Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), a leading Government of India Public Sector Undertaking, has released Advertisement No. 01/2026 for Artisan Recruitment 2027. The recruitment drive is being conducted for 660 tentative vacancies of Artisan Grade IV across nine manufacturing units in India. Eligible candidates with Class 10, ITI/NTC and National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) qualifications in the relevant trade can apply online. Candidates should check the trade-wise vacancies, educational qualification, age limit, salary, application fee and selection process before submitting their applications.
| BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2027 – 660 Vacancies | Apply Online | |
| Job Location: Across India | |
| Organization Name | Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) |
| Post Name | Artisan Grade IV |
| No. of Vacancies | 660 (tentative) |
| Qualification | 10th + ITI |
| Mode | Online |
Post Details
BHEL is recruiting Artisan Grade IV candidates in the following trades:
- Fitter: 278 vacancies
- Welder: 104 vacancies
- Turner: 52 vacancies
- Machinist: 101 vacancies
- Electrician: 90 vacancies
- Electronics Mechanic: 23 vacancies
- Foundryman: 12 vacancies
Total Vacancies: 660. The vacancy numbers are tentative and may change depending on the company’s requirements and further assessment.
Manufacturing Units and Job Locations
- Boiler Auxiliaries Plant (BAP): Ranipet, Tamil Nadu – 75 vacancies
- Heavy Plates and Vessels Plant (HPVP): Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh – 120 vacancies
- Electronics Division (EDN): Bengaluru, Karnataka – 45 vacancies
- Solar Business Division (SBD): Bengaluru, Karnataka – 30 vacancies
- Heavy Electrical Equipment Plant (HEEP): Haridwar, Uttarakhand – 60 vacancies
- Heavy Power Equipment Plant (HPEP): Hyderabad, Telangana – 60 vacancies
- Heavy Electrical Plant (HEP): Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh – 60 vacancies
- Transformer Plant (TP): Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh – 60 vacancies
- High Pressure Boiler Plant (HPBP): Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu – 150 vacancies
Candidates must carefully select their preferred manufacturing unit and trade. The notification permits each candidate to apply for vacancies in one manufacturing unit and one trade only.
Qualification
As on 01 October 2026, candidates must meet the following essential educational qualification requirements:
- Must have passed Class 10.
- Must possess a National Trade Certificate (NTC/ITI) in the relevant trade.
- Must possess a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the respective trade.
- General and OBC candidates must have secured at least 60% marks in both NTC/ITI and NAC.
- SC and ST candidates must have secured at least 55% marks in both NTC/ITI and NAC.
- Only full-time regular courses will be considered.
- The required ITI/NAC certificates or mark sheets must have been issued on or before 01 October 2026.
Desirable Qualification: Knowledge of the regional language is desirable for units located in Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. Knowledge of Hindi is desirable for other units.
Ex-servicemen claiming trade equivalency through an Army, Air Force or Naval Institute certificate must provide the prescribed equivalence certificate, as applicable under the notification.
Salary Details
- Initial Temporary Period: Selected candidates will work as Temporary Artisans for one year.
- Monthly Wages During Temporary Period: ₹24,000.
- After Regularization: Candidates who successfully complete the temporary period may be regularized as Artisan Grade IV according to company rules.
- Regular Pay Scale: ₹29,500–₹65,000.
- Additional Benefits: Applicable allowances as per the rules in force at the time of regularization.
Regularization is subject to successful completion of the temporary period and the applicable BHEL rules. The notification also provides for special pay treatment for eligible Best Apprentice and Runner-Up Apprentice candidates in the All India Apprentices Competition.
Age Limit
- Age Calculation Date: 01 October 2026
- General/EWS Maximum Age: 27 years
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST Candidates: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates: 3 years
- Persons with Disabilities (PwBD): 10 years for General, 13 years for OBC-NCL and 15 years for SC/ST candidates, subject to the prescribed conditions.
- Ex-Servicemen: As per applicable Government rules.
