SAIL Bhilai Steel Plant Apprentice Recruitment 2026–27: Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP), has issued a recruitment notice for Trade (ITI), Technician (Diploma) and Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Two current recruitment listings dated 30 September 2026 report a total of 710 apprenticeship seats—516 ITI, 124 Diploma and 70 Graduate positions. The training location is Bhilai, Chhattisgarh.
Candidates must first register and apply for the appropriate SAIL Bhilai Steel Plant opportunity on Apprenticeship India (NAPS) for ITI or NATS for Diploma/Graduate, reportedly by 20 October 2026. Trade-wise walk-in selection/document verification is reported between 27 October and 21 November 2026.
Source verification: The SAIL PDF linked in the Important Links table was supplied as the original notice, but its hosted file could not be opened independently while preparing this draft. The figures and timetable below come from current recruitment listings; candidates should verify them against the official SAIL notification and active apprenticeship portals before acting.
SAIL Bhilai Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organisation | Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), Bhilai Steel Plant |
| Recruitment Year | 2026–27 |
| Engagement | Trade / Technician / Graduate Apprenticeship |
| Total Seats (reported) | 710 |
| Qualifications | ITI / relevant Diploma / relevant Degree, depending on category |
| Age (reported) | 18–28 years as on 31 October 2026; applicable relaxation subject to the notice |
| Monthly Stipend (reported) | ITI ₹9,600; Diploma ₹10,900; Graduate ₹12,300, or applicable prescribed rates |
| Selection | Academic merit and walk-in verification; no separate written test reported |
| Application Mode | NAPS (ITI) / NATS (Diploma and Graduate), then walk-in |
| Online Application Deadline (reported) | 20 October 2026 |
| Walk-in Window (reported) | 27 October–21 November 2026, scheduled by trade/discipline |
| Location | Bhilai Steel Plant, Chhattisgarh |
Vacancy Details: 710 Reported Seats
| Apprentice Category | Seats |
|---|---|
| Trade Apprentice (ITI) | 516 |
| Technician Apprentice (Diploma) | 124 |
| Graduate Apprentice | 70 |
| Total | 710 |
ITI Trade-wise Vacancies
The following trade-wise allocation is reported in current recruitment listings. Confirm trade titles and vacancies on the official PDF and portal.
| Trade | Seats |
|---|---|
| Electrician | 95 |
| Fitter | 80 |
| Multimedia & Animation Special Effects | 9 |
| Technician Mechatronics | 20 |
| Electronics Mechanic | 20 |
| Manufacturing Process Control & Automation | 25 |
| Instrument Mechanic | 35 |
| Machinist | 25 |
| Turner | 15 |
| Welder | 15 |
| ICTSM | 15 |
| AOCP | 15 |
| Diesel Mechanic | 15 |
| Tool & Die Maker | 10 |
| LACP | 10 |
| Mechanic Motor Vehicle | 10 |
| Mechanic Refrigeration & AC | 20 |
| Central AC Plant Mechanic | 16 |
| Wood Work Technician | 10 |
| Stenographer & Secretarial Assistant (Hindi) | 10 |
| Stenographer & Secretarial Assistant (English) | 10 |
| Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technician | 10 |
| Hospital House Keeping (HHK) | 6 |
| Mason | 10 |
| Information Technology (IT) | 10 |
| Total ITI Seats | 516 |
Diploma and Graduate Disciplines
Current recruitment listings report 124 Diploma seats and 70 Graduate seats in relevant engineering, technology and other notified disciplines. Reported engineering areas include Ceramic Technology, Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical/Mechatronics, Metallurgy, Electronics, Instrumentation, Production, Automobile and IT. The reported walk-in schedule also references certain non-engineering qualifications. Applicants should confirm the exact discipline-wise seats and eligibility in the original PDF and in their NATS portal opportunity before applying.
Educational Qualification and Passing Years
- Trade Apprentice: ITI pass in the relevant trade from a government-recognised institute.
- Technician Apprentice: Diploma in the appropriate discipline from a recognised institute.
- Graduate Apprentice: Degree in a discipline specified against the corresponding apprenticeship opportunity.
Current recruitment information states that candidates should have completed the qualifying examination as regular students in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026. Those awaiting their final qualifying result are reportedly ineligible. Candidates who have already completed or are undergoing apprenticeship, or who have at least one year of relevant job experience, are also listed as ineligible. Check the precise scope of these restrictions in the official notification.
Age Limit
Current recruitment listings state 18–28 years as on 31 October 2026, with relaxation under the applicable reservation rules. Applicants should verify their eligibility and the required category certificate against the official advertisement.
SAIL Bhilai Apprentice Stipend 2026
| Category | Reported Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| Trade Apprentice (ITI) | ₹9,600 |
| Technician Apprentice (Diploma) | ₹10,900 |
| Graduate Apprentice | ₹12,300 |
The amounts are reported as the relevant stipend or the applicable rate prescribed by MSDE/Government of India. For Diploma and Graduate apprentices, current listings describe 50% stipend from BSP and 50% through the Board of Apprenticeship Training’s DBT mechanism. Candidates should keep bank KYC and DBT details current.
