The Bharat Heavy Equipment Limited (BHEL) is yet to release the notification for its engineer and executive training post for the 2023 exam. In the notification, BHEL outlined the eligibility details for its various disciplines.
Each discipline has its own eligibility criteria, which will be highlighted in this article. That way, hopeful candidates will be able to assess their own eligibility for the posts.
About Bharat Heavy Equipment Limited
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), India’s premier engineering and manufacturing enterprise provides World class products and services and caters to core sectors of the Indian economy viz., Power Generation and Transmission, Renewable Energy, Defence, Aerospace, Oil & Gas with over 180 product offerings to meet the needs of these sectors.
With a widespread network of 16 Manufacturing Facilities, 02 Repair Units, 04 Regional Offices, 08 Service Centres, 1 subsidiary, 3 active joint ventures, 15 Regional Marketing Centres, 3 overseas offices, and current project execution at more than 150 project sites across India and abroad, BHEL manufactures a wide range of high quality & reliable products adhering to national and international standards.
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Eligibility Criteria for BHEL Recruitment Exam
The BHEL Recruitment Eligibility is as per the job specification elaborated upon in the notification. For Engineer Trainees, there will be a list of what passes as equivalent to the disciplines specified by BHEL.
The eligibility criteria for BHEL based on educational qualification are given below:
| Position | Educational Qualifications | Upper Age Limit (As on 1/9/2023) |
| Engineer Trainee in (Civil/ Mechanical/ IT Electrical/ Chemical/ Metallurgy) | Full-Time Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering /Technology or Five years integrated Master’s degree or Dual Degree programme in Engineering or Technology in the disciplines of Civil or Mechanical or IT or Electrical or Chemical or Metallurgy Engineering from a recognised Indian Institute/University |
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| Executive Trainee in (Finance) | Bachelor’s degree from a recognized Indian University* With Qualified Chartered or Cost and Works Accountants from recognised Institutions in India | 29 Years (Candidates born before 01/09/1993 are not eligible to apply |
| Executive Trainee in (HR) | Full time regular Bachelor’s degree from a recognized Indian University* with at least 60%# marks in aggregate in all years With Two years full-time regular Post Graduate Degree/ Diploma in Human Resource or Personnel Management and Industrial Relations or Social Work or MBA from a recognized University/ Institute with at least 55%# marks in aggregate of all years/ semesters. Candidates with Social Work or MBA qualifications should have had a specialization/ elective in Personnel Management/ Labour Welfare/ HRM in the final year. | 29 Years (Candidates born before 01/09/1993 are not eligible to apply) |
*Important Notes: For the purpose of calculating aggregate marks, all subjects appearing in the mark sheet of all semesters shall be considered.
- For a 10-point scale, equivalent marks shall be determined as per calculation shared by the University/ Institute or by multiplying the GPA by 10. In all other cases, GPA shall be converted to a 10 Point scale and then multiplied by 10.
- The degree must be from any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University Under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification.
- Candidates who are in the final year/semester of the qualifying degree shall also be eligible. However, if shortlisted, such candidates shall be required to submit the documentary proof of having passed the qualifying examination at the time of Interviews or by 2nd November 2022, whichever is earlier
For the disciplines of Engineering (i.e. Mechanical/Electrical/ Civil/Metallurgy/IT) candidates with Engineering Degrees in other disciplines considered equivalent by BHEL as below may also apply.
| BHEL Advertised Discipline | Disciplines of Engineering considered for the position of Engineer Trainee |
| Mechanical |
Note: Candidates having qualifications in the above Engineering disciplines should appear for Examination in the “Mechanical” Discipline |
| Electrical |
Note: Power Engineering Candidates having qualification in above Engineering disciplines should appear for Examination in “Electrical” Discipline. |
| Civil | Civil Engineering |
| Chemical | Chemical Engineering |
| Metallurgy |
Note: Candidates having qualification in above Engineering disciplines should appear for Examination in “Metallurgy” Discipline |
| IT | 1. Information Technology
2. Computer Sciences |
| Finance |
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| Human Resource Management |
Note: Candidates with PG in Social Work or Business Administration qualifications should have a specialization/ elective in Personnel Management/ Labour Welfare/ HRM in their final year. |
Relaxation of Upper Age Limit for the BHEL Recruitment Exam
- For PWD candidates: Reservation for PWD candidates will be in accordance with Government directives. The above-mentioned positions of Engineer Trainee in BHEL are identified for Locomotor Disability, leprosy cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victim, Blindness (Single Eye –Full Vision), Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Speech and Language Disability.
- The above-mentioned positions of Executive Trainee (HR) in BHEL are identified for Locomotor Disability, leprosy cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victim, Low Vision, Blindness (Single Eye – Full Vision), Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Speech and Language Disability.
- The above-mentioned positions of Executive Trainee (Finance) in BHEL are identified for Locomotor Disability, leprosy cured, Dwarfism, Cerebral Palsy, Acid Attack Victim, Blindness (Single Eye – Full Vision), Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Speech and Language Disability.
- Upper age limit is relaxable for candidates belonging to the following categories under – • SC/ST: – by 5 years • OBC (NCL): – by 3 years.
- Persons with Disabilities Candidates: By 10 years for General. By 13 years for OBC (NCL) – by 15 years for SC/ST.
- Relaxation in age for Ex-Servicemen will be as per extant Govt. rules.
- Upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for the candidates who had ordinarily been domiciled in the state of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 1/1/1980 to 31/12/1989.
- For EWS candidates: Reservation for Economically Weaker Section candidates shall be done in accordance with Government directives.
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