BDL Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), a Government of India Enterprise under the Ministry of Defence, has released BDL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification No. BDL/6081/HR-L&D/APP/11/2026-27 for the engagement of 134 Graduate and Diploma Engineering Apprentices at its Bhanur Unit, Sangareddy, Telangana. Eligible Engineering Graduates and Diploma holders can apply online for one-year apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961.

According to the notification, 78 vacancies are available for Graduate Engineering Apprentices and 56 vacancies for Diploma Engineering Apprentices across Mechanical, CSE/IT, ECE, EEE, Civil and Chemical Engineering disciplines.

Selected Graduate Engineering Apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of ₹12,300, while Diploma Engineering Apprentices will receive ₹10,900 per month. The training period for both categories will be one year.

Candidates must complete their enrolment on the NATS portal by 07 November 2026 and submit their application to Bharat Dynamics Limited, Bhanur, by 10 November 2026.

Interested candidates can check the discipline-wise vacancies, educational qualifications, age limit, stipend, selection procedure and online application process below.

BDL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview

BDL Apprentice Vacancy Details 2026

Bharat Dynamics Limited has announced 134 apprenticeship training positions under two categories: Graduate Engineering Apprentices and Diploma Engineering Apprentices.

The discipline-wise vacancy distribution is provided below.

1. Graduate Engineering Apprentice Vacancies – 78 Posts

A total of 78 vacancies have been announced for candidates possessing an Engineering or Technology degree in the relevant discipline.

Monthly Stipend: ₹12,300.

There are no Graduate Engineering Apprentice vacancies for Civil Engineering under this notification.

2. Diploma Engineering Apprentice Vacancies – 56 Posts

A total of 56 vacancies have been announced for Diploma holders in different engineering disciplines.

Monthly Stipend: ₹10,900.

Educational Qualification for BDL Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Candidates applying for BDL apprenticeship training must possess the prescribed Engineering or Technology qualifications from recognised institutions.

The educational qualification requirements are different for Graduate and Diploma Engineering Apprentices.

1. Graduate Engineering Apprentices

Candidates applying under Category-I (Graduate Engineering Apprentices) must possess either of the following qualifications:

• A Degree in Engineering or Technology granted by a recognised university.
• An Engineering or Technology degree granted by an institution empowered to award such degrees under an Act of Parliament.

Candidates must possess the degree in the relevant engineering discipline for which they are applying.

2. Diploma Engineering Apprentices

Candidates applying under Category-II (Diploma Engineering Apprentices) must possess either of the following qualifications:

• A Diploma in Engineering or Technology granted by a State Council or Board of Technical Education established by the State Government in the relevant discipline.
• A Diploma in Engineering or Technology granted by a university in the relevant discipline.

Candidates must have the prescribed Diploma qualification in the relevant engineering branch.

Age Limit for BDL Apprentice Recruitment 2026

The notification states that the age limit will be followed as per the Apprenticeship Rules.

Candidates must satisfy the applicable age requirements prescribed under the Apprentices Act and the relevant Apprenticeship Rules.

The notification does not specify a separate numerical maximum age limit in the advertisement.

Other Eligibility Conditions

Apart from the educational qualifications, candidates must satisfy the following conditions:

1. Candidates must have passed the relevant qualifying examination within the eligible passing-year period specified in the notification.
2. Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1973, are not eligible.
3. Candidates who are currently undergoing apprenticeship training are also not eligible.
4. Candidates having one year or more of work experience are not eligible to apply.
5. Candidates must satisfy the minimum physical standards prescribed under Clause 4 of the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, including applicable amendments.
6. Candidates claiming reservation benefits must submit the relevant certificates in the prescribed Government format.

Important clarification on passing year: The introductory section of page 1 refers to Engineering Graduates and Diploma holders who passed out in November 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026. However, Clause 3.2 on page 2 mentions 2022–2026 and specifically refers to Graduate (Non-Engineering) candidates. Since this notification is for Engineering Apprentices, candidates should follow the applicable engineering eligibility clarification issued by BDL.

Reservation of Vacancies

Reservation for candidates belonging to the following categories will be provided as per the applicable provisions of the Apprentices Act and Government guidelines:

• Scheduled Caste (SC)
• Scheduled Tribe (ST)
• Other Backward Classes (OBC)
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
• Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)

Candidates claiming reservation benefits must submit the required certificates in the prescribed Government format.

OBC candidates must submit a valid OBC certificate in the prescribed format issued by the competent authority.

If the required reservation certificate is not submitted, the candidate will be considered under the General category.

BDL Apprentice Stipend 2026

Selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly stipend during their one-year apprenticeship training.

The stipend details are given below.

The stipend will be paid according to the respective apprenticeship category and applicable rules.

