BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 660 Artisan Grade IV Posts
Sarkari Job • Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
● Applications Open: October 21, 2026
● 660 Artisan Grade IV Posts
● 660 Artisan Grade IV Posts
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), a Maharatna public sector undertaking of the Government of India, has announced 660 tentative vacancies for Artisan Grade IV posts across nine manufacturing units, under Advertisement No. 01/2026. Online applications opened on October 21, 2026, and will close on November 18, 2026, at 11:45 PM. Candidates may apply for one manufacturing unit and one trade only.
⏳ Last Date to Apply In
Applications close: November 18, 2026, 11:45 PM
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BHEL Artisan Vacancy 2026
Advertisement No. 01/2026, detailed notification released October 17, 2026 | Vacancies are tentative and spread across nine manufacturing units.
| Manufacturing Unit | Location | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| High Pressure Boiler Plant (HPBP) | Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu | 150 |
| Heavy Plates and Vessels Plant (HPVP) | Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh | 120 |
| Boiler Auxiliaries Plant (BAP) | Ranipet, Tamil Nadu | 75 |
| 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 |
| Electronics Division (EDN) | Bengaluru, Karnataka | 45 |
| Solar Business Division (SBD) | Bengaluru, Karnataka | 30 |
| Total | 660 |
BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026, Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Detailed notification released | October 17, 2026 (Advt. No. 01/2026) |
| Online application starts | October 21, 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Last date to apply | November 18, 2026, 11:45 PM |
| Computer-Based Examination (CBE) | December 2026 (Tentative) |
| Admit card | To be announced on the official BHEL careers portal |
Eligibility for BHEL Artisan Grade IV 2026
🎓 Qualification
Class 10th pass, plus a National Trade Certificate (NTC/ITI) and a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the relevant trade. Minimum marks in both NTC/ITI and NAC: 60% for General and OBC (NCL) candidates, 55% for SC and ST candidates. Knowledge of the regional language is desirable for units in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka; Hindi is desirable for the other units.
🎂 Age Limit
Upper age limit: 27 years for General and EWS candidates, 30 years for OBC (NCL) candidates, and 32 years for SC and ST candidates. Further age relaxation applies for eligible categories as per the official notification — check the notification for the category-wise limits and the cut-off date.
Pay: Rs. 24,000 per month during the first-year temporary engagement, then Rs. 29,500 to Rs. 65,000 on regularisation as Artisan Grade IV, plus allowances as applicable.
Application Fee
| Category | Examination Fee | Processing Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR / EWS / OBC | Rs. 600 | Rs. 400 plus GST | Rs. 1,072 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | Nil | Rs. 400 plus GST | Rs. 472 |
Fees are non-refundable. Pay online only and keep the payment receipt.
Selection Process
1. Online Application
Submit the form on careers.bhel.in before November 18, 2026, 11:45 PM, choosing one unit and one trade.
2. Computer-Based Examination (CBE)
Tentatively scheduled for December 2026. The test has 120 questions for 120 marks in 90 minutes: 70 trade questions, 30 engineering/calculation questions and 20 reasoning questions.
3. Skill Test and Document Verification
Candidates shortlisted in the CBE go through a qualifying skill test and document verification before the final merit list.
How to Apply for BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026
1
Read the notification
Download Advt. No. 01/2026 from careers.bhel.in and check your trade, unit, age and qualification.
2
Register on the BHEL careers portal
Register with a valid email address and mobile number.
3
Fill the form carefully
Choose one manufacturing unit and one trade, enter details exactly as per your certificates, and keep your Class 10, ITI/NTC and NAC documents ready.
4
Submit before the deadline
Pay the fee if applicable, submit the form and save the acknowledgement. Do not wait for the last day.
Important Links
Official website: careers.bhel.in
Notification: Advertisement No. 01/2026, available on the official BHEL careers portal.
BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026, FAQs
How many posts are there in BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026?
There are 660 tentative posts in total for Artisan Grade IV — Fitter 278, Welder 104, Machinist 101, Electrician 90, Turner 52, Electronics Mechanic 23 and Foundryman 12.
What is the last date to apply?
Online applications close on November 18, 2026, at 11:45 PM. Applications opened on October 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
What qualification is needed?
Class 10th pass with an NTC/ITI certificate and a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the relevant trade, with at least 60% marks for General and OBC (NCL) candidates and 55% for SC and ST candidates in both qualifications.
What is the age limit?
The upper age limit is 27 years for General and EWS candidates, 30 years for OBC (NCL) candidates and 32 years for SC and ST candidates, with further relaxation for eligible categories as per the notification.
What is the application fee?
Rs. 1,072 for UR, EWS and OBC candidates and Rs. 472 for SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen candidates, including the processing fee with GST.
When is the BHEL Artisan exam?
The computer-based examination is tentatively scheduled for December 2026. Confirm the final date from the official BHEL careers portal.
Madhu Choudhary
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