BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026 – 660 Posts, Apply Online
BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has released its Artisan Recruitment advertisement (Advt. No. 01/2026) for the engagement of 660 Artisan Grade IV posts across its manufacturing units in India. Online applications open on 21 October 2026 and close on 18 November 2026. Candidates with a Class 10 qualification along with ITI (NTC) and an apprenticeship (NAC) certificate in the relevant trade can apply online through BHEL’s official careers portal.
BHEL is a Maharatna public sector company under the Ministry of Heavy Industries. The posts are spread across seven trades — Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic and Foundryman — at nine BHEL manufacturing units. A candidate may apply for only one trade and one manufacturing unit.
BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights
| Organisation | Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Title | Artisan Recruitment – 2027 (Advt. No. 01/2026) |
| Post Name | Artisan Grade IV |
| Total Vacancies | 660 (tentative) |
| Trades | Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Foundryman |
| Apply Mode | Online at careers.bhel.in |
| Application Dates | 21 October 2026 to 18 November 2026 |
| CBT (Tentative) | 11 December 2026 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short Notice Issued | 13 October 2026 |
| Detailed Notification | 17 October 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 21 October 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 18 November 2026 (11:45 PM) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 18 November 2026 |
| Computer-Based Test | 11 December 2026 (tentative) |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | Rs. 1,072 (exam + processing fee, incl. GST) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | Rs. 472 (processing fee, incl. GST; no exam fee) |
Fee can be paid online through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
Vacancy Details (Total: 660 Posts)
| Trade | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Fitter | 278 |
| Welder | 104 |
| Machinist | 101 |
| Electrician | 90 |
| Turner | 52 |
| Electronics Mechanic | 23 |
| Foundryman | 12 |
| Total | 660 |
Unit-Wise Vacancy Distribution
| Manufacturing Unit | Location | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Auxiliaries Plant (BAP) | Ranipet, Tamil Nadu | 75 |
| Heavy Plates and Vessels Plant (HPVP) | Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh | 120 |
| Electronics Division (EDN) | Bengaluru, Karnataka | 45 |
| Solar Business Division (SBD) | Bengaluru, Karnataka | 30 |
| Heavy Electrical Equipment Plant (HEEP) | Haridwar, Uttarakhand | 60 |
| Heavy Power Equipment Plant (HPEP) | Hyderabad, Telangana | 60 |
| Heavy Electrical Plant (HEP) | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh | 60 |
| Transformer Plant (TP) | Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh | 60 |
| High Pressure Boiler Plant (HPBP) | Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu | 150 |
| Total | 660 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Education: Class 10 pass, plus a National Trade Certificate (NTC/ITI) and a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC), both in the same trade applied for.
- Minimum marks: 60% in both NTC/ITI and NAC for General/OBC/EWS candidates; 55% for SC/ST candidates.
- One application rule: A candidate can apply for only one trade and only one manufacturing unit.
Age Limit (as on 1 October 2026)
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 27 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 30 years |
| SC / ST | 32 years |
Age relaxation for PwBD, ex-servicemen and experienced candidates applies as per BHEL rules and the official notification.
Selection Process
- Computer-Based Test (CBT) — 90 minutes, 120 questions; tentatively scheduled for 11 December 2026.
- Document Verification for shortlisted candidates.
- Qualifying Skill Test.
Selected candidates are engaged initially as Temporary Artisans for one year. After regularisation, the pay scale is Rs. 29,500–65,000 plus allowances.
How to Apply for BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026
- Visit BHEL’s official careers portal at careers.bhel.in and open the Artisan Recruitment – 2027 (Advt. No. 01/2026) section.
- Read the detailed notification carefully and check the trade-wise and unit-wise vacancies.
- Register and fill the online application form with correct personal, educational and trade details.
- Upload the required documents — photo, signature, Class 10 certificate, NTC/ITI and NAC certificates — in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online and submit the form before 11:45 PM on 18 November 2026.
- Save and print the final submitted form for future reference.
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | careers.bhel.in (Artisan Recruitment – 2027 section) |
| BHEL Official Website | careers.bhel.in |
FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application and pay the fee is 18 November 2026.
Q2. What is the eligibility for BHEL Artisan Grade IV posts?
Candidates must have passed Class 10 and hold both a National Trade Certificate (ITI/NTC) and a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the same trade, with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST) in both.
Q3. What is the age limit for BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026?
As on 1 October 2026, the maximum age is 27 years for General/EWS, 30 years for OBC (NCL) and 32 years for SC/ST candidates, with further relaxation as per rules.
Q4. How many posts are there in BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026?
There are 660 tentative vacancies for Artisan Grade IV across seven trades at nine BHEL manufacturing units.
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