BEL Machilipatnam Apprentices Recruitment 2026 Walk-in Test Details

Recruitment Overview

BEL Machilipatnam is conducting a walk-in test for one year of apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The engagement covers three broad categories: Graduate Apprentices in engineering streams, Graduate Apprentices (General) for B.Com candidates, and Technician (Diploma) Apprentices in selected diploma disciplines.

This notice is meant for candidates who have already completed their qualifying degree or diploma recently and want apprenticeship training in a central public sector defence electronics company. Since the official notice is structured as a walk-in written test, there is no separate online application form hosted by BEL for this event.

Important Date, Reporting Time and Venue

The walk-in written test is scheduled for 28 April 2026. Candidates must report according to their category and discipline. Reaching late can create avoidable problems during verification, so it is sensible to plan travel in advance.

Apprentice Categories and Disciplines

The official advertisement identifies the following apprenticeship categories and subject streams. Candidates should match their qualification exactly with the notified stream before attending the walk-in test.

The advertisement does not publish a discipline-wise seat matrix, so candidates should treat this as an eligibility notice for the walk-in test rather than a vacancy-count announcement.

Eligibility Conditions

Candidates should check the eligibility conditions carefully before attending the written test. BEL has kept the notice clear and qualification-focused.

• Only Indian nationals are eligible.
• For Graduate Apprentices, candidates must have a pass class in BE/B.Tech in the respective discipline.
• For Graduate Apprentices (General), candidates must have a pass class in B.Com.
• For Technician (Diploma) Apprentices, candidates must have a pass class in Diploma in the respective discipline.
• For Graduate Apprentices, the qualifying BE/B.Tech should have been completed on or after 01 July 2023.
• For Graduate Apprentices (General), the qualifying B.Com should have been completed on or after 01 July 2023.
• For Technician (Diploma) Apprentices, the qualifying Diploma should have been completed on or after 01 July 2023.

The official notice does not mention a separate age-limit clause. It mainly filters eligibility through qualification, discipline matching, nationality and qualification completion date.

Selection Process and Written Test Syllabus

BEL has clearly stated that selection will be through written test only. There is no interview stage mentioned in the advertisement for this apprenticeship notice.

The syllabus detail given in the official notice is limited but useful: the question paper will be based on the basic subjects of the respective discipline. That means engineering candidates should revise core branch fundamentals, B.Com candidates should prepare from foundational commerce subjects, and diploma candidates should focus on basic subjects from their diploma stream.

The advertisement does not specify the number of questions, duration, negative marking or qualifying marks. Candidates should therefore avoid relying on unofficial assumptions and prepare from core subject basics.

Stipend and Training Duration

The apprenticeship training period is one year. BEL has stated that stipend will be paid monthly as per government norms.

No TA or DA will be paid for attending the written test or selection process. Candidates should therefore plan their travel and stay accordingly.

NATS Registration Steps

BEL requires candidates to register as apprentices on the NATS 2.0 portal before attending the walk-in test. Without NATS registration proof, your candidature can run into problems during verification.

1. Visit the NATS 2.0 portal and open the student registration section.
2. Keep your email, mobile number, Aadhaar details and qualifying certificate ready.
3. If you do not have an APAAR ID, create one through the linked academic credentials process as instructed on the portal.
4. Complete mobile and email OTP verification.
5. Fill basic details, education details, communication information, training preference and bank details.
6. Submit the registration form and take a printout of the apprenticeship registration copy.

Names, parent details and date of birth should match the SSC record. Mismatch issues can create verification problems at the venue.

Documents Required at the Venue

BEL has listed specific documents that must be produced for verification at the time of the written test. Candidates without the required papers will not be allowed to proceed.

• SSLC marks statement
• Provisional BE/B.Tech certificate for Graduate Apprenticeship candidates
• Provisional B.Com certificate for Graduate Apprenticeship (General) candidates
• Provisional Diploma certificate for Technician (Diploma) Apprenticeship candidates
• SC, ST, OBC, EWS or PwBD certificate, if applicable
• Apprentice registration copy from the NATS portal

It is wise to carry original documents along with a set of self-attested photocopies, even if the notice mainly highlights production for verification.

How to Attend the Walk-in Test

If you are eligible, follow a simple sequence so that you do not miss a mandatory step.

1. Confirm that your qualification and discipline match the notified category.
2. Check that your qualifying degree or diploma was completed on or after 01 July 2023.
3. Register on the NATS 2.0 portal and print the registration copy.
4. Arrange your provisional certificate, SSC marks statement and category certificate if applicable.
5. Report to the venue on 28 April 2026 at the correct time for your category.
6. Complete document verification and appear for the written test.

This is a walk-in written test, so preparation and document readiness matter more than waiting for a separate admit card or application confirmation.

Important Instructions and Clarifications

There are a few practical points candidates should keep in mind before attending the BEL Machilipatnam apprenticeship selection.

• The official notice does not mention the total number of apprenticeship seats.
• The notice also does not provide a separate application fee clause for this walk-in test.
• Candidates should not possess or use any mobile phone at the written test venue, even in switched-off mode.
• Canvassing in any form will result in disqualification.
• The notice is for apprenticeship training only, not for direct permanent appointment.

Because some details are intentionally brief in the official advertisement, candidates should rely only on confirmed information from BEL and the NATS portal and avoid assumptions from unofficial summaries.

Official Links

• NATS 2.0 Portal
• NATS Student Registration