Today is the last day to apply for 134 apprentice posts at Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), and candidates who have been waiting for the final hours should not leave it any longer. The defence public sector company is hiring graduate and diploma engineering apprentices for its Bhanur unit in Sangareddy, Telangana, and the online application window closes on 10 November 2026.
The recruitment is for a one-year apprenticeship under the Apprentices (Amendment) Act, 1973. It is a training opportunity, not a permanent job, but for fresh engineering graduates and diploma holders it is a rare chance to train inside one of India’s main missile manufacturing units. BDL builds missiles and allied defence systems for the armed forces, and its Bhanur unit is among its key production facilities.
134 posts: 78 graduate and 56 diploma apprentices
BDL has announced 134 apprentice seats in all. Of these, 78 are for Graduate (Engineering) Apprentices and 56 are for Diploma (Technician) Apprentices. The seats cover Mechanical, Electronics and Communication, Electrical and Electronics, Computer Science and IT, Civil and Chemical Engineering, with Mechanical carrying the largest share of the openings.
Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 12,300 for graduate apprentices and Rs. 10,900 for diploma apprentices during the one-year training period. Both figures are stated in the official notification.
The notification, numbered BDL/6081/HR-L&D/APP/11/2026-27, was issued on 23 October 2026. Online applications opened on 27 October 2026, and the window shuts today, 10 November 2026.
Who can apply
Candidates must hold an engineering degree or diploma in one of the notified disciplines. Only those who passed in 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 are eligible, so this drive is aimed squarely at recent pass-outs.
There is one condition that applicants must read carefully. Applications are accepted only through the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal, and candidates had to complete their NATS enrolment by 7 November 2026. That enrolment deadline has already passed. So today’s last date applies to candidates who are already enrolled on NATS and now need to apply against the BDL Bhanur vacancy. Enrolling on NATS alone does not complete the application; the separate step of applying for the BDL vacancy on the portal is essential.
Selection will be on merit, based on academic marks, followed by certificate verification. There is no written examination mentioned in the notification for these apprentice seats.
How to apply before the deadline
- Go to the NATS portal at nats.education.gov.in and log in with your enrolled student account.
- Search for Bharat Dynamics Limited, Bhanur unit, under advertised vacancies.
- Select the apprentice post matching your qualification, graduate or diploma, and submit the application.
- Keep your degree or diploma certificate, mark sheets and identity proof ready for the certificate verification stage.
- For the official details, visit bdl-india.in and read notification BDL/6081/HR-L&D/APP/11/2026-27 before applying.
Candidates should apply well before the end of the day. Apprenticeship portals often slow down in the final hours as applicants rush in, and a form left half-filled at the deadline will not count.
What to keep in mind
An apprenticeship is not a regular government job. Completing the one-year training does not guarantee permanent employment at BDL or anywhere else in the defence sector, and candidates should treat it as training and work experience rather than a job offer. The value lies in the hands-on exposure: a year inside a defence production unit carries real weight on a resume for a young engineer.
Applicants should also be careful about where they apply. The only genuine route is the NATS portal and the official BDL website. No agent or third-party site can secure a seat, and BDL has not mentioned any application fee for this apprenticeship.
With the window closing today, eligible candidates who are already enrolled on NATS should finish their application now rather than waiting for the evening.
FAQs
How many apprentice posts has BDL announced?
BDL has announced 134 apprentice posts at its Bhanur unit: 78 graduate apprentices and 56 diploma apprentices.
What is the last date to apply for BDL apprentice posts?
The last date to apply to BDL Bhanur is 10 November 2026. NATS enrolment, which was a precondition, closed on 7 November 2026.
What is the stipend for BDL apprentices?
Graduate apprentices get Rs. 12,300 per month and diploma apprentices get Rs. 10,900 per month during the one-year training.
Is the BDL apprenticeship a permanent job?
No. It is a one-year training engagement under the Apprentices (Amendment) Act, 1973, and it does not offer permanent employment or automatic absorption.
Where do I apply for the BDL apprentice posts?
Applications are online only, through the NATS portal at nats.education.gov.in. The official BDL website is bdl-india.in.
For candidates still weighing it, the message is simple: if you are eligible and already enrolled on NATS, today is the day to apply.
