SAIL BSP Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 710 Trade, Technician and Graduate Apprentice Posts
Important details
| Name of post | SAIL BSP Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 710 Trade, Technician and Graduate Apprentice Posts |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Steel Authority of India, Bhilai Steel Plant |
| Job location | All India |
| Total vacancies | 710 posts |
| Last date to apply | 20 October 2026 |
| Pay / salary | ₹9,600/month for ITI Trade Apprentices, ₹10,900/month for Diploma Apprentices, and ₹12,300/month for Graduate Apprentices, or as per MSDE-prescribed rates. |
| Selection process | There is no written test. Selection is entirely merit-based through a walk-in process, with shortlisting done on academic marks: 30% weightage to Class-X marks and 70% weightage to Degree/Diploma/ITI marks, as applicable. |
| Posted on | 30 Sept 2026 |
| Last updated | 30 Sept 2026 |
Official source: No official notification link is available yet. Please confirm every detail on the official website.
Important Dates
- Last date to apply20 October 2026
- Age Reckoning Date31 October 2026
- Walk-in Selection Period27 October 2026 to 21 November 2026 (trade-wise schedule, see Selection section)
Age Limit
- Age: Minimum 18 years, maximum 28 years, as on 31 October 2026.
- Reservation: As per the guidelines of the Government of Chhattisgarh, with applicable age relaxation for reserved categories.
- 18 to 28 years as on 31 October 2026, with reservation-based age relaxation per Chhattisgarh Government guidelines.
Total Post
710 Posts
Salary / Pay Scale
- ₹9,600/month for ITI Trade Apprentices, ₹10,900/month for Diploma Apprentices, and ₹12,300/month for Graduate Apprentices, or as per MSDE-prescribed rates.
Bhilai Steel Plant Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Vacancy Details
- 516 Trade Apprentice (ITI) Posts
- 194 Graduate/Diploma Posts (124+70)
- 710 Total Vacancies
Vacancy Details · A. Trade Apprentices (ITI) – Trade-wise
| Trade/Discipline | Vacancies | Trade/Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 & Air Conditioning Technician | 10 |
| Welder | 15 | Hospital House Keeping (HHK) | 6 |
| ICTSM | 15 | Mason | 10 |
| AOCP | 15 | Information Technology (IT) | 10 |
| Diesel Mechanic | 15 | Total | 516 |
- Qualification (all ITI trades): ITI passed out in the respective trade from a Govt.-recognized institute. Stipend: ₹9,600 per month or as per the prescribed rates by MSDE, Government of India.
B. Graduate & Diploma Apprentices – Discipline-wise
| Branch/Discipline | Diploma Seats | Degree Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Ceramic Technology | 02 | 02 |
| Chemical | 02 | 02 |
| Civil | 10 | 05 |
| Computer Science | 05 | 02 |
| EEE | 05 | 02 |
| Electrical | 10 | 02 |
| Mechanical/Mechatronics | 10 | 02 |
| Metallurgy | 20 | 05 |
| Electronics & Telecommunication | 10 | 02 |
| Information Technology | 05 | 02 |
| Automobile | 05 | 02 |
| Electronics & Communication | 08 | 02 |
| Electronics & Instrumentation | – | 05 |
| Production | – | 05 |
| Bachelor in Arts (BA) | – | 05 |
| Bachelor in Science (B.Sc) | – | 03 |
| Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) | – | 05 |
| Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) | – | 05 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) | – | 05 |
| B.Sc Nursing | – | 05 |
| Diploma in Nursing (GNM) | 05 | – |
| Diploma in Physiotherapy (DP) | 05 | – |
| Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (DMLT) | 05 | – |
| Diploma in Radiological Technology (DRT) | 05 | – |
| Diploma in X-ray Technology (DXT) | 05 | – |
| Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology (DOTT) | 02 | – |
| Data Entry Operator (PGDCA) DEO | – | 02 |
| Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharma) | 05 | – |
| Total | 124 | 70 |
- Note: The official notification's serial numbering for a few disciplines (around Diploma in Nursing/Physiotherapy) is not fully clear due to a layout/OCR overlap in the source table; the discipline names and seat counts above have been carefully cross-checked and reconcile exactly with the stated totals (124 Diploma + 70 Degree = 194). Qualification: Degree/Diploma in the respective discipline from a Govt.-recognized Institute/University. Stipend: ₹12,300 per month (Graduate Apprentice) or ₹10,900 per month (Diploma Apprentice), or as per MSDE-prescribed rates – 50% paid by BSP and 50% from the Board of Apprenticeship Training (as printed, "BOPT" in the source) under DBT mode.
