Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) is taking 710 apprentices at its Bhilai Steel Plant in Chhattisgarh for 2026-27, and the list goes well beyond engineering. There are seats for BA, B.Com, BCA, B.Sc Nursing, pharmacy and data-entry candidates too. An apprentice is a trainee who learns on the job and gets a monthly stipend; it is not a regular job. You apply on a government portal by 20.10.2026 and then report in person for a walk-in (you turn up on the given date, no appointment needed) between 27.10.2026 and 21.11.2026.
Come on the date listed for your trade or branch. The venue is Room No 123, HRDC, Bhilai Steel Plant, Chhattisgarh 490001, and reporting time is 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM on every date.
Walk-in Dates
Trades / Branches
27.10.2026 to 29.10.2026
Electrician, Multimedia and Animation Special Effects, Fitter
Manufacturing Process Control and Automation, Machinist, Turner, Welder, AOCP, Diesel Mechanic
06.11.2026 to 09.11.2026 (except 08.11.2026)
ICTSM, Tool and Die Maker, LACP, Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Mechanic Refrigeration and AC, Central AC Plant Mechanic
10.11.2026 to 12.11.2026
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician, Stenographer and Secretarial Assistant (Hindi), Information Technology, Ceramic Technology, Chemical, Civil, Computer Science
13.11.2026 to 16.11.2026 (except 15.11.2026)
EEE, Electrical, Mechanical/Mechatronics, Metallurgy, Electronics and Telecommunication, Automobile, Electronics and Communication, Electronics and Instrumentation
17.11.2026 to 21.11.2026
Production, B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., BCA, BBA, B.Sc. Nursing, GNM, Diploma in Physiotherapy, DMLT, DRT, DXT, DOTT, DEO, Diploma in Pharmacy
The schedule does not list Stenographer and Secretarial Assistant (English). If you applied for that trade, call the L and D Office on 9407987793 before you travel.
Application Fee
The notification does not mention any application fee.
Vacancy Details
Trade Apprentices (ITI) – 516 posts. You need an ITI pass in the same trade from a government-recognised institute.
S.No.
Trade / Discipline
Vacancies
1
Electrician
95
2
Fitter
80
3
Multimedia and animation special effects
9
4
Technician Mechatronics
20
5
Electronics Mechanic
20
6
Manufacturing Process Control and Automation
25
7
Instrument Mechanic
35
8
Machinist
25
9
Turner
15
10
Welder
15
11
ICTSM
15
12
AOCP
15
13
Diesel Mechanic
15
14
Tool and Die Maker
10
15
LACP
10
16
Mechanic Motor Vehicle
10
17
Mechanic Refrigeration and AC
20
18
Central AC Plant Mechanic
16
19
Wood work Technician
10
20
Stenographer and Secretarial Assistant (Hindi)
10
21
Stenographer and Secretarial Assistant (English)
10
22
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
10
23
Hospital House Keeping (HHK)
6
24
Mason
10
25
Information Technology (IT)
10
Total
516
Graduate and Diploma Apprentices – 124 diploma and 70 degree posts. The notification asks for a degree or diploma in the same discipline from a government-recognised institute or university. The table also lists non-engineering courses such as BA, B.Com, nursing and pharmacy, and the notification gives no separate qualification line for them, so the course named in the table is the qualification.
S.No.
Branch / Discipline
Diploma
Degree
26
Ceramic Technology
2
2
27
Chemical
2
2
28
Civil
10
5
29
Computer Science
5
2
30
EEE
5
2
31
Electrical
10
2
32
Mechanical/Mechatronics
10
2
33
Metallurgy
20
5
34
Electronics and Telecommunication
10
2
35
Information Technology
5
2
36
Automobile
5
2
37
Electronics and Communication
8
2
38
Electronics and Instrumentation
–
5
39
Production
–
5
40
Bachelor in Arts (BA)
–
5
41
Bachelor in Science (B.Sc)
–
3
42
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
–
5
43
Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA)
–
5
44
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
–
5
45
B.Sc Nursing
–
5
46
Diploma in Nursing (GNM)
5
–
47
Diploma in Physiotherapy (DP)
5
–
48
Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (DMLT)
5
–
49
Diploma in Radiological Technology (DRT)
5
–
50
Diploma in X-ray Technology (DXT)
5
–
51
Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology (DOTT)
2
–
52
Data Entry Operator (PGDCA) – DEO
–
2
53
Diploma in Pharmacy (D Pharma)
5
–
Total
124
70
Eligibility Criteria
Criterion
Detail
Educational Qualification
ITI in the trade, or Diploma / Degree in the branch, from a government-recognised institute or university
Mode of Study
Regular candidates only
Year of Passing
Passed in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 only
Result Status
Result must be declared by the last date. If you have only appeared in the exam, you are not eligible
Earlier Apprenticeship or Work
Not eligible if you have done, or are doing, apprenticeship training under any establishment, or have job experience for a period of one year
As per Government of Chhattisgarh guidelines. The notification gives no category-wise figures
Nationality
Indian citizen
Contact and Bank Details
Email ID and mobile number valid for at least one year, and a bank account that is DBT enabled (DBT means the stipend goes straight into your bank account) with KYC verified
Put simply, if your final result has not come out by 20.10.2026, you cannot apply, even if you have already written the exam.
