Steel Authority of India Limited, Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP), a major steel plant of the Maharatna company located in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, has announced the engagement of apprentices under the Apprentice Act, 1961 for the year 2026-27. The recruitment covers Trade Apprentice (ITI), Technician (Diploma) Apprentice and Graduate Apprentice positions, with 710 posts in total across a wide range of engineering, technical, nursing and other disciplines. The training offers hands-on experience in a professional industrial environment under the HR-L&D Department of the plant.
SAIL BSP Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Trade, Technician and Graduate Apprentice Posts
- Notification30 Sept
- Applications Opentill 20 Oct
About SAIL BSP Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Steel Authority of India Limited, Bhilai Steel Plant
- Post Name
- Electrician, Fitter and 51 more
- Job Location
- Bhilai, Chhattisgarh
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Applications invited from all eligible Indian citizens; reservation as per Government of Chhattisgarh guidelines)
- Job Type
- Internship
- Age Limit
- 18–28 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Electrician | 95 |
| Fitter | 80 |
| Multimedia and animation special effects | 9 |
| Technician Mechatronics | 20 |
| Electronics Mechanic | 20 |
| Manufacturing Process Control & Automation | 25 |
| Instrument Mechanic | 35 |
| Machinist | 25 |
| Turner | 15 |
| Welder | 15 |
| ICTSM | 15 |
| AOCP | 15 |
| Diesel Mechanic | 15 |
| Tool & Die Maker | 10 |
| LACP | 10 |
| Mechanic Motor Vehicle | 10 |
| Mechanic Refrigeration & AC | 20 |
| Central AC Plant Mechanic | 16 |
| Wood work Technician | 10 |
| Stenographer & Secretarial Assistant (Hindi) | 10 |
| Stenographer & Secretarial Assistant (English) | 10 |
| Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician | 10 |
| Hospital House Keeping (HHK) | 6 |
| Mason | 10 |
| Information Technology (IT) | 10 |
| Ceramic Technology | 4 |
| Chemical | 4 |
| Civil | 15 |
| Computer Science | 7 |
| EEE | 7 |
| Electrical | 12 |
| Mechanical/Mechatronics | 12 |
| Metallurgy | 25 |
| Electronics & Telecommunication | 12 |
| Information Technology | 7 |
| Automobile | 7 |
| Electronics & Communication | 10 |
| Electronics & Instrumentation | 5 |
| Production | 5 |
| Bachelor in Arts (BA) | 5 |
| Bachelor in Science (B.Sc) | 3 |
| Bachelor of Commerce(B.Com) | 5 |
| Bachelor of Comp. Application(BCA) | 5 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration(BBA) | 5 |
| B.Sc Nursing | 5 |
| Diploma in Nursing(GNM) | 5 |
| Diploma in Physiotherapy(DP) | 5 |
| Diploma in Medical Lab Technology(DMLT) | 5 |
| Diploma in Radiological Technology(DRT) | 5 |
| Diploma in X-ray Technology(DXT) | 5 |
| Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology(DOTT) | 2 |
| Data Entry Operator(PGDCA)DEO | 2 |
| Diploma in Pharmacy(D Pharma)DP | 5 |
| Grand Total | 710 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Electrician95 posts
- Qualification
- ITI passed out in the respective trade from a Govt. recognized Institute.
Fitter80 posts
- Qualification
- ITI passed out in the respective trade from a Govt. recognized Institute.
Multimedia and animation special effects9 posts
- Qualification
- ITI passed out in the respective trade from a Govt. recognized Institute.
Technician Mechatronics20 posts
- Qualification
- ITI passed out in the respective trade from a Govt. recognized Institute.
Electronics Mechanic20 posts
- Qualification
- ITI passed out in the respective trade from a Govt. recognized Institute.
Manufacturing Process Control & Automation25 posts
- Qualification
- ITI passed out in the respective trade from a Govt. recognized Institute.
Instrument Mechanic35 posts
- Qualification
- ITI passed out in the respective trade from a Govt. recognized Institute.
Machinist25 posts
- Qualification
- ITI passed out in the respective trade from a Govt. recognized Institute.
Turner15 posts
- Qualification
- ITI passed out in the respective trade from a Govt. recognized Institute.
Welder15 posts
- Qualification
- ITI passed out in the respective trade from a Govt. recognized Institute.
ICTSM15 posts
- Qualification
- ITI passed out in the respective trade from a Govt. recognized Institute.
AOCP15 posts
- Qualification
- ITI passed out in the respective trade from a Govt. recognized Institute.
