BHAVINI Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 50 Posts, Apply by 1 October OPEN

BHAVINI has released the Trade Apprentice notification 2026 for 50 apprenticeship positions across various ITI trades at its Kalpakkam facility in Tamil Nadu. The apprenticeship is offered for one year with a monthly stipend of ₹9,600,

and candidates must have the required 10th and ITI qualification for their respective trade. Eligible candidates need to complete registration on the Apprenticeship Portal and submit the application offline by post before 1 October 2026. This article covers the trade-wise vacancies, eligibility, age limit, selection process, stipend, required documents, and application process.

BHAVINI Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — Complete Guide

Notification Out — 50 Trade Apprentice Posts | Department of Atomic Energy PSU | Apply Offline Before 1 October 2026
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Particulars Details
Organization Name Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited (BHAVINI)
Parent Department Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India
Post Name Trade Apprentice (9 Trades)
Notice Number BHAVINI/HR/TA-V/2026-2027
Total Vacancies 50
Nature of Engagement Apprenticeship Training under Apprentices Act, 1961 (Not a Job)
Training Period 1 Year
Stipend ₹9,600/- per month
Application Mode Offline — By Post Only (plus mandatory Apprenticeship Portal registration)
Application Fee Nil
Last Date to Apply 01 October 2026
Training Location Kalpakkam, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu
Official Website bhavini.nic.in

About BHAVINI — Why This Apprenticeship Is Worth Attention

Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited (BHAVINI) is a Central Public Sector Undertaking under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, set up specifically to design, construct, commission, and operate Fast Breeder Reactors (FBRs) — India’s next-generation nuclear power technology, based at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu. BHAVINI operates the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) programme, a strategically important part of India’s three-stage nuclear power plan.

BHAVINI has released Notice No. BHAVINI/HR/TA-V/2026-2027, inviting applications for 50 Trade Apprentice positions across nine ITI trades, to be engaged under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules, 1991. Training in a nuclear-sector PSU environment — even as an apprentice — exposes candidates to precision engineering, strict quality and safety protocols, and specialised equipment handling that isn’t typically available through standard ITI-linked apprenticeships in other industries, making this a genuinely valuable line on an early-career resume.

Important Dates 2026

  • Notification Released: September 2026
  • Last Date for Receipt of Filled-in Application: 01 October 2026
  • Date of Reckoning Eligibility (Age & Qualification): 01 October 2026
  • Shortlisting for Trade Test/Certificate Verification: After application scrutiny — schedule to be communicated to shortlisted candidates
  • Commencement of Training: To be notified after selection

Trade-Wise Vacancy Details

Trade Name Seats
Fitter 10
Machinist 1
Digital Photographer/Photographer 1
Maintenance Mechanic (Chemical Plant)/Fitter 10
Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) 3
Instrument Mechanic 10
Electrician 10
Mechanic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 3
Draughtsman (Mechanical) 2
Total 50

Category-Wise Reservation

Category Posts
Unreserved (UR) 23
OBC (NCL) 13
SC/ST 9
EWS 5
Total 50
Note: Fitter, Maintenance Mechanic (Chemical Plant)/Fitter, Instrument Mechanic, and Electrician each carry 10 seats — together accounting for 40 of the 50 total posts — making these four trades the primary hiring focus of this cycle.

Age Limit (As on 01.10.2026)

Category Age Limit / Relaxation
Minimum Age (All) Not less than 16 years
Maximum Age (General/EWS) 24 years
SC/ST Relaxation up to 5 years (i.e., up to 29 years)
OBC (NCL) Relaxation up to 3 years (i.e., up to 27 years)
PwBD Relaxation up to 10 years (i.e., up to 34 years)

