Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), a Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking of the Government of India, has invited online applications for the recruitment of Artisan Grade-IV personnel under its “Artisan Recruitment – 2027” drive, Advertisement No. 01/2026. A total of 660 tentative vacancies have been notified across seven trades — Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic and Foundryman — in nine BHEL manufacturing units located at Ranipet, Visakhapatnam, Bengaluru (two units), Haridwar, Hyderabad, Bhopal, Jhansi and Tiruchirappalli.
The online application window opened on 21 October 2026 and will close on 18 November 2026 (11:45 PM), so eligible ITI candidates should apply well before the last date. The Computer Based Examination (CBE) is tentatively scheduled for 11 December 2026 and will be held on the same day for all units and trades. A candidate can apply for vacancies in ONE manufacturing unit and ONE trade only.
This article covers the complete details of the BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026 — vacancy breakup, eligibility, age limit, salary, application fee, selection process and the step-by-step application procedure — all taken from the official advertisement.
Recruitment Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Government of India |
| Recruitment Name | Artisan Recruitment – 2027 |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026 |
| Post Name | Artisan Grade-IV |
| Total Vacancies | 660 (tentative) |
| Trades | Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Foundryman |
| Application Mode | Online only (careers.bhel.in) |
| Job Location | 9 BHEL manufacturing units across India |
| Official Website | https://careers.bhel.in/ |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Started | 21 October 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 18 November 2026 (11:45 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 18 November 2026 (fee is paid online along with the application; no separate date is given in the advertisement) |
| Qualification / Age Cut-off Date | 1 October 2026 |
| Computer Based Examination (Tentative) | 11 December 2026 |
Note: As per BHEL, these dates are tentative and may undergo change; any change will be displayed on the BHEL Careers website. BHEL has also issued a corrigendum dated 27 October 2026 revising the cut-off for acquiring the required ITI/NTC and NAC certificates or marksheets from 1 October 2026 to the date of the Document Verification-cum-Skill Test — candidates should read the corrigendum on the careers portal carefully.
Vacancy Details
The trade-wise requirement of Artisan Grade-IV is as follows (unit-wise breakup is given in the official advertisement):
| Trade | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Fitter | 278 |
| Welder | 104 |
| Turner | 52 |
| Machinist | 101 |
| Electrician | 90 |
| Electronics Mechanic | 23 |
| Foundryman | 12 |
| Total | 660 |
Unit-wise totals: Boiler Auxiliaries Plant, Ranipet – 75; Heavy Plates and Vessels Plant, Visakhapatnam – 120; Electronics Division, Bengaluru – 45; Solar Business Division, Bengaluru – 30; Heavy Electrical Equipment Plant, Haridwar – 60; Heavy Power Equipment Plant, Hyderabad – 60; Heavy Electrical Plant, Bhopal – 60; Transformer Plant, Jhansi – 60; High Pressure Boiler Plant, Tiruchirappalli – 150.
BHEL has clarified that the manpower requirement indicated above is tentative and the actual requirement may vary based on further assessment. Category-wise reservation will be as per Government guidelines. Selected candidates will be required to serve at their allocated manufacturing unit for at least 20 years from the date of joining.
Educational Qualification (Eligibility)
- The candidate must have passed Class 10th along with National Trade Certificate (NTC / ITI) and National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the respective trade, as on 1 October 2026.
- Minimum marks: 60% for General and OBC candidates and 55% for SC and ST candidates, in both NTC/ITI and NAC.
- Only full-time regular courses will be considered, and the NAC must have been issued by the concerned authority.
- Knowledge of the regional language (for Tamil Nadu, Telangana/Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka based units) and Hindi (for other units) is desirable.
Age Limit
- The upper age limit for General and EWS candidates is 27 years as on 1 October 2026.
- Age relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years; OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) – 3 years; PwBD – 10 years (General), 13 years (OBC-NCL) and 15 years (SC/ST); Ex-Servicemen as per Government rules; 5 years for candidates domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir during 1 January 1980 to 31 December 1989.
- Candidates are also eligible for age relaxation of up to a maximum of 7 years on the basis of relevant work experience (subject to a minimum of 6 months of relevant experience, in the prescribed format).
- In no case shall the maximum age of a candidate, including all permissible relaxations, exceed 56 years as on 1 October 2026.
Application Fee
| Category | Examination Fee | Processing Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR / EWS / OBC | ₹600 | ₹400 + GST | ₹1,072 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Ex-Servicemen | Nil | ₹400 + GST | ₹472 |
The application fee and processing fee are non-refundable. The applicant may have to bear bank charges over and above the application fee, depending on the payment mode (internet banking / debit card / credit card).
