BHEL & NTPC Recruitment 2026 – Apprentice & Trainee Jobs & Salary

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BHEL (Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited) and NTPC Limited are two of India’s best-known public sector companies in the power sector. BHEL makes heavy electrical equipment such as turbines, generators and boilers, while NTPC is India’s largest power generation company. Both offer apprenticeships for ITI, diploma and graduate candidates, and permanent trainee jobs for engineers and diploma holders.

BHEL has manufacturing units in places such as Haridwar, Bhopal, Tiruchirappalli (Trichy), Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Ranipet, Jhansi and Visakhapatnam. NTPC runs power stations and project sites across many states, from Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh to Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Bihar and West Bengal. Apprenticeships are usually notified unit by unit or station by station, not all at once.

Both companies publish official notices on their own careers websites (careers.bhel.in for BHEL and ntpc.co.in for NTPC), and apprentices apply through the government portals apprenticeshipindia.gov.in (NAPS) or nats.education.gov.in (NATS). This guide uses recent notices from 2024–2026 as examples. It is an independent guide, not the official website of BHEL or NTPC, so always check the latest notification before applying.

BHEL & NTPC Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview

Detail	Information
Organisations	Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL); NTPC Ltd
Type	Central public sector enterprises (power sector)
Headquarters	New Delhi (both)
Key Locations	BHEL units (Haridwar, Bhopal, Trichy, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Ranipet, Jhansi and others); NTPC stations across India
Entry Routes	Trade, technician and graduate apprenticeships; Artisan; Supervisor Trainee; Engineer Trainee / Engineering Executive Trainee
Apprentice Stipend	At least the statutory minimum: ₹9,600 (ITI), ₹10,900 (diploma), ₹12,300 (graduate)
Trainee Pay (Example)	BHEL Supervisor Trainee ₹32,000–1,00,000 pay scale; NTPC EET ₹40,000–1,40,000 (E1)
Minimum Education	ITI for trade apprentices; diploma or B.E./B.Tech for trainee posts
Age Limit (Recent Notices)	Commonly up to 27 years for trainee posts, with relaxation as per rules
Work Type	Full-time; apprenticeships usually one year
Official Channels	careers.bhel.in, ntpc.co.in, apprenticeshipindia.gov.in, nats.education.gov.in
Selection Process	Merit list (apprentices); CBT/GATE score, interview and document verification (trainees)

About BHEL and NTPC

BHEL is one of India’s largest engineering and manufacturing companies, supplying equipment for thermal, hydro and nuclear power, as well as for railways, defence and industry. Its large factories train hundreds of apprentices every year in trades such as fitter, welder, machinist, turner and electrician.

NTPC operates coal, gas, hydro and renewable energy plants and is expanding fast in solar and other clean energy. Its stations take apprentices through the NAPS and NATS portals, and it recruits engineers through GATE scores and its own selection processes.

Types of Jobs at BHEL & NTPC

Trade Apprentice (ITI)

One-year training for ITI holders in trades such as Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Machinist, Turner and COPA at BHEL units and NTPC stations.

Technician Apprentice (Diploma)

For diploma holders in engineering, usually one year of practical training in plant operations or maintenance.

Graduate Apprentice

For B.E./B.Tech and, in some units, B.Com or B.A. graduates for support functions.

Artisan (BHEL)

Permanent skilled worker posts for ITI plus NAC (National Apprenticeship Certificate) holders. Recent reports describe a BHEL short notice in October 2026 (Advt. 01/2026) for 660 Artisan Grade IV posts.

Supervisor Trainee (BHEL)

For diploma holders with good marks. The 2025 BHEL notice had 250 Supervisor Trainee (Tech) posts.

Engineer Trainee (BHEL)

For B.E./B.Tech graduates. The 2025 notice had 150 Engineer Trainee posts, selected through a computer-based exam and interview.

Engineering Executive Trainee (NTPC)

NTPC recruits EETs using GATE scores. Reports on a May 2026 NTPC notice describe 52 EET posts in Civil and Mining using GATE 2025 scores.

