BHEL Haridwar Apprentice 2026 Notification: Eligibility, Stipend & Complete Guide
Good news for ITI pass students! Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Haridwar has released a notification to engage 187 Trade Apprentices for the training year 2026-27. If you have completed your ITI and want valuable hands-on training in one of India’s biggest engineering PSU companies, this is a golden chance to build your career. The apprenticeship covers seven popular trades including Fitter, Machinist, Turner, Welder and Electrician.
Online applications started on 2 July 2026 and the last date to apply is 15 July 2026. Candidates must also send a hard copy of the application by 27 July 2026. There is no application fee, and selection is purely merit-based — no written exam. Don’t worry if the process seems new to you; in this article we explain the trades, eligibility, stipend, selection and important dates in very simple words. Keep GovtJobsAlert.in bookmarked for every update.
Key Highlights — BHEL Haridwar Trade Apprentice 2026
BHEL Haridwar is one of the largest manufacturing units of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, a Maharatna central PSU. Training as an apprentice here gives you real industry experience and a strong start to your technical career. This drive engages 187 apprentices across seven trades, so a wide range of ITI certificate holders can apply. Here is a quick summary to check if this is right for you.
- Organisation: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Haridwar
- Post: Trade Apprentice (Training Year 2026-27)
- Total Seats: 187 Apprentices
- Trades: Fitter, Machinist, Turner, Welder, Electrician, Draughtsman (Mechanical), Foundryman
- Stipend: Monthly stipend as per Apprenticeship guidelines
- Job Location: Haridwar, Uttarakhand
- Last Date to Apply: 15 July 2026
Vacancy Breakdown: BHEL Haridwar Trade Apprentice 2026 (Trade-Wise)
The 187 apprentice seats are divided across seven trades as shown below. Please note these numbers are estimated and may change slightly based on the final assessment.
| Trade | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Fitter | 74 |
| Machinist | 36 |
| Turner | 26 |
| Welder | 17 |
| Electrician | 26 |
| Draughtsman (Mechanical) | 4 |
| Foundryman | 4 |
| Total | 187 |
Eligibility Criteria for BHEL Haridwar Trade Apprentice 2026
Read the qualification and age rules carefully so you don’t miss out on a technicality. This apprenticeship is only for candidates who have passed ITI in the relevant trade.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed High School (Matriculation / 10th) and hold an ITI certificate in the relevant trade from an NCVT-recognised institution.
- The ITI must have been passed in the years 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026.
- Minimum marks in ITI: 60% for General / EWS / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and 55% for SC / ST.
- For Welder and Electrician trades, ITI from an NCVT or SCVT recognised institution is accepted.
Age Limit
The age is calculated as on 1 July 2026. Minimum age is 18 years for all candidates. The maximum age and relaxation are given below.
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| General | 27 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 30 years |
| SC / ST | 32 years |
| PwBD | +10 years relaxation |
Candidates who already did apprenticeship training after ITI, or who have one year or more of work experience, are not eligible.
What is the Stipend and Salary for BHEL Haridwar Trade Apprentice 2026?
As a trade apprentice, you will receive a monthly stipend during the full training period. This is training pay, not a regular salary, but it gives you good financial support while you learn valuable skills.
- Stipend: Paid every month as per the rates fixed under the Apprentices Act and apprenticeship guidelines.
- Training Value: Hands-on experience at a top engineering PSU, which greatly improves your future job prospects.
The notification does not fix a specific rupee amount; the stipend is paid as per the current apprenticeship guidelines applicable at the time of training.
Please note that apprenticeship training gives no right or claim to permanent employment at BHEL Haridwar. However, the experience and certificate are highly respected across the industry.
What is the Selection Process for BHEL Haridwar Trade Apprentice 2026?
The best part of this recruitment is that there is no written exam. Selection is done purely on merit, based on your academic marks. Understanding the merit formula helps you know your chances.
Merit-Based Selection
- A merit list is prepared giving 70% weightage to your ITI marks and 30% weightage to your High School marks.
- If two candidates have equal merit, the one with higher ITI percentage is preferred; if still equal, the older candidate gets preference.
- If the eligible candidates in a trade are fewer than the seats, all of them are called directly for training.
Before applying, you must register on the National Apprenticeship portal (NATS) — the link is provided in the Essential Links section below. For more technical roles, you can also explore the latest ITI and Diploma government jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in.
How to Apply Online for BHEL Haridwar Trade Apprentice 2026?
Keep your ITI marksheet, High School certificate, Aadhaar card, photo and category certificate ready before you begin. Follow these steps carefully.
- Register yourself on the National Apprenticeship portal (link in Essential Links below) and verify your Aadhaar.
- Visit the BHEL Haridwar recruitment portal (link in Essential Links below).
- Open the “Trade Apprentice 2026” application link and fill in your details.
- Upload your recent passport-size photo and required documents in the given format.
- Submit the online form and take a printout of the acknowledgement slip.
- Enclose the acknowledgement slip with self-attested documents and send it by post to the address given in the notification before 27 July 2026.
BHEL Haridwar Trade Apprentice 2026 Important Dates
Note down these dates so you never miss a deadline. Both the online form and the hard copy must reach on time.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 2 July 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 15 July 2026 |
| Hard Copy Submission Last Date | 27 July 2026 |
| Expected Training Start | September 2026 |
BHEL Haridwar Trade Apprentice 2026 Application Fee
There is good news on the fee front for all candidates.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories (General / OBC / SC / ST / EWS / PwBD) | No Fee |
BHEL Haridwar has not charged any application fee for this trade apprentice engagement, so every eligible candidate can apply freely.
Essential Links — BHEL Haridwar Trade Apprentice 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for BHEL Haridwar Trade Apprentice 2026
- Register on National Apprenticeship Portal (NATS)
- Visit BHEL Haridwar Recruitment Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram for Uttarakhand Govt Jobs
This is a wonderful opportunity for ITI pass students to gain experience at a leading PSU without paying any fee. If you are eligible, don’t wait till the last moment — complete your registration and apply before 15 July 2026, and post your hard copy before 27 July. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more PSU and apprentice job updates and career alerts.