Vacancies: 710 (indicative) · Posts: 53 trades and branches · Type: Apprenticeship Training · Mode: Online portal + walk-in · Fee: Not printed · Apply: until 20 October 2026 · Stipend: ₹9,600–₹12,300/month · Selection: 30% Class X + 70% ITI/Diploma/Degree · Location: Bhilai, Chhattisgarh
Merit only, no written test. Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP), has invited applications for 710 apprenticeship seats for the training year 2026–27 under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The HR–L&D advertisement covers Trade Apprentice (ITI), Technician (Diploma) Apprentice and Graduate Apprentice seats at the Bhilai plant.
Seats are indicative and may change. ITI seats are 516, diploma seats 124 and degree seats 70. Stipend printed in the notice is ₹9,600, ₹10,900 or ₹12,300 per month, or the rate prescribed by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. Portal registration closes on 20 October 2026. Walk-in verification is at Room No. 123, HRDC, Bhilai Steel Plant, Chhattisgarh 490001, from 27 October to 21 November 2026.
Regular candidates who passed the qualifying exam in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 can apply. ITI candidates register on the Apprenticeship India portal. Diploma and degree candidates register on the NATS portal, then search for SAIL Bhilai Steel Plant. The notice states that BSP has no obligation to offer regular employment during or after training.
⚠️ Application Alerts
- Portal registration alone is not the application. The notice says the form is not accepted unless you register and apply against SAIL BHILAI STEEL PLANT on the correct portal, then attend the walk-in for your trade.
- ITI trades use apprenticeshipindia.org. Diploma and degree branches use nats.education.gov.in. Applying on the wrong portal does not count.
- Marks must be entered as a percentage. If the marksheet is in CGPA, convert it by your board or university formula before submitting on the portal. An incomplete or wrong form after 20 October 2026 is rejected, with no further correspondence.
- Stenographer & Secretarial Assistant (English) has 10 seats in the vacancy table, but the walk-in date table names only the Hindi stenographer trade. Confirm the reporting day with the L&D office before you travel.
📋 Official Source Chain
- Official notice: BSP HR–L&D advertisement for engagement of apprentices, training year 2026–27 (advertisement number and issue date are not printed on the notice) — Download SAIL BSP Apprentice 2026-27 advertisement PDF
- Official application route: Register and apply on apprenticeshipindia.org (ITI) or nats.education.gov.in (diploma and degree) by 20 October 2026, then walk in at Room No. 123, HRDC, Bhilai Steel Plant, on the trade date
- Official updates page: SAIL careers
- Last checked: 02 October 2026, 10:44 AM IST
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Who Should Apply?
ITI in the named trade, passed in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 as a regular candidate → Trade Apprentice – 516 seats:
- Electrician – 95 seats
- Fitter – 80 seats
- Instrument Mechanic – 35 seats
- Manufacturing Process Control & Automation – 25 seats
- Machinist – 25 seats
- Technician Mechatronics, Electronics Mechanic, Mechanic Refrigeration & AC – 20 seats each
- Other designated ITI trades in the table below – 266 seats
Diploma in the named branch, same pass-year rule → Technician (Diploma) Apprentice – 124 seats. The largest diploma rows are Metallurgy (20), Civil (10), Electrical (10), Mechanical/Mechatronics (10) and Electronics & Telecommunication (10). Paramedical diplomas (GNM, Physiotherapy, DMLT, DRT, DXT, D.Pharma) have 5 seats each. DOTT has 2.
Degree in the named branch, or BA / B.Sc / B.Com / BCA / BBA / B.Sc (Nursing) / PGDCA, same pass-year rule → Graduate Apprentice – 70 seats. Several engineering branches have only 2 degree seats. BA, B.Com, BCA, BBA, B.Sc (Nursing), Production and Electronics & Instrumentation have 5 each. B.Sc has 3. Data Entry Operator (PGDCA) has 2, and that row is in the degree column only.