BHEL & NTPC Salary 2026

Position	Indicative Monthly Salary (₹)
NTPC ITI Apprentice (statutory minimum)	₹9,600
BHEL ITI Apprentice – Welder / COPA (Trichy 2026)	₹10,560
BHEL ITI Apprentice – Fitter / Electrician / Machinist (Trichy 2026)	₹11,040
BHEL Diploma (Technician) Apprentice	₹10,900
NTPC Graduate Apprentice (statutory minimum)	₹12,300
BHEL Supervisor Trainee (pay scale, 2025 notice)	₹32,000 – ₹1,00,000
NTPC Engineering Executive Trainee (E1 pay scale)	₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000
BHEL Engineer Trainee (pay scale, 2025 notice)	₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000

Apprentice amounts are from the government minimums revised on 11 September 2025 and BHEL Trichy’s 2026 apprentice notice; units can pay more than the minimum. Trainee figures are basic pay scales from recent notices; actual gross pay includes DA, HRA and other allowances. Always check the exact pay in the notification you apply to.

BHEL & NTPC Freshers Jobs

For freshers, apprenticeship is the main entry point. Selection is usually merit-based, using marks in ITI, diploma or degree, so there is often no written exam. The 2026 BHEL Trichy notice, for example, offered 530 apprentice places (380 trade, 60 technician and 90 graduate) with merit-based selection.

Completing an apprenticeship and earning the NAC is also important for BHEL Artisan posts, which ask for ITI plus NAC. Engineering freshers should take GATE seriously, as NTPC and other power PSUs use GATE scores to shortlist for executive trainee posts.

BHEL & NTPC Training Programs

Both companies are known for structured training.

Apprenticeship Training

One year of hands-on work in shops, plants or offices under the Apprentices Act, with a monthly stipend and a certificate at the end.

Trainee Induction

Engineer and Supervisor Trainees go through a training period covering company systems, safety and plant work before being given a regular post.

NTPC Learning Institutes

NTPC runs learning institutes at its stations; for example, a 2024 apprenticeship notice was for its Regional Learning Institute at Farakka.

Safety and Skill Training

All new joiners learn electrical safety, permit-to-work systems and emergency procedures.

Eligibility

Indian nationality
Age limits as per notice (apprentices commonly 18–27; trainee posts commonly up to 27, with relaxation for reserved categories)
ITI, diploma or degree in the notified trade or discipline
Minimum marks as per notice (for example, 65% for BHEL Supervisor Trainee in 2025, relaxed for SC/ST)
Valid GATE score for NTPC EET posts
Medical fitness as per company standards

Education Qualification

Each post has its own qualification. These are typical examples from recent notices:

Trade Apprentice – 10th pass plus ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in the relevant trade
Technician Apprentice – diploma in engineering, often passed within the last few years
Graduate Apprentice – B.E./B.Tech, or B.Com/B.A. for some support roles
Artisan – ITI plus NAC, with minimum marks as per notice
Supervisor / Engineer Trainee – full-time diploma or B.E./B.Tech with required marks

Selection Process

Read the official notification on careers.bhel.in, the BHEL unit website or ntpc.co.in
Register on NAPS (ITI) or NATS (diploma/graduate) for apprenticeships
Apply on the company or unit portal using your registration number
Shortlisting by merit (apprentices) or by CBT/GATE score (trainees)
Computer-based test for posts such as Artisan and Supervisor/Engineer Trainee
Interview for trainee posts, where applicable
Document verification
Medical examination and joining

Working Hours and Shifts

Apprentices usually work general shift hours set by the unit
Power stations run 24×7, so operations staff work in shifts
Factory units have general and rotating shifts
Trainees may be posted to any unit or project site

Check posting and shift details in your joining letter.

Benefits

Monthly stipend for apprentices
Apprenticeship certificate recognised across industry
Regular pay scale with DA and HRA for permanent posts
Medical facilities for employees and families
Township or housing at many locations
PF, gratuity and pension benefits as per rules
Job security and structured promotions

Apprenticeship is training, not employment, so permanent benefits do not apply to apprentices.

