- 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 âš17,500/- with additional government support of âš4,500/- via Direct Beneficiary Transfer (DBT).
- Training location: Centre for Learning & Development (CLD), Jalahalli Post, Bengaluru â 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.
BEL
đ Engineering Degree
BEL Graduate Apprenticeship Training (GAPP) 2026-27
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
Job Location
Bengaluru â 560013, Karnataka
đ Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) (BEL) |
| Job Category | PSU |
| Eligibility Qualification | Engineering Degree (engineering-degree) |
| Salary / Pay Scale | âš17,500 - âš17,500 Per Month |
| Age Limits | Maximum 25 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | None (fresh graduates eligible). |
| Application Fee | - No application fee mentioned in the official notification. |
đ Details & Description
đ 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).
- 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).
âī¸ 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.
- Only selected candidates will be intimated via email.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the written test.
đˇī¸ Category Eligibility & Reservations
General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS (as per statutory norms).
đ Required Documents
- SSLC/10th Marks Card.
- Degree Certificate or Provisional Degree Certificate (PDC).
- Aadhar Card.
- SC/ST/OBC/Divyang Certificates (if applicable).
- Degree Certificate or Provisional Degree Certificate (PDC).
- Aadhar Card.
- SC/ST/OBC/Divyang Certificates (if applicable).
đŗ Application Fee Details
- No application fee mentioned in the official notification.
â Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is BEL GAPP Recruitment 2026?
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?
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?
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?
The monthly stipend is âš17,500, which includes âš13,000 from BEL and âš4,500 from the Government via Direct Beneficiary Transfer (DBT).
Q.
How can I apply for BEL GAPP Recruitment 2026?
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.