Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), Bhilai Steel Plant has announced apprenticeship opportunities for the 2026-27 training session with 710 seats across Trade, Technician and Graduate Apprentice categories. The opportunity covers a wide range of ITI trades as well as diploma and degree disciplines. Candidates must complete registration and application through the appropriate apprenticeship portal by 20 October 2026 and then report for the prescribed walk-in selection at Bhilai Steel Plant according to their trade or discipline schedule.
What This SAIL BSP Apprenticeship Covers
This is an apprenticeship engagement under the Apprentices Act, 1961, rather than a regular SAIL recruitment for permanent posts.
The 710 seats are divided into three groups:
| Apprentice Category | Seats | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Trade Apprentice | 516 | ITI in the relevant trade |
| Technician Apprentice | 124 | Diploma in the relevant discipline |
| Graduate Apprentice | 70 | Degree in the relevant discipline |
| Total | 710 |
The training opportunity is available at Bhilai Steel Plant, Chhattisgarh.
Important Dates
Candidates need to complete two separate parts of the process: online registration/application and the subsequent walk-in selection.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date for online application/portal registration | 20 October 2026 |
| Age calculation date | 31 October 2026 |
| Walk-in selection | 27 October to 21 November 2026 |
| Selection method | Merit-based walk-in |
| Written examination | No written test |
The walk-in dates vary according to the trade or discipline, so applicants should not assume that they can attend on any day during the overall selection period.
Trade Apprentice Vacancies for ITI Candidates
The largest portion of the recruitment is reserved for ITI-qualified candidates, with 516 Trade Apprentice seats.
| ITI Trade | Seats | ITI Trade | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 and Air Conditioning Technician | 10 |
| Welder | 15 | Hospital House Keeping | 6 |
| ICTSM | 15 | Mason | 10 |
| AOCP | 15 | Information Technology | 10 |
| Diesel Mechanic | 15 | Total | 516 |
Candidates applying in this group must have passed ITI in the relevant trade from a Government-recognised institute.
Diploma and Graduate Apprentice Seats
The remaining 194 seats are divided between Technician Apprentices and Graduate Apprentices.
| Discipline | Diploma Seats | Degree Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Ceramic Technology | 2 | 2 |
| Chemical | 2 | 2 |
| Civil | 10 | 5 |
| Computer Science | 5 | 2 |
| EEE | 5 | 2 |
| Electrical | 10 | 2 |
| Mechanical/Mechatronics | 10 | 2 |
| Metallurgy | 20 | 5 |
| Electronics & Telecommunication | 10 | 2 |
| Information Technology | 5 | 2 |
| Automobile | 5 | 2 |
| Electronics & Communication | 8 | 2 |
| Electronics & Instrumentation | – | 5 |
| Production | – | 5 |
| BA | – | 5 |
| B.Sc | – | 3 |
| B.Com | – | 5 |
| BCA | – | 5 |
| BBA | – | 5 |
| B.Sc Nursing | – | 5 |
| GNM | 5 | – |
| Diploma in Physiotherapy | 5 | – |
| DMLT | 5 | – |
| DRT | 5 | – |
| DXT | 5 | – |
| DOTT | 2 | – |
| Data Entry Operator (PGDCA) | – | 2 |
| Diploma in Pharmacy | 5 | – |
| Total | 124 | 70 |
Applicants should select the discipline corresponding to the qualification they have already completed.
Who Is Eligible?
The recruitment is intended for candidates who have completed the required ITI, diploma or degree qualification, depending on the apprenticeship category.
The notification also places limits on the year in which the qualifying examination must have been passed. Candidates who completed the relevant qualification in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 are eligible under the supplied recruitment conditions.
A candidate whose qualifying examination result has not been declared or is not available by the application closing date is not eligible.
Another important condition concerns previous apprenticeship or work experience. Candidates who have already undergone or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training under an establishment, or who have one year or more of job experience, are not eligible according to the supplied notification.
