SAIL BSP Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 710 Trade, Technician and Graduate Apprentice Posts

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Recruitment Board SAIL BSP
Post Name Trade Apprentice, Technician (Diploma) Apprentice, Graduate Apprentice
Vacancies 710
Last Date 20-10-2026
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Official source: Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP), Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) – HR–L&D Department notification for Engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentice Act, 1961, for the year 2026-27. Candidates must first register/apply on the Apprenticeship India portal (ITI trades) or NATS portal (Graduate/Diploma), then appear for a walk-in selection at BSP, Bhilai.

Bhilai Steel Plant Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Overview

Particulars Details
Organisation Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP), Chhattisgarh
Issuing Department HR–L&D Department, BSP
Engagement Type Apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for the year 2026-27
Categories Trade Apprentices (ITI), Technician (Diploma) Apprentices, Graduate Apprentices
Total Vacancies 710 (516 Trade/ITI + 124 Diploma + 70 Degree)
Application Mode Online registration/application on Apprenticeship India portal (ITI) or NATS portal (Graduate/Diploma), followed by a mandatory walk-in

Bhilai Steel Plant Apprentice Recruitment Important Dates

Event Date
Last Date to Apply on Respective Portal (Apprenticeship India / NATS) 20 October 2026
Age Reckoning Date 31 October 2026
Walk-in Selection Period 27 October 2026 to 21 November 2026 (trade-wise schedule, see Selection section)

Bhilai Steel Plant Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Vacancy Details

516 Trade Apprentice (ITI) Posts
194 Graduate/Diploma Posts (124+70)
710 Total Vacancies

A. Trade Apprentices (ITI) – Trade-wise

Trade/Discipline Vacancies Trade/Discipline Vacancies
Electrician 95 Tool & Die Maker 10
Fitter 80 LACP 10
Multimedia & Animation Special Effects 9 Mechanic Motor Vehicle 10
Technician Mechatronics 20 Mechanic Refrigeration & AC 20
Electronics Mechanic 20 Central AC Plant Mechanic 16
Manufacturing Process Control & Automation 25 Wood Work Technician 10
Instrument Mechanic 35 Stenographer & Secretarial Assistant (Hindi) 10
Machinist 25 Stenographer & Secretarial Assistant (English) 10
Turner 15 Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technician 10
Welder 15 Hospital House Keeping (HHK) 6
ICTSM 15 Mason 10
AOCP 15 Information Technology (IT) 10
Diesel Mechanic 15 Total 516
Qualification (all ITI trades): ITI passed out in the respective trade from a Govt.-recognized institute. Stipend: ₹9,600 per month or as per the prescribed rates by MSDE, Government of India.

B. Graduate & Diploma Apprentices – Discipline-wise

Branch/Discipline Diploma Seats Degree Seats
Ceramic Technology 02 02
Chemical 02 02
Civil 10 05
Computer Science 05 02
EEE 05 02
Electrical 10 02
Mechanical/Mechatronics 10 02
Metallurgy 20 05
Electronics & Telecommunication 10 02
Information Technology 05 02
Automobile 05 02
Electronics & Communication 08 02
Electronics & Instrumentation – 05
Production – 05
Bachelor in Arts (BA) – 05
Bachelor in Science (B.Sc) – 03
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) – 05
Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) – 05
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) – 05
B.Sc Nursing – 05
Diploma in Nursing (GNM) 05 –
Diploma in Physiotherapy (DP) 05 –
Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (DMLT) 05 –
Diploma in Radiological Technology (DRT) 05 –
Diploma in X-ray Technology (DXT) 05 –
Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology (DOTT) 02 –
Data Entry Operator (PGDCA) DEO – 02
Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharma) 05 –
Total 124 70
Note: The official notification’s serial numbering for a few disciplines (around Diploma in Nursing/Physiotherapy) is not fully clear due to a layout/OCR overlap in the source table; the discipline names and seat counts above have been carefully cross-checked and reconcile exactly with the stated totals (124 Diploma + 70 Degree = 194). Qualification: Degree/Diploma in the respective discipline from a Govt.-recognized Institute/University. Stipend: ₹12,300 per month (Graduate Apprentice) or ₹10,900 per month (Diploma Apprentice), or as per MSDE-prescribed rates – 50% paid by BSP and 50% from the Board of Apprenticeship Training (as printed, “BOPT” in the source) under DBT mode.

Bhilai Steel Plant Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Eligibility

  • Candidates must have completed the qualifying examination (ITI/Diploma/Degree, as applicable) as regular candidates only
  • Only candidates who passed the qualifying examination in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026 are eligible
  • Candidates whose qualifying-exam result is not yet declared/available as on the last date of application are not eligible
  • Candidates who have already undergone, or are currently undergoing, apprenticeship training under any establishment, or who have 1 year or more of job experience, are not eligible

Bhilai Steel Plant Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Age Limit

Age: Minimum 18 years, maximum 28 years, as on 31 October 2026.

Reservation: As per the guidelines of the Government of Chhattisgarh, with applicable age relaxation for reserved categories.

