
Vacancies: 1346 · Posts: Multiple trades · Type: Apprenticeship (Training) · Mode: Online · Fee: Nil · Apply: 18 August–08 September 2026 · Stipend: ₹9,600–₹12,300/month · Selection: Merit + DV · Location: Karnataka & Kerala
BEML Limited, a Schedule-A defence public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, has opened 1,346 one-year apprenticeship seats across its manufacturing complexes in Bangalore, Mysore, Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) and Palakkad. Applications are live from 18 August to 08 September 2026 on the BEML recruitment portal, with mandatory prior registration on NAPS or NATS.
The drive covers Graduate (Technical and General), Diploma and ITI trades. Stipend ranges from ₹9,600 to ₹12,300 per month depending on qualification. Selection is purely merit-based on final qualifying marks, followed by document verification. No written exam or interview is conducted.
Candidates who have passed their final examination within the last three years (after 08 September 2023) and are at least 17 years old can apply. This is structured industrial training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 — not a permanent job.
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Who Should Apply?
- B.E./B.Tech (4-year full-time) in Mechanical, Automobile, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Civil, Information Science/Computer Science, AI & ML, Aeronautical or allied branches → Graduate (Technical) Apprentice seats across all four complexes.
- 3-year full-time Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Civil, Computer Science, Automobile, Instrumentation → Diploma Apprentice seats.
- B.Sc / B.Com / BCA / BBA / BBA (HR) → Graduate (General) Apprentice seats.
- ITI (full-time) in Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Electrician, COPA, Mechanic Diesel, Carpenter, Tool & Die Making, Sheet Metal, Plumber, Mechanic Auto Electrical & Electronics, MMV, Electronic Mechanic → Trade Apprentice seats (highest volume at KGF and Bangalore).
Who Cannot Apply (hard filters):
- Candidates who have not completed 17 years of age.
- Those awaiting final examination results.
- Candidates who have already undergone or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training in any organisation.
- Qualifications obtained through part-time, correspondence, distance or online mode.
- Multiple applications for more than one trade or location (only one application per trade per location is allowed).
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 18 August 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 18 August 2026 |
| Online Application Closes | 08 September 2026 (23:00 hrs) |
| Document Verification | To be intimated by email |
| Joining / Contract on NATS/NAPS | After successful DV |
Quick Overview – BEML Apprentice 2026
- Organisation: BEML Limited (Ministry of Defence)
- Advertisement No.: L&D/01/2026
- Sector: Defence Manufacturing & Heavy Engineering
- Total Training Seats: 1,346 (provisional)
- Job Type: Apprenticeship Training (1 year)
- Job Location: Bangalore Complex, Mysore Complex, KGF Complex (Karnataka); Palakkad Complex (Kerala)
- Official Website: BEML Recruitment Portal
- Last Date: 08 September 2026 (23:00 hrs)
- Apply Online: Apply for BEML Apprentice 2026
- Notification PDF: Download BEML Apprentice Recruitment 2026 PDF
What Posts Are Available? – BEML Vacancy & Eligibility 2026
Location-wise Summary (Provisional)
| Complex | Total Seats | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | UR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangalore Complex | 400 | 60 | 28 | 108 | 204 |
| Mysore Complex | 227 | 34 | 18 | 61 | 114 |
| KGF Complex | 608 | 84 | 38 | 168 | 318 |
| Palakkad Complex | 111 | 15 | 6 | 31 | 59 |
| Grand Total | 1,346 | 193 | 90 | 368 | 695 |
Interpretation: KGF Complex holds the largest share (608 seats), followed by Bangalore (400). ITI trades dominate the numbers, especially Fitter, Welder, Electrician and Turner. Graduate Technical seats are available in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science and allied branches at all locations. Numbers are provisional and may change as per company requirements and Apprentices Act reservation norms.
Major Trade Groups (illustrative from official breakup):
- Graduate Technical (BE/B.Tech): Mechanical/Automobile, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Civil, Information Science/Computer Science, AI & ML, Aeronautical.
- Diploma: Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Civil, Computer Science, Automobile.
- Graduate General: BBA, B.Com, BCA/B.Sc.
- ITI Trade Apprentices: Fitter (highest volume), Welder, Electrician, Turner, Machinist, COPA, Mechanic Diesel, Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Carpenter, Tool & Die Making and others.
