Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has released the official notification for the engagement of Trade Apprentices for the training year 2026-27. This recruitment drive offers a total of 187 vacancies across seven different trades, providing an excellent opportunity for ITI-passed candidates to gain valuable industrial training.
The online application process commences on July 2, 2026, and the last date to submit online applications is July 15, 2026. Candidates are also required to send the hard copy of the acknowledgement slip along with self-attested documents by July 27, 2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the BHEL Haridwar career website at https://hwr.bhel.com/recruitment.
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BHEL Haridwar Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Haridwar, has announced vacancies for Trade Apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The recruitment notification was issued on July 2, 2026, inviting applications from ITI-qualified candidates who have passed in the years 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026. The complete advertisement containing all details about eligibility criteria, selection process, and application procedures is available on the BHEL Haridwar career website.
Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Haridwar |
| Status | Maharatna CPSE |
| Notification No. | मा.सं./भर्ती/ट्रेड अप्रेटिस/2026/111 |
| Post Name | Trade Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 187 |
| Trades | Fitter, Machinist, Turner, Welder, Electrician, Draftsman (Mech.), Foundryman |
| Training Period | As per Apprentices Act, 1961 |
| Application Mode | Online + Offline (Hard copy submission) |
| Official Website | https://hwr.bhel.com/recruitment |
| Application Start Date | July 2, 2026 |
| Online Application End Date | July 15, 2026 |
| Hard Copy Submission End Date | July 27, 2026 |
BHEL Haridwar Trade Apprentice Vacancy 2026 Details
A total of 187 vacancies have been announced across seven trades. The trade-wise distribution is as follows:
| Trade | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Fitter | 74 |
| Machinist | 36 |
| Turner | 26 |
| Welder | 17 |
| Electrician | 26 |
| Draftsman (Mechanical) | 4 |
| Foundryman | 4 |
| Total | 187 |
BHEL Haridwar Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | July 2, 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | July 2, 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | July 15, 2026 |
| Last Date for Hard Copy Submission | July 27, 2026 |
| Tentative Joining Date | September 2026 |
Direct Official Notification PDF
Eligibility Criteria for BHEL Haridwar Trade Apprentice 2026
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed ITI (regular) from an NCVT-recognized institution in the relevant trade in the years 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026. The minimum marks requirement is:
| Category | Minimum Marks Required |
|---|---|
| General/EWS/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 60% |
| SC/ST | 55% |
Note:
- Candidates who have already completed apprenticeship training or have one year or more of work experience are not eligible.
- Candidates who have passed ITI as a private candidate are not eligible.
- Candidates who have not received their marksheet from the board are not eligible.
Age Limit (as on July 1, 2026)
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| General | 27 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 30 years |
| SC/ST | 32 years |
| PwBD (Minimum 40% disability) | Additional 10 years relaxation |
Minimum Age: 18 years for all categories.
Reservation Policy
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD: Reservation will be provided as per government rules.
- OBC Certificate Validity: OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates must have a caste certificate issued on or after April 1, 2025. Certificates issued earlier or with expired validity will not be accepted. The certificate must be in the format prescribed by the Government of India.
- EWS Certificate: For EWS candidates, only certificates issued for the financial year 2026-27 will be valid.
- Employee Wards: Reservation for wards of BHEL Haridwar employees (working/retired/deceased) will be provided as per company rules. Such candidates must submit the “Form for Employee Ward” along with the application.
- Uttarakhand Domicile: Candidates from Uttarakhand will be given preference. A valid domicile certificate is mandatory for claiming this preference.
Selection Process for BHEL Haridwar Trade Apprentice 2026
The selection will be based on merit, prepared using a weighted average method:
| Component | Weightage |
|---|---|
| ITI Marks | 70% |
| High School (10th) Marks | 30% |
Tie-Breaking Criteria:
- If the weighted average is equal, preference will be given based on higher ITI marks percentage.
