Bengaluru-based biopharmaceutical major Biocon is opening its doors to fresh graduates this weekend. The company, along with its biosimilars arm Biocon Biologics, is holding a walk-in drive on Sunday, 15 November 2026, for its one-year apprenticeship programme, and the window is narrow: registration runs only from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM at Biocon House in Electronic City Phase II.
For engineering and science graduates from Karnataka who passed out in 2025 or 2026, this is one of the more structured ways into the biopharma industry. The programme runs under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) and the Board of Apprenticeship Training (BOAT), which means the year is a formal, recognised apprenticeship rather than an informal internship.
What the apprenticeship covers
Apprentices will be placed in one of three functions: Manufacturing, Engineering and Maintenance, or Environment, Health and Safety (EHS). In manufacturing, the work spans drug substance and drug product areas, including bioreactor operations, sterile fill-finish work in cleanrooms and oral solid dosage production. The engineering stream covers clean utilities such as purified water and water for injection systems, HVAC and cleanroom controls, and preventive maintenance of process equipment. The EHS stream covers effluent treatment, zero-liquid-discharge systems and industrial safety audits.
It is hands-on work from the start. Apprentices train alongside experienced bioprocess engineers and scientists, learning sterile manufacturing practices, good manufacturing practice documentation and cleanroom discipline. Those who complete the 12 months well are often considered for junior executive and permanent operational roles at Biocon’s Electronic City and Jigani campuses.
Who can apply
The drive is open to freshers from the 2025 and 2026 pass-out batches with no active backlogs. Eligible qualifications include Diploma, B.E., B.Tech, M.Tech, B.Sc and M.Sc. On the engineering side, the streams named for the drive are Mechanical, Instrumentation, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Communication, and Chemical Engineering.
There is one condition candidates cannot work around: this drive is exclusively for Karnataka domicile candidates. A Karnataka domicile certificate or proof is mandatory, and candidates should carry the original along with photocopies. All roles require working in rotational shifts, covering morning, general and night shifts, so applicants should be prepared for that before they walk in.
Drive details: date, time and venue
- Date: Sunday, 15 November 2026
- Registration: 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM sharp
- Venue: Biocon House, Semicon Park, Electronic City Phase II, Hosur Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560100
- Programme: One-year apprenticeship under NATS/BOAT
- Functions: Manufacturing, Engineering and Maintenance, EHS
Prior registration is mandatory. Candidates will not be allowed to attend the drive without it, so complete the registration through the official channel before heading to the venue. Openings and applications can be verified on Biocon’s official careers page at biocon.com/careers.
Documents to carry
Candidates should carry three copies of an updated CV, the original Karnataka domicile certificate with two photocopies, all semester mark sheets and the provisional degree certificate confirming 2025 or 2026 graduation with no active backlogs, a government-issued photo ID such as Aadhaar, voter ID or passport, and two recent passport-size colour photographs. Arriving early helps: registration closes sharply at 11:00 AM.
One warning matters more than the rest. Biocon does not ask candidates for security deposits, registration fees or processing payments at any stage of recruitment, and all official communication comes only from biocon.com domains. Any message asking for money in exchange for a slot at this drive is a fraud attempt and should be ignored.
FAQs
Who is eligible for the Biocon walk-in drive?
Diploma, B.E., B.Tech, M.Tech, B.Sc and M.Sc graduates from the 2025 and 2026 batches with no active backlogs, holding Karnataka domicile.
When and where is the drive?
Sunday, 15 November 2026, at Biocon House, Semicon Park, Electronic City Phase II, Hosur Road, Bengaluru. Registration is from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
Is prior registration required?
Yes, prior registration is mandatory. Candidates without it will not be permitted to attend the drive.
How long is the apprenticeship?
One year, conducted under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) and the Board of Apprenticeship Training (BOAT).
Is there any fee to apply?
No. Biocon does not charge any fee at any stage, and candidates should beware of anyone asking for payment.
With the drive less than a day away and registration closing at 11:00 AM sharp, eligible Karnataka graduates should get their documents ready tonight and reach Electronic City early on Sunday morning.