The qualification column on the notice says “Degree/Diploma in the respective disciplines of Engineering” for the graduate and diploma block. Non-engineering rows (BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BCA, BBA, B.Sc Nursing, GNM and the paramedical diplomas, PGDCA) are still printed as separate branches. A candidate whose subject is outside the named branch should get written confirmation from BSP rather than assume equivalence.
Who cannot apply, based on the wording of this advertisement:
- Not a regular candidate. The notice says only regular candidates are eligible.
- Qualifying exam passed before 2022, or result not declared by 20 October 2026.
- Already undergone apprenticeship, currently in apprenticeship, or job experience of one year.
- Below 18 or above 28 years on 31 October 2026, unless a Chhattisgarh relaxation applies. The extra years are not printed.
Reservation follows the guidelines of the Government of Chhattisgarh, with applicable age relaxation. No UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS or PwBD seat split is printed. A PH certificate is in the document list. The notice does not identify which trades are suitable for which disability.
| Factor | Trade Apprentice | Technician (Diploma) | Graduate Apprentice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seats (indicative) | 516 | 124 | 70 |
| Qualification | ITI in the respective trade | Diploma in the named branch | Degree in the named branch, or the printed non-engineering course |
| Portal | apprenticeshipindia.org | nats.education.gov.in | nats.education.gov.in |
| Stipend printed | ₹9,600/month | ₹10,900/month | ₹12,300/month |
| Stipend share | Not split in the notice | 50% BSP + 50% BOPT, DBT | 50% BSP + 50% BOPT, DBT |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Portal last date (Apprenticeship India / NATS) | 20 October 2026 |
| Age cut-off | 31 October 2026 |
| Walk-in, Electrician, Multimedia & Animation Special Effects, Fitter | 27–29 October 2026 |
| Walk-in, Woodwork Technician, HHK, Mason, Instrument Mechanic, Technician Mechatronics, Electronics Mechanic | 30 October–2 November 2026, except 1 November 2026 |
| Walk-in, Manufacturing Process Control & Automation, Machinist, Turner, Welder, AOCP, Diesel Mechanic | 3–5 November 2026 |
| Walk-in, ICTSM, Tool & Die Maker, LACP, Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Mechanic Refrigeration & AC, Central AC Plant Mechanic | 6–9 November 2026, except 8 November 2026 |
| Walk-in, RAC Technician, Stenographer (Hindi), IT, Ceramic, Chemical, Civil, Computer Science | 10–12 November 2026 |
| Walk-in, EEE, Electrical, Mechanical/Mechatronics, Metallurgy, Electronics & Telecommunication, Automobile, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Instrumentation | 13–16 November 2026, except 15 November 2026 |
| Walk-in, Production, BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BCA, BBA, B.Sc Nursing, GNM, Physiotherapy, DMLT, DRT, DXT, DOTT, DEO, Pharmacy | 17–21 November 2026 |
| Reporting time on each walk-in day | 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM |
| Joining | By email only. Date and venue are not printed |
Stenographer & Secretarial Assistant (English) is not named in this schedule. The advertisement does not print a separate application start date.
Quick Overview – SAIL BSP Apprentice 2026
- Organisation: Steel Authority of India Limited, Bhilai Steel Plant (HR–L&D)
- Sector: Central public sector steel
- Recruitment Name: Engagement of apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, training year 2026–27
- Notification Number: Not printed on the advertisement
- Job Location: Bhilai Steel Plant, Chhattisgarh 490001
- Total Seats: 710 (indicative): ITI 516, Diploma 124, Degree 70
- Qualification: ITI, diploma or degree in the named trade or branch, passed in 2022–2026 as a regular candidate
- Age: 18 to 28 years as on 31 October 2026
- Stipend: ₹9,600 (ITI), ₹10,900 (Diploma), ₹12,300 (Graduate) per month, or MSDE-prescribed rates
- Selection: Walk-in shortlist. 30% Class X marks and 70% ITI, diploma or degree marks. No written test is mentioned
- Official Website: SAIL careers page
- Apply Online: Apply for SAIL BSP Trade Apprentice 2026 on Apprenticeship India (ITI) and apply for SAIL BSP Diploma and Graduate Apprentice 2026 on NATS (diploma and degree), until 20 October 2026
- Notification PDF: Download SAIL BSP Apprentice 2026-27 advertisement PDF
What Posts Are Available? – SAIL BSP Vacancy & Eligibility 2026
Electrician (95) and Fitter (80) are the largest ITI rows. Multimedia & Animation Special Effects (9) and Hospital Housekeeping (6) are the smaller ones. On the diploma side, Metallurgy has 20 seats. Several degree branches have 2 seats, so a high Class X plus degree percentage matters more there than in Electrician. All figures below are the numbers printed in the advertisement, and the notice says they are indicative.
