BDL Trade Apprentices Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 33 Posts

Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), a premier defense PSU under the Ministry of Defence, has released its Trade Apprenticeship notification for 2026. The Kanchanbagh Unit in Hyderabad is inviting applications from eligible ITI passed candidates for 33 apprentice positions across eight engineering trades.

This apprenticeship program offers a valuable opportunity for fresh ITI graduates to gain hands-on experience in a defense manufacturing environment. The training will be conducted for one year under the provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961, providing practical exposure in specialized trades.

Quick Facts

Organisation	Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), Kanchanbagh Unit, Hyderabad
Post Name	Trade Apprentices
Advertisement / Notification No.	BDL/0183/04/ITI Apprentice – 2025
Total Vacancies	33
Application Mode	online
Application Start Date	2026-06-01
Application Last Date	2026-06-08
Educational Qualification	Candidates must have passed 10th Class / SSC and hold an ITI certificate (passed) in the relevant trade. | The essential qualification is the same for all 8 trades.Important: Engineering Graduates and Diploma holders are NOT eligible to apply for this ITI Apprenticeship. | BDL Apprenticeship 2026 is open to ITI-passed candidates for 8 engineering trades at the Kanchanbagh, Hyderabad unit on a one-year training basis under the Apprentices Act, 1961. | BDL/0183/04/ITI Apprentice – 2025 Notification Date 18th May 2026 Total Vacancies 33 Training Duration 1 Year (as per Apprentices Act, 1961) Age Limit 14 to 30 years (as on 01.06.2026) Application Fee Nil Online Registration Last Date 1st June 2026 Hard Copy Submission Last Date 8th June 2026 Application Portal apprenticeshipindia.gov.in Of...
Application Fee	Nil (No application fee mentioned in official source)
Salary / Pay Scale	There is no fixed salary for BDL Trade Apprentices 2026. Selected candidates will receive a stipend as per the rates prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961 by the Central Apprenticeship Council during the training period. The stipend rates are determined by the Government of India and are subject to revision from time to time.
Selection Process	Selection for BDL Trade Apprenticeship 2026 is purely merit-based - there is no written exam or interview. | The merit list will be prepared trade-wise based on marks obtained in the qualifying examinations.The merit score is calculated using the formula:Merit Score = (Total Marks Obtained / Maximum Marks) × 100Equal weightage (50:50) is given to marks obtained in 10th Class / SSC and ITI while preparing the commo...
Job Location	All India
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About the recruitment

The BDL Trade Apprenticeship 2026 is a structured training program designed for ITI passed candidates seeking to enhance their practical skills in engineering trades. This recruitment is specifically for the Kanchanbagh Unit in Hyderabad, which is one of BDL's key manufacturing facilities.

The apprenticeship follows the guidelines of the Apprentices Act, 1961 and offers training in eight specific trades. Selected candidates will receive industry exposure in defense manufacturing processes while earning a stipend during the training period. This program serves as an excellent foundation for those aspiring to build a career in the engineering and manufacturing sector.

Important Dates

Candidates must carefully note the different deadlines for online registration and hard copy submission. The online registration must be completed by June 1, 2026, while the hard copy of documents must reach BDL by June 8, 2026.

The notification was released on May 18, 2026, giving applicants approximately two weeks to complete the application process. Age calculation for all candidates will be based on June 1, 2026. It is crucial to meet both deadlines as applications missing either online registration or hard copy submission will not be considered.

Vacancy Details

A total of 33 vacancies have been distributed across eight engineering trades at the Kanchanbagh Unit. The trade-wise distribution includes Fitter (3), Electronics Mechanic (8), Machinist (7), Machinist Grinder (2), Mechanic Diesel (1), Mechanic R & AC (4), Turner (6), and Welder (2).

Electronics Mechanic has the highest number of openings with 8 positions, followed by Machinist with 7 vacancies and Turner with 6 positions. The vacancies are distributed across different categories including UR (10), SC (5), ST (5), and OBC (3) as per government reservation norms.

Age Limit

The age limit for general/unreserved category candidates is between 14 and 30 years as on June 1, 2026. The upper age limit is relaxable for reserved categories as per government norms.

Age relaxation is provided as follows: 5 years for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates, 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC), 10 years for UR-PwBD, 13 years for OBC-PwBD, and 15 years for SC/ST-PwBD candidates. Candidates must calculate their age as on June 1, 2026, and ensure they fall within the prescribed limits with applicable relaxations.

Selection Process

The selection process for BDL Trade Apprenticeship 2026 is purely merit-based and does not involve any written examination or interview. The merit list will be prepared trade-wise based on marks obtained in qualifying examinations.

The merit score is calculated using a specific formula: Merit Score = (Total Marks Obtained / Maximum Marks) × 100. Equal weightage (50:50) is given to marks obtained in 10th Class/SSC and ITI examinations while preparing the common merit list for each trade. Separate merit lists will be prepared for each trade, and reservation norms will be applied as per the Apprentices Act, 1961.

How to Apply

Follow these step-by-step instructions to complete your application for BDL Trade Apprenticeship 2026:

Visit the official Apprenticeship India portal at https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/candidate-registration and complete your registration as an apprentice candidate. Ensure you use your name and date of birth exactly as per your Aadhaar card and educational certificates.

Search for the establishment by selecting 'Bharat Dynamics Limited, Kanchanbagh, Hyderabad' (Registration No. E05203600393) under the Establishment Search section. Fill in all required details accurately and upload clear, legible scanned copies of your 10th/SSC mark sheet, ITI provisional mark sheet, and caste certificate if applicable.

Complete the online registration process before June 1, 2026. After online registration, prepare a hard copy package containing printout of your online registration, original 10th/SSC mark sheet, ITI provisional mark sheet, and caste certificate. Send this package by post to reach Manager (HR), Apprentice Cell, Bharat Dynamics Limited, Kanchanbagh, Hyderabad – 500058 on or before June 8, 2026.

For wards of BDL employees, applications must be submitted by hand directly to the Apprentice Cell after completing online registration. Ensure both online and offline components are completed within the specified deadlines.

Summary

The BDL Trade Apprenticeship 2026 offers an excellent opportunity for ITI passed candidates to gain valuable industrial experience in a premier defense organization. Interested and eligible candidates should complete both online registration and hard copy submission within the specified deadlines. For detailed information and to apply, visit the official portal at https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/.

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