BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026: 660 Grade IV Posts, Eligibility and How to Apply
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has released Advt. 01/2026 for 660 Artisan Grade IV posts across nine manufacturing units. The seven trades are Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic and Foundryman. If you hold an ITI and a National Apprenticeship Certificate, this is a strong chance at a PSU job with a regular pay scale of ₹29,500 – ₹65,000, after one year as a Temporary Artisan at ₹24,000 per month.
Online applications run from 21 October 2026 to 18 November 2026, and you can apply for only one unit and one trade. The notification heading prints the year as 2027, but the advertisement number and every date are 2026, so we have kept them as printed. Read the unit table and the conditions below carefully, because a wrong choice cannot be changed later. GovtJobsAlert.in has put it all in one place for you.
What are the Key Highlights of BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) |
| Advertisement | Advt. 01/2026 |
| Post | Artisan Grade IV (7 trades) |
| Total Vacancies | 660 |
| Manufacturing Units | 9 units in 8 cities |
| Application Window | 21 October 2026 to 18 November 2026 |
| Mode | Online only |
| Computer Based Exam | 11 December 2026 (tentative) |
BHEL says the manpower figures are tentative and the actual requirement may vary after further assessment. Seats are partly earmarked for dependents of deceased BHEL employees on compassionate grounds. If those seats stay unfilled for want of qualified candidates, they may be filled through open selection.
How Many Vacancies are in BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026? Trade-wise and Unit-wise Posts
| Trade | Unit-wise Vacancies | All Units |
|---|---|---|
| Fitter | BAP 48, HPVP 60, EDN 3, SBD 16, HEEP 20, HPEP 10, HEP 19, TP 22, HPBP 80 | 278 |
| Welder | BAP 6, HPVP 25, EDN 2, SBD 2, HEEP 6, HEP 3, TP 10, HPBP 50 | 104 |
| Turner | BAP 10, HPVP 6, SBD 6, HEEP 5, HPEP 22, HEP 3 | 52 |
| Machinist | BAP 7, HPVP 14, SBD 3, HEEP 14, HPEP 23, HEP 15, TP 10, HPBP 15 | 101 |
| Electrician | BAP 4, HPVP 6, EDN 20, SBD 2, HEEP 12, HPEP 5, HEP 18, TP 18, HPBP 5 | 90 |
| Electronics Mechanic | HPVP 3, EDN 20 | 23 |
| Foundryman | HPVP 6, SBD 1, HEEP 3, HEP 2 | 12 |
Not every trade is open in every unit, so check the row for your trade before choosing a unit. Choose with your head, not only your hopes: you must serve at the allotted unit for at least 20 years, so pick a city where you can really settle down. Here is where each unit is based.
| Unit | Location | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| BAP – Boiler Auxiliaries Plant | Ranipet, Tamil Nadu | 75 |
| HPVP – Heavy Plates and Vessels Plant | Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh | 120 |
| EDN – Electronics Division | Bengaluru, Karnataka | 45 |
| SBD – Solar Business Division | Bengaluru, Karnataka | 30 |
| HEEP – Heavy Electrical Equipment Plant | Haridwar, Uttarakhand | 60 |
| HPEP – Heavy Power Equipment Plant | Hyderabad, Telangana | 60 |
| HEP – Heavy Electrical Plant | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh | 60 |
| TP – Transformer Plant | Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh | 60 |
| HPBP – High Pressure Boiler Plant | Tiruchirappalli | 150 |
The reservation split is different in every unit, so look at your own unit and category.
| Unit | UR, EWS, OBC, SC, ST | Unit Posts |
|---|---|---|
| BAP | 32 / 8 / 20 / 14 / 1 | 75 |
| HPVP | 47 / 12 / 32 / 20 / 9 | 120 |
| EDN | 19 / 4 / 12 / 7 / 3 | 45 |
| SBD | 14 / 2 / 8 / 4 / 2 | 30 |
| HEEP | 35 / 6 / 8 / 11 / 0 | 60 |
| HPEP | 25 / 6 / 16 / 9 / 4 | 60 |
| HEP | 24 / 6 / 9 / 9 / 12 | 60 |
| TP | 24 / 7 / 17 / 12 / 0 | 60 |
| HPBP | 65 / 15 / 40 / 28 / 2 | 150 |
HEEP Haridwar and TP Jhansi have no ST seat at all. PwD and Ex-Servicemen seats are listed unit-wise in the notification as well. Reservation follows government guidelines.
What is the Eligibility for BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026?
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Education | Class 10 plus NTC / ITI plus NAC in the trade you apply for |
| Minimum Marks | 60% for General and OBC, 55% for SC and ST, in both ITI and NAC |
| Cut-off Date | As on 1 October 2026 |
| Desirable | Regional language for Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka units; Hindi for other units |
Your ITI and NAC certificates or marksheets must be issued up to 1 October 2026. Only full-time regular courses count, and the NAC must be issued by the concerned authority. The ITI qualification page lists similar openings if you want more options.
SC, ST and PwBD candidates who apply against posts not reserved for them are treated under the general standard of merit, with no relaxation in the minimum marks. Ex-servicemen claiming trade equivalency from an Army, Air Force or Naval institute certificate must give the equivalence certificate, and minimum marks are not required for them.