Selection Process: Merit and Walk-in
Current listings describe no separate written examination. Reported academic merit uses 30% weightage for Class 10 marks and 70% weightage for the qualifying ITI/Diploma/Degree marks, followed by document verification and medical-fitness checks at walk-in selection. Final engagement remains subject to official requirements and the number of seats in each category.
Important Dates
| Recruitment notice | 30 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply on NAPS / NATS | 20 October 2026 (reported) |
| Walk-in selection / document verification | 27 October to 21 November 2026 (trade-wise, reported) |
Reported Walk-in Schedule
The following schedule is summarised from current recruitment listings. Dates are grouped by trades/disciplines, not necessarily a single day for each trade. Confirm your specific reporting date in the official PDF before travelling.
| Reported Date Window | Trades / Disciplines |
|---|---|
| 27–29 Oct 2026 | Electrician, Multimedia & Animation Special Effects, Fitter |
| 30 Oct–2 Nov (excluding 1 Nov) | Wood Work Technician, HHK, Mason, Instrument Mechanic, Technician Mechatronics, Electronics Mechanic |
| 3–5 Nov | Manufacturing Process Control & Automation, Machinist, Turner, Welder, AOCP, Diesel Mechanic |
| 6–9 Nov (excluding 8 Nov) | ICTSM, Tool & Die Maker, LACP, Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Mechanic Refrigeration & AC, Central AC Plant Mechanic |
| 10–12 Nov | Refrigeration & AC Technician, Stenographer Hindi, IT, Ceramic Technology, Chemical, Civil, Computer Science |
| 13–16 Nov (excluding 15 Nov) | EEE, Electrical, Mechanical/Mechatronics, Metallurgy, Electronics & Telecommunication, Automobile, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Instrumentation |
| 17–21 Nov | Production and several listed non-engineering Degree/Diploma disciplines, including BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BCA, BBA and notified health-science fields |
Reported time: 9:30–10:30 AM. Reported venue: Room No. 123, HRDC, Bhilai Steel Plant, Chhattisgarh – 490001. The current summaries do not clearly assign a walk-in date for Stenographer & Secretarial Assistant (English), so candidates in that trade should seek confirmation before travelling.
Documents to Prepare
- Class 10 certificate for age verification and mark details
- Qualifying ITI / Diploma / Degree certificate and mark sheets
- NAPS or NATS registration and application copy
- Aadhaar and a bank account with applicable KYC and DBT facilities
- Relevant category certificate, if applicable
- Medical fitness certificate from an authorised Government Hospital / doctor, as required
- Other originals and self-attested copies prescribed by the official advertisement
How to Apply for SAIL Bhilai Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- ITI applicants: Register or log in on the official Apprenticeship India portal. Find the apprenticeship opportunity under the establishment name SAIL Bhilai Steel Plant and apply for the correct trade.
- Graduate and Diploma applicants: Register on the NATS portal. Search for the Bhilai Steel Plant establishment and apply for the relevant discipline.
- Check the registered qualification, passing year, marks and bank details before final submission.
- Apply by the reported deadline of 20 October 2026; verify the current deadline on the official portal.
- Keep the submitted application/registration copy and prepare the required original documents.
- Attend the walk-in for your own trade/discipline on the officially confirmed date and time.
Application fee: No fee has been independently verified from the original PDF. Check only official portal instructions; do not pay any third-party agent.
Important Links
| Purpose | Official Link |
|---|---|
| SAIL Bhilai Official Notification PDF | Download Bhilai Apprentice Notice |
| Apply for ITI Apprenticeship (NAPS) | Apprenticeship India Portal |
| Apply for Diploma / Graduate (NATS) | NATS Portal |
| SAIL Official Careers | Check Latest SAIL Notices |
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Can Kerala Candidates Apply?
The current recruitment listings describe opportunities for eligible Indian citizens, but the accessible summaries do not conclusively establish every domicile/reservation condition. Kerala candidates should confirm any applicable domicile conditions in the official notice, then check the opportunity in the correct NAPS/NATS portal. Training and the reported walk-in venue are in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many apprenticeship seats are reported?
710 seats: 516 ITI, 124 Diploma and 70 Graduate.
Can ITI Fitter and Electrician candidates apply?
Yes, current listings include 80 Fitter and 95 Electrician seats. Verify that your exact trade appears on the NAPS portal.
What is the age limit?
Current recruitment information gives 18–28 years as on 31 October 2026, subject to prescribed relaxation.
Is there a written exam?
Current recruitment information describes a merit-based process using academic marks and walk-in verification, without a separate written exam.
When is the last date?
The reported NAPS/NATS application deadline is 20 October 2026.
Does apprenticeship guarantee a regular job?
No. Apprenticeship is training under the Apprentices Act and does not guarantee regular employment at SAIL.
Editorial verification: This draft was based on contemporaneous recruitment listings because the linked SAIL-hosted PDF was inaccessible to external retrieval. Use the original PDF and active NAPS/NATS opportunity for final trade counts, eligibility, dates and venue before publishing or applying.