Duration of Apprenticeship Training

The duration of apprenticeship training under this recruitment will be one year as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1973.

Selected candidates will undergo training at Bharat Dynamics Limited, Bhanur Unit, Sangareddy, Telangana.

Completion of apprenticeship training does not create any obligation on Bharat Dynamics Limited to provide employment to the apprentices. Candidates cannot claim a right to employment merely on the grounds of completing their apprenticeship.

Selection Process for BDL Apprentice Recruitment 2026

The selection of candidates for Graduate and Diploma Engineering Apprenticeship positions will be based on the marks obtained in the essential qualifying examination and applicable reservation categories.

The selection procedure includes the following stages:

1. Merit-Based Shortlisting

Applications received from eligible candidates will be scrutinised. Candidates will be shortlisted based on their marks obtained in the essential educational qualification and the applicable reservation categories.

2. Certificate Verification

Shortlisted candidates will be called for verification of their original educational and other relevant certificates.

3. Preliminary Offer Letter

A preliminary offer letter will be issued to selected candidates at the time of certificate verification, subject to the prescribed requirements for joining.

Candidates should carry all original certificates and supporting documents when attending certificate verification.

How to Apply for BDL Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates must complete their registration and application through the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal.

The notification provides separate procedures for candidates who are already enrolled on the NATS portal and those who have not yet registered.

Step 1: NATS Registration

Candidates who have not enrolled on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme portal must first complete their student registration.

1. Visit the official NATS portal: https://nats.education.gov.in/.
2. Click on the Student option.
3. Select Student Register.
4. Complete the registration form with the required details.
5. Submit the registration form.
6. A unique 12-digit enrolment number will be generated for each student after completing the enrolment process.

Candidates who have already enrolled on the previous National Web Portal should follow the new portal migration and login instructions provided by NATS.

Step 2: Apply for BDL Apprenticeship Training

After completing NATS registration, candidates must apply against the advertised vacancies.

1. Log in to the NATS portal using the registered email ID and password.
2. Navigate to the section titled “Apply Against Advertised Vacancies”.
3. Search for “BHARAT DYNAMICS LIMITED”.
4. Select the relevant apprenticeship opportunity.
5. Click on the Apply option.
6. Complete the required application details.
7. Ensure that the application status is displayed as “Applied”.

Candidates must upload the required educational certificates, including the relevant BE/B.Tech or Diploma provisional certificate or consolidated marksheet, as applicable.

The percentage of marks must be entered in the prescribed column on the NATS portal. Candidates with CGPA/OGPA must use the applicable conversion method.

NATS Enrolment Last Date: 07 November 2026.

Last Date to Apply to BDL: 10 November 2026.

Important Note on NATS Registration

The notification states that the NATS portal registration process may take approximately 2 to 3 days to generate the registration number.

Therefore, candidates who have not yet registered should complete their enrolment well in advance rather than waiting until the last date.

Documents Required for BDL Apprentice Application

Candidates should keep the following documents ready for NATS registration and application:

1. BE/B.Tech Degree Certificate or Diploma Certificate, as applicable.
2. Provisional Certificate or Consolidated Marks Memo.
3. Semester-wise or consolidated marksheets.
4. CGPA/OGPA conversion certificate, wherever applicable.
5. Aadhaar Card.
6. Recent passport-size photograph.
7. Candidate’s signature.
8. SSC/10th or 8th Class marksheet, as applicable for date of birth proof.
9. Community Certificate for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates, if applicable.
10. Disability Certificate for PwBD candidates, if applicable.

Candidates should ensure that the information provided in the NATS portal matches their original educational certificates.

Important Dates – BDL Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Candidates should carefully note the following important dates.

Both NATS enrolment and application against the BDL advertised vacancy are compulsory. Candidates should complete both steps within the respective deadlines.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Candidates must complete their NATS enrolment before applying for the BDL apprenticeship opportunity.
• The NATS registration number is required for the application process.
• Candidates should select the correct engineering discipline while applying.
• Candidates who have previously undergone or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training are not eligible.
• Candidates with one year or more of work experience are not eligible.
• Candidates must provide correct educational qualification details and marks.
• Candidates with CGPA/OGPA must follow the prescribed conversion procedure.
• Reservation benefits will be provided according to applicable Government guidelines.
• Candidates should not rely on agents or unauthorised persons for recruitment assistance.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending certificate verification and joining.
• No boarding or lodging expenses will be provided.
• Candidates must have a valid Aadhaar-seeded bank account.

Important Links

Candidates interested in BDL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 should carefully check the discipline-wise vacancies, educational qualifications and eligibility conditions before applying. Eligible Engineering Graduates and Diploma holders should complete their NATS enrolment by 07 November 2026 and submit their application to Bharat Dynamics Limited, Bhanur, by 10 November 2026.

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