Career Growth

For technical staff, a typical path is Apprentice → Artisan → Senior Artisan → Supervisor. For engineers: Engineer Trainee / EET → Engineer → Senior Engineer → Manager → Senior Manager.

Apprenticeship with NAC helps you qualify for Artisan and other PSU jobs
Good performance during training leads to confirmation
Internal exams and experience support promotions
PSU experience is respected across the power and engineering sector

Skills That Can Improve Your Chances

Strong marks in ITI, diploma or degree
Good GATE score for engineering graduates
Practical knowledge of your trade
Basic electrical and mechanical safety
Reading engineering drawings
Computer basics and MS Office
Aptitude and reasoning practice for CBTs
Discipline and punctuality
Teamwork in large plants
Willingness to relocate

Documents Required

Aadhaar card
10th mark sheet (for date of birth)
ITI / diploma / degree certificates and mark sheets
NAC certificate (for Artisan posts)
NAPS or NATS registration number
GATE scorecard (for NTPC EET)
Caste, EWS or PwBD certificate, if applicable
Passport-size photographs and signature
Medical fitness certificate, if asked

Bring originals and self-attested copies for document verification.

How to Apply Online

Step 1

Check careers.bhel.in, BHEL unit websites and ntpc.co.in regularly for new notices.

Step 2

Read the full notification for posts, eligibility, age limit, fee (if any) and last date.

Step 3

For apprenticeships, register on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in (ITI) or nats.education.gov.in (diploma/graduate) and complete e-KYC.

Step 4

For NTPC EET, make sure you have the GATE score from the year named in the notice.

Step 5

Fill in the online form on the official portal carefully, using your registration number where asked.

Step 6

Upload scanned documents, photo and signature in the required format.

Step 7

Pay the application fee only on the official portal, if the notice requires one, and save the receipt.

Step 8

Track your email and the portal for merit lists, admit cards and interview dates.

Beware of Fake Job Offers

PSU names attract many fake “direct recruitment” offers. BHEL and NTPC select only through published notices.

Never pay anyone for a PSU job or apprenticeship seat
Official application fees, where applicable, are paid only on the official portal
Ignore offers that skip the test, merit list or interview
Never share OTPs or bank details
Report fraud at cybercrime.gov.in

BHEL & NTPC Recruitment 2026 – FAQs

Is there a written exam for BHEL apprentices?

Recent unit notices, such as BHEL Trichy 2026, used merit-based selection on marks, followed by document verification.

What is the stipend for a BHEL ITI apprentice?

In BHEL Trichy’s 2026 notice, it was ₹10,560 to ₹11,040 per month depending on trade.

How does NTPC recruit engineers?

Mainly through GATE scores for Engineering Executive Trainee posts, followed by further selection steps as per the notice.

Can I get a BHEL Artisan job with only ITI?

Recent notices ask for ITI plus NAC, which you earn by completing an apprenticeship.

Is apprenticeship a permanent job?

No. It is training for a fixed period, usually one year, but it improves your chances for permanent posts.

What is the age limit?

Recent trainee notices used 27 years as the upper limit for general candidates, with relaxation for reserved categories.

Where can I find NTPC apprentice openings?

On the NATS and NAPS portals, and in notices on ntpc.co.in for individual stations.

Do I have to pay an agent?

No. Apply only through official portals.

Final Words

BHEL and NTPC offer a clear ladder for candidates who are willing to follow the official process: an apprenticeship builds your skills and certificate, Artisan and Supervisor posts reward ITI and diploma holders, and GATE opens executive roles for engineers. Notices come out at different times for different units, so check the official portals often, keep your documents ready and never trust anyone who promises a PSU job for money.

Disclaimer: Salary figures are indicative and may differ from actual offers. This is an independent informational guide not affiliated with BHEL, NTPC or any government ministry. No job or salary is guaranteed. Verify all openings on the official careers portal and never pay any fee to anyone for a job.