Diesel Mechanic15 posts
- Qualification
- ITI passed out in the respective trade from a Govt. recognized Institute.
Tool & Die Maker10 posts
- Qualification
- ITI passed out in the respective trade from a Govt. recognized Institute.
LACP10 posts
- Qualification
- ITI passed out in the respective trade from a Govt. recognized Institute.
Mechanic Motor Vehicle10 posts
- Qualification
- ITI passed out in the respective trade from a Govt. recognized Institute.
Mechanic Refrigeration & AC20 posts
- Qualification
- ITI passed out in the respective trade from a Govt. recognized Institute.
Central AC Plant Mechanic16 posts
- Qualification
- ITI passed out in the respective trade from a Govt. recognized Institute.
Wood work Technician10 posts
- Qualification
- ITI passed out in the respective trade from a Govt. recognized Institute.
Stenographer & Secretarial Assistant (Hindi)10 posts
- Qualification
- ITI passed out in the respective trade from a Govt. recognized Institute.
Stenographer & Secretarial Assistant (English)10 posts
- Qualification
- ITI passed out in the respective trade from a Govt. recognized Institute.
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician10 posts
- Qualification
- ITI passed out in the respective trade from a Govt. recognized Institute.
Hospital House Keeping (HHK)6 posts
- Qualification
- ITI passed out in the respective trade from a Govt. recognized Institute.
Mason10 posts
- Qualification
- ITI passed out in the respective trade from a Govt. recognized Institute.
Information Technology (IT)10 posts
- Qualification
- ITI passed out in the respective trade from a Govt. recognized Institute.
Ceramic Technology4 posts
- Qualification
- Diploma in Ceramic Technology for Technician (Diploma) Apprentice; Degree in Ceramic Technology for Graduate Apprentice, from a Govt. recognized Institute/University.
Chemical4 posts
- Qualification
- Diploma in Chemical Engineering for Technician (Diploma) Apprentice; Degree in Chemical Engineering for Graduate Apprentice, from a Govt. recognized Institute/University.
Civil15 posts
- Qualification
- Diploma in Civil Engineering for Technician (Diploma) Apprentice; Degree in Civil Engineering for Graduate Apprentice, from a Govt. recognized Institute/University.
Computer Science7 posts
- Qualification
- Diploma in Computer Science for Technician (Diploma) Apprentice; Degree in Computer Science for Graduate Apprentice, from a Govt. recognized Institute/University.
EEE7 posts
- Qualification
- Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering for Technician (Diploma) Apprentice; Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering for Graduate Apprentice, from a Govt. recognized Institute/University.
Electrical12 posts
- Qualification
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering for Technician (Diploma) Apprentice; Degree in Electrical Engineering for Graduate Apprentice, from a Govt. recognized Institute/University.
Mechanical/Mechatronics12 posts
- Qualification
- Diploma in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering for Technician (Diploma) Apprentice; Degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering for Graduate Apprentice, from a Govt. recognized Institute/University.
Metallurgy25 posts
- Qualification
- Diploma in Metallurgy for Technician (Diploma) Apprentice; Degree in Metallurgy for Graduate Apprentice, from a Govt. recognized Institute/University.
Electronics & Telecommunication12 posts
- Qualification
- Diploma in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering for Technician (Diploma) Apprentice; Degree in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering for Graduate Apprentice, from a Govt. recognized Institute/University.
Information Technology7 posts
- Qualification
- Diploma in Information Technology for Technician (Diploma) Apprentice; Degree in Information Technology for Graduate Apprentice, from a Govt. recognized Institute/University.
Automobile7 posts
- Qualification
- Diploma in Automobile Engineering for Technician (Diploma) Apprentice; Degree in Automobile Engineering for Graduate Apprentice, from a Govt. recognized Institute/University.
Electronics & Communication10 posts
- Qualification
- Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering for Technician (Diploma) Apprentice; Degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering for Graduate Apprentice, from a Govt. recognized Institute/University.
Electronics & Instrumentation5 posts
- Qualification
- Degree in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering from a Govt. recognized Institute/University.
Production5 posts
- Qualification
- Degree in Production Engineering from a Govt. recognized Institute/University.
Bachelor in Arts (BA)5 posts
- Qualification
- Bachelor in Arts (BA).
Bachelor in Science (B.Sc)3 posts
- Qualification
- Bachelor in Science (B.Sc).
Bachelor of Commerce(B.Com)5 posts
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com).
Bachelor of Comp. Application(BCA)5 posts
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA).
Bachelor of Business Administration(BBA)5 posts
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA).