- Eligible Jammu and Kashmir Domicile Candidates: 5 years for candidates who were ordinarily domiciled in the state between 01 January 1980 and 31 December 1989.
- Work Experience Relaxation: Up to 7 years, subject to at least 6 months of relevant work experience and submission of the prescribed experience certificate.
The maximum age, including all permissible relaxations, must not exceed 56 years as on 01 October 2026. Candidates should read the official notification for the complete conditions.
Application Fee
- General/EWS/OBC Candidates: ₹1,072, including the examination fee of ₹600 and processing fee of ₹400 plus GST.
- SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen Candidates: ₹472, consisting of the processing fee of ₹400 plus GST; the examination fee is nil.
The application and processing fees are non-refundable. Additional bank charges may apply depending on the payment method.
Selection Process
The BHEL Artisan Grade IV recruitment selection process consists of two stages:
- Stage I: Computer Based Examination (CBE)
- Stage II: Document Verification and Skill Test
Stage I – Computer Based Examination:
- The examination will be conducted in the respective trade.
- The minimum qualifying marks are 40% for UR/EWS candidates and 30% for OBC-NCL/SC/ST candidates, subject to the notification’s provisions.
- Eligible candidates will be shortlisted for the Skill Test based on CBE marks and the prescribed category-wise vacancy ratio.
- The examination is scheduled to be conducted on the same day for all the notified vacancies.
Stage II – Document Verification and Skill Test:
- Shortlisted candidates must produce the required original certificates and supporting documents.
- The Skill Test is qualifying in nature.
- Candidates must complete document verification and qualify in the Skill Test to be considered for the final merit list.
- The final merit order will be prepared based on the CBE score among candidates found eligible and qualified.
The Computer Based Examination will be available in Hindi, English or the specified regional language options mentioned in the notification, including Kannada, Telugu and Tamil.
Reservation Details
Reservation is provided according to Government guidelines. The notification includes category-wise vacancy details for UR, EWS, OBC, SC and ST candidates, along with the indicated PwBD and Ex-Servicemen positions for each unit.
- Candidates claiming OBC reservation must meet the Non-Creamy Layer conditions.
- Eligible EWS candidates must produce a valid Income and Asset Certificate for the prescribed financial year.
- PwBD candidates must meet the prescribed disability requirements and provide the required certificate.
- Ex-Servicemen candidates must submit the applicable supporting documents and undertaking, where required.
Reservation benefits are subject to the conditions and certificate formats specified in the official notification.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply online through the BHEL Careers portal by following these steps:
- Visit the official BHEL Careers website: https://careers.bhel.in/.
- Open the Artisan Recruitment 2027 notification under Advertisement No. 01/2026.
- Read the detailed notification and verify the educational qualification, age limit and trade eligibility.
- Register or log in to the online application portal.
- Select one manufacturing unit and one trade for which you wish to apply.
- Fill in the personal, educational, category and experience details accurately.
- Upload the required documents and certificates in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable application and processing fee through the permitted online payment method.
- Review the form carefully and submit the application before the closing date.
- Save or print the application confirmation for future reference.
Important Instructions:
- Applications are accepted online only through the BHEL Careers website.
- A candidate may apply for one manufacturing unit and one trade only.
- Multiple applications from the same applicant will be handled according to the notification; the last submitted application will be treated as the final application.
- Ensure that all information is correct and that required certificates are available.
- Keep your registered email ID active for recruitment communications.
- Check the official website regularly for examination updates, admit cards and Skill Test information.
Important Dates
- Advertisement Number: 01/2026
- Online Application Start Date: 21 October 2026, at 10:00 AM
- Last Date to Apply Online: 18 November 2026, at 11:45 PM
- Tentative Computer Based Examination Date: 11 December 2026
The dates are tentative and may be changed by BHEL. Candidates should check the official Careers website for updates.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Short Notice | Click here |
| Notification Pdf | Click here |
| Apply Link Date 21.10.2026 | Click here |
| Official website Link | Click here |