Age Limit
| Category | Relaxation on 27 Years |
|---|---|
| General and EWS | None (27 years as on 1 October 2026) |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years General, 13 years OBC (NCL), 15 years SC/ST |
| Work experience | Up to 7 years, with at least 6 months of relevant experience |
| J&K domicile 1980 to 1989 | 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per government rules |
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Whatever relaxations you claim, the maximum age including all of them cannot exceed 56 years as on 1 October 2026. Experience relaxation needs a certificate in the prescribed format from the BHEL careers site.
What is the Salary for BHEL Artisan Grade IV 2026?
| Stage | Pay |
|---|---|
| First year, Temporary Artisan | ₹24,000 per month, consolidated |
| After regularisation, Artisan Grade IV | Minimum of ₹29,500 – ₹65,000 scale, plus allowances in vogue |
| Best Apprentice (DGET competition) | Artisan Grade IV with 2 increments |
| Runner-Up Apprentice | Minimum of the ₹29,500 – ₹65,000 scale |
Regularisation follows company rules after the temporary year, so treat the first year as your proving period and keep your attendance and skills sharp. Candidates selected or engaged as Temporary Employees, or for any other post and not regularised or on probation in BHEL, are not eligible to apply.
What is the Selection Process for BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Stage I: Computer Based Exam | In your trade, marks out of 100 |
| Stage II: Document Verification and Skill Test | Skill Test is qualifying in nature |
| Medical | By the company’s authorised officer before joining |
You must clear both stages to reach the merit list. The final merit order is made from your CBE score, for those found eligible in Document Verification and qualified in the Skill Test. Candidates are shortlisted for the Skill Test in a 1:3 ratio to the vacancies in their trade, category and unit, with a maximum of 5 for a single vacancy.
The minimum in the CBE is 40% for UR and EWS, and 30% for OBC (NCL), SC and ST. Anyone below it is disqualified. PwD and Ex-Servicemen candidates get relaxation down to 30% for UR/EWS and 22.5% for OBC/SC/ST. The exam is in Hindi, English or Kannada, Telugu or Tamil. This notification does not print the exam pattern, marking scheme or syllabus, so watch the careers site, and use our syllabus page for preparation.
Best and Runner-Up Apprentices of the DGET All India Skill Competitions get preference, but they must upload the Certificate of Merit and still appear in the CBE.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Job
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| One unit, one trade | If you submit more than once, only the last submitted application counts |
| Final details | Name must match your Matriculation certificate; changes to email, address, category or post are not entertained |
| OBC without NCL | Not entitled to OBC reservation; mark yourself General |
| OBC (NCL) certificate | Caste must be in the central OBC list; certificate in the prescribed format, issued on or after 1 January 2026, or your candidature will not be considered |
| EWS certificate | Valid for 2026-2027; without it at verification you will not be allowed to appear for the Skill Test |
| PwBD | At least 40% disability and the prescribed certificate format, or your candidature will not be considered |
| Blindness | The Artisan post is not identified as suitable for blindness |
| PwBD categories identified | Locomotor (OL, or BL only for Electrician or Fitter), leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victim; low vision; deaf and hard of hearing; speech and language disability |
| Medical | No relaxation in health standards |
| Govt, PSU or autonomous body employees | Apply through proper channel or give a No Objection Certificate at verification |
| Ineligible or false information | Candidature can be rejected at any stage; even after appointment, services can be terminated with prosecution |
| Incomplete application | Will not be entertained |
| 20-year service | Selected candidates must serve at the allotted unit for at least 20 years; no transfer request for the first 20 years |
| Transfer back | Only for unavoidable personal reasons, if a suitable position exists, and on reversion to the original post |
BHEL can cancel, restrict, enlarge or reopen the process without notice, and your candidature stays provisional at every stage.
How to Apply Online for BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the BHEL careers portal from Essential Links on or after 21 October 2026 |
| 2 | Choose ONE unit and ONE trade, and fill in your details |
| 3 | Pick up to 5 test centre choices |
| 4 | Upload the documents asked for and pay the fee online |
| 5 | Submit, check that the payment went through, and save the confirmation |
Keep your Class 10, ITI and NAC papers, and your category certificate (OBC NCL, EWS, PwBD or experience, whichever you claim) ready. Candidates from the Armed Forces claiming Ex-Servicemen status must also give a signed undertaking that they have not taken any civil appointment, at the time of Document Verification. Use an email ID you will keep active for at least one year, because BHEL sends important messages only by email. Applicants registered with a Local Employment Exchange should also apply online, as no other mode is accepted.
What are the Important Dates for BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application opens | 21 October 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Online application closes | 18 November 2026, 11:45 PM |
| Computer Based Exam | 11 December 2026 (tentative) |
| Age and qualification cut-off | 1 October 2026 |
These dates are tentative and may change. Any change is shown on the BHEL careers website.
What is the Application Fee for BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS / OBC | ₹600 exam fee + ₹400 processing fee + GST = ₹1,072 |
| SC, ST, PwD, Ex-Servicemen | Exam fee nil; ₹400 processing fee + GST = ₹472 |
The fee is non-refundable and paid online. You may also pay bank charges for net banking, debit card or credit card.
Essential Links for BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026
- Download BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026 (careers portal, opens 21 October)
- Visit BHEL Artisan Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
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If you have an ITI with NAC and the marks, do not wait for the last evening. Pick your unit and trade with care, keep your certificates ready, and apply by 18 November 2026. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more PSU jobs and the exam calendar.