Full trade-wise × location-wise × category-wise tables are available in the official notification PDF (Annexures). Apply only for the specific trade and complex combination you are eligible for.
What Is the Age Limit?
Minimum age: 17 years as of the date of application. No upper age limit is prescribed in the notification.
Examples: ✅ A 17-year-old candidate who turns 17 on or before the application date is eligible. ❌ A 16-year-old candidate who has not completed 17 years is not eligible.
Use our Age Eligibility Calculator to check instantly.
What Is the Stipend? – BEML Apprentice 2026
| Category | Qualification | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate (Technical) | 4-year full-time B.E./B.Tech | ₹12,300 |
| Graduate (General) | 3-year full-time B.Sc/B.Com/BCA/BBA | ₹12,300 |
| Diploma | 3-year full-time Diploma | ₹10,900 |
| ITI Trade | Full-time ITI (1 or 2 years) | ₹9,600 or ₹10,560 (trade-based) |
Stipend is payable subject to attendance, applicable rules and successful continuation of training. This is a training stipend under the Apprentices Act — not regular salary. No other allowances or benefits are mentioned in the notification.
What Is the Application Fee?
Nil for all categories. No application fee is charged.
How to Apply?
BEML uses a dual-portal process. Registration on NAPS/NATS alone is not sufficient.
| Category | First Registration | Final Application |
|---|---|---|
| Trade Apprentice (ITI) | NAPS (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) | BEML portal |
| Technician / Graduate Apprentice (Diploma / Degree) | NATS 2.0 (nats.education.gov.in) | BEML portal |
Step-by-step:
- Register on the correct portal (NAPS for ITI, NATS for Degree/Diploma) and complete your profile 100% with all documents.
- Note your NAPS/NATS enrolment number.
- Visit https://recruitment.bemlindia.in → Apprentices → Login/Registration.
- Fill the BEML application form carefully, selecting only one trade and one complex.
- Upload required documents (photo, signature, certificates, bank details).
- Submit before 08 September 2026 (23:00 hrs) and save the acknowledgement.
Use our Photo & Signature Resizer before uploading.
Common Mistakes to Avoid:
- Completing only NAPS/NATS registration without submitting the BEML form — application remains incomplete.
- Applying for more than one trade or location — multiple applications are rejected.
- Uploading unclear marksheets or missing percentage conversion letter for CGPA.
- Using a bank account that is not Aadhaar-seeded and DBT-enabled (stipend will not be credited).
- Waiting till the last day — portal congestion is common.
ಬಿಇಎಂಎಲ್ ಅಪ್ರೆಂಟಿಸ್ ಭರ್ತಿ 2026 – 1346 ತರಬೇತಿ ಸೀಟುಗಳಿಗೆ ಆನ್ಲೈನ್ ಅರ್ಜಿ
ಬಿಇಎಂಎಲ್ ಲಿಮಿಟೆಡ್ (ರಕ್ಷಣಾ ಸಚಿವಾಲಯದ ಅಡಿಯಲ್ಲಿರುವ ಕೇಂದ್ರ ಸಾರ್ವಜನಿಕ ವಲಯದ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆ) ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು, ಮೈಸೂರು, ಕೆಜಿಎಫ್ ಮತ್ತು ಪಾಲಕ್ಕಾಡ್ ಸಂಕೀರ್ಣಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಒಟ್ಟು 1,346 ಒಂದು ವರ್ಷದ ಅಪ್ರೆಂಟಿಸ್ಶಿಪ್ ಸೀಟುಗಳನ್ನು ಘೋಷಿಸಿದೆ. ಅರ್ಜಿ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸುವ ಕೊನೆಯ ದಿನಾಂಕ 08 ಸೆಪ್ಟೆಂಬರ್ 2026.
ಯಾರು ಅರ್ಜಿ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಬಹುದು? ಐಟಿಐ, ಡಿಪ್ಲೊಮಾ ಮತ್ತು ಬಿಇ/ಬಿಟೆಕ್ ಹಾಗೂ ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ಪದವೀಧರರು (ಬಿಎಸ್ಸಿ, ಬಿಕಾಮ್, ಬಿಸಿಎ, ಬಿಬಿಎ) ಅರ್ಹರು. ಅಂತಿಮ ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆಯನ್ನು ಕೊನೆಯ ಮೂರು ವರ್ಷಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಉತ್ತೀರ್ಣರಾಗಿರಬೇಕು. ಕನಿಷ್ಠ ವಯಸ್ಸು 17 ವರ್ಷ. ಮೇಲ್ವಯಸ್ಸಿನ ಮಿತಿ ಇಲ್ಲ.