Your Class X and ITI, diploma or degree percentage decide the shortlist. There is no written test in this advertisement. The walk-in shortlist uses 30% weight for Class X marks and 70% for the qualifying exam. A low percentage can keep a candidate off the shortlist even if the walk-in documents are complete. Convert CGPA to a percentage from the original formula before you apply. Use our CGPA to Percentage Calculator. This calculator is an indicative estimate. Use the conversion method of your board or university. The official formula prevails.
Trade Apprentice (ITI) — 516 seats
Qualification for every row: ITI passed in that trade from a government-recognised institute. Stipend: ₹9,600 per month, or the MSDE rate. Age: 18–28 years as on 31 October 2026.
| Post Name | Seats | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Electrician | 95 | ITI (Electrician) |
| Fitter | 80 | ITI (Fitter) |
| Multimedia and Animation Special Effects | 9 | ITI (Multimedia & Animation Special Effects) |
| Technician Mechatronics | 20 | ITI (Technician Mechatronics) |
| Electronics Mechanic | 20 | ITI (Electronics Mechanic) |
| Manufacturing Process Control & Automation | 25 | ITI (Manufacturing Process Control & Automation) |
| Instrument Mechanic | 35 | ITI (Instrument Mechanic) |
| Machinist | 25 | ITI (Machinist) |
| Turner | 15 | ITI (Turner) |
| Welder | 15 | ITI (Welder) |
| ICTSM | 15 | ITI (ICTSM) |
| AOCP | 15 | ITI (AOCP) |
| Diesel Mechanic | 15 | ITI (Diesel Mechanic) |
| Tool & Die Maker | 10 | ITI (Tool & Die Maker) |
| LACP | 10 | ITI (LACP) |
| Mechanic Motor Vehicle | 10 | ITI (Mechanic Motor Vehicle) |
| Mechanic Refrigeration & AC | 20 | ITI (Mechanic Refrigeration & AC) |
| Central AC Plant Mechanic | 16 | ITI (Central AC Plant Mechanic) |
| Wood Work Technician | 10 | ITI (Wood Work Technician) |
| Stenographer & Secretarial Assistant (Hindi) | 10 | ITI (Stenographer & Secretarial Assistant, Hindi) |
| Stenographer & Secretarial Assistant (English) | 10 | ITI (Stenographer & Secretarial Assistant, English) |
| Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician | 10 | ITI (Refrigeration & AC Technician) |
| Hospital Housekeeping (HHK) | 6 | ITI (Hospital Housekeeping) |
| Mason | 10 | ITI (Mason) |
| Information Technology (IT) | 10 | ITI (Information Technology) |
Diploma and Degree branches — 194 seats
Diploma column total: 124. Degree column total: 70. A dash means that the column has no seats in the notice. Stipend: ₹10,900 (diploma) or ₹12,300 (graduate) per month, or the MSDE rate. For these two categories, 50% is paid by BSP and 50% by the Board of Apprenticeship Training under DBT.
