Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited · 01/2026
BHEL Artisan Grade IV Various Trades Recruitment 2026
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has announced 660 Artisan Grade IV vacancies across seven trades, including Fitter, Turner, Machinist, Welder, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic and Foundryman. Eligible candidates with Class 10, the required ITI/NTC qualification and a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the relevant trade can apply online. Applications close on 18 November 2026. The computer-based examination is tentatively scheduled for 11 December 2026.
Recruitment overview
What this notification covers
A total of 660 vacancies are announced across seven trades and multiple BHEL manufacturing units in India.
Trades and vacancies
Fitter: 278
Turner: 52
Machinist: 101
Welder: 104
Electrician: 90
Electronics Mechanic: 23
Foundryman: 12
Important dates
Application opening: 21 October 2026
Application deadline and fee payment: 18 November 2026
Tentative computer-based examination: 11 December 2026
Eligibility: Candidates must meet the prescribed Class 10, NTC/ITI and NAC requirements in the relevant trade, including the applicable minimum marks and certificate conditions. The upper age limit for unreserved/EWS candidates is 27 years as on 1 October 2026, subject to applicable relaxations.
Remuneration: Selected candidates initially serve as Temporary Artisans for one year at a consolidated remuneration of ₹24,000 per month. Following successful completion and regularization under applicable BHEL rules, the pay scale is ₹29,500–₹65,000.
Selection: Computer-Based Examination, document verification and a qualifying skill test, as applicable under the official notification.
Candidates must read the official notification for trade-wise eligibility, manufacturing-unit vacancies, reservation, age relaxation, examination rules and appointment conditions before applying.
Posts & vacancies
Available posts
| Post | Vacancies | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Artisan Grade IV - Fitter | 278 | First year ₹24,000/month; after regularisation ₹29,500–₹65,000 |
| Artisan Grade IV - Welder | 104 | First year ₹24,000/month; after regularisation ₹29,500–₹65,000 |
| Artisan Grade IV - Turner | 52 | First year ₹24,000/month; after regularisation ₹29,500–₹65,000 |
| Artisan Grade IV - Machinist | 101 | First year ₹24,000/month; after regularisation ₹29,500–₹65,000 |
| Artisan Grade IV - Electrician | 90 | First year ₹24,000/month; after regularisation ₹29,500–₹65,000 |
| Artisan Grade IV - Electronics Mechanic | 23 | First year ₹24,000/month; after regularisation ₹29,500–₹65,000 |
| Artisan Grade IV - Foundryman | 12 | First year ₹24,000/month; after regularisation ₹29,500–₹65,000 |
Eligibility
Qualification and age rules
ITI (Industrial Training Institute)
Candidates must have passed Class 10 (Matriculation) and possess the prescribed National Trade Certificate (NTC/ITI) and National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the relevant trade.
The required trade must match the post applied for. The notification specifies minimum marks requirements, including 60% for General/OBC candidates and 55% for SC/ST candidates in the relevant NTC/ITI and NAC qualifications, subject to the official rules.
Only qualifications meeting the notification's course, certificate-issue-date and other eligibility conditions should be accepted. Candidates must verify the exact trade-wise conditions in the official advertisement.
Age relaxations
- SC/ST · 5 yearsAge relaxation as per the applicable BHEL recruitment rules
- OBC-NCL · 3 yearsAge relaxation subject to applicable non-creamy-layer and notification conditions
Fees & pay
Application cost and compensation
- General₹1,072.00 · Online payment; verify category and fee components in the official notification
- OBC₹1,072.00 · Online payment; verify applicable category conditions
- EWS₹1,072.00 · Online payment; verify applicable category conditions
- SC₹472.00 · Verify exemption and processing-charge details in the official notification
- ST₹472.00 · Verify exemption and processing-charge details in the official notification
- PwBD₹472.00 · Subject to official notification conditions
- Ex-Servicemen₹472.00 · Subject to official notification conditions
Important dates
Recruitment timeline
- Admit cardExact date not confirmed
- Recruitment notificationAdvertisement No. 01/2026
- Applications open
- Online application beginsReported opening date
- Application fee payment deadlineSame reported deadline as online application
- Application deadline
- Computer-Based ExaminationTentative; subject to official updates
Selection process
How candidates are selected
- 1Computer Based Examination
Objective examination as per official trade-wise scheme.
- 2Skill Test
Trade-related skill assessment as prescribed in the notification.
- 3Document Verification
Verification of age, education, trade certificates, category and other claims.
- 4Medical fitness
As required under BHEL rules.
Syllabus
What to prepare
Relevant ITI Trade
Trade theory, practical knowledge, tools, equipment, processes and trade safety as applicable to the selected trade
General Aptitude
Include only the topics listed in the official examination pattern
Examination Instructions
Question count, duration, marks and negative marking must follow the official notification
Documents
Documents to keep ready
- Recent photograph and signatureUpload in the format and size prescribed in the portal.
- Class 10 certificate and marksheetProof of date of birth and education.
- ITI/NTC certificate and marksheetsRelevant trade and marks requirements.
- NAC certificate and marksheetsRelevant trade, where required.
- Category certificateSC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD/Ex-servicemen, if applicable.
- Photo identity proofValid ID as accepted in the instructions.
- Application and payment receiptSave submitted form and payment acknowledgement.
How to apply
Use the official route only
2. Read Advertisement No. 01/2026 carefully and check the trade-wise eligibility, manufacturing-unit vacancies, age limit and fee.
3. Choose only the eligible trade and manufacturing unit permitted by the notification.
4. Complete the online registration and enter the required personal, educational and trade details.
5. Upload the photograph, signature and documents in the prescribed format.
6. Pay the applicable fee, if required, and submit the application before the deadline.
7. Download or print the final submitted application and payment receipt.
8. Keep checking the official BHEL Careers portal for examination and admit-card updates.
FAQs
Questions about this recruitment
How many vacancies are available?
The recruitment lists 660 vacancies across seven trades.
What is the advertisement number?
Advertisement No. 01/2026.
What is the application deadline?
18 November 2026, as reported in current recruitment listings.
What is the age limit?
The reported upper age limit is 27 years as on 1 October 2026 for the applicable general category, subject to relaxations.
What qualification is required?
Class 10 plus the prescribed NTC/ITI and NAC in the relevant trade, subject to the official eligibility conditions.
What is the initial remuneration?
₹24,000 per month during the reported one-year temporary period.
What is the regular pay scale?
₹29,500–₹65,000 after regularization, subject to BHEL rules.
What is the selection process?
Computer-Based Examination followed by the applicable verification and qualifying stages specified in the notification.
When is the examination?
11 December 2026 is reported as a tentative date; confirm it on the official portal.
Where should candidates apply?
Through the official BHEL Careers website: https://careers.bhel.in/