Not sure whether you are within the age limit?
Enter your date of birth, the 31.10.2026 cut-off date and your category relaxation to see instantly whether you fall inside the 18 to 28 year band.
ITI trades: apprenticeshipindia.org. Diploma and Degree: nats.education.gov.in (NATS is the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme portal). Do this before applying
2. Apply to the plant
Log in and apply to SAIL Bhilai Steel Plant for your trade or branch before 20.10.2026
3. Walk-in
Report in person on the date for your trade or branch, between 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM
4. Document check
Self-attested copies of your documents are checked at the walk-in (list below)
5. Merit list
Shortlisting is on academic merit: 30% weight to Class X marks and 70% weight to your ITI / Diploma / Degree marks. No written test is mentioned
6. Medical fitness and joining
Selected candidates must be declared medically fit under the Apprentices Act, 1961, with a certificate from a government doctor. Joining date and venue are sent by email only
In short, there is no written exam here. Your rank depends on two sets of marks, and the ITI, diploma or degree marks count more than your Class X marks.
Salary and Benefits
Component
Detail
ITI Trade Apprentice
Rs 9,600 a month, or as per rates set by MSDE (the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India)
Diploma (Technician) Apprentice
Rs 10,900 a month, or as per MSDE rates
Graduate Apprentice
Rs 12,300 a month, or as per MSDE rates
Who Pays (Diploma and Graduate)
50% is paid by Bhilai Steel Plant and 50% from BOPT under DBT mode
Accommodation
Not provided. Apprentices must make their own arrangement
Travel Allowance
Not given to applicants
Permanent Job
Bhilai Steel Plant has no obligation to offer regular employment during or after the training
In plain terms, this is a paid training period, not a permanent job, and you will have to arrange and pay for your own stay in Bhilai.
How to Apply
Register first. ITI candidates register at apprenticeshipindia.org; Diploma and Degree candidates register as a student at nats.education.gov.in.
ITI: log in, go to Apprenticeship Opportunity, search by establishment name (SAIL BHILAI STEEL PLANT) and apply for your trade.
Diploma / Degree: log in to NATS, go to Establishments Requests, click Find Establishments, select Steel Authority of India Limited, Bhilai Steel Plant and apply for your branch.
Fill every field correctly and upload scanned copies of the mandatory documents. Write your marks as a percentage; if you have a CGPA, convert it using your board or university rule.
Submit before 20.10.2026, print the filled application for later, then come for the walk-in on your date.
Note: your application is not accepted unless you both register and apply on the portal. Incomplete or wrong applications after the last date are rejected.
Documents to Carry to the Walk-in
Document
Format / Notes
Matriculation (Class X) certificate
Self-attested copy; used to check your date of birth
Provisional pass certificate
Self-attested copy
SC / ST / OBC / PH certificate
Self-attested copy, if it applies to you
Aadhaar card or bank passbook
Self-attested copy; Aadhaar e-KYC validation is mandatory
Medical fitness certificate
From a government hospital. The doctor’s seal must show the medical registration number
Registering on the portal and stopping there. You must also apply to SAIL Bhilai Steel Plant, or your application is not accepted.
Applying late. After 20.10.2026, incomplete or wrong applications are rejected and the plant will not reply to queries about them.
Typing your CGPA in the marks field. The portal wants a percentage, so convert it first.
Using a bank account that is not DBT enabled with KYC done, or an email ID you may lose. All communication is by email only.
Turning up on the wrong date. Check your trade or branch in the walk-in table above, and note that some dates are skipped (01.11, 08.11 and 15.11.2026).
Asking someone to put in a word for you. The notification says canvassing of any kind disqualifies the candidate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for the Bhilai Steel Plant apprentice posts?
The last date to apply on the respective portal is 20.10.2026.
How many apprentice posts are there?
There are 710 posts in all: 516 for ITI trade apprentices, 124 for diploma apprentices and 70 for degree apprentices (the notification prints these three totals separately).
Who can apply?
You must have passed your qualifying exam as a regular candidate in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026, with your result already declared by the last date.
What is the age limit?
You must be between 18 and 28 years old on 31.10.2026, and age relaxation follows the Government of Chhattisgarh rules.
How much stipend will I get?
ITI apprentices get Rs 9,600 a month, diploma apprentices Rs 10,900 and graduate apprentices Rs 12,300, or the rates set by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship if those differ.
Is there a written exam?
The notification mentions no written exam; you are shortlisted on marks, with 30% weight to Class X and 70% to your ITI, diploma or degree marks.
Where is the walk-in and what time do I report?
The walk-in is at Room No 123, HRDC, Bhilai Steel Plant, Chhattisgarh 490001, between 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM on your trade or branch date (queries: L and D Office, 9407987793).
Will I get a permanent job at the end of the apprenticeship?
No, because Bhilai Steel Plant says it has no obligation to offer regular employment during or after the training.
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.