- If still equal, the older candidate (senior in age) will be given preference.
Direct Selection: If the number of eligible candidates for a trade is less than or equal to the number of vacancies, all eligible candidates will be directly called for training without any further selection process.
How to Apply for BHEL Haridwar Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The application process involves two mandatory steps:
Step 1: Registration on Apprenticeship Portal
- Visit the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) portal: https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
- Register yourself as a candidate on the portal.
- Fill in all details carefully, including:
- Aadhaar number (must be successfully verified on the portal)
- Personal details (name, father’s name, date of birth)
- Educational qualifications
- Upload required documents
- Ensure that your Aadhaar details (name, father’s name, date of birth) match exactly with your other documents. Any spelling mistakes will lead to rejection.
- After successful registration, note down your registration number.
Step 2: Fill BHEL Haridwar Online Application Form
- Visit the BHEL Haridwar career website: https://hwr.bhel.com/recruitment
- Click on the link “Engagement of Trade Apprenticeship for 2026, BHEL Haridwar”
- Fill the online application form (Part 2) with accurate details:
- Name, father’s name, date of birth
- Category (General/OBC/SC/ST/EWS/PwBD)
- High School and ITI marks
- Apprenticeship Portal registration number
- Upload the following documents:
- Recent passport-size color photograph (jpg/jpeg format, up to 30 KB)
- Self-attested copies of documents (pdf format, up to 500 KB each):
- High School Certificate
- ITI Consolidated Marksheet (or all semester marksheets if consolidated is not available)
- Aadhaar Card
- Caste Certificate / EWS Certificate (if applicable)
- PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
- Uttarakhand Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
- Submit the online application form.
Step 3: Submit Hard Copy of Documents (Mandatory)
After submitting the online application:
- Take a printout of the Acknowledgement Slip generated after online submission.
- Attach self-attested copies of the following documents with the Acknowledgement Slip:
- Apprenticeship Portal registration proof (profile printout with name, registration number, date of birth, etc.)
- High School Certificate
- ITI Consolidated Marksheet (or all semester marksheets)
- Uttarakhand Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
- Caste Certificate / EWS Certificate (if applicable)
- PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
- For Employee Wards of BHEL Haridwar employees, also attach the “Form for Employee Ward” available on the website.
- Place all documents in an envelope.
- Superscribe the envelope with: “ट्रेड अप्रेटिस प्रशिक्षण 2026 हेतु आवेदन पत्र तथा ट्रेड का नाम” (Application for Trade Apprentice Training 2026 and Name of Trade).
- Send the envelope by post or submit in person to the following address so that it reaches on or before July 27, 2026:
Address:
कार्यपालक (मा.सं.) कक्ष संख्या 29,
मानव संसाधन – भत्ता अनुभाग,
मुख्य प्रशासनिक भवन,
बी.एच.ई.एल., हीप रानीपुर,
हरिद्वार (उत्तराखंड) – 249403
FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are available in BHEL Haridwar Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Ans: There are a total of 187 vacancies across seven trades – Fitter (74), Machinist (36), Turner (26), Welder (17), Electrician (26), Draftsman (4), and Foundryman (4).
Q2. What is the last date to apply for BHEL Haridwar Trade Apprentice 2026?
Ans: The last date for online application is July 15, 2026, and the last date for hard copy submission is July 27, 2026.
Q3. What is the age limit for BHEL Trade Apprentice?
Ans: Minimum age is 18 years. Maximum age is 27 years for General, 30 years for OBC, 32 years for SC/ST, with additional 10 years relaxation for PwBD candidates.
Q4. What are the educational qualifications required?
Ans: Candidates must have passed ITI (regular) from an NCVT-recognized institution in the relevant trade in 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026 with minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/ST).
Q5. How is selection done for BHEL Haridwar Trade Apprentice?
Ans: Selection is based on merit using a weighted average – 70% weightage to ITI marks and 30% weightage to High School marks.