Salary / Emoluments
Selected candidates will work as “Temporary Artisans” for a period of one year, during which they will be paid consolidated wages of ₹24,000 per month. On successful completion of the temporary period, they will be regularised in the regular establishment as Artisan Grade-IV and placed at the minimum of the pay scale of ₹29,500 – ₹65,000, with applicable allowances in vogue at the time of regularisation, as per company rules.
Selection Process
Candidates have to undergo a two-stage selection process and must clear both stages to be considered for the merit list:
- Stage I – Computer Based Examination (CBE): All candidates will appear for a Computer Based Examination in their respective trades (marks out of 100). The minimum qualifying marks in the CBE are 40% for UR/EWS candidates and 30% for OBC (NCL)/SC/ST candidates, with the prescribed relaxation for PwD and Ex-Servicemen candidates. Based on CBE marks, candidates will be shortlisted for the Skill Test in the ratio of 1:3 to the number of vacancies in their trade and unit (for a single vacancy, a maximum of 5 candidates). The examination will be trilingual, with an option to attempt it in Hindi, English or a third language (Kannada, Telugu and Tamil).
- Stage II – Document Verification and Skill Test: Shortlisted candidates will first undergo Document Verification to confirm their eligibility, and thereafter a Skill Test, which is qualifying in nature. The final merit order will be prepared on the basis of the CBE score of candidates who are found eligible in Document Verification and qualify in the Skill Test.
- Medical Examination: Before joining, selected candidates will have to undergo a medical examination and meet the health standards prescribed by the company.
How to Apply
- Visit the official BHEL Careers website https://careers.bhel.in.
- Open the “Artisan Recruitment – 2027” (Advt. 01/2026) section and read the detailed advertisement carefully.
- Select the manufacturing unit and the trade carefully — a candidate can apply for ONE unit and ONE trade only, as the Computer Based Exam for all vacancies will be held on the same day.
- Fill the online application form with correct personal, educational and other details. The name should be entered exactly as it appears in the SSC/Matriculation certificate.
- Upload the required documents, photograph and signature as prescribed.
- Pay the applicable application fee and processing fee online and make sure the payment transaction is completed successfully.
- Submit the application before 18 November 2026 (11:45 PM) and keep a copy/printout of the submitted application for future reference. In case of multiple online submissions by the same applicant, only the last submitted application will be treated as final.
Important Links
| Link | Address |
|---|---|
| Apply Online / Official Careers Portal | https://careers.bhel.in/ |
| Official Notification (Detailed Advertisement, Advt. 01/2026) | Available in the Current Openings section of https://careers.bhel.in/ |
| BHEL Official Website | https://www.bhel.com/ |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How many vacancies are there in BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026?
Answer: BHEL has notified 660 tentative vacancies of Artisan Grade-IV under Advertisement No. 01/2026 (Artisan Recruitment – 2027), spread across seven trades and nine manufacturing units.
Q2. What is the qualification for BHEL Artisan Grade-IV?
Answer: Class 10th plus National Trade Certificate (NTC/ITI) and National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the respective trade, with at least 60% marks for General/OBC and 55% marks for SC/ST candidates in both NTC/ITI and NAC.
Q3. What is the last date to apply for BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026?
Answer: The last date for online submission of the application is 18 November 2026, up to 11:45 PM. The Computer Based Examination is tentatively scheduled for 11 December 2026.
Q4. What is the salary of a BHEL Artisan?
Answer: Selected candidates will be paid consolidated wages of ₹24,000 per month during the one-year temporary period. On regularisation as Artisan Grade-IV, they will be placed in the pay scale of ₹29,500 – ₹65,000 plus applicable allowances.
Q5. What is the application fee for BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026?
Answer: UR/EWS/OBC candidates pay ₹1,072 (₹600 examination fee + ₹400 processing fee + GST), while SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen candidates pay ₹472 (processing fee + GST only, examination fee is nil). The fee is non-refundable.
Q6. Can I apply for more than one unit or trade in BHEL Artisan Recruitment?
Answer: No. A candidate can apply for vacancies in ONE manufacturing unit and ONE trade only, because the Computer Based Exam for all vacancies will be conducted on the same day.
Source: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) — Detailed Advertisement, Artisan Recruitment – 2027, Advertisement No. 01/2026, published on the official BHEL Careers portal careers.bhel.in. Candidates must read the official advertisement carefully before applying.