Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), a premier aerospace and defense organization, has announced an opportunity for aspiring professionals through its HAL Nashik Apprentice Recruitment 2025. This recruitment drive aims to engage 278 apprentices for a one-year training program under the Apprentices Act, 1961, at the Aircraft Division in Nashik, Maharashtra. The walk-in interview is scheduled for 29 August 2025 at 8:00 AM, offering a valuable opportunity for Engineering Graduates, Diploma holders, and Non-Technical Graduates to gain hands-on experience in a prestigious Maharatna CPSE.
Overview of HAL Recruitment 2025
Organization: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Aircraft Division, Nashik
Post Name: Graduate, Diploma, and Non-Technical Graduate Apprentices
Total Vacancies: 278
Advertisement No.: HAL/T&D/1614/2025-26/290
Job Type: Apprenticeship (1-year training)
Job Location: Nashik, Maharashtra
Application Mode: Walk-in Interview
Walk-in Date & Time: 29 August 2025, 8:00 AM
Official Website: hal-india.co.in
Vacancy Details – HAL Recruitment 2025
The 278 vacancies are distributed across three categories: Engineering Graduate Apprentices, Diploma Apprentices, and Non-Technical Graduate Apprentices. Below is the breakdown of vacancies and stipends:
Engineering Graduate Apprentices (130 Posts)
- Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering: 10 posts
- Computer Engineering/Information Technology: 10 posts
- Civil Engineering: 15 posts
- Electrical Engineering: 18 posts
- Electronics & Telecommunication/Communication/Electronics/Electrical & Electronics: 18 posts
- Mechanical Engineering: 45 posts
- Production Engineering: 8 posts
- Chemical Engineering: 2 posts
- Pharmacy: 4 posts
- Stipend: ₹9,000/month
Diploma Apprentices (60 Posts)
- Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering: 2 posts
- Civil Engineering: 6 posts
- Computer Engineering/Information Technology: 5 posts
- Electrical Engineering: 12 posts
- Electronics & Telecommunication/Communication/Electronics/Electrical & Electronics: 12 posts
- Mechanical Engineering: 20 posts
- Medical Lab Technician (DMLT): 3 posts
- Stipend: ₹8,000/month
Non-Technical Graduate Apprentices (88 Posts)
- Bachelor of Arts: 50 posts
- Bachelor of Commerce: 15 posts
- Bachelor of Science (Physics/Chemistry/Math/Statistics): 15 posts
- Bachelor of Business Administration: 3 posts
- Hotel Management: 2 posts
- Nursing Assistant (B.Sc Nursing): 3 posts
- Stipend: ₹9,000/month
Eligibility Criteria – HAL Recruitment 2025
Educational Qualification
- Engineering Graduate Apprentices: 4-year B.E./B.Tech./B.Pharm degree in the respective discipline from a recognized university, passed in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, or 2025.
- Diploma Apprentices: 3-year Diploma in the respective discipline approved by the State Board of Technical Education & AICTE, or a government-approved Diploma in Medical Lab Technician (minimum 1-year duration), passed in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, or 2025.
- Non-Technical Graduate Apprentices: 3/4-year degree in the respective discipline (BA, B.Com, B.Sc, BBA, Hotel Management, B.Sc Nursing) from a recognized university, passed in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, or 2025.
- Note: Candidates with “Appearing” or “Result Awaited” status, pending back papers, or awaiting supplementary exam results are not eligible.
Age Limit
- As per the Apprentices Act, 1961.
- Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PwD/EWS candidates as per government norms:
- SC: 10% reservation
- ST: 9% reservation
- OBC (NCL): 27% reservation
- PwD: 4% reservation (minimum 40% disability)
- EWS: 10% reservation (valid income and asset certificate required).
Additional Notes
- Candidates who have completed or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training elsewhere are not eligible.
- Candidates must be Indian nationals.
- Candidates with more than one year of work experience are not eligible.
Selection Process
The selection process is merit-based and involves:
- Merit List Preparation: Candidates will be shortlisted based on the marks secured in their Degree/Diploma examinations. For percentage or CGPA-to-percentage conversion, university norms will apply.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must attend the walk-in interview for physical document verification. Only original documents will be verified; photocopies will not be accepted.
- Final Selection: Based on successful verification of documents, medical fitness, and police verification.
Walk-in Interview Details
- Date: 29 August 2025
- Time: 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
- Venue: KINO Auditorium, HAL Township, Mumbai-Agra Highway, Ojhar, Tal-Niphad, Dist-Nashik, Pin-422207
- Documents Required (Originals and one set of photocopies):
- Aadhaar Card
- SSC/10th Certificate/Mark Sheet (for age proof)
- Degree/Diploma Final/Provisional Certificate and Mark Sheets (all semesters and consolidated, 2021–2025 pass-outs)
- Caste Certificate in Central Government format (if SC/ST/OBC)
- Valid Non-Creamy Layer Certificate in Central Government format (if OBC)
- Valid EWS Certificate (if applicable, issued by competent authority)
- PwD Certificate (if applicable, minimum 40% disability)
- NATS 2.0 Registration Number (from nats.education.gov.in) with a photocopy or mobile screenshot of the NATS 2.0 dashboard
- MSI Card (if son/daughter/spouse of HAL employee)
- Form-A filled by the candidate and Form-B (blank) printed on a single page (front-back)
- Extra blank copy of Form-A and Form-B for corrections
- Medical fitness certificate (from a minimum MBBS doctor)
- Police verification report
- Recent passport-size photographs
- Bank passbook (preferably SBI, Aadhaar-linked)
Note: Candidates who attended document verification on 21st, 22nd, or 23rd August 2025 need not attend again.
How to Apply for HAL Recruitment 2025
- Register on NATS Portal:
- Visit nats.education.gov.in.
- Register using your Degree/Diploma educational details to obtain a NATS 2.0 Registration Number.
- Ensure your profile is 100% complete.
- Prepare for Walk-in:
- Verify your eligibility based on the educational qualifications and other criteria.
- Fill Form-A accurately and keep Form-B blank (print both on a single page, front-back).
- Gather all required original documents and one set of photocopies.
- Ensure your name on the NATS portal matches your SSC/10th certificate and Aadhaar card.
- Attend the Walk-in Interview:
- Arrive at the KINO Auditorium, HAL Township, Nashik, on 29 August 2025 at 8:00 AM.
- Present your documents for verification and follow the instructions provided by HAL officials.
- Post-Interview:
- Shortlisted candidates will be notified via the HAL website (hal-india.co.in) in the Career Section – Aircraft Manufacturing Division, Nashik, in the 1st week of September 2025.
- Tentative joining dates are in the 3rd or 4th week of September 2025.
Application Fee
- No application or registration fee is required for this apprenticeship program.
Important Dates
- Walk-in Interview: 29 August 2025, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
- Publication of Shortlisted Candidates List: 1st Week of September 2025 (tentative)
- Joining Date: 3rd or 4th Week of September 2025 (tentative)
Important Links
- Official Website: hal-india.co.in
- NATS Registration Portal: nats.education.gov.in
- Official Notification: HAL Nashik Apprentice Notification