📋 Overview of the Notification

The Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP), HR‑L&D Department has issued a notification for candidates who were unable to apply online due to portal malfunctioning during the engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentice Act, 1961 for FY 2026‑27. This special notice provides additional terms and conditions for such candidates to ensure fair consideration in the selection process.

🏢 Key Highlights

  • Organisation: Bhilai Steel Plant (SAIL)
  • Programme: Apprenticeship Engagement FY 2026‑27
  • Applicable Act: Apprentice Act, 1961
  • Special Notice: For candidates left out due to portal malfunction
  • Application Deadline: Original last date was 20 October 2026
  • Alternative Mode: Walk‑in interview with documents

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates must have passed the qualifying examination as regular students during 2022‑2026.
  • Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship training or have one year of job experience are not eligible.
  • Age limit and other conditions remain as per the original advertisement.

📑 Preference Order

  1. Government institutions in Chhattisgarh
  2. Private institutions in Chhattisgarh
  3. Government institutions in other states
  4. Private institutions in other states

Candidates from other states will be considered only if eligible candidates from Chhattisgarh are insufficient.

📊 Selection Process

  • Merit determined by 30% weightage to Class X marks and 70% weightage to ITI/Diploma/Degree marks.
  • Reservation applicable as per Government of Chhattisgarh guidelines.
  • Final selection subject to eligibility, merit position, preference criteria, and availability of vacancies.

🧾 Instructions for Left‑Out Candidates

  • Report on the scheduled walk‑in interview date for the respective trade/discipline.
  • Carry all required documents and supporting evidence of inability to apply online.
  • Attendance at the walk‑in does not guarantee selection; only candidates securing merit positions against available vacancies will be considered.

⚙️ General Conditions

  • Vacancies are indicative and may be revised or left unfilled depending on BSP requirements.
  • Management reserves the right to modify or cancel the selection process.
  • No accommodation or travel allowance will be provided.
  • Apprenticeship training does not confer any right to regular employment in SAIL/BSP.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

📌 Who is eligible under this special notice?
Candidates who passed qualifying exams between 2022‑2026 and were unable to apply online due to portal malfunction.
🗓️ What was the original last date for online applications?
The last date was 20 October 2026.
📄 How will merit be calculated?
Merit will be based on 30% Class X marks and 70% ITI/Diploma/Degree marks.
📍 Where should left‑out candidates report?
At the scheduled walk‑in interview venue for their respective trade/discipline, within the prescribed reporting time.
🚫 Does attendance at the walk‑in guarantee selection?
No. Only eligible candidates securing merit positions against available vacancies will be considered.
📞 Whom can I contact for queries?
Queries should be directed to the HR‑L&D Department, Bhilai Steel Plant.

✅ Conclusion

The BSP Apprenticeship Engagement FY 2026‑27 special notice ensures fair opportunity for candidates left out due to portal issues. Eligible candidates must attend the walk‑in interview with complete documents. Final selection will be strictly based on merit, reservation, and availability of vacancies. For official updates, candidates should regularly check the BSP portal.