apprenticeship Application Portal: Apply Online
  • Online Registration Links (Apprenticeship Portals):
  • Download Official Notification PDFs:

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This BHEL Apprentice Recruitment 2025 is a significant opportunity for aspiring engineers and technicians. Ensure you meet all criteria and apply meticulously before the walk-in interview dates. Good luck!