Bhilai Steel Plant Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Eligibility
- Candidates must have completed the qualifying examination (ITI/Diploma/Degree, as applicable) as regular candidates only
- Only candidates who passed the qualifying examination in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026 are eligible
- Candidates whose qualifying-exam result is not yet declared/available as on the last date of application are not eligible
- Candidates who have already undergone, or are currently undergoing, apprenticeship training under any establishment, or who have 1 year or more of job experience, are not eligible
Bhilai Steel Plant Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Stipend
| Apprentice Category | Stipend per Month |
|---|---|
| Trade Apprentice (ITI) | ₹9,600, or as prescribed by MSDE, GoI |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentice | ₹10,900, or as prescribed by MSDE, GoI |
| Graduate Apprentice | ₹12,300, or as prescribed by MSDE, GoI |
- For Graduate/Diploma Apprentices, 50% of the stipend is paid by BSP and 50% from the Board of Apprenticeship Training under DBT mode; the candidate's bank account must be DBT-enabled with KYC verified.
Walk-in Schedule (Room No. 123, HRDC, Bhilai Steel Plant, Chhattisgarh 490001)
| Walk-in Date | Trades/Branches | Reporting Time |
|---|---|---|
| 27.10.2026 to 29.10.2026 | Electrician, Multimedia & Animation Special Effects, Fitter | 9:30–10:30 AM |
| 30.10.2026 to 02.11.2026 (except 01.11.2026) | Wood Work Technician, HHK, Mason, Instrument Mechanic, Technician Mechatronics, Electronics Mechanic | 9:30–10:30 AM |
| 03.11.2026 to 05.11.2026 | Manufacturing Process Control & Automation, Machinist, Turner, Welder, AOCP, Diesel Mechanic | 9:30–10:30 AM |
| 06.11.2026 to 09.11.2026 (except 08.11.2026) | ICTSM, Tool & Die Maker, LACP, Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Mechanic Refrigeration & AC, Central AC Plant Mechanic | 9:30–10:30 AM |
| 10.11.2026 to 12.11.2026 | Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technician, Stenographer & Secretarial Assistant (Hindi), Information Technology, Ceramic Technology, Chemical, Civil, Computer Science | 9:30–10:30 AM |
| 13.11.2026 to 16.11.2026 (except 15.11.2026) | EEE, Electrical, Mechanical/Mechatronics, Metallurgy, Electronics & Telecommunication, Automobile, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Instrumentation | 9:30–10:30 AM |
| 17.11.2026 to 21.11.2026 | Production, BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BCA, BBA, B.Sc Nursing, GNM, Diploma in Physiotherapy, DMLT, DRT, DXT, DOTT, DEO, Diploma in Pharmacy | 9:30–10:30 AM |
- Note: "Stenographer & Secretarial Assistant (English)" appears in the vacancy table but is not explicitly listed against any walk-in slot in the schedule provided – candidates in this trade should confirm their reporting date with BSP before the walk-in period begins.
B. For Graduate/Diploma Apprentices
- Register as a student on nats.education.gov.in (NATS).
- Log in and go to Establishment Requests → Find Establishments → select Steel Authority of India Limited, Bhilai Steel Plant.
