SAIL BSP Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 710 Trade, Technician and Graduate Apprentice Posts
Application ClosedSteel Authority of India Limited
CategoryApprentice
StateChhattisgarh
QualificationAny Graduate, B.Tech/B.E, Diploma, ITI
Total Vacancies710
Post Name(s)Trade Apprentice, Technician (Diploma) Apprentice, Graduate Apprentice
Age Limit
18 - 28 yrs
Pay Scale₹9,600 / ₹10,900 / ₹12,300 per month
Application FeeNil
Start Date30 Sep 2026
Last Date20 Oct 2026
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP), has invited applications from eligible Indian citizens for engagement as Trade Apprentices (ITI), Technician (Diploma) Apprentices, and Graduate Apprentices for the year 2026-27, under the Apprentices Act, 1961. A total of 710 seats are notified across ITI trades and Graduate/Diploma disciplines. Candidates must register on the Apprenticeship India portal or NATS portal, apply online by 20 October 2026, and then attend a walk-in selection process at BSP, Bhilai (Chhattisgarh) as per a trade-wise schedule running from 27 October to 21 November 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 VacanciesA. 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
How to Apply & Walk-in for Bhilai Steel Plant Apprentice Recruitment
A. For ITI Trade Apprentices
- Register as a candidate on apprenticeshipindia.org.
- Log in and go to Apprenticeship Opportunity → search by Establishment Name "SAIL BHILAI STEEL PLANT".
- 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
- Register as a student on nats.education.gov.in (NATS).
- Log in and go to Establishment Requests → Find Establishments → select Steel Authority of India Limited, Bhilai Steel Plant.
- Apply in your passed-out branch of engineering/discipline appearing on the portal.
- 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
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.