SAIL BSP Apprentices Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 710 Posts

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP), HR-L&D Department has invited applications from eligible Indian citizens for engagement as Trade Apprentices, Technician (Diploma) Apprentices and Graduate Apprentices for the year 2026-27.

A total of 710 apprentice vacancies are available, including 516 Trade Apprentice vacancies for ITI candidates and 194 Graduate/Diploma Apprentice vacancies for candidates with relevant Degree or Diploma qualifications.

Eligible candidates must first register on the applicable NAPS or NATS portal and apply for the relevant apprenticeship opportunity under Steel Authority of India Limited, Bhilai Steel Plant. The last date to apply through the respective portal is 20 October 2026.

Official Notification PDF: SAIL BSP Apprentice Recruitment 2026

SAIL BSP Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Overview

SAIL BSP Apprentice Important Date

SAIL BSP Apprentice Vacancy 2026

Trade Apprentices - ITI

Graduate/Diploma Apprentices

Thus, the Graduate/Diploma Apprentice category contains 194 vacancies, comprising 124 Diploma and 70 Degree vacancies. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="0"}

SAIL BSP Apprentice Eligibility Criteria

Trade Apprentices

Candidates applying for Trade Apprentice posts must have passed ITI in the respective trade from a Government-recognized institute.

Graduate/Diploma Apprentices

Candidates must possess a Degree or Diploma in the respective discipline from a Government-recognized institute or university.

The notified branches include Engineering disciplines as well as BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BCA, BBA, B.Sc Nursing and various diploma-level healthcare and technical qualifications.

SAIL BSP Apprentice Age Limit

The candidate's age should be not less than 18 years and not more than 28 years as on 31 October 2026.

Reservation and applicable age relaxation will be provided as per the guidelines of the Government of Chhattisgarh. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="1"}

SAIL BSP Apprentice Stipend

For Graduate/Diploma Apprentices, the notification states that 50% of the stipend is paid by BSP and 50% by BOPT under DBT mode. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="2"}

SAIL BSP Apprentice Registration

Before applying, candidates must register on the applicable Government of India apprenticeship portal.

• Trade Apprentices: Register on the Apprenticeship India portal.
• Graduate/Diploma Apprentices: Register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal.

Candidates must have an active email ID and mobile number valid for at least one year. The bank account should be DBT-enabled with KYC verification. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="3"}

How to Apply for SAIL BSP Apprentice Recruitment 2026

For ITI Candidates

1. Visit the Apprenticeship India portal.
2. Register as a candidate.
3. Log in to the apprenticeship portal.
4. Go to Apprenticeship Opportunity.
5. Search for the establishment SAIL Bhilai Steel Plant.
6. Select the prescribed trade against the available vacancy.
7. Submit the application through the portal.

For Degree/Diploma Candidates

1. Visit the NATS portal.
2. Register online as a student.
3. Log in to the NATS portal.
4. Go to Establishments Requests and select Find Establishments.
5. Select Steel Authority of India Limited, Bhilai Steel Plant.
6. Apply for the passed branch/discipline available on the portal.

Successful registration and application on the respective portal are mandatory before appearing for the walk-in process. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="4"}

SAIL BSP Apprentice Walk-in Dates

The walk-in schedule and reporting time are provided on page 3 of the notification. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="5"}

SAIL BSP Apprentice Walk-in Venue

Room No. 123, HRDC, Bhilai Steel Plant, Chhattisgarh - 490001

Documents Required for 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, wherever applicable
• Self-attested copy of Aadhaar Card/Passbook with e-KYC validation
• Medical Fitness Certificate from a Government Hospital
• Apprentice Registration copy from NAPS/NATS Portal

These documents have to be produced for verification and submission at the time of the walk-in process. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="6"}

SAIL BSP Apprentice Important Eligibility Conditions

• Only candidates who have completed the qualifying examination as regular candidates are eligible.
• Only candidates who passed the qualifying examination in the last five years, namely 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026, are eligible.
• Candidates whose qualifying examination result has not been declared or is not available by the last date of application are not eligible.
• Candidates who have undergone or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training under any establishment are not eligible.
• Candidates having one year of job experience are not eligible.

These conditions are specified in the eligibility section of the notification. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="7"}

SAIL BSP Apprentice Selection Process

Selection will be carried out through academic merit and walk-in process, depending on the vacancies available in the respective categories and disciplines.

The academic merit will be calculated by assigning:

• 30% weightage to marks secured in Class X examination.
• 70% weightage to marks secured in Degree/Diploma/ITI examination, as applicable.

The notification states that engagement is subject to the candidate being declared medically fit as per the requirements of the Apprentices Act, 1961. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="8"}