- Apply in your passed-out branch of engineering/discipline appearing on the portal.
- After successfully applying, walk in as per the schedule for your trade/branch above.
Before Registering Online
- Candidates must have an active e-mail ID and mobile number valid for at least the next one year; all future communication is only through e-mail
- The bank account must be DBT-enabled with KYC verified
- Ensure correctness of all information before final submission; the candidate is wholly responsible for the details provided
- Take a printout of the filled-in online application for future reference
- Important: Apply on the respective portal by 20 October 2026. Marks in the qualifying exam must be entered as a percentage; CGPA must be converted per the board/university's norms and may be verified at document verification. Incomplete/erroneous applications after the last date will be rejected, with no further correspondence.
Documents Required (At Time of Walk-in)
- Self-attested copy of Matriculation certificate (for date of birth verification)
- Self-attested copy of Provisional Pass Certificate
- Self-attested copy of SC/ST/OBC/PH certificate, if applicable
- Self-attested copy of Aadhaar Card/Passbook (e-KYC validation mandatory)
- Medical Fitness Certificate from a Government Hospital
- Apprentice Registration copy from the NAPS/NATS portal
Important Conditions
- Vacancies displayed are indicative and may be changed at any time
- BSP will not provide accommodation during training; apprentices must make their own arrangements, and BSP is not liable for any Travel Allowance
- Engagement is subject to being declared medically fit as per the Apprentices Act, 1961 requirement; the medical certificate must be from a Government doctor and bear the doctor's medical registration number
- Management reserves the right to cancel the selection process at any point; its decision on selection is final
- BSP has no obligation to offer regular employment to apprentices during or after the training period
- Canvassing of any kind will disqualify a candidate
- The date and venue of joining for selected candidates will be intimated only through e-mail
More Details
- Bhilai Steel Plant Apprentice Recruitment Important Dates
- Bhilai Steel Plant Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Age Limit
- Bhilai Steel Plant Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Selection Process
Mode of Selection
- There is no written test. Selection is entirely merit-based through a walk-in process, with shortlisting done on academic marks: 30% weightage to Class-X marks and 70% weightage to Degree/Diploma/ITI marks, as applicable.
How to Apply & Walk-in for Bhilai Steel Plant Apprentice Recruitment – A. For ITI Trade Apprentices
- Register as a candidate on apprenticeshipindia.org.
- Log in and go to Apprenticeship Opportunity → search by Establishment Name " SAIL BHILAI STEEL PLANT ".
- Apply against the prescribed trade appearing on the portal. Applications not registered/applied on the portal will not be accepted.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for SAIL BSP Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 710 Trade, Technician and Graduate Apprentice Posts?
The last date to apply is 20 October 2026.
How many vacancies are there in SAIL BSP Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 710 Trade, Technician and Graduate Apprentice Posts?
There are 710 posts in total.
What is the age limit for SAIL BSP Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 710 Trade, Technician and Graduate Apprentice Posts?
Age: Minimum 18 years, maximum 28 years, as on 31 October 2026; Reservation: As per the guidelines of the Government of Chhattisgarh, with applicable age relaxation for reserved categories; 18 to 28 years as on 31 October 2026, with reservation-based age relaxation per Chhattisgarh Government guidelines.
What qualification is needed for SAIL BSP Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 710 Trade, Technician and Graduate Apprentice Posts?
Candidates must have completed the qualifying examination (ITI/Diploma/Degree, as applicable) as regular candidates only | Only candidates who passed the qualifying examination in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026 are eligible | Candidates whose qualifying-exam result is not yet declared/available as on the last date of application are not eligible | Candidates who have already undergone, or are cur…
What is the selection process for SAIL BSP Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 710 Trade, Technician and Graduate Apprentice Posts?
There is no written test. Selection is entirely merit-based through a walk-in process, with shortlisting done on academic marks: 30% weightage to Class-X marks and 70% weightage to Degree/Diploma/ITI marks, as applicable.