| Branch | Diploma seats | Degree seats | Qualification as named |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceramic Technology | 2 | 2 | Diploma / B.E./B.Tech (Ceramic) |
| Chemical | 2 | 2 | Diploma / B.E./B.Tech (Chemical) |
| Civil | 10 | 5 | Diploma / B.E./B.Tech (Civil) |
| Computer Science | 5 | 2 | Diploma / B.E./B.Tech (Computer Science) |
| EEE | 5 | 2 | Diploma / B.E./B.Tech (EEE) |
| Electrical | 10 | 2 | Diploma / B.E./B.Tech (Electrical) |
| Mechanical/Mechatronics | 10 | 2 | Diploma / B.E./B.Tech (Mechanical/Mechatronics) |
| Metallurgy | 20 | 5 | Diploma / B.E./B.Tech (Metallurgy) |
| Electronics & Telecommunication | 10 | 2 | Diploma / B.E./B.Tech (Electronics & Telecommunication) |
| Information Technology | 5 | 2 | Diploma / B.E./B.Tech (Information Technology) |
| Automobile | 5 | 2 | Diploma / B.E./B.Tech (Automobile) |
| Electronics & Communication | 8 | 2 | Diploma / B.E./B.Tech (Electronics & Communication) |
| Electronics & Instrumentation | – | 5 | B.E./B.Tech (Electronics & Instrumentation) |
| Production | – | 5 | B.E./B.Tech (Production) |
| Bachelor of Arts (BA) | – | 5 | BA |
| Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) | – | 3 | B.Sc |
| Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) | – | 5 | B.Com |
| Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) | – | 5 | BCA |
| Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) | – | 5 | BBA |
| B.Sc Nursing | – | 5 | B.Sc (Nursing) |
| Diploma in Nursing (GNM) | 5 | – | GNM |
| Diploma in Physiotherapy (DP) | 5 | – | Diploma (Physiotherapy) |
| Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (DMLT) | 5 | – | DMLT |
| Diploma in Radiological Technology (DRT) | 5 | – | DRT |
| Diploma in X-ray Technology (DXT) | 5 | – | Diploma (X-ray Technology) |
| Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology (DOTT) | 2 | – | DOTT |
| Data Entry Operator (PGDCA) | – | 2 | PGDCA |
| Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharma) | 5 | – | D.Pharma |
No category-wise reservation breakup is printed in the advertisement.
What Is the Age Limit?
| Category | Age as on 31 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Printed band for all seats | Not less than 18 years and maximum 28 years |
| SC, ST, OBC, PwBD and other reserved categories | Extra years not printed. Relaxation as per Government of Chhattisgarh guidelines |
Examples:
✅ A 27-year-old candidate born on 31 October 1999 is eligible (within the 28-year limit as on 31 October 2026). ❌ A 29-year-old candidate born on 30 October 1997 is not eligible (exceeds the maximum age by 1 year).
Use our Age Eligibility Calculator to check instantly.
What Is the Stipend?
| Category | Stipend printed in the notice |
|---|---|
| Trade Apprentice (ITI) | ₹9,600 per month, or the rate prescribed by MSDE, Government of India |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentice | ₹10,900 per month, or the MSDE rate |
| Graduate Apprentice | ₹12,300 per month, or the MSDE rate |
For graduate and diploma apprentices, the notice says 50% of the stipend is paid by BSP and 50% by the Board of Apprenticeship Training under DBT. The bank account must be DBT-enabled and KYC-verified. The ITI stipend line does not print this 50:50 split.
Stipend is payable subject to attendance, applicable rules and successful continuation of training. The advertisement does not print a training duration, HRA, canteen rate or hostel. It does say BSP will not provide accommodation, and BSP is not liable for travel allowance. There is no pension figure in this notice.
What Is the Application Fee?
The advertisement does not mention an application fee. No category-wise fee or refund rule is printed.
How to Apply?
ITI (Trade Apprentice)
- Register as a candidate on apprenticeshipindia.org, open until 20 October 2026.
- Log in, open Apprenticeship Opportunity, and search by establishment name SAIL BHILAI STEEL PLANT.
- Apply for the prescribed trade against the vacancy shown. The notice says the application is not accepted without registration and applying on this portal.
- Keep the printout. Upload the scanned copies the portal asks for. Suggested, not a size rule in the notice: use the Photo & Signature Resizer if the portal asks for a photo or signature.
- Walk in on the date of your trade with the documents listed below. Reporting time is 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at Room No. 123, HRDC, Bhilai Steel Plant, Chhattisgarh 490001.
Diploma and degree
- Register as a student on nats.education.gov.in, open until 20 October 2026.
