If you passed an engineering degree or diploma in Nov-2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026, here is a year of paid training at a government defence company. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) has opened 134 apprentice seats at its Bhanur unit in Sangareddy, Telangana. An apprentice is a trainee who learns on the job and gets a monthly stipend. There is no written exam: you apply on the NATS portal before 10.11.2026.
The notification does not mention any application fee.
Vacancy Details
Discipline
Graduate (Engg.)
Diploma (Engg.)
Total
Mechanical Engineering
40
34
74
CSE / IT
2
1
3
ECE (Electronics and Communication)
30
15
45
EEE (Electrical and Electronics)
3
2
5
Civil Engineering
–
2
2
Chemical Engineering
3
2
5
Total
78
56
134
Eligibility Criteria
Criterion
Detail
Graduate Apprentice
A degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognised university, or from an institution empowered by an Act of Parliament to give such degrees.
Diploma Apprentice
A diploma in Engineering or Technology in the matching discipline, from a State Council or Board of Technical Education set up by a State Government, or from a university.
Year of Passing
Passed in Nov-2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026.
Age Limit
The notification gives no age number. It says the age limit will follow the Apprenticeship Rules.
Reservation
Seats for SC, ST, OBC, PWD (persons with disabilities) and EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) follow the Apprentices Act guidelines. Upload your category certificate in the government format. If you do not, you will be treated as General.
Physical Standards
As set in Clause 4 of the Apprenticeship Rules 1992, and any later changes.
Previous Training
Not eligible if you have already done, or are doing, an apprenticeship under the Apprentices (Amendment) Act 1973, or have one year or more of work experience.
Bank Account
You must have a valid bank account linked to Aadhaar (Aadhaar-seeded).
Who Should Apply
This is one year of training with a stipend, not a regular job. BDL says it has no duty to offer you a job after the year ends, and you cannot claim one on the basis of the apprenticeship.
Mechanical (74 seats) and ECE (45 seats) make up 119 of the 134 seats. Civil has only 2 seats, and EEE and Chemical have 5 each.
There is no written test. Your marks in the degree or diploma decide the shortlist, so a higher percentage helps directly.
The posting is at Bhanur in Sangareddy, Telangana. No travel allowance is given for certificate verification or joining, and no boarding or lodging is provided, so it suits candidates who can stay nearby at their own cost.
Do not apply if you have finished or are doing another apprenticeship, or have a year or more of work experience. The notification says such candidates are not eligible.
Selection Process
Stage
Details
1. Enrol and apply
Register on the NATS portal by 07.11.2026, then apply to BDL Bhanur by 10.11.2026. Enter your percentage of marks and upload your degree or diploma certificate.
2. Shortlisting
BDL shortlists candidates on the marks they got in the essential qualification (the degree or diploma). This is done category-wise: General, SC, ST, OBC, PWD and EWS. No written test or interview is mentioned.
3. Certificate verification
Shortlisted candidates are called to show their certificates. BDL will tell them the date separately.
4. Offer letter and joining
Selected candidates get a Preliminary Offer Letter at the time of certificate verification, for joining only. The joining date is also told separately. Training lasts one year.
In short: there is no exam. BDL ranks you on the marks in your degree or diploma, inside your own category, and then calls you to check your certificates.
Salary and Benefits
Component
Detail
Graduate Apprentice stipend
Rs 12,300 per month
Diploma Apprentice stipend
Rs 10,900 per month
Training period
One year
Travel allowance (TA/DA)
None for certificate verification or joining
Boarding and lodging
Not provided
Job after training
BDL has no duty to give a job after the apprenticeship
A stipend is a fixed monthly payment for a trainee, not a salary. The notification does not mention any other allowance or benefit.
How to Apply
Open nats.education.gov.in (the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme portal) and click Student.
If you are new, click Student Register, fill in the form and finish enrolment. You get a 12-digit enrolment number. This takes about 2 to 3 days, so enrol before 07.11.2026.
If you already have an account, click Student login and sign in with your email ID and password. Use Forgot password if you do not remember it.
Under apply against advertised vacancies, search for BHARAT DYNAMICS LIMITED and click Apply. The status will show as applied.
Enter your percentage of marks (or CGPA x 10) and upload your degree or diploma provisional certificate or consolidated marks sheet. Without the percentage, your application will not be considered.
Note: For questions about NATS enrolment, email studentquery@boat-srp.com, applacement@boat-srp.com or generalqueryap@boat-srp.com (spelled as printed in the notification).
Documents Required
Document
Format / Notes
Degree or Diploma provisional certificate, or consolidated marks sheet
Upload on NATS. You must enter the percentage of marks (CGPA x 10 if you have a CGPA).
NATS enrolment number
12 digits, created after you register on the NATS portal.
Category certificate (SC, ST, OBC, PWD, EWS)
Government format. OBC candidates need an OBC certificate from the Tahsildar. Without it you are counted as General.
Aadhaar-seeded bank account
A valid bank account linked to Aadhaar is compulsory for every candidate.
The notification lists only these items. It gives no photo or signature size.
Leaving NATS enrolment to the last day. The notification says the 12-digit number takes about 2 to 3 days, and 07.11.2026 is the last date to enrol.
Not entering your percentage of marks. The notification says applications without it will not be considered.
Skipping the category certificate. If you claim SC, ST, OBC, PWD or EWS without a certificate in the government format, you are counted as General.
Applying after 10.11.2026 or sending a half-filled form. The notification rejects late, incomplete and wrong applications.
Using agents or putting pressure through someone. BDL says it has authorised no agent, and canvassing can get you disqualified.
Applying when you are not eligible. A past or running apprenticeship, or a year or more of work experience, rules you out.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for BDL Bhanur Apprentice 2026?
You must apply to BDL Bhanur by 10.11.2026, and you must enrol on the NATS portal by 07.11.2026.
How many apprentice seats are there at BDL Bhanur?
There are 134 seats: 78 for Graduate Apprentices and 56 for Diploma Apprentices.
How much stipend will BDL pay an apprentice?
A Graduate Apprentice gets Rs 12,300 a month and a Diploma Apprentice gets Rs 10,900 a month, for one year.
What qualification do I need for BDL Bhanur Apprentice?
You need an Engineering or Technology degree (Graduate) or diploma (Diploma), passed in Nov-2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026.
Is there a written exam for the BDL Bhanur apprenticeship?
No exam is mentioned; BDL shortlists candidates by their marks in the degree or diploma, category-wise, and then verifies certificates.
How do I apply for BDL Bhanur Apprentice 2026?
Enrol on nats.education.gov.in, log in, search for BHARAT DYNAMICS LIMITED under advertised vacancies and click Apply.
What is the age limit and application fee?
The notification gives no age number and says the Apprenticeship Rules will apply, and it does not mention any fee.
Will BDL give me a job after the apprenticeship?
No, BDL says it has no duty to offer a job after the one-year training, and you cannot claim one because you were an apprentice.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
