Bajaj Auto Recruitment 2026 – Pune & Aurangabad | ITI Apprentice & Engineer | Salary ,35,000

About Bajaj Auto

Bajaj Auto Limited is India's second largest two-wheeler manufacturer and one of the world's most recognized motorcycle brands. With iconic models like Pulsar NS200, Platina, CT100, Avenger, and the Dominar, Bajaj commands over 18% of India's two-wheeler market. The company also exports to over 70 countries and is among India's largest foreign exchange earners in the manufacturing sector. Bajaj's partnership with KTM and Triumph Motorcycles brings world-class European premium motorcycle design into its engineering culture. Manufacturing is concentrated at three major plants: Chakan (Pune) - the largest and most advanced, producing Pulsars, Dominars, and Chetak EVs; Waluj (Aurangabad) - produces Platina, CT, and Avenger; and Pantnagar (Uttarakhand) - the newest plant focused on entry-level models and exports.

Available Roles

National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS): For freshly graduated Diploma (BE) holders. Full-time structured training at Bajaj's manufacturing facilities for 1 year, approved by BOAT (Board of Apprenticeship Training). Stipend: ,12,000–,14,000/month for Diploma and ,18,000–,22,000 for BE graduate trainees. This is the primary entry path for fresh Diploma/BE holders into Bajaj Auto.

ITI Trade Apprentice: Under the Apprentices Act 1961, Bajaj hires ITI Fitters, Welders, Electricians, and Electronic Mechanics. Stipend: ,11,000–,13,000/month. Duration: 1 year.

Management Trainee – Engineering: For BE/BTech holders with 60%+ from Tier-1 colleges. Competitive campus recruitment from IITs, NITs, and reputed engineering colleges. Training duration 1 year, salary ,35,000–,45,000 per month during training.

Bajaj Chetak EV & Future Technology

Bajaj's electric vehicle journey has restarted strongly with the Chetak EV, which is manufactured entirely at the Chakan plant on a dedicated EV production line. The company is expanding Chetak production to meet growing demand and developing next-generation electric platforms internally. Apprentices and engineers at the Chakan plant work directly on EV components including lithium-ion battery packs, regenerative braking systems, motor controllers, and connected vehicle features. This hands-on EV manufacturing experience - at one of India's pioneering EV manufacturers - is invaluable for a long-term career in the automotive industry.

Selection Process and Application

For NATS and ITI apprentice roles, Bajaj Auto primarily recruits through the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in) for diploma/degree apprentices and the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) portal for ITI trade apprentices. The selection process involves: (1) Online application through the respective government portal, (2) Shortlisting based on academic marks and ITI/Diploma percentage, (3) Written Technical Test (trade knowledge and aptitude), (4) Practical Skills Assessment at plant, (5) Medical fitness test, and (6) Document Verification. For Management Trainee Engineering roles, Bajaj conducts campus recruitment drives at engineering colleges, with a Placement Test followed by Technical and HR interviews.

Bajaj Auto's manufacturing culture emphasizes "Lean Manufacturing" and the Toyota Production System (TPS) methodology. Apprentices are trained in 5S, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, Jidoka, and Just-In-Time (JIT) principles from day one - skills that are universally valued in any manufacturing career. Whether you join as an ITI apprentice and grow through the ranks, or as a Management Trainee and fast-track to leadership - Bajaj Auto provides a world-class manufacturing education. Join one of India's proudest automotive brands and accelerate your career!