- Log in, open Establishment Requests, then Find Establishments.
- Select Steel Authority of India Limited, Bhilai Steel Plant, and apply in the passed-out branch shown on the portal.
- Take the printout, then walk in to the branch on the date in the schedule above.
The establishment code is not printed. Search by the establishment name in the notice. Email and mobile must stay valid for at least the next one year. All later communication is by email only.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying on NATS for an ITI trade, or on Apprenticeship India for a diploma or degree branch. The notice splits the portals.
- Treating NAPS or NATS registration as the BSP application. You must also apply against SAIL Bhilai Steel Plant, then attend the walk-in. The NAPS/NATS number is not a substitute for the walk-in.
- Entering CGPA as if it were a percentage. The notice asks for a percentage, and the board or university conversion may be checked at document verification.
- Walking in on a neighbouring trade’s date. Electrician is 27–29 October 2026. Fitter is in that same window. Metallurgy is 13–16 November 2026, except 15 November 2026. The English stenographer date is not in the table.
- Submitting with a bank account that is not DBT-enabled and KYC-verified. The notice makes the candidate responsible for the details entered.
SAIL भिलाई स्टील प्लांट अपरेंटिस भर्ती 2026 – 710 ट्रेड, डिप्लोमा और ग्रेजुएट सीटों के लिए आवेदन
स्टील अथॉरिटी ऑफ इंडिया लिमिटेड, भिलाई स्टील प्लांट ने अप्रेंटिस एक्ट, 1961 के तहत प्रशिक्षण वर्ष 2026–27 के लिए 710 प्रशिक्षण सीटें निकाली हैं। इनमें 516 आईटीआई, 124 डिप्लोमा और 70 डिग्री सीटें हैं। पोर्टल पर आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि 20 अक्टूबर 2026 है। लिखित परीक्षा नहीं है। शॉर्टलिस्ट कक्षा 10 के 30 प्रतिशत और आईटीआई, डिप्लोमा या डिग्री अंकों के 70 प्रतिशत से बनेगी।
कौन आवेदन कर सकता है? केवल रेगुलर उम्मीदवार आवेदन कर सकते हैं, जिन्होंने योग्यता परीक्षा 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 या 2026 में पास की हो। अंतिम तिथि तक परिणाम घोषित होना चाहिए। पहले अप्रेंटिसशिप कर चुके, अभी प्रशिक्षण में चल रहे, या एक साल का जॉब अनुभव रखने वाले उम्मीदवार पात्र नहीं हैं। आयु 31 अक्टूबर 2026 को 18 वर्ष से कम नहीं और अधिकतम 28 वर्ष है। छत्तीसगढ़ सरकार के दिशानिर्देश के अनुसार छूट लिखी है, पर अतिरिक्त वर्ष विज्ञापन में नहीं छपे हैं।
वजीफा और आवेदन कैसे करें? आईटीआई के लिए ₹9,600, डिप्लोमा के लिए ₹10,900 और ग्रेजुएट के लिए ₹12,300 प्रति माह छपा है, या एमएसडीई की निर्धारित दर। डिप्लोमा और डिग्री में आधा वजीफा बीएसपी और आधा बोर्ड ऑफ अप्रेंटिसशिप ट्रेनिंग डीबीटी से देता है। बैंक खाता डीबीटी-सक्षम और केवाईसी-सत्यापित होना चाहिए। आईटीआई उम्मीदवार apprenticeshipindia.org पर SAIL BHILAI STEEL PLANT खोजकर आवेदन करें। डिप्लोमा और डिग्री उम्मीदवार nats.education.gov.in पर आवेदन करें। उसके बाद ट्रेड की तारीख पर रूम नंबर 123, एचआरडीसी, भिलाई स्टील प्लांट, छत्तीसगढ़ 490001 में सुबह 9:30 से 10:30 बजे तक वॉक-इन करें।
नौकरी की गारंटी है क्या? विज्ञापन साफ कहता है कि प्रशिक्षण के दौरान या बाद में नियमित रोजगार देने की बाध्यता बीएसपी पर नहीं है। रहने की व्यवस्था और यात्रा भत्ता भी नहीं मिलेगा। सीटें संकेतक हैं और बदल सकती हैं। प्रश्न के लिए एल एंड डी कार्यालय, मोबाइल 9407987793। अपडेट SAIL careers पर देखें।
How Are Candidates Selected?
