Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), a Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Heavy Industries, has released the detailed notification for BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 01/2026 on 17 October 2026. The recruitment will fill 660 tentative vacancies for the post of Artisan Grade IV across 9 BHEL manufacturing units in India. The online application window will remain open from 21 October 2026 to 18 November 2026 on the official careers portal, careers.bhel.in. Candidates who have passed Class 10 along with National Trade Certificate (NTC/ITI) and National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the relevant trade can apply. Read the notification for eligibility, selection process, pay scale and all other information.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short Notice Released | 13 October 2026 |
| Detailed Notification Released (Advt. No. 01/2026) | 17 October 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 21 October 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 18 November 2026 (11:45 PM) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 18 November 2026 |
| CBT Exam Date | December 2026 (tentative) |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS / OBC-NCL | Rs. 1,072 (exam + processing fee incl. GST) |
| SC / ST / PwD / ESM | Rs. 472 (processing fee only; exam fee nil) |
Pay the fee online through the prescribed payment facility on the application portal. The fee is non-refundable. Confirm the final fee and payment mode in the official notification before paying.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Pay Level | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan Grade IV (Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Foundryman) | As per BHEL rules | 660 | Class 10 + ITI/NTC + NAC in relevant trade |
| Total | — | 660 | — |
The 660 vacancies are tentative and will be filled across 9 BHEL manufacturing units in India: Boiler Auxiliaries Plant (Ranipet, Tamil Nadu), Heavy Plates and Vessels Plant (Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh), Electronics Division (Bengaluru, Karnataka), Solar Business Division (Bengaluru, Karnataka), Heavy Electrical Equipment Plant (Haridwar, Uttarakhand), Heavy Power Equipment Plant (Hyderabad, Telangana), Heavy Electrical Plant (Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh), Transformer Plant (Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh), and High Pressure Boiler Plant (Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu). Unit-wise and category-wise distribution will be confirmed in the detailed notification.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have passed Class 10 (Matriculation) from a recognized board along with a National Trade Certificate (NTC/ITI) and a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the relevant trade as on 1 October 2026. Candidates must have secured not less than 60% marks for General and OBC candidates and 55% marks for SC and ST candidates in both NTC/ITI and NAC. The trade must be one of the notified trades: Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic or Foundryman. The crucial date for determining qualification is 1 October 2026.
Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit (as on 01/10/2026) |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | Up to 27 years |
| OBC-NCL | Up to 30 years |
| SC / ST | Up to 32 years |
Age relaxation for PwD, Ex-Servicemen and other reserved categories will be given as per Government rules. As per the notification, up to 7 years of relaxation based on relevant work experience may also be applicable — check the official notification for the exact conditions.
Salary / Pay Scale
Selected candidates will be appointed initially as Temporary Employees for one year, during which they will receive consolidated wages as per BHEL norms. After regularization, Artisan Grade IV employees are reported to be placed in a pay range of approximately Rs. 29,500 to Rs. 65,000 per month plus allowances as per BHEL rules. Confirm the exact pay structure in the official notification.
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Skill Test (qualifying in nature)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Final selection will be based on merit in the Computer Based Test, subject to qualifying the skill test, document verification and medical fitness.
Exam Pattern
As per the published scheme, the Computer Based Test will be of 90 minutes duration with 120 questions. The test will cover the relevant trade/technical knowledge, general knowledge, reasoning and basic aptitude areas. The detailed subject-wise syllabus and marking scheme, including any negative marking, will be confirmed in the official notification on the BHEL careers portal.
Documents Required
- Recent passport-size photograph (as per specifications in the notification)
- Scanned signature
- Class 10 certificate and mark sheet
- ITI/NTC certificate and mark sheets
- NAC (Apprenticeship) certificate
- Valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID)
- Caste / category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS), if applicable
- PwD / Ex-Serviceman certificate, if applicable
- Work experience certificate, if claiming experience-based relaxation
How to Apply
- Read the official notification (Advt. No. 01/2026) carefully before filling the form.
- Visit the official BHEL careers portal, careers.bhel.in.
- Open the Artisan Grade IV Recruitment 2026 (Advt. 01/2026) section.
- Complete the one-time registration with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill the online application form with personal, educational and trade details.
- Upload the photograph, signature and required certificates in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable) and verify the payment status.
- Submit the form on or before 18 November 2026 and take a printout of the confirmation page.
Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.
Some Useful Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
Q. What is the last date to apply for BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026?
A. The last date to apply online is 18 November 2026 (up to 11:45 PM). Applications open on 21 October 2026.
Q. How many vacancies are announced in BHEL Artisan Grade IV Recruitment 2026?
A. A total of 660 tentative vacancies are announced for Artisan Grade IV across 9 BHEL manufacturing units.
Q. What is the educational qualification required for BHEL Artisan 2026?
A. Class 10 pass with NTC/ITI and NAC in the relevant trade, with 60% marks for General/OBC and 55% marks for SC/ST in both.
Q. What is the age limit for BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026?
A. As on 1 October 2026: General/EWS up to 27 years, OBC-NCL up to 30 years, and SC/ST up to 32 years. Relaxation as per rules.
Q. What is the application fee for BHEL Artisan 2026?
A. Rs. 1,072 for UR/EWS/OBC-NCL and Rs. 472 for SC/ST/PwD/ESM candidates, payable online.
Q. What is the selection process for BHEL Artisan Grade IV?
A. Computer Based Test, followed by a qualifying skill test, document verification and medical examination.
Q. When will the BHEL Artisan CBT be held?
A. The CBT is tentatively scheduled for December 2026. Confirm the final date on the BHEL careers portal.
Sources: BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026 Advertisement No. 01/2026; careers.bhel.in.
We wish all candidates the best for their application.