Age Limit
The age requirement is:
Minimum age: 18 years
Maximum age: 28 years
Age is calculated as on 31 October 2026.
Applicable relaxation for reserved categories will be provided according to the relevant Government of Chhattisgarh provisions.
For checking your age against the recruitment requirement, you can use the CareerAlert24 Age Calculator.
Stipend During Apprenticeship
The monthly stipend differs according to the apprenticeship category.
| Category | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| Trade Apprentice | ₹9,600 |
| Technician Apprentice | ₹10,900 |
| Graduate Apprentice | ₹12,300 |
The notification states that the stipend is subject to the rates prescribed by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India.
For Graduate and Diploma Apprentices, the supplied notification states that the stipend arrangement involves BSP and the Board of Apprenticeship Training through DBT. Candidates therefore need to ensure that their bank account is DBT-enabled and KYC verified.
How the Selection Works
One of the important features of this recruitment is that there is no written examination.
Selection is based on merit, with the supplied notification specifying:
- 30% weightage for Class 10 marks
- 70% weightage for ITI/Diploma/Degree marks, as applicable
Shortlisted candidates are required to participate in the scheduled walk-in process at Bhilai Steel Plant.
This makes the marks entered during the online application particularly important. Candidates should use the correct percentage and follow the prescribed method for converting CGPA wherever applicable.
Walk-in Selection Schedule
The walk-in selection is scheduled at:
Room No. 123, HRDC, Bhilai Steel Plant, Chhattisgarh – 490001
The reporting time is 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM according to the supplied schedule.
| Date | Trades/Disciplines |
|---|---|
| 27 to 29 October 2026 | Electrician, Multimedia & Animation Special Effects, Fitter |
| 30 October to 2 November 2026, excluding 1 November | Wood Work Technician, Hospital House Keeping, Mason, Instrument Mechanic, Technician Mechatronics, Electronics Mechanic |
| 3 to 5 November 2026 | Manufacturing Process Control & Automation, Machinist, Turner, Welder, AOCP, Diesel Mechanic |
| 6 to 9 November 2026, excluding 8 November | ICTSM, Tool & Die Maker, LACP, Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Mechanic Refrigeration & AC, Central AC Plant Mechanic |
| 10 to 12 November 2026 | Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician, Stenographer & Secretarial Assistant (Hindi), IT, Ceramic Technology, Chemical, Civil, Computer Science |
| 13 to 16 November 2026, excluding 15 November | EEE, Electrical, Mechanical/Mechatronics, Metallurgy, Electronics & Telecommunication, Automobile, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Instrumentation |
| 17 to 21 November 2026 | Production, BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BCA, BBA, B.Sc Nursing, GNM, Physiotherapy, DMLT, DRT, DXT, DOTT, DEO, Diploma in Pharmacy |
Important: The supplied schedule does not clearly assign Stenographer & Secretarial Assistant (English) to a particular walk-in date. Candidates in that trade should confirm the applicable reporting schedule with BSP before travelling.
Portal Registration Is Not the Final Step
Candidates should pay attention to the two different apprenticeship systems used in this recruitment.
ITI Trade Apprentices
ITI candidates need to register on the Apprenticeship India/NAPS portal and search for the establishment SAIL BHILAI STEEL PLANT.
After finding the relevant trade, the candidate must apply through the portal.
Diploma and Graduate Apprentices
Diploma and degree candidates need to register on the NATS portal.
They should find the establishment corresponding to Steel Authority of India Limited, Bhilai Steel Plant and apply against their relevant discipline.
After Online Application
Completing the online application does not remove the requirement to attend the walk-in selection.
Eligible candidates must:
- Complete registration on the appropriate apprenticeship portal.
- Apply for the relevant trade or discipline.
- Complete the online process by 20 October 2026.
- Keep a printout of the submitted application.
- Check the walk-in schedule for the relevant trade or discipline.