B.Sc Nursing5 posts
- Qualification
- B.Sc Nursing.
Diploma in Nursing(GNM)5 posts
- Qualification
- Diploma in Nursing (GNM).
Diploma in Physiotherapy(DP)5 posts
- Qualification
- Diploma in Physiotherapy (DP).
Diploma in Medical Lab Technology(DMLT)5 posts
- Qualification
- Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (DMLT).
Diploma in Radiological Technology(DRT)5 posts
- Qualification
- Diploma in Radiological Technology (DRT).
Diploma in X-ray Technology(DXT)5 posts
- Qualification
- Diploma in X-ray Technology (DXT).
Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology(DOTT)2 posts
- Qualification
- Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology (DOTT).
Data Entry Operator(PGDCA)DEO2 posts
- Qualification
- Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application (PGDCA).
Diploma in Pharmacy(D Pharma)DP5 posts
- Qualification
- Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharma).
Age Limit
Minimum 18 years and maximum 28 years as on 31 October 2026
Age Relaxation
As per the guidelines of the Government of Chhattisgarh, with applicable age relaxation for reserved categories.
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting on Academic Merit
30% weightage to Class-X marks and 70% weightage to Degree/Diploma/ITI marks, as applicable; there is no written test.
- 2Walk-in and Document Verification
Eligible candidates report at Room No. 123, HRDC, Bhilai Steel Plant as per the trade-wise schedule with the required documents.
Salary Structure
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Electrician | Rs. 9,600 per month or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| Fitter | Rs. 9,600 per month or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| Multimedia and animation special effects | Rs. 9,600 per month or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| Technician Mechatronics | Rs. 9,600 per month or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| Electronics Mechanic | Rs. 9,600 per month or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| Manufacturing Process Control & Automation | Rs. 9,600 per month or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| Instrument Mechanic | Rs. 9,600 per month or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| Machinist | Rs. 9,600 per month or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| Turner | Rs. 9,600 per month or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| Welder | Rs. 9,600 per month or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| ICTSM | Rs. 9,600 per month or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| AOCP | Rs. 9,600 per month or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| Diesel Mechanic | Rs. 9,600 per month or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| Tool & Die Maker | Rs. 9,600 per month or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| LACP | Rs. 9,600 per month or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| Mechanic Motor Vehicle | Rs. 9,600 per month or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| Mechanic Refrigeration & AC | Rs. 9,600 per month or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| Central AC Plant Mechanic | Rs. 9,600 per month or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| Wood work Technician | Rs. 9,600 per month or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| Stenographer & Secretarial Assistant (Hindi) | Rs. 9,600 per month or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| Stenographer & Secretarial Assistant (English) | Rs. 9,600 per month or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician | Rs. 9,600 per month or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| Hospital House Keeping (HHK) | Rs. 9,600 per month or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| Mason | Rs. 9,600 per month or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| Information Technology (IT) | Rs. 9,600 per month or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| Ceramic Technology | Rs. 10,900 per month (Diploma Apprentice) and Rs. 12,300 per month (Graduate Apprentice) or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| Chemical | Rs. 10,900 per month (Diploma Apprentice) and Rs. 12,300 per month (Graduate Apprentice) or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| Civil | Rs. 10,900 per month (Diploma Apprentice) and Rs. 12,300 per month (Graduate Apprentice) or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| Computer Science | Rs. 10,900 per month (Diploma Apprentice) and Rs. 12,300 per month (Graduate Apprentice) or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| EEE | Rs. 10,900 per month (Diploma Apprentice) and Rs. 12,300 per month (Graduate Apprentice) or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| Electrical | Rs. 10,900 per month (Diploma Apprentice) and Rs. 12,300 per month (Graduate Apprentice) or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| Mechanical/Mechatronics | Rs. 10,900 per month (Diploma Apprentice) and Rs. 12,300 per month (Graduate Apprentice) or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| Metallurgy | Rs. 10,900 per month (Diploma Apprentice) and Rs. 12,300 per month (Graduate Apprentice) or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| Electronics & Telecommunication | Rs. 10,900 per month (Diploma Apprentice) and Rs. 12,300 per month (Graduate Apprentice) or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| Information Technology | Rs. 10,900 per month (Diploma Apprentice) and Rs. 12,300 per month (Graduate Apprentice) or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| Automobile | Rs. 10,900 per month (Diploma Apprentice) and Rs. 12,300 per month (Graduate Apprentice) or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| Electronics & Communication | Rs. 10,900 per month (Diploma Apprentice) and Rs. 12,300 per month (Graduate Apprentice) or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| Electronics & Instrumentation | Rs. 12,300 per month or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| Production | Rs. 12,300 per month or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| Bachelor in Arts (BA) | Rs. 12,300 per month or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| Bachelor in Science (B.Sc) | Rs. 12,300 per month or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| Bachelor of Commerce(B.Com) | Rs. 12,300 per month or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| Bachelor of Comp. Application(BCA) | Rs. 12,300 per month or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| Bachelor of Business Administration(BBA) | Rs. 12,300 per month or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| B.Sc Nursing | Rs. 12,300 per month or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| Diploma in Nursing(GNM) | Rs. 10,900 per month or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| Diploma in Physiotherapy(DP) | Rs. 10,900 per month or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| Diploma in Medical Lab Technology(DMLT) | Rs. 10,900 per month or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| Diploma in Radiological Technology(DRT) | Rs. 10,900 per month or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| Diploma in X-ray Technology(DXT) | Rs. 10,900 per month or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology(DOTT) | Rs. 10,900 per month or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| Data Entry Operator(PGDCA)DEO | Rs. 12,300 per month or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
| Diploma in Pharmacy(D Pharma)DP | Rs. 10,900 per month or as per MSDE prescribed rates |
How to Apply
- 1Register as a candidate on the Apprenticeship India portal for ITI trade apprentices.
