Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Barrackpore Division released this notification on 9 July 2026 on its official website. As per Advertisement No. HR/TRG/2026/06/18, HAL Barrackpore is engaging Trade Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for the year 2026-27. This is for ITI-qualified candidates who want hands-on training at a Maharatna defence public sector company.
The notification has a total of 27 vacancies across five trades. A full trade-wise breakdown is given later in this article. The posting is at HAL, Barrackpore Division, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official Hindustan Aeronautics Limited notification No. HR/TRG/2026/06/18 dated 9 July 2026.
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Quick Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Barrackpore Division |
| Post | ITI Trade Apprentice |
| Total Vacancy | 27 |
| Salary | Stipend as per Apprentices Act, 1961 (exact amount not mentioned in the notification) |
| Application Mode | Walk-In |
| Eligibility | 10th/HSC/SSC plus ITI (CTS) in the respective trade; passed in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 or 2025 |
| Selection Process | Merit list — 70% weightage to 10th grade marks, 30% weightage to ITI marks; no written test or interview |
| Place of Posting | HAL, Barrackpore Division, North 24 Parganas, Kolkata, West Bengal |
| Walk-In Date | 24 July 2026 |
| Who Can Apply | ITI-qualified Indian citizens in Welder, Turner, Machinist, Electrician or Fitter trades |
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About Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
HAL is a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. It is one of the largest aeronautical companies in South East Asia, running 21 Production, Overhaul and Service Divisions, 10 collocated Research & Design Centres, and one Facility Management Division across the country. For an ITI-qualified candidate, an apprenticeship at HAL means one year of structured, shop-floor training inside an actual aircraft and aerospace manufacturing set-up, a background that carries real weight on a resume even without a job guarantee at the end.
HAL Barrackpore and Getting There
This is added context based on general geography and publicly known travel routes, not part of the official notification. Confirm exact travel plans and timings locally before the walk-in date.
Barrackpore is a town on the Hooghly river in North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, roughly 25 to 30 km north of central Kolkata. It sits on the Kolkata suburban rail network and is also reachable by road along Barrackpore Trunk Road (BT Road). Candidates travelling from Kolkata, Dum Dum, or towns further along the Sealdah main line can generally reach Barrackpore station and then move to the HAL facility on Topkhana Road by short local transport. Candidates coming from outside West Bengal should plan to arrive in Kolkata a day before the walk-in, since the notification requires candidates to arrange their own accommodation and travel.
Compared to other current ITI apprenticeship drives at central PSUs, this HAL Barrackpore intake is on the smaller side (27 posts), so competition per seat, especially in Fitter (11 posts) and Machinist (7 posts), is likely to be high given the large number of ITI pass-outs from the 2021–2025 batches who qualify.
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Important Dates
The engagement follows a walk-in process rather than an online application window. Candidates should note the following dates carefully.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 9 July 2026 |
| Walk-In Date | 24 July 2026 |
| Reporting Time | 10:00 Hrs |
The notification sets 24 July 2026 as the cut-off for both the walk-in and the age limit calculation. Candidates must hold their original or provisional certificates as on this date.
Vacancy Details and Salary
HAL Barrackpore has notified 27 posts under ITI Apprentices, spread across five trades. Each trade is listed below exactly as given in the notification.
| Post / Discipline | Category | No. of Posts | Pay Scale / Stipend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welder | ITI Apprentice | 2 | Stipend as per Apprentices Act, 1961 (amount not mentioned in the official notification) |
| Turner | ITI Apprentice | 2 | Stipend as per Apprentices Act, 1961 (amount not mentioned in the official notification) |
| Machinist | ITI Apprentice | 7 | Stipend as per Apprentices Act, 1961 (amount not mentioned in the official notification) |
| Electrician | ITI Apprentice | 5 | Stipend as per Apprentices Act, 1961 (amount not mentioned in the official notification) |
| Fitter | ITI Apprentice | 11 | Stipend as per Apprentices Act, 1961 (amount not mentioned in the official notification) |
| Total (ITI Apprentices) | 27 |
Added benchmark, not part of the official notification: ITI trade apprentices under the Apprentices Act at other central PSUs in similar trades have typically drawn a monthly stipend in the range of ₹9,000 to ₹9,700 in recent years. Confirm the exact HAL Barrackpore figure with the training office before the walk-in.
