HAL Bangalore NATS Apprenticeship Training 2026 – Diploma, BE/BTech & Non-Engineering Graduate Walk-in

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), a Maharatna Central Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, is conducting a walk-in selection at its Technical Training Institute, Bangalore for one-year NATS Apprenticeship Training under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS). Three separate drives cover Diploma holders (walk-in on 18 June 2026), BE/BTech Engineering Graduates (walk-in from 22 to 26 June 2026 by stream), and Non-Engineering Graduates (walk-in on 19 June 2026). Reporting time for all drives is 08:00 to 11:00 Hrs.

HAL Apprentices Recruitment 2026 - Quick Summary

HAL Bangalore is running three simultaneous NATS walk-in drives in June 2026. All three are administered by the Board of Apprenticeship Training (BoAT), Southern Region. The training duration is one year for all categories and there is no application fee mentioned in any of the three notifications.

• Download HAL Diploma Apprentices Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF
• Download HAL Graduate Engineering Apprentices Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF
• Download HAL Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentices Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF

HAL Apprentices Recruitment 2026 Walk-in Dates – Stream-wise Schedule

HAL has assigned specific walk-in dates to each stream to manage the selection process. Candidates must appear on the date corresponding to their stream; the reporting window is 08:00 to 11:00 Hrs on all days. All walk-ins are held at the Technical Training Institute, Suranjan Das Road, Bangalore – 560017.

Diploma Holders – Walk-in on 18 June 2026

Non-Engineering Graduates (BA/BSc/BCom/BBA/BCA) – Walk-in on 19 June 2026

BE/BTech Engineering Graduates – Walk-in 22–26 June 2026 (Stream-wise)

HAL Apprentices Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility rules are common across all three HAL NATS drives with the key condition being that the qualifying degree or diploma must have been awarded by a recognised university in India on or after 01 August 2021. Candidates who have already undergone, are currently undergoing, or are already registered under a NATS contract elsewhere under the Apprenticeship Act are not eligible. Candidates with work experience of one or more years are also not eligible.

Candidates whose marks are expressed in GPA or CGPA must bring their university's official guidelines for converting GPA/CGPA to percentage. Lateral entry Diploma candidates must produce marks sheets for semesters 3 to 6; regular candidates must produce marks sheets for semesters 1 to 6. For BE/BTech lateral entry candidates, semesters 3 to 8 are required; regular candidates must bring semesters 1 to 8.

HAL Apprentices Recruitment 2026 - Stipend

HAL pays a fixed monthly stipend to all NATS apprentices for the 12-month training period. The stipend amount differs by qualification level. Out of the total stipend, 50% is borne by the Government as per existing guidelines. Subsidized canteen facility is also available at the training institute.

Candidates should note that after completion of the apprenticeship training, the contract will be terminated and there is no obligation on the part of HAL to offer any employment. The training is entirely under the NATS framework and carries no promise of absorption into HAL.

Selection Process

Selection for HAL NATS Apprenticeship Training 2026 is based on merit on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no written examination. Selection is also subject to vacancy availability at the time of the walk-in.

• Candidates report to the venue within the reporting window of 08:00 to 11:00 Hrs on their stream's designated date.
• Document verification is carried out at the venue.
• Selection is based on merit and is subject to vacancy.

Documents Required at the Walk-in

All candidates must bring original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies and two passport-size colour photographs to the walk-in venue. Missing documents may result in disqualification at the venue. The required documents differ slightly between the Diploma and Graduate categories.

For Diploma Holders

• 10th / SSC / SSLC Marks Sheet (original)
• Diploma Certificate or Provisional Diploma Certificate
• Diploma marks sheets from semester 1 to 6 (lateral entry: semesters 3 to 6)
• University guidelines for converting GPA/CGPA to percentage (if applicable)
• Caste/PWD Certificate issued by the competent authority (reserved category applicants only)
• Copy of NATS portal registration
• Two passport-size colour photographs
• One set of self-attested photocopies of all the above

For BE/BTech Engineering Graduates

• 10th / SSC / SSLC Marks Sheet (original)
• Degree Certificate or Provisional Degree Certificate
• Degree marks sheets from semester 1 to 8 (lateral entry: semesters 3 to 8)
• University guidelines for converting GPA/CGPA to percentage (if applicable)
• Caste/PWD Certificate issued by the competent authority (reserved category applicants only)
• Copy of NATS portal registration
• Two passport-size colour photographs
• One set of self-attested photocopies of all the above

For Non-Engineering Graduates (BA/BSc/BCom/BBA/BCA)

• 10th / SSC / SSLC Marks Sheet (original)
• Degree Certificate or Provisional Degree Certificate
• Degree marks sheets from semester 1 to 6
• University guidelines for converting GPA/CGPA to percentage (if applicable)
• Caste/PWD Certificate issued by the competent authority (reserved category applicants only)
• Copy of NATS portal registration
• Two passport-size colour photographs
• One set of self-attested photocopies of all the above

How to Attend the HAL NATS Walk-in 2026

There is no online application form to fill for these walk-in drives. The process requires prior NATS portal registration and then physical attendance at the venue on the correct date for your stream.

1. Visit the NATS portal at www.mhrdnats.gov.in and register as a "STUDENT".
2. Print a copy of the NATS registration form — this is mandatory to bring to the venue.
3. Identify your stream and note the correct walk-in date from the schedule above.
4. Scan and self-attest all required documents listed above and arrange two passport-size colour photographs.
5. Report to Technical Training Institute, Suranjan Das Road, Bangalore – 560017 between 08:00 and 11:00 Hrs on your designated date.
6. Submit documents for verification at the venue. Selection is on a merit and first-come, first-served basis subject to vacancy.

No TA/DA will be paid to candidates attending the walk-in. Canvassing in any form will result in immediate disqualification.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Walk-in drives require physical preparation rather than an online application. Arriving without complete documents or outside the reporting window can end your candidature immediately. The points below cover general walk-in best practices.

• Not registering on the NATS portal before attending: NATS portal registration at www.mhrdnats.gov.in is a pre-condition. Candidates who arrive without a printed copy of their NATS registration will not be processed.
• Appearing on the wrong date: Each stream has a specific walk-in date. Check your stream's date in the schedule above carefully — arriving on a different day will not be accommodated.
• Missing the reporting window: The gate closes for reporting at 11:00 Hrs. Arrive early given the first-come, first-served selection basis.
• Incomplete mark sheets: All semester mark sheets from the required range must be present. A single missing semester document can affect eligibility verification on the spot.
• Forgetting self-attested photocopies: One complete set of self-attested photocopies of all documents is required in addition to originals. Prepare this set before leaving home.
• GPA/CGPA without conversion guidelines: If your marks are in GPA/CGPA format, your university's official conversion guidelines document must accompany your mark sheets. Without this, the evaluating panel cannot assess your percentage.

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