Here are the full details for the Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) Artisan Grade-IV recruitment drive, based on the official notification (Advt. No. 01/2026).
Overview
- Organization: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
- Position: Artisan Grade-IV
- Total Vacancies: 660 Posts
- Job Location: Various Manufacturing Units across India
- Mode of Application: Online
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | October 21, 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | October 21, 2026 (at 10:00 AM) |
| Online Application Closing Date | November 18, 2026 (at 11:45 PM) |
| Computer Based Examination (CBE) Date | December 11, 2026 (Tentative) |
Vacancy Details
The 660 positions are distributed across seven technical trades.
| Trade | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Fitter | 278 |
| Welder | 104 |
| Machinist | 101 |
| Electrician | 76 |
| Turner | 52 |
| Electronics Mechanic | 42 |
| Foundryman | 7 |
| Total | 660 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill the following criteria as of October 1, 2026.
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess a full-time regular ITI/National Trade Certificate (NTC) AND a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the relevant trade.
- Minimum Marks:
- General / OBC: Minimum 60% marks in both NTC (ITI) and NAC.
- SC / ST: Minimum 55% marks in both NTC (ITI) and NAC.
- Age Limit: Maximum 27 years for General/EWS candidates.
- Age relaxations are applicable for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen) as per Government of India guidelines. The maximum age limit including all relaxations cannot exceed 56 years.
- Service Agreement Bond: Selected candidates will be required to serve the allocated manufacturing unit for a minimum period of 20 years from the date of joining.
Selection Process
The selection methodology consists of two stages:
- Computer Based Examination (CBE):
- The exam will consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions.
- Syllabus: Questions will cover subjects related to the respective trade (70% weightage) and General Aptitude (30% weightage).
- Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- UR / EWS: 40%
- OBC (NCL): 30%
- SC / ST: 30%
- (Relaxations in qualifying marks apply to PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates).
- Skill Test:
- Based on the merit list of the CBE, candidates will be called for a practical skill test in a prescribed ratio (e.g., 1:3 per vacancy).
- The skill test will be qualifying in nature.
- Final selection will be based on the cumulative score of the Computer Based Examination, subject to qualifying the skill test.
Salary & Pay Scale
- During Training Period (1 Year): Consolidated stipend of ₹24,000/- per month.
- After Regularization (Artisan Grade-IV): Pay scale of ₹29,500 – ₹65,000/- along with applicable Dearness Allowance (DA) and other perquisites.
How to Apply
- Visit the official BHEL careers website: https://careers.bhel.in
- Locate the link for “Artisan Recruitment – 2027” or “Advt. No. 01/2026”.
- Click on “Apply Now” and complete the one-time registration process.
- Fill out the detailed application form with personal, educational, and category details.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents, including photograph, signature, 10th marksheet, ITI certificate (NTC), and National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC).
- Pay the requisite application fee through online mode (Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card).
- Submit the final application and download/print a copy for future reference.
Candidates are strongly advised to read the official advertisement on the BHEL website thoroughly before applying.