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Eligibility
The notification sets one common qualification standard across all five trades. It is mapped below for each trade.
| Trade | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Welder | Full time 10th/HSC/SSC and ITI under Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS) in Welder trade from a recognized institute |
| Turner | Full time 10th/HSC/SSC and ITI under CTS in Turner trade from a recognized institute |
| Machinist | Full time 10th/HSC/SSC and ITI under CTS in Machinist trade from a recognized institute |
| Electrician | Full time 10th/HSC/SSC and ITI under CTS in Electrician trade from a recognized institute |
| Fitter | Full time 10th/HSC/SSC and ITI under CTS in Fitter trade from a recognized institute |
Additional conditions that apply to all trades:
- Candidates must have passed their 10th/HSC/SSC and ITI (CTS) course in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 or 2025 only.
- Candidates already undergoing, having undergone, or already registered under a NAPS Contract of Apprenticeship elsewhere are not eligible.
- Candidates with one year or more of work experience are not eligible.
Age limit: Minimum 18 years, maximum 26 years, as on 24/07/2026, for General category candidates. Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC (NCL) candidates will be given as per Government guidelines. Reservation in engagement will follow the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Rules, and separately for wards of HAL employees as per HAL Corporate Office Guidelines.
Selection Process
Selection at HAL Barrackpore is purely marks-based. There is no written test and no interview.
- Candidates appear at the walk-in venue on the notified date and time with original documents.
- HAL verifies the original certificates against the submitted photocopies.
- A merit list is prepared giving 70% weightage to 10th grade marks and 30% weightage to ITI marks.
- Shortlisted candidates are announced on the HAL website.
One practical point from the notification: candidates should keep three passport-size photographs ready along with photocopies of every certificate, since these are collected at the walk-in itself, not submitted online in advance.
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How to Apply
This is a walk-in based engagement, not an online application.
- Register on the NAPS 2.0 portal and obtain a system-generated Registration Number before the walk-in.
- Confirm that you meet the trade-wise eligibility and age criteria.
- Reach the walk-in venue by the reporting time of 10:00 Hrs on 24 July 2026.
- Carry all original certificates and photocopies for verification.
- Submit the required photographs and NAPS registration details on the spot.
Documents to keep ready:
- Valid Aadhaar Card
- 10th/HSC/SSC mark sheet
- Birth certificate (only if date of birth is not on the SSC/SSLC/10th certificate)
- ITI NCVT Certificate (Original/Provisional)
- ITI examination mark sheets (all semesters or consolidated mark sheet)
- Reservation/Community/Caste Certificate (SC, ST, OBC-NCL), if applicable
- One photocopy set of all the above certificates
- Three passport-size photographs
- Details of NAPS Portal registration
Walk-In Venue: Training Auditorium, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Barrackpore, 9 Topkhana Road, Barrackpore, North 24 Parganas, Kolkata-700120. Phone: 03325402035 / 2177.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official HAL Barrackpore ITI Apprentice Notification | Full notification PDF, Advt. No. HR/TRG/2026/06/18 |
Should You Apply?
This vacancy suits ITI pass-outs from 2021 to 2025 in Welder, Turner, Machinist, Electrician or Fitter trades who want one year of practical training inside a defence-sector aeronautical company, without needing to clear a written test or interview. Selection depends entirely on 10th grade and ITI marks, so candidates with strong academic scores in these two stand a real chance even without work experience, since experienced candidates are barred from applying.
It does not suit candidates looking for permanent employment. The notification is clear that the apprenticeship contract ends after one year with no obligation on HAL to offer a job afterward. It also does not suit anyone already registered under a NAPS apprenticeship elsewhere, since that makes them ineligible here.
The clearest trade-off is job security versus experience: the stipend and training exposure are real, but the posting is temporary by design. With only 27 seats and a large pool of eligible ITI candidates across five trades, especially Fitter and Machinist, competition on marks is likely to be tight.
FAQs
What is the stipend for HAL Barrackpore ITI apprentices?
The notification states the stipend will be paid monthly as per the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Rules, but does not give an exact amount. Candidates should confirm the figure with the HAL training office before the walk-in.
Is there a written test or interview for this recruitment?
No. Selection is based only on marks, with 70% weightage to 10th grade marks and 30% weightage to ITI marks. There is no written exam or interview stage.
Can candidates with work experience apply?
No. Candidates with one year or more of work experience are not eligible, and candidates already registered under a NAPS Contract of Apprenticeship elsewhere cannot apply either.
Does completing this apprenticeship guarantee a job at HAL?
No. The notification states that once the one-year apprenticeship ends, the contract is terminated and HAL Barrackpore has no obligation to offer employment. As added context, an apprenticeship at a Maharatna defence PSU like HAL is still generally seen as strong practical experience for future ITI-sector job applications.
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