ಸ್ಟೈಪೆಂಡ್ ಮತ್ತು ಆಯ್ಕೆ ಸ್ಟೈಪೆಂಡ್ ತಿಂಗಳಿಗೆ ₹9,600 ರಿಂದ ₹12,300. ಆಯ್ಕೆ ಅಂತಿಮ ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆಯ ಅಂಕಗಳ ಆಧಾರದ ಮೇಲೆ ಮೆರಿಟ್ ಪಟ್ಟಿ ಮತ್ತು ದಾಖಲೆ ಪರಿಶೀಲನೆ. ಲಿಖಿತ ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆ ಅಥವಾ ಸಂದರ್ಶನವಿಲ್ಲ.
ಅರ್ಜಿ ಹೇಗೆ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸುವುದು? ಮೊದಲು NAPS (ಐಟಿಐ) ಅಥವಾ NATS (ಡಿಪ್ಲೊಮಾ/ಪದವಿ) ಪೋರ್ಟಲ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ನೋಂದಣಿ ಮಾಡಿ. ನಂತರ BEML ಅಧಿಕೃತ ಪೋರ್ಟಲ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ಅರ್ಜಿ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿ. ಒಂದು ಟ್ರೇಡ್ ಮತ್ತು ಒಂದು ಸಂಕೀರ್ಣಕ್ಕೆ ಮಾತ್ರ ಅರ್ಜಿ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಬಹುದು. ವಿವರಗಳಿಗೆ recruitment.bemlindia.in ನೋಡಿ.
How Are Candidates Selected?
Selection is a multi-stage process:
- Screening of applications as per eligibility.
- Category-wise merit list prepared for each trade and location in the ratio of 1:5 of notified seats, based on percentage of marks in the final qualifying examination.
- Shortlisted candidates called for document verification via registered email (no TA/DA).
- Provisional merit list of candidates found suitable after DV.
- Offer of engagement issued subject to slot availability. Remaining candidates placed on a reserved waiting panel (maintained at five times the slot strength).
- Final engagement only after acceptance of tri-partite apprenticeship contract on NATS/NAPS portal + submission of medical fitness certificate (from Civil Assistant Surgeon or above in Government hospital) + police verification certificate.
No written examination or interview is conducted.
Why Does BEML Matter?
BEML Limited is a Schedule-A defence PSU under the Ministry of Defence. It manufactures earth-moving equipment, defence vehicles, rail coaches and metro systems at its units in Karnataka and Kerala. The apprenticeship programme gives candidates structured shop-floor exposure in a defence manufacturing environment under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
Candidates searching for “BEML apprentice 2026” or “defence PSU apprenticeship Karnataka” are typically looking for industry experience, NAPS/NATS certification and a possible pathway into future BEML or other PSU openings. The honest downside is that successful completion carries no claim to permanent employment in BEML.
The SahisarkariJobs.in Analyst’s Take
Compared with other large defence and heavy-engineering PSU apprenticeships such as BHEL, HAL and BEL, BEML’s 2026 drive stands out for its sheer volume (1,346 seats) and clear dual-portal process. The absence of a written test lowers the entry barrier for candidates with strong academic scores.
Best fit: Fresh ITI holders and engineering diploma/degree pass-outs (within three years) who want one year of structured industrial training in a defence manufacturing unit and are comfortable with Karnataka or Kerala postings.
Who should skip: Candidates expecting permanent absorption or a high stipend. Those who have already completed any apprenticeship elsewhere are ineligible. Students still awaiting final results should not apply.
Practical tip: Complete NAPS/NATS registration and profile update before starting the BEML form. Keep a clear percentage conversion certificate ready if your marksheet shows only CGPA — incomplete profiles are rejected without intimation.
What Documents Are Required?
- NAPS/NATS enrolment number with a 100% completed profile
- Final mark sheets and certificates (with result date clearly mentioned)
- Percentage conversion letter if CGPA is shown
- Matriculation certificate (age proof)
- Caste certificate in Government of India format (if applicable)
- Aadhaar-seeded, DBT-enabled bank account details (cancelled cheque or passbook first page)
- Recent passport-size photograph and signature
- Government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Driving Licence, Passport)
What Happens After Selection?
