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Full Form of BHEL

Official Full Form & Meaning
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
हिंदी अर्थ: भारत हेवी इलेक्ट्रिकल्स लिमिटेड
Conducting / Regulatory Authority Ministry of Heavy Industries
Official Authority Portal bhel.com

1. Official Mandate, Scope & Background

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) is a central Maharatna public sector enterprise incorporated in 1964. It is India's largest power plant equipment manufacturer, engineering industrial turbines, boiler sets, transformers, and defense and transport electrical systems.

2. Eligibility Criteria, Qualifications & Age Limits

Engineer Trainee (ET): Full-time regular Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Chemical Engineering with minimum 60% aggregate. Maximum age limit: 27 years (29 years for postgraduates in engineering).

3. Examination Scheme & Selection Procedure

Stage 1: Valid GATE score in respective engineering discipline or BHEL computer-based examination. Stage 2: Personal Interview. Stage 3: Pre-employment medical examination.

4. Core Syllabus & Key Subjects

Discipline-specific engineering syllabus matching GATE curricula (70% weightage), along with General English, Reasoning, and General Awareness (30% weightage).

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