- 2Log in, go to Apprenticeship Opportunity and search by establishment name SAIL Bhilai Steel Plant, then apply against the prescribed trade.
- 3For Graduate and Diploma apprentices, register as a student on the NATS portal.
- 4Log in, go to Establishment Requests, click Find Establishments and select Steel Authority of India Limited, Bhilai Steel Plant.
- 5Apply in the passed-out branch of engineering or discipline appearing on the portal.
- 6Take a printout of the filled-in online application for future reference.
- 7Walk in at Room No. 123, HRDC, Bhilai Steel Plant on the scheduled date for your trade or branch with the required documents.
Reporting Venue
Room No. 123, HRDC, Bhilai Steel Plant, Chhattisgarh 490001
Reporting time: 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Candidates who have applied on the respective portal must report at Room No. 123, HRDC, Bhilai Steel Plant on the scheduled date for their trade or branch between 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM with self-attested copies of the required documents. Selection is by shortlisting on academic merit.
Documents to Carry / Upload
Important Details
- Candidates must have completed the qualifying examination as regular candidates, and only those who passed in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 are eligible; results must be declared as on the last date of application.
- Candidates who have undergone or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training under any establishment, or who have one year or more of job experience, are not eligible.
- BSP will not provide accommodation during training or travel allowance, and has no obligation to offer regular employment during or after the training.
- Engagement is subject to being declared medically fit under the Apprentices Act, 1961, with a medical certificate issued by a Government doctor bearing the doctor's medical registration number.
- Vacancies are indicative and may be changed at any time.
Trade-wise Walk-in Schedule
| Walk-in Date | Trades/Branches |
|---|---|
| 27.10.2026 to 29.10.2026 | Electrician, Multimedia & Animation Special Effects, Fitter |
| 30.10.2026 to 02.11.2026 (except 01.11.2026) | Woodwork Technician, HHK, Mason, Instrument Mechanic, Technician Mechatronics, Electronics Mechanic |
| 03.11.2026 to 05.11.2026 | Manufacturing Process Control & Automation, Machinist, Turner, Welder, AOCP, Diesel Mechanic |
| 06.11.2026 to 09.11.2026 (except 08.11.2026) | ICTSM, Tool & Die Maker, LACP, Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Mechanic Refrigeration & AC, Central AC Plant Mechanic |
| 10.11.2026 to 12.11.2026 | Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technician, Stenographer & 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 & Telecommunication, Automobile, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & 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 |
Reporting Time: 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Stipend Payment
For Graduate and Diploma apprentices, 50% of the stipend is paid by BSP and 50% by the Board of Apprenticeship Training under DBT mode; the candidate's bank account must be DBT enabled with KYC verified.
Contact
Phone: 9407987793
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates whose qualifying examination result is not yet declared apply?
No. Candidates who have appeared in the qualifying examination but whose results are not declared or available as on the last date of application are not eligible.
Is there a written test for SAIL BSP apprentice selection?
No. There is no written test. Selection is by shortlisting on academic merit through a walk-in process, with 30% weightage to Class-X marks and 70% to the Degree, Diploma or ITI marks.
Can candidates who have already done an apprenticeship or have job experience apply?
No. Candidates who have undergone or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training under any establishment, or who have one year or more of job experience, are not eligible.
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