BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026 has been announced by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited under Advertisement No. 01/2026 for 660 Artisan Grade IV vacancies across nine of its manufacturing units. According to the published information, the short notification titled “Artisan Recruitment – 2027” has been released, with reservation details, selection process information and how-to-apply instructions to be hosted on the BHEL Careers website by 19 October 2026.
The recruitment is open to candidates holding Class X with a National Trade Certificate (NTC/ITI) and a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the respective trade. Vacancies span seven trades – Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic and Foundryman – and a Computer Based Test (CBT) is tentatively scheduled for December 2026. Candidates should follow the BHEL Careers portal for the detailed notification and confirm every detail from the official notice.
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BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruiting body | Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), a Public Sector Undertaking |
| Advertisement | Advt. No. 01/2026 – “Artisan Recruitment – 2027” |
| Post name | Artisan Grade IV |
| Total vacancies | 660 (tentative) |
| Trades | Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Foundryman |
| Educational qualification | Class X + NTC/ITI + NAC in the respective trade; 60% marks for Gen/OBC and 55% for SC/ST in both NTC/ITI and NAC |
| Age limit | Upper age 27 years for Gen/EWS, 30 years for OBC (NCL), 32 years for SC/ST, as on 1 October 2026 |
| Job location | BHEL manufacturing units at Ranipet, Visakhapatnam, Bengaluru, Haridwar, Hyderabad, Bhopal, Jhansi and Tiruchirappalli |
| CBT (tentative) | December 2026, on the same day for all vacancies |
| Detailed information to be hosted on | BHEL Careers website by 19 October 2026 |
| Official website | https://www.bhel.com/; Careers: https://careers.bhel.in/ |
ITI-level candidates can also explore the ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026 for technician posts and the DRDO RCI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for apprenticeship opportunities.
Important Dates
So far only a short notification has been released. The application start date and last date are not specified in it; they will be announced with the detailed information on the BHEL Careers website.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short notification release (Advt. 01/2026) | 13 October 2026 |
| Reservation and relaxation details on BHEL Careers Portal | 19 October 2026 |
| Selection process and how-to-apply instructions on BHEL Careers website | By 19 October 2026 |
| Online application start and last date | To be announced |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) | December 2026 (tentative) |
Vacancy Details
BHEL has notified a total of 660 tentative Artisan Grade IV vacancies for its 2027 requirement. The requirement may vary based on further assessment, and category-wise reservation will be as per Government guidelines.
| S. No. | Trade | Total vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fitter | 278 |
| 2 | Welder | 104 |
| 3 | Turner | 52 |
| 4 | Machinist | 101 |
| 5 | Electrician | 90 |
| 6 | Electronics Mechanic | 23 |
| 7 | Foundryman | 12 |
| Total | 660 |
The unit-wise distribution covers nine manufacturing units, with the High Pressure Boiler Plant at Tiruchirappalli (150 posts) and the Heavy Plates and Vessels Plant at Visakhapatnam (120 posts) having the largest allocations.
| Code | Unit | Location | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Boiler Auxiliaries Plant (BAP) | Ranipet, Tamil Nadu | 75 |
| B | Heavy Plates and Vessels Plant (HPVP) | Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh | 120 |
| C | Electronics Division (EDN) | Bengaluru, Karnataka | 45 |
| D | Solar Business Division (SBD) | Bengaluru, Karnataka | 30 |
| E | Heavy Electrical Equipment Plant (HEEP) | Haridwar, Uttarakhand | 60 |
| F | Heavy Power Equipment Plant (HPEP) | Hyderabad, Telangana | 60 |
| G | Heavy Electrical Plant (HEP) | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh | 60 |
| H | Transformer Plant (TP) | Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh | 60 |
| I | High Pressure Boiler Plant (HPBP) | Tiruchirappalli | 150 |
| Total | 660 |
Unit choice rule: a candidate can apply against vacancies of only one manufacturing unit, so the unit of preference must be chosen carefully against the vacancies in the respective trades.
BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
The required qualification is Class X plus National Trade Certificate (NTC/ITI) plus National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the respective trade. General and OBC candidates need not less than 60% marks in both NTC/ITI and NAC, while SC and ST candidates need not less than 55% marks in both. Knowledge of the regional language is desirable for units in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, and of Hindi for the other units.
Age Limit
| Category | Upper age limit (as on 1 October 2026) |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 27 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 30 years |
| SC / ST | 32 years |
Age relaxation: PwD and ex-serviceman relaxation will be as per Government rules. Up to 7 years of relaxation is available on the basis of relevant work experience in the prescribed format.
Application Fee
The application fee details are not specified in the short notification. Candidates should check the fee provisions when the detailed information is hosted on the BHEL Careers website by 19 October 2026.
Selection Process
According to the published information, the notification mentions a Computer Based Test (CBT), tentatively in December 2026, to be held on the same day for all vacancies. Details of the selection process and instructions on how to apply will be hosted on the BHEL Careers website by 19 October 2026. Candidates should confirm the full selection stages from the official notice.
Salary
The pay details are expected in the detailed notification. Some recruitment portals report an indicative pay scale of Rs. 29,500 to Rs. 65,000 plus allowances for Artisan posts, but this should be treated as unconfirmed until BHEL publishes it officially.
How to Apply
The short notification does not yet give the application steps or mode. Based on the published information:
- Visit the BHEL Careers website at careers.bhel.in for the selection process details and application instructions, to be hosted by 19 October 2026.
- Read the complete application instructions once published, and note the unit-choice rule: one candidate can apply against vacancies of one unit only.
- Apply in the trade in which you hold the NTC/ITI and NAC.
- Keep checking the careers portal for the online application start and last dates.
Documents to Keep Ready
- Class X certificate (for date of birth)
- NTC/ITI and NAC certificates in the respective trade with marks sheets
- Photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, driving licence, PAN or another Government photo ID)
- Caste, disability or ex-serviceman certificates, where applicable
- Work experience certificate in the prescribed format, where applicable
- Recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature
BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026 Important Links
- BHEL Careers portal (careers.bhel.in) – check here for the detailed notification, reservation details, selection process and how-to-apply instructions (by 19 October 2026)
- BHEL official website
BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026 FAQ
How many vacancies are available in BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026?
BHEL has notified 660 tentative Artisan Grade IV vacancies under Advertisement No. 01/2026 across nine manufacturing units. The requirement is tentative and may vary.
What is the qualification required for BHEL Artisan posts?
Candidates must have Class X plus a National Trade Certificate (NTC/ITI) plus a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the respective trade, with at least 60% marks for Gen and OBC candidates and 55% for SC and ST candidates in both.
What is the upper age limit for BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026?
The upper age limit as on 1 October 2026 is 27 years for General and EWS candidates, 30 years for OBC (NCL) and 32 years for SC and ST candidates, with applicable relaxations.
When will the BHEL Artisan 2026 application process start?
The application start and last dates are not yet announced. Reservation details, the selection process and how-to