Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bengaluru, has released a walk-in written test notification for Graduate Apprenticeship Training (GAPP) 2026-27. BEL, a Navaratna Public Sector Company under the Ministry of Defence, is engaging Engineering Graduates for a one-year Apprenticeship Training programme under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS), through the Board of Apprenticeship Training (BoAT), Southern Region, Chennai. The written test will be held on 6th, 7th and 8th August 2026 across 14 engineering disciplines.
Advertisement No.: BEL/CLD/APP/GAPP/2026-27/01
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BEL GAPP Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) |
| Department | Centre for Learning & Development (CLD) |
| Advertisement No. | BEL/CLD/APP/GAPP/2026-27/01 |
| Notification Date | 21.07.2026 |
| Post Name | Graduate Apprenticeship Training (under NATS) |
| Training Duration | One Year |
| Mode of Selection | Walk-In Written Test |
| Total Vacancies | Not available in the official notification yet. This section will be updated once released. |
| Monthly Stipend | ₹17,500/- |
| Job Location | Jalahalli Post, Bengaluru – 560013 |
BEL GAPP 2026 Important Dates
| Discipline Group | Written Test Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical, Industrial Engineering & Management, Industrial Production, Mechatronics, Chemical Engineering | 06 August 2026 | 09:30 AM – 11:00 AM |
| Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Civil Engineering / Bachelor of Architecture | 06 August 2026 | 01:30 PM – 03:00 PM |
| Computer Science & Engineering, Information Science, Information Technology | 07 August 2026 | 09:30 AM – 11:00 AM |
| Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Electronics & Instrumentation, Electronics & Computer Engineering | 08 August 2026 | 09:30 AM – 11:00 AM |
Last date to apply / register: Not available in the official notification yet. This section will be updated once released, as this is a direct walk-in written test.
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BEL GAPP 2026 Vacancy Details (Discipline-Wise)
| SL No. | Discipline |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mechanical Engineering |
| 2 | Industrial Engineering & Management |
| 3 | Industrial Production |
| 4 | Mechatronics |
| 5 | Chemical Engineering |
| 7 | Electrical & Electronics Engineering |
| 8 | Civil Engineering / Bachelor of Architecture |
| 9 | Computer Science & Engineering |
| 10 | Information Science |
| 11 | Information Technology |
| 12 | Electronics & Communication Engineering |
| 13 | Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering |
| 14 | Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering |
| 15 | Electronics & Computer Engineering |
Number of seats/vacancies per discipline is not available in the official notification yet. This section will be updated once released. (Note: SL No. 6 is not listed in the source notification; the numbering jumps directly from 5 to 7.)
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidate's domicile must be from the Southern Region only: Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala & Puducherry.
- Candidates who have undergone or are undergoing Apprenticeship Training under NATS in any other establishment/organization are strictly not eligible.
- Candidates who have acquired or are pursuing higher qualifications are not eligible.
Educational Qualification
Candidates should possess Engineering/Technology Graduation from a recognized Board/University on or after 01-07-2022, in one of the 14 disciplines listed above.
Minimum percentage required in graduation:
| Category | Minimum Percentage |
|---|---|
| General & OBC | 60% and above |
| SC/ST | 50% and above |
Age Limit
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Upper age limit (General) | 25 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years relaxation |
| OBC | 3 years relaxation |
| Persons with Disabilities | 10 years relaxation |
Salary / Stipend
Monthly Stipend: ₹17,500/- (Rupees Seventeen Thousand & Five Hundred only), during the training period. Of this, ₹13,000/- will be paid by BEL and ₹4,500/- will be paid by the Government through Direct Beneficiary Transfer (DBT).
Additional facilities provided:
- Canteen and Transport facilities available on chargeable basis.
- Free OPD Medical facilities at BEL hospital as per Company norms.
- Free Group Personnel Accident Insurance (GPAI) policy insured for a sum of ₹5.00 Lakhs.
Application Fee
Not available in the official notification yet. This section will be updated once released.
Selection Process
- Selection is purely on the basis of merit based on the marks secured in the written test.
- Only the selected candidates will be intimated through e-mail.
Required Documents
The following original documents must be provided during selection:
- SSLC Marks Card / 10th Marks Card
- Degree Certificate / Provisional Degree Certificate (PDC)
- Aadhar Card
- SC/ST/OBC/Divyang Certificates (if applicable)
Documents required to be carried for the written test itself are not available in the official notification yet. This section will be updated once released.
How to Apply
This is a walk-in written test. Eligible candidates should directly report to the venue on the date and time slot applicable to their discipline, as per the schedule given in the Important Dates table above. No online application or registration process is mentioned in the official notification.
Walk-In Venue:
Centre for Learning & Development (CLD)
Bharat Electronics Limited
Jalahalli Post, Bengaluru – 560013
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Important Instructions
- Duration of the Apprenticeship Training is One Year.
- No TA/DA will be provided to candidates for attending the written test.
- Reservation for SC/ST/OBC candidates will be as per statutory norms.
- For any clarification, contact HR/CLD on Ph. No. 080-22195323 or email [email protected].
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Candidates who have completed their engineering graduation can also explore more Engineering Graduate Government Jobs and PSU Apprenticeship Jobs. Those based in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala or Puducherry can check more Southern Region Government Jobs and Bengaluru Government Jobs for similar opportunities.