- Report to BSP with the required documents on the applicable date.
Documents to Carry for Walk-in
Candidates should prepare the documents mentioned in the notification before attending the selection process.
These include:
- Self-attested Matriculation certificate for date-of-birth verification.
- Self-attested provisional pass certificate.
- Applicable SC/ST/OBC/PwBD certificate, where required.
- Self-attested Aadhaar card or passbook.
- Medical Fitness Certificate from a Government Hospital.
- Apprentice registration/application copy from the applicable NAPS or NATS portal.
Candidates should carry the original documents as well as the required copies for verification.
Things Candidates Should Check Before Applying
This recruitment has several conditions that can easily be overlooked.
- Check the qualification year. Only candidates passing the qualifying examination in the specified 2022-2026 period are eligible.
- Choose the correct portal. ITI applicants and Diploma/Degree applicants do not use the same apprenticeship registration route.
- Apply for the exact qualification discipline. A candidate should not select a different branch simply because it appears to have available seats.
- Remember the walk-in stage. Online registration/application alone does not complete the selection process.
- Check your individual walk-in date. The selection schedule is trade and discipline specific.
- Verify your marks carefully. Academic marks have a direct role in the merit calculation.
- Keep the medical certificate ready. It is listed among the documents required at the walk-in.
- Check DBT and KYC status. This is particularly relevant for the stipend payment arrangement for Diploma and Graduate Apprentices.
Apprenticeship Does Not Mean Automatic SAIL Employment
Candidates should understand the nature of the engagement before applying.
This recruitment is for apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The supplied conditions specifically state that BSP has no obligation to provide regular employment to apprentices during or after completion of training.
Therefore, candidates should consider the opportunity as apprenticeship training and should not treat selection as a guarantee of a permanent SAIL position.
CareerAlert24 Insight
The most important practical point in this recruitment is that there are two selection-related actions, not one.
First, the candidate must complete the correct online apprenticeship registration and application by 20 October 2026. Second, the candidate must attend the trade or discipline-specific walk-in selection at BSP during the scheduled period.
Because selection is based on academic merit rather than a written examination, candidates should also check the marks entered in their application carefully. The notification gives 30% weightage to Class 10 marks and 70% to the relevant ITI, diploma or degree marks. A candidate who completes the portal application but misses the applicable walk-in date would therefore risk missing the selection process itself.
Important Links
- ITI Trade Apprentices: Apprenticeship India portal
- Diploma/Graduate Apprentices: NATS portal
- Official Notification:SAIL BSP Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 notification
- SAIL Official Website: Steel Authority of India Limited
Conclusion
SAIL Bhilai Steel Plant has notified 710 apprenticeship seats for 2026-27 across ITI, diploma and graduate categories. The process is merit-based and does not involve a written examination, but candidates must complete the appropriate online apprenticeship application and attend the scheduled walk-in selection. Before applying, verify your qualification year, discipline, age, marks and eligibility for apprenticeship training, and keep the required documents ready.
Frequently Asked Questions
A total of 710 seats are available, including 516 Trade Apprentice, 124 Technician Apprentice and 70 Graduate Apprentice seats.
The last date for registration/application on the relevant apprenticeship portal is 20 October 2026.
No written examination is specified. The supplied notification provides for merit-based selection followed by the prescribed walk-in process.
Candidates must be between 18 and 28 years of age as on 31 October 2026, subject to applicable relaxation rules.
ITI candidates should register and apply through the Apprenticeship India/NAPS system against SAIL Bhilai Steel Plant.
Diploma and Graduate Apprentice candidates should register and apply through the NATS portal.
The stated monthly stipend is ₹9,600 for Trade Apprentices, ₹10,900 for Technician Apprentices and ₹12,300 for Graduate Apprentices, subject to the applicable prescribed rates.
No. The supplied notification specifically states that BSP has no obligation to offer regular employment during or after the apprenticeship.