No interview stage is mentioned in this advertisement. Selection is a walk-in shortlist on academic merit.
- Apply on the correct portal by 20 October 2026.
- Attend the walk-in for your trade or branch. Reporting time is 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at Room No. 123, HRDC.
- Shortlisting uses 30% of Class X marks and 70% of ITI, diploma or degree marks, as applicable.
- Documents and the government medical fitness certificate are checked at the walk-in.
- Management can change indicative seats, fill fewer seats, or cancel the process. Its selection decision is final.
Ties are not given a separate rule in the notice. Canvassing disqualifies the candidate.
The SahisarkariJobs.in Analyst’s Take
This is plant training at a central steel PSU, not a SAIL recruitment examination. The SAIL careers page also lists a separate Rourkela Steel Plant apprentice advertisement, Ref. No. L&D/Adv./APP/158 dated 17 July 2026. Seat count and stipend for that Rourkela notice are not in this BSP advertisement, so the comparison stops at the fact of a parallel plant notice.
Best fit: an ITI, diploma or degree holder from the 2022–2026 regular batches who wants shop-floor time at Bhilai and can attend one fixed walk-in window. Electrician and Fitter have the most seats. A two-seat degree branch is a different bet.
Give this a miss if you already have one year of job experience, you have done an apprenticeship, or you need a confirmed SAIL appointment. The notice says BSP has no obligation to offer regular employment during or after training. Accommodation and travel allowance are also ruled out in the same instruction block.
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Practical tip: Finish the portal application against SAIL BHILAI STEEL PLANT before 20 October 2026, convert CGPA to a percentage from your own board formula, and carry the NAPS or NATS printout to the exact trade window. If your trade is Stenographer (English), call the L&D mobile printed on the notice before you book a ticket.
What Documents Are Required?
At the walk-in, the notice asks for:
- Self-attested matriculation certificate for date-of-birth verification
- Self-attested provisional pass certificate
- Self-attested SC, ST, OBC or PH certificate, where applicable
- Self-attested Aadhaar card or passbook. e-KYC validation is mandatory
- Medical fitness certificate from a government hospital. The seal must carry the doctor’s medical registration number
- Apprentice registration copy from the NAPS or NATS portal
Document alert: the medical certificate is a government-doctor certificate under the Apprentices Act, 1961, not a private-clinic note. The bank account used on the portal must already be DBT-enabled and KYC-verified.
What Happens After Selection?
- The walk-in shortlist is based on the 30:70 academic formula, subject to the indicative seats in that trade.
- Document verification is at the same walk-in. A wrong percentage or a missing registration copy can stop the case there.
- Engagement is subject to being declared medically fit. The certificate must be from a government doctor, with the registration number on the seal.
- Joining date and venue go by email only. The notice does not print a joining calendar.
- Training is at Bhilai. BSP will not provide accommodation, and it is not liable for travel allowance. The same general instruction says BSP has no obligation to offer regular employment during or after the apprenticeship.
Contact & Helpline
The advertisement prints one query number: L&D Office, mobile 9407987793.
Walk-in address: Room No. 123, HRDC, Bhilai Steel Plant, Chhattisgarh 490001.
No recruitment email is printed on this advertisement. Later messages about joining will be sent by email to the address you enter on the portal.
⚠️ 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
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Notification PDF | Download SAIL BSP Apprentice 2026-27 advertisement PDF |
| ITI registration and apply | Register for SAIL BSP Trade Apprentice 2026 on Apprenticeship India |
| Diploma and degree registration | Register for SAIL BSP Diploma and Graduate Apprentice 2026 on NATS |
| Official careers page | SAIL careers updates |
| SAIL website | Steel Authority of India Limited |
FAQs – SAIL BSP Apprentice 2026
What is the last date to apply for SAIL BSP Apprentice 2026?
