HAL Recruitment & Apprenticeship 2026 — Hindustan Aeronautics
HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited) is India's premier aerospace and defence PSU, manufacturing fighter jets (Tejas), helicopters (Dhruv, Prachand), and aero-engines. HAL recruits Trade Apprentices, Technician Apprentices, Graduate Apprentices, and Management Trainees across divisions including Bengaluru, Nashik, Lucknow, Korwa, and Koraput.
HAL Vacancy, Eligibility, and Apply Link
Use this section for recruitment information and the official application portal. Practice resources are kept separately below, so users can quickly choose whether they want to apply or prepare.
Opening Timeline
| HAL Apprentice 2026 (Multiple Divisions) | Notification released progressively May–Jul 2026 — check hal-india.co.in for division-specific dates |
| Application Mode | Via NAPS portal (naps.gov.in) for Trade/Technician Apprentice, NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in) for Graduate Apprentice |
Eligibility Criteria
Exam Pattern
| Trade/Technician Apprentice | Merit-based selection on ITI/Diploma qualifying marks — no written exam |
| Management Trainee | GATE score / written exam + Group Discussion + Interview depending on cycle |
Syllabus
Trade/Technician Apprentice (Merit-based)
- ITI/Diploma Final Marks
- NCVT Trade Certificate
- Document Verification
Management Trainee (where applicable)
- Core Engineering Subject
- General Aptitude
- GATE Score (for GATE-based recruitment)
Frequently Asked Questions — HAL
How do I apply for HAL recruitment 2026?+
HAL apprenticeships are notified division-by-division (Bengaluru, Nashik, Lucknow, Korwa, Koraput, and others). Trade and Technician Apprentice applications go through the NAPS portal (naps.gov.in), while Graduate Apprentice applications go through the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in). Check hal-india.co.in for the current active division notifications.
What is the eligibility for HAL apprentice posts?+
Trade Apprentice requires 10th pass + ITI (NCVT-recognised) in the relevant trade. Technician Apprentice requires a Diploma in Engineering. Graduate Apprentice requires a B.E./B.Tech degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
Is a HAL career a permanent government job?+
HAL is a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), and regular positions (Management Trainee, Engineer, Officer) are permanent government-sector jobs with PSU pay scales and benefits. Apprenticeships, however, are fixed-term training programs (typically 1 year) and do not guarantee permanent employment, though they are a strong pathway into aerospace/defence manufacturing careers.
What is the HAL apprentice stipend?+
HAL apprentice stipends follow Apprentices Act, 1961 norms: Trade Apprentice approximately Rs. 7,500–9,000/month, Technician Apprentice approximately Rs. 9,000–11,000/month, and Graduate Apprentice approximately Rs. 11,000–14,000/month.