BEL Graduate Apprenticeship Training (GAPP) 2026-27

📋 Job Description

- One-year Graduate Apprenticeship Training under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS).
- Conducted by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a Navaratna Public Sector Company under the Ministry of Defence.
- Monthly stipend of ₹17,500/- with additional government support of ₹4,500/- via Direct Beneficiary Transfer (DBT).
- Training location: Centre for Learning & Development (CLD), Jalahalli Post, Bengaluru – 560013.
- Open to engineering graduates from Southern Region states (Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Puducherry).
- Selection based on merit in a walk-in written test.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

- Domicile must be from Southern Region states: Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, or Puducherry.
- Engineering/Technology graduation from a recognized Board/University on or after 01-07-2022.
- Minimum 60% marks for General & OBC candidates and 50% for SC/ST candidates in graduation.
- Candidates who have undergone or are undergoing NATS apprenticeship training elsewhere are ineligible.
- Candidates pursuing or holding higher qualifications are ineligible.
- Upper age limit: 25 years (relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for Persons with Disabilities).

🏆 Selection Process

- Selection is purely merit-based on marks secured in the walk-in written test.
- Only selected candidates will be intimated via email.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the written test.

📊 Key Information

Organization	Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
Location / State	Karnataka
Job Location	Bengaluru – 560013, Karnataka
Category Eligibility	General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS (as per statutory norms).
Experience Required	None (fresh graduates eligible).

📁 Required Documents

- SSLC/10th Marks Card.
- Degree Certificate or Provisional Degree Certificate (PDC).
- Aadhar Card.
- SC/ST/OBC/Divyang Certificates (if applicable).

🎓 Required Qualifications

📊 Vacancy Details

Vacancy details per discipline are not specified in the official notification and will be updated later.

🎂 Age Limits & Relaxation

General: 25 years.
SC/ST: 30 years (5 years relaxation).
OBC: 28 years (3 years relaxation).
Persons with Disabilities: 35 years (10 years relaxation).

💰 Salary & Allowances

Monthly stipend: ₹17,500/-.
₹13,000/- paid by BEL.
₹4,500/- paid by the Government via Direct Beneficiary Transfer (DBT).
Additional facilities: Canteen, transport (chargeable), free OPD medical facilities, and Group Personnel Accident Insurance (₹5.00 Lakhs).

💳 Application Fee Details

No application fee mentioned in the official notification.

📝 Exam Pattern

Written test duration: 90 minutes.
Test mode: Offline (pen-and-paper based).
Questions: Objective type (MCQs).
Syllabus: Engineering discipline-specific (as per graduation level).

📚 Syllabus

Syllabus details are not specified in the official notification.

✍️ How to Apply

This is a walk-in written test; no online application or registration process is required.
Eligible candidates must report directly to the venue on the date and time slot applicable to their discipline.
Walk-in venue: Centre for Learning & Development (CLD), Bharat Electronics Limited, Jalahalli Post, Bengaluru – 560013.

⚠️ Important Instructions

Duration of the Apprenticeship Training is one year.
No TA/DA will be provided for attending the written test.
Reservation for SC/ST/OBC candidates will be as per statutory norms.
For clarifications, contact HR/CLD at Ph. No. 080-22195323 or email [email protected].

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is BEL GAPP Recruitment 2026?

A. It is a walk-in written test conducted by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bengaluru, for selecting Engineering Graduates for a one-year Apprenticeship Training under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS).

Q. When is the BEL GAPP written test scheduled?

A. The written test is scheduled for 6th, 7th, and 8th August 2026, with specific timings for each engineering discipline as mentioned in the Important Dates section.

Q. Who is eligible for the BEL Graduate Apprenticeship Training?

A. Candidates with an Engineering/Technology Graduation completed on or after 01-07-2022, domiciled in Southern Region states (Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, or Puducherry), and meeting the specified age and percentage criteria are eligible.

Q. What is the stipend for BEL apprentices?

A. The monthly stipend is ₹17,500, which includes ₹13,000 from BEL and ₹4,500 from the Government via Direct Beneficiary Transfer (DBT).

Q. How can I apply for BEL GAPP Recruitment 2026?

A. This is a walk-in test; eligible candidates must directly report to the Centre for Learning & Development (CLD) venue in Bengaluru at the date and time slot specified for their discipline. No online application process is required.