SAIL Bhilai Apprentice 2026 – 710 Posts, 516 ITI Apprentice

SAIL Bhilai Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP), has invited applications for 710 apprenticeship training seats for the financial year 2026-27. The recruitment includes 516 Trade Apprentice seats for ITI candidates, 124 Technician Apprentice seats for Diploma holders and 70 Graduate Apprentice seats.

SAIL Bhilai Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview

SAIL Bhilai Apprentice Vacancy 2026 – 710 Seats

ITI Trade Apprentice Vacancy – 516 Posts

The following ITI trades are included in the SAIL Bhilai Trade Apprentice intake for 2026-27.

Total ITI Trade Apprentice Seats: 516

Important ITI Trades for Candidates

• Electrician – 95
• Fitter – 80
• Instrument Mechanic – 35
• Manufacturing Process Control & Automation – 25
• Machinist – 25
• Technician Mechatronics – 20
• Electronics Mechanic – 20
• Mechanic Refrigeration & Air Conditioning – 20
• Central AC Plant Mechanic – 16
• Turner – 15
• Welder – 15
• ICTSM – 15
• AOCP – 15
• Diesel Mechanic – 15
• Tool & Die Maker – 10
• LACP – 10
• Mechanic Motor Vehicle – 10
• Wood Work Technician – 10
• Mason – 10
• Stenographer & Secretarial Assistant – Hindi – 10
• Stenographer & Secretarial Assistant – English – 10
• RAC Technician – 10
• Information Technology – 10
• Multimedia & Animation Special Effects – 9
• Hospital House Keeping – 6

Eligibility for ITI Trade Apprentice

Candidates applying for the Trade Apprentice category must have passed the required ITI qualification in the relevant trade from a recognized institution.

Age Limit

Selection Process

There is no separate written examination for selection to the SAIL Bhilai apprenticeship programme.

Eligible candidates are considered through academic merit and subsequent walk-in document verification.

Merit Calculation

For ITI Trade Apprentices, the merit score gives:

• 30% weightage to marks obtained in Class 10.
• 70% weightage to marks obtained in the ITI qualifying examination.

Eligible candidates must then attend the prescribed trade-wise walk-in document verification at Bhilai Steel Plant.

Walk-in / Document Verification Schedule

After online registration, candidates must appear at Bhilai Steel Plant according to their trade or discipline.

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

Walk-in Venue

SAIL Bhilai Apprentice Stipend

The stipend is subject to the applicable rates prescribed by the Government of India / Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.

Application Fee

No application fee is specified for this apprenticeship engagement.

Candidates should be cautious of unofficial websites or individuals asking for money for registration, selection or appointment.

Important Dates

How to Apply for SAIL Bhilai ITI Apprentice 2026

1. Visit the official Apprenticeship India portal.
2. Register as an ITI Trade Apprentice if you are not already registered.
3. Complete your profile and verify the required details.
4. Search for SAIL – Bhilai Steel Plant.
5. Select the appropriate ITI trade for which you are eligible.
6. Submit your application through the apprenticeship portal.
7. Complete the online application before 20 October 2026.
8. Download or save the registration/application confirmation.
9. Check the trade-wise walk-in schedule.
10. Attend the walk-in/document verification at HRDC, Bhilai Steel Plant on the prescribed date.
11. Carry all original documents and required self-attested copies.

Documents Required for Walk-in

• Apprenticeship India registration/application proof
• Class 10 certificate and marksheet
• ITI certificate
• ITI all-semester marksheets
• Proof of date of birth
• Aadhaar Card
• Recent passport-size photographs
• Bank account / passbook details
• Caste certificate, if applicable
• PwD certificate, if applicable
• EWS certificate, if applicable
• Other category documents, where applicable
• Medical fitness certificate as required
• Self-attested copies of the required documents

Bank Account and Aadhaar Requirements

Selected candidates should ensure that their bank account is active, KYC compliant and capable of receiving apprenticeship stipend through the applicable direct benefit transfer process.

Candidates should also ensure that the Aadhaar details used in the apprenticeship registration are correct.

Who Should Not Apply?

• Candidates who do not possess the required ITI qualification.
• Candidates who passed the qualifying ITI examination before 2022.
• Candidates whose qualifying result is not declared as required.
• Candidates who have already completed apprenticeship training where prohibited by the notification.
• Candidates currently undergoing an apprenticeship where prohibited by the applicable rules.
• Candidates having one year or more of relevant prior job experience where the notification makes them ineligible.
• Candidates who do not satisfy the age requirement.

SAIL Bhilai Apprenticeship – Important Employment Warning

The engagement is for apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Candidates should not consider the 710 seats as regular SAIL vacancies.

Completion of apprenticeship training does not guarantee regular employment in SAIL or Bhilai Steel Plant. SAIL/BSP is not obligated to provide permanent employment merely because a candidate has completed apprenticeship training.

Training Location

The apprenticeship training is associated with SAIL Bhilai Steel Plant, Bhilai, Chhattisgarh.

Bhilai Steel Plant is one of the major integrated steel plants operated by Steel Authority of India Limited.

Why ITI Candidates Should Consider SAIL Bhilai Apprentice 2026

• 516 ITI Trade Apprentice seats
• Major PSU – Steel Authority of India Limited
• Training at Bhilai Steel Plant
• Large number of Electrician and Fitter seats
• Multiple engineering and technical ITI trades
• No written examination
• Merit-based shortlisting
• ₹9,600 monthly stipend for ITI apprentices, subject to applicable rates
• Practical industrial training in a major steel plant environment

Important Links

SAIL Bhilai Apprentice 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions

SAIL Bhilai Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Summary

Source: SAIL Bhilai Steel Plant, HR-L&D Department – Apprentice engagement for FY 2026-27. Candidates should verify the latest official SAIL notice before attending the walk-in.