Educational Qualification — Trade-Wise

Trade Qualification Required
Fitter 10th (Science & Maths under 10+2 system, or equivalent) + ITI in Fitter Trade
Machinist 10th (Science & Maths under 10+2 system, or equivalent) + ITI in Machinist Trade
Digital Photographer/Photographer 10th (under 10+2 system) or 10th with Physics & Chemistry + ITI in Digital Photographer/Photographer Trade
Maintenance Mechanic (Chemical Plant)/Fitter 10th (Science & Maths under 10+2 system, or equivalent) + ITI in Maintenance Mechanic (Chemical Plant) OR Fitter Trade
Computer Operator and Programming Assistant 10th (under 10+2 system, or equivalent) + ITI in COPA Trade
Instrument Mechanic 10th (under 10+2 system, or equivalent) + ITI in Instrument Mechanic Trade
Electrician 10th (Science & Maths under 10+2 system, or equivalent) + ITI in Electrician Trade
Mechanic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 10th (under 10+2 system, or equivalent) + ITI in Mechanic RAC Trade
Draughtsman (Mechanical) 10th (Science & Maths under 10+2 system, or equivalent) + ITI in Draughtsman (Mechanical) Trade
Cut-off date for qualification and age: 01.10.2026 — both your 10th and ITI certificates must be in hand by this date.

Which Trade Should You Apply For? — Quick Match Guide

Your Background Suitable Trade
10th (Science & Maths) + ITI Fitter Fitter (10 seats — highest availability)
10th + ITI Instrument Mechanic Instrument Mechanic (10 seats)
10th (Science & Maths) + ITI Electrician Electrician (10 seats)
ITI Maintenance Mechanic (Chemical Plant) or Fitter Maintenance Mechanic (Chemical Plant)/Fitter (10 seats)
ITI COPA Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (3 seats)
ITI Mechanic RAC Mechanic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (3 seats)
ITI Draughtsman (Mechanical) Draughtsman (Mechanical) (2 seats)
ITI Machinist Machinist (1 seat — very limited)
ITI Digital Photographer/Photographer Digital Photographer/Photographer (1 seat — very limited)
Note: If your ITI certificate makes you eligible for more than one trade (e.g., Fitter ITI holders qualify for both “Fitter” and “Maintenance Mechanic (Chemical Plant)/Fitter”), weigh which trade has more seats and better matches your career interest before choosing — you can typically apply for only your best-fit option per the application format.

Selection Process 2026

  • Stage 1 — Shortlisting: Based on marks obtained in the candidate’s ITI standard/course and Trade competency (merit-based, no written exam)
  • Stage 2 — Trade Test/Certificate Verification: Shortlisted candidates are called to verify original certificates and demonstrate trade competency; candidates bear their own travel/related expenses for this
  • Post-Training Assessment: On completing the 1-year training, every apprentice must appear for a proficiency test conducted by the National Council for Training in Vocational Trades (NCVT) in their designated trade

Stipend, Training Period & What Happens After

  • Stipend: ₹9,600 per month (for candidates engaged after completing their ITI course)
  • Training Duration: 1 year, at BHAVINI’s Kalpakkam facility
  • Important: This is a training engagement under the Apprentices Act, 1961, not regular employment — the notification explicitly states there is no obligation on BHAVINI to offer employment upon completion of training. Candidates should treat this as a valuable, paid, skill-building and resume-building opportunity in a specialised nuclear-sector PSU environment, not as a guaranteed entry point to a permanent BHAVINI job.

How to Apply — Step-by-Step (Offline, With a Mandatory Online Step)

  • Step 1 — Register on the National Apprenticeship Portal: Go to apprenticeshipindia.gov.in and enrol as an Apprentice
  • Step 2 — Complete Aadhaar Verification: Finish Aadhaar verification of your enrolment on the portal, and keep a printed screenshot of the “Aadhaar Verified” confirmation — this hard copy must accompany your application
  • Step 3 — Note Your Unique Enrolment ID: This ID from the portal must be mentioned in your BHAVINI application without fail
  • Step 4 — Download the Application Form: Get Annexure-I from bhavini.nic.in
  • Step 5 — Fill the Form: Preferably typewritten, on A4-size paper, in the prescribed proforma
  • Step 6 — Prepare the Envelope: Superscribe it with “APPLICATION FOR ENGAGEMENT OF TRADE APPRENTICE against Notice No. BHAVINI/HR/TA-V/2026-2027”
  • Step 7 — Send by Post: Mail the filled application with self-attested photocopies of all required documents to:

    Deputy General Manager (HR), Recruitment Section, Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited (BHAVINI), Kalpakkam–603 102, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu

Don’t skip Step 1–3: without a completed, Aadhaar-verified enrolment on the National Apprenticeship Portal and its Unique Enrolment ID quoted in your application, your BHAVINI application is likely to be treated as incomplete regardless of how well you meet the trade/qualification criteria.

Documents Required

  • 10th and 12th mark sheets (as applicable to the trade)
  • ITI Certificate and Mark Sheet
  • Other qualification/experience certificates, if any
  • Conduct Certificate (Original) from two Gazetted Officers, or from the concerned educational institution
  • Community certificate, for SC/ST/OBC(NCL) candidates
  • PwD Certificate, where applicable
  • EWS Certificate, where applicable
  • Certificate of Identity for Transgender candidates, issued by the competent authority
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Recent passport-size photograph
  • Screenshot of “Aadhaar Verified” proof of your National Apprenticeship Portal enrolment

Practical Tips for Applicants

  • Start the Apprenticeship Portal registration today, not later: Aadhaar verification on government portals can occasionally take time to process, and a delayed verification could leave you without the required screenshot when you’re ready to post your application
  • Pick the trade where you’re genuinely most competitive, not just eligible: since selection is purely by ITI/trade competency marks and several trades have only 1–3 seats, applying to a low-seat trade with average marks is riskier than a higher-seat trade where your marks are strong
  • Get your Conduct Certificate early: arranging signatures from two Gazetted Officers, or securing one from your institution, can take longer than expected if left to the last week
  • Post your application well before 1 October 2026: since this is an offline, by-post application, postal delays are entirely outside your control once the envelope is sent — mailing it a week or more in advance protects against the letter arriving after the deadline
  • Keep photocopies of your entire application packet before posting it, since you won’t have a digital submission trail to fall back on if there’s any dispute about what was sent
  • Treat this as a specialised head-start, not a guaranteed job: since there’s no employment obligation after training, use the year to build genuinely strong technical competency and, where possible, explore other apprenticeship/employment opportunities in parallel as your training nears completion

Important Links

Official Notification PDF Click Here
National Apprenticeship Portal (Mandatory Registration) Click Here
BHAVINI Official Website Click Here
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is the last date to apply for BHAVINI Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The last date for receipt of filled-in applications is 1 October 2026.

Q2. How many vacancies are there, and across which trades?
50 vacancies across 9 trades: Fitter (10), Machinist (1), Digital Photographer/Photographer (1), Maintenance Mechanic (Chemical Plant)/Fitter (10), COPA (3), Instrument Mechanic (10), Electrician (10), Mechanic RAC (3), and Draughtsman-Mechanical (2).

Q3. Is this a permanent job at BHAVINI?
No. It is a 1-year apprenticeship training engagement under the Apprentices Act, 1961, with no obligation on BHAVINI to offer employment upon completion.

Q4. What is the application fee?
There is no application fee for any candidate.

Q5. What is the selection process?
Shortlisting is based on marks obtained in the ITI standard/course and trade competency, followed by a Trade Test/Certificate Verification for shortlisted candidates. There is no written exam.

Q6. What is the stipend?
₹9,600 per month.

Q7. What is the age limit?
Minimum 16 years and maximum 24 years for General/EWS candidates, with relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (NCL), and 10 years for PwBD, as on 01.10.2026.

Q8. Do I need to register anywhere online before sending my offline application?
Yes. You must first register and complete Aadhaar verification on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in, and include the enrolment screenshot and your Unique Enrolment ID with your postal application.

Q9. Where will the training take place?
At BHAVINI’s facility in Kalpakkam, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu.

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