SAIL BSP Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 710 Trade, Diploma & Graduate Apprentice Posts

Post Date / Last Update

30 September 2026

Short Information

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP), has announced 710 apprenticeship vacancies for the 2026–27 training session under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The recruitment includes Trade Apprentices (ITI), Technician Apprentices (Diploma), and Graduate Apprentices.

Eligible candidates must register and apply through the respective Apprenticeship India/NAPS or NATS portal by 20 October 2026. Shortlisted candidates will participate in a walk-in selection process at Bhilai Steel Plant, Chhattisgarh, scheduled between 27 October and 21 November 2026.

SAIL BSP Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Key Details

• Organisation: Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), Bhilai Steel Plant
• Recruitment: BSP Apprentice Engagement 2026–27
• Designation: Trade Apprentice, Technician Apprentice and Graduate Apprentice
• Job Category: Apprenticeship / PSU Training
• Location of Vacancy: Bhilai, Chhattisgarh
• Total Vacancies: 710
• Trade Apprentice (ITI): 516
• Technician Apprentice (Diploma): 124
• Graduate Apprentice: 70
• Application Mode: Online Registration + Walk-in Selection
• Last Date to Apply: 20 October 2026
• Walk-in Period: 27 October to 21 November 2026
• Selection: Academic Merit + Walk-in Verification/Selection
• Written Exam: Not Conducted

Vacancy Details

1. Trade Apprentice – ITI: 516 Posts

• 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: 516 Posts

2. Technician & Graduate Apprentices: 194 Posts

Technician/Diploma Apprentice – 124 Posts

Disciplines include:

• Ceramic Technology – 2
• Chemical – 2
• Civil – 10
• Computer Science – 5
• EEE – 5
• Electrical – 10
• Mechanical/Mechatronics – 10
• Metallurgy – 20
• Electronics & Telecommunication – 10
• Information Technology – 5
• Automobile – 5
• Electronics & Communication – 8
• GNM – 5
• Diploma in Physiotherapy – 5
• DMLT – 5
• DRT – 5
• DXT – 5
• DOTT – 2
• Diploma in Pharmacy – 5

Total: 124 Posts

Graduate Apprentice – 70 Posts

• Ceramic Technology – 2
• Chemical – 2
• Civil – 5
• Computer Science – 2
• EEE – 2
• Electrical – 2
• Mechanical/Mechatronics – 2
• Metallurgy – 5
• Electronics & Telecommunication – 2
• Information Technology – 2
• Automobile – 2
• Electronics & Communication – 2
• Electronics & Instrumentation – 5
• Production – 5
• BA – 5
• B.Sc – 3
• B.Com – 5
• BCA – 5
• BBA – 5
• B.Sc Nursing – 5
• Data Entry Operator (PGDCA) – 2

Total: 70 Posts

Source note: The supplied vacancy material indicates some layout/OCR overlap around the Diploma disciplines. The above distribution follows the supplied discipline names and stated totals of 124 Diploma + 70 Graduate = 194.

Educational Qualification

Trade Apprentice: ITI pass in the relevant trade from a Government-recognized institute.

Technician Apprentice: Diploma in the relevant discipline from a recognized institute.

Graduate Apprentice: Degree in the relevant engineering/non-engineering discipline from a recognized University/Institute.

Candidates must have passed the relevant qualifying examination as regular candidates in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026.

Required Experience

No prior work experience is required. However, candidates who have already completed or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training in any establishment, or who have one year or more of job experience, are not eligible according to the supplied notification details.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 28 years
• Age Reckoning Date: 31 October 2026
• Age Relaxation: Applicable to reserved categories as per Government of Chhattisgarh guidelines.

Application Fee

No application fee is mentioned in the supplied recruitment information.

Stipend / Pay

• Trade Apprentice (ITI): ₹9,600 per month
• Technician Apprentice (Diploma): ₹10,900 per month
• Graduate Apprentice: ₹12,300 per month

The stipend is subject to the rates prescribed by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India.

For Graduate/Diploma Apprentices, the supplied notification states that 50% of the stipend is paid by BSP and 50% by the Board of Apprenticeship Training through DBT.

Selection Process

There is no written examination.

Selection is based on academic merit, with the supplied notification stating:

• Class 10 marks: 30% weightage
• ITI/Diploma/Degree marks: 70% weightage

Candidates shortlisted on the basis of merit must appear for the designated walk-in selection/document verification process at Bhilai Steel Plant.

