📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Barrackpore Division has released a notification for the engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Candidates possessing Diploma, Degree, or Graduation are invited to attend the Walk-in-Interview scheduled from 28th to 30th January 2026.
This is a significant opportunity for fresh engineering and non-engineering graduates to gain apprenticeship training at a premier aerospace company. Interested candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria and register on the NATS portal before attending the walk-in.
HAL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Company Name | Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) |
| Post Name | Technician (Diploma) Apprentices, General Stream Graduate Apprentices, Engineering Graduate Apprentices |
| No of Posts | 62 |
| Advt No | HR/TRG/2026/01/03 |
| Salary | Monthly stipend as per Apprentices Act 1961 |
| Qualification | Diploma/Degree in Engineering, Graduation in General Stream |
| Age Limit | 18 to 26 years (as on 31/12/2025) |
| Walkin Date | 28-30 January 2026 |
| Official Website | www.hal-india.co.in |
Vacancy Details
Technician (Diploma) Apprentices - 50 Posts
| Discipline/Branch | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 30 |
| Electronics Engineering and Electronics and Telecommunication | 5 |
| Computer Science Engg./Information Technology/Computer Science Tech. | 2 |
| Electrical Engineering | 6 |
| Civil Engineering | 4 |
| Instrumentations Engineering | 3 |
| Total | 50 |
General Stream Graduate Apprentices - 3 Posts
| Discipline/Branch | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| B.Com | 1 |
| B.Sc./B.C.A | 2 |
| Total | 3 |
Engineering Graduate Apprentices - 9 Posts
| Discipline/Branch | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 5 |
| Electronics Engineering and Electronics and Telecommunication | 1 |
| Computer Science Engg./Information Technology/Computer Science Tech. | 1 |
| Electrical Engineering | 1 |
| Instrumentations Engineering | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility for Technician (Diploma) Apprentices
- Essential: Diploma in the respective branch of Engineering from Recognized State Board of Technical Education.
- Experience: Candidates who have undergone/undergoing or already registered in NATS Contract of Apprentice elsewhere are not eligible. Candidates with work experience of one or more years are not eligible.
- Age Limit: 18 to 26 years as on 31/12/2025.
Eligibility for General Stream Graduate Apprentices
- Essential: Graduation (B.Com/B.Sc./B.C.A) in the respective discipline from Recognized University.
- Experience: Candidates who have undergone/undergoing or already registered in NATS Contract of Apprentice elsewhere are not eligible. Candidates with work experience of one or more years are not eligible.
- Age Limit: 18 to 26 years as on 31/12/2025.
Eligibility for Engineering Graduate Apprentices
- Essential: B.Tech./B.E. in the respective discipline from Recognized Board/University.
- Experience: Candidates who have undergone/undergoing or already registered in NATS Contract of Apprentice elsewhere are not eligible. Candidates with work experience of one or more years are not eligible.
- Age Limit: 18 to 26 years as on 31/12/2025.
General Eligibility & Documents
- Passing Year: Candidates passed their respective course in the year 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 are only eligible.
- NATS Registration: Candidates should register on NATS 2.0 portal and obtain a system generated Registration Number.
- Documents Required: Valid Aadhaar Card, SSC/SSLC Certificate, Degree/Diploma Certificates & Marks Sheets, Caste Certificate (if applicable), NATS Registration details.
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 13/01/2026 |
| Walk-In for Technician (Diploma) Apprentices | 28/01/2026 |
| Walk-In for General Stream Graduate Apprentices | 29/01/2026 |
| Walk-In for Engineering Graduate Apprentices | 30/01/2026 |
| Reporting Time | 9:00 AM |
Selection Process
The selection of the candidate will be on the merit basis as per marks scored in the prescribed qualification only (Diploma/Degree/Graduation). There will be no written test or interview. Merit will be determined based on the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination.
Important Links
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
Q1. What is the Walk-in date for HAL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The Walk-in is scheduled from 28th January to 30th January 2026.
Q2. How many posts are available in HAL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Ans: There are a total of 62 vacancies for Apprentices.
Q3. What is the educational qualification required for HAL Apprentice?
Ans: Candidates must possess Diploma/Degree in Engineering or Graduation in General Stream (B.Com/B.Sc/B.C.A).
Q4. Is there any application fee?
Ans: The notification does not mention any application fee. Candidates need to attend the walk-in.
Q5. What is the age limit for HAL Apprentice?
Ans: The age limit is 18 to 26 years as on 31/12/2025.