Bhilai Steel Plant Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Stipend

Apprentice Category Stipend per Month
Trade Apprentice (ITI) ₹9,600, or as prescribed by MSDE, GoI
Technician (Diploma) Apprentice ₹10,900, or as prescribed by MSDE, GoI
Graduate Apprentice ₹12,300, or as prescribed by MSDE, GoI
For Graduate/Diploma Apprentices, 50% of the stipend is paid by BSP and 50% from the Board of Apprenticeship Training under DBT mode; the candidate’s bank account must be DBT-enabled with KYC verified.

Bhilai Steel Plant Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Selection Process

There is no written test. Selection is entirely merit-based through a walk-in process, with shortlisting done on academic marks: 30% weightage to Class-X marks and 70% weightage to Degree/Diploma/ITI marks, as applicable.

Walk-in Schedule (Room No. 123, HRDC, Bhilai Steel Plant, Chhattisgarh 490001)

Walk-in Date Trades/Branches Reporting Time
27.10.2026 to 29.10.2026 Electrician, Multimedia & Animation Special Effects, Fitter 9:30–10:30 AM
30.10.2026 to 02.11.2026 (except 01.11.2026) Wood Work Technician, HHK, Mason, Instrument Mechanic, Technician Mechatronics, Electronics Mechanic 9:30–10:30 AM
03.11.2026 to 05.11.2026 Manufacturing Process Control & Automation, Machinist, Turner, Welder, AOCP, Diesel Mechanic 9:30–10:30 AM
06.11.2026 to 09.11.2026 (except 08.11.2026) ICTSM, Tool & Die Maker, LACP, Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Mechanic Refrigeration & AC, Central AC Plant Mechanic 9:30–10:30 AM
10.11.2026 to 12.11.2026 Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technician, Stenographer & Secretarial Assistant (Hindi), Information Technology, Ceramic Technology, Chemical, Civil, Computer Science 9:30–10:30 AM
13.11.2026 to 16.11.2026 (except 15.11.2026) EEE, Electrical, Mechanical/Mechatronics, Metallurgy, Electronics & Telecommunication, Automobile, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Instrumentation 9:30–10:30 AM
17.11.2026 to 21.11.2026 Production, BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BCA, BBA, B.Sc Nursing, GNM, Diploma in Physiotherapy, DMLT, DRT, DXT, DOTT, DEO, Diploma in Pharmacy 9:30–10:30 AM
Note: “Stenographer & Secretarial Assistant (English)” appears in the vacancy table but is not explicitly listed against any walk-in slot in the schedule provided – candidates in this trade should confirm their reporting date with BSP before the walk-in period begins.

How to Apply & Walk-in for Bhilai Steel Plant Apprentice Recruitment

A. For ITI Trade Apprentices

  1. Register as a candidate on apprenticeshipindia.org.
  2. Log in and go to Apprenticeship Opportunity → search by Establishment Name “SAIL BHILAI STEEL PLANT“.
  3. Apply against the prescribed trade appearing on the portal. Applications not registered/applied on the portal will not be accepted.

B. For Graduate/Diploma Apprentices

  1. Register as a student on nats.education.gov.in (NATS).
  2. Log in and go to Establishment Requests → Find Establishments → select Steel Authority of India Limited, Bhilai Steel Plant.
  3. Apply in your passed-out branch of engineering/discipline appearing on the portal.
  4. After successfully applying, walk in as per the schedule for your trade/branch above.

Before Registering Online

  • Candidates must have an active e-mail ID and mobile number valid for at least the next one year; all future communication is only through e-mail
  • The bank account must be DBT-enabled with KYC verified
  • Ensure correctness of all information before final submission; the candidate is wholly responsible for the details provided
  • Take a printout of the filled-in online application for future reference
Important: Apply on the respective portal by 20 October 2026. Marks in the qualifying exam must be entered as a percentage; CGPA must be converted per the board/university’s norms and may be verified at document verification. Incomplete/erroneous applications after the last date will be rejected, with no further correspondence.

Documents Required (At Time of Walk-in)

  • Self-attested copy of Matriculation certificate (for date of birth verification)
  • Self-attested copy of Provisional Pass Certificate
  • Self-attested copy of SC/ST/OBC/PH certificate, if applicable
  • Self-attested copy of Aadhaar Card/Passbook (e-KYC validation mandatory)
  • Medical Fitness Certificate from a Government Hospital
  • Apprentice Registration copy from the NAPS/NATS portal

Important Conditions

  • Vacancies displayed are indicative and may be changed at any time
  • BSP will not provide accommodation during training; apprentices must make their own arrangements, and BSP is not liable for any Travel Allowance
  • Engagement is subject to being declared medically fit as per the Apprentices Act, 1961 requirement; the medical certificate must be from a Government doctor and bear the doctor’s medical registration number
  • Management reserves the right to cancel the selection process at any point; its decision on selection is final
  • BSP has no obligation to offer regular employment to apprentices during or after the training period
  • Canvassing of any kind will disqualify a candidate
  • The date and venue of joining for selected candidates will be intimated only through e-mail

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