- Shortlisted candidates receive an email for document verification.
- After successful DV, a provisional offer is issued subject to slot availability.
- The candidate must accept the tripartite apprenticeship contract on the NATS/NAPS portal.
- Submit a medical fitness certificate (prescribed format from a government hospital) and police verification certificate.
- Join the allotted complex for one-year training. Weekly work diary and periodic evaluation are mandatory.
- On successful completion, the apprenticeship ends. No automatic extension or permanent employment claim exists.
Contact & Helpline
- Email: apprenticeship@bemlltd.in
- Phone: 080-22963176
⚠️ Contact details sourced from the official notification. Verify before contacting. NEVER pay any money over the phone or to any person claiming to offer job assistance. Report fraud to cybercrime.gov.in.
Important Links – BEML Apprentice 2026
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Notification PDF | Download BEML Apprentice Recruitment 2026 PDF |
| Apply Online | Apply for BEML Apprentice 2026 on the official portal |
| NATS Registration (Degree/Diploma) | NATS 2.0 Portal |
| NAPS Registration (ITI) | Apprenticeship India (NAPS) |
| Official Recruitment Portal | BEML Recruitment Portal |
FAQs – BEML Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Q1: What is the last date to apply for BEML Apprentice 2026?
A: 08 September 2026 (23:00 hrs). Late applications are not accepted. No extension has been announced as of 20 August 2026.
Q2: What is the age limit for BEML Apprentice?
A: Minimum 17 years at the time of application. No upper age limit is prescribed. Age is calculated as of the application date.
Q3: Is there an exam for BEML Apprentice, or is it interview-based?
A: No exam and no interview. Selection is purely on merit based on the percentage of marks in the final qualifying examination, followed by document verification.
Q4: What is the stipend of BEML Apprentice?
A: ₹12,300 for Graduate (Technical/General), ₹10,900 for Diploma and ₹9,600 or ₹10,560 for ITI trades. Stipend is subject to attendance and satisfactory performance.
Q5: Can final-year students or result-awaited candidates apply for BEML 2026?
A: No. You must have already passed the final examination. The result declaration date must fall within three years from 08 September 2026 (i.e., after 08 September 2023).
Q6: Is BEML Apprentice a permanent government job?
A: No. This is a one-year apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Completion does not create any claim for permanent employment in BEML.
Q7: Can candidates from other states apply for BEML recruitment?
A: Yes. This is open to all Indian citizens. No domicile restriction is mentioned in the notification. Posting will be at the complex you apply for.
Q8: Where will I be posted if selected for BEML Apprentice?
A: At one of the four complexes — Bangalore, Mysore, KGF (Karnataka) or Palakkad (Kerala) — depending on the location you select while applying. Transfer during training is not provided.
Q9: Will I get a permanent job after BEML apprenticeship?
A: No. The notification clearly states that completion of the apprenticeship programme does not entitle the apprentice to any claim for employment with BEML.
Q10: Is NAPS or NATS registration mandatory for BEML Apprentice?
A: Yes. ITI candidates must register on NAPS; Degree and Diploma candidates must register on NATS. The enrolment number is compulsory for the BEML application.
Q11: What are the disadvantages of this apprenticeship?
A: Here’s the catch — the stipend is modest, the training is strictly one year with no extension, and there is zero guarantee of absorption. Candidates seeking immediate permanent employment should look elsewhere.
Q12: Can I apply for more than one trade or location?
A: No. Only one application per trade at one location is permitted. Multiple applications are summarily rejected.
Q13: Is oil and defence PSU apprenticeship worth it for ITI holders?
A: For ITI pass-outs seeking structured shop-floor exposure and a NAPS certificate from a defence PSU, yes. The volume of seats at KGF and Bangalore makes the competition ratio relatively favourable compared with smaller drives.
Pre-Apprenticeship Checklist – Before You Apply
- You meet the age (minimum 17 years) and educational criteria.
- You understand this is a one-year contractual apprenticeship with no automatic permanent claim.
- You are ready for hands-on training and have completed NAPS/NATS registration.
- You understand the stipend amount and that it depends on attendance.
- You are prepared to maintain a weekly work diary and discipline as per the Apprentices Act.
📄 Source: Official notification released by BEML Limited on 18 August 2026 (Advt. No. L&D/01/2026). All details sourced from the official notification PDF.