20 October 2026. That is the last date to apply on the respective portal. Seats are indicative and may change. No extension is printed on the advertisement. The walk-in is later, from 27 October to 21 November 2026, on the date fixed for your trade.
What is the age limit for SAIL BSP Apprentice?
18 to 28 years as on 31 October 2026. The notice says reservation and age relaxation follow Government of Chhattisgarh guidelines. It does not print the extra years for SC, ST, OBC or PwBD. Use the printed band unless the state guideline you rely on is confirmed.
Is there an exam for this apprenticeship, or is it interview-based?
No written exam is mentioned. No interview stage is mentioned either. Shortlisting is at the walk-in, with 30% weight for Class X marks and 70% for ITI, diploma or degree marks. Documents and a government medical certificate are checked at the same venue.
What is the stipend for SAIL BSP Apprentice?
₹9,600 per month for ITI, ₹10,900 for diploma and ₹12,300 for graduate apprentices, or the MSDE-prescribed rate. This is a training stipend, not a salary scale. Diploma and graduate stipends are split 50% BSP and 50% Board of Apprenticeship Training under DBT. The ITI line does not print that split.
Can final-year students apply for SAIL BSP Apprentice 2026?
No, not based on the wording of this notice. The result must be declared by the last date of application, 20 October 2026. Candidates who have appeared but whose result is not out on that date are not eligible. Only regular candidates who passed in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 can apply.
Is SAIL BSP Apprentice a permanent government job?
No. This is apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961, not an employment relationship. The notice says BSP has no obligation to offer regular employment during or after training. Completion does not guarantee absorption.
Can candidates from other states apply for SAIL BSP recruitment?
Yes. The notice invites eligible Indian citizens. It does not print a Chhattisgarh domicile bar. Reservation is as per Government of Chhattisgarh guidelines, and no category-wise numbers are printed, so a home-state certificate still matters at document check.
Where will I be posted if I get selected?
At Bhilai Steel Plant, Chhattisgarh. The walk-in is at Room No. 123, HRDC. The joining venue is sent by email. The notice does not offer a choice of department or township. Accommodation is not provided.
What should I know before applying?
The trade-off is printed in the general instructions. Seats are indicative. There is no accommodation and no travel allowance. BSP has no obligation to offer regular employment after training. A candidate who needs a confirmed SAIL post should treat this as training only.
Do I register on NAPS or NATS for Bhilai Steel Plant?
ITI trades register and apply on apprenticeshipindia.org. Diploma and degree branches register and apply on nats.education.gov.in. Both groups then walk in. The establishment code is not printed. Search for SAIL BHILAI STEEL PLANT, or select Steel Authority of India Limited, Bhilai Steel Plant.
Is a steel plant apprenticeship useful for ITI holders?
The notice offers hands-on training at Bhilai Steel Plant and a printed stipend of ₹9,600 per month for ITI, or the MSDE rate. It does not promise a job at the end. For an ITI holder from the 2022–2026 batches who has not already done an apprenticeship, the seat is plant exposure with a fixed walk-in, not a recruitment exam.
Pre-Apprenticeship Checklist – Before You Apply
Use this checklist before you apply:
- You meet the eligibility criteria (regular pass in 2022–2026, age 18–28 as on 31 October 2026).
- You understand this is an apprenticeship training engagement under the Apprentices Act, 1961, and the notice gives no automatic permanent claim after completion.
- You are ready for hands-on training in the trade or branch you apply for, at Bhilai Steel Plant.
- You understand the stipend (₹9,600, ₹10,900 or ₹12,300 per month, or the MSDE rate) and the DBT split printed for diploma and graduate seats.
- You are prepared to maintain attendance and produce the government medical certificate the notice requires.
📄 Primary source: SAIL BSP HR–L&D apprentice advertisement for 2026–27. Recruitment facts above are drawn from that notification. Practical tips and the CGPA Calculator note are labelled separately. A standalone PDF URL on sail.co.in was not opened. The SAIL careers page lists an advertisement for Trade Apprentices at Bhilai Steel Plant for FY 2026–27.