Walk-in Selection Schedule

Venue: Room No. 123, HRDC, Bhilai Steel Plant, Bhilai, Chhattisgarh – 490001

• 27–29 October 2026: Electrician, Multimedia & Animation Special Effects, Fitter
• 30 October–2 November 2026: Wood Work Technician, HHK, Mason, Instrument Mechanic, Technician Mechatronics, Electronics Mechanic
• 3–5 November 2026: Manufacturing Process Control & Automation, Machinist, Turner, Welder, AOCP, Diesel Mechanic
• 6–9 November 2026: ICTSM, Tool & Die Maker, LACP, Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Mechanic Refrigeration & AC, Central AC Plant Mechanic
• 10–12 November 2026: Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technician, Stenographer & Secretarial Assistant (Hindi), IT, Ceramic Technology, Chemical, Civil, Computer Science
• 13–16 November 2026: EEE, Electrical, Mechanical/Mechatronics, Metallurgy, Electronics & Telecommunication, Automobile, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Instrumentation
• 17–21 November 2026: Production, BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BCA, BBA, B.Sc Nursing, GNM, Physiotherapy, DMLT, DRT, DXT, DOTT, DEO and Pharmacy

Reporting Time: 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Important: The supplied schedule does not clearly assign Stenographer & Secretarial Assistant (English) to a walk-in date. Candidates applying for this trade should confirm the applicable reporting date with BSP.

Important Dates

• Online Registration/Application Last Date: 20 October 2026
• Age Calculation Date: 31 October 2026
• Walk-in Selection: 27 October to 21 November 2026

How to Apply

For ITI Trade Apprentices

1. Register on the Apprenticeship India/NAPS portal.
2. Log in to the candidate account.
3. Go to the apprenticeship opportunity section.
4. Search for SAIL Bhilai Steel Plant.
5. Select the relevant ITI trade.
6. Submit the application through the portal.
7. Keep a printout/copy of the submitted application for the walk-in process.

For Diploma & Graduate Apprentices

1. Register as a student on the NATS portal.
2. Log in to the NATS account.
3. Go to the establishment search/request section.
4. Search for Steel Authority of India Limited, Bhilai Steel Plant.
5. Select the relevant passed-out discipline.
6. Submit the application.
7. Attend the walk-in selection at BSP according to the applicable schedule.

Before Applying

• Keep an active mobile number and email ID.
• Ensure the bank account is DBT-enabled and KYC verified.
• Enter qualifying examination marks correctly.
• Convert CGPA into percentage according to the applicable Board/University rules.
• Check all information before final submission.
• Keep a copy of the completed online application.

Documents Required at Walk-in

Candidates should carry the documents specified in the notification, including:

• Matriculation certificate for date-of-birth verification
• Provisional pass certificate
• Caste/PwD certificate, where applicable
• Aadhaar Card/Passbook for e-KYC
• Medical Fitness Certificate from a Government Hospital
• Apprenticeship Registration copy from the NAPS/NATS portal
• Relevant educational/ITI certificates and marksheets

Important Instructions

• Only candidates who passed the qualifying examination in 2022–2026 are eligible.
• Candidates whose qualifying result was not declared by the application deadline are not eligible.
• Candidates who have already undergone or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training are not eligible.
• Candidates with one year or more job experience are not eligible.
• BSP will not provide accommodation during apprenticeship training.
• Candidates are responsible for their own travel and other expenses for the selection process.
• Medical fitness is mandatory for engagement.
• The medical certificate must be issued by a Government doctor and contain the doctor's medical registration number.
• Vacancies are indicative and may be changed by BSP.
• Apprenticeship training does not create any right to regular employment in SAIL/BSP.
• Canvassing in any form may lead to disqualification.
• Joining details for selected candidates will be communicated through email.

Official Website / Apply Links

Official SAIL Website: SAIL Official Website

Apprenticeship India Portal: Apprenticeship India

NATS Portal: NATS Portal

Official Notification: SAIL BSP Apprentice Notification 2026

Online Registration/Application Last Date: 20 October 2026 Age Calculation Date: 31 October 2026 Walk-in Selection: 27 October to 21 November 2026

Candidates should carry the documents specified in the notification, including:

Matriculation certificate for date-of-birth verification Provisional pass certificate Caste/PwD certificate, where applicable Aadhaar Card/Passbook for e-KYC Medical Fitness Certificate from a Government Hospital Apprenticeship Registration copy from the NAPS/NATS portal Relevant educational/ITI certificates and marksheets

For ITI Trade Apprentices Register on the Apprenticeship India/NAPS portal. Log in to the candidate account. Go to the apprenticeship opportunity section. Search for SAIL Bhilai Steel Plant. Select the relevant ITI trade. Submit the application through the portal. Keep a printout/copy of the submitted application for the walk-in process. For Diploma & Graduate Apprentices Register as a student on the NATS portal. Log in to the NATS account. Go to the establishment search/request section. Search for Steel Authority of India Limited, Bhilai Steel Plant. Select the relevant passed-out discipline. Submit the application. Attend the walk-in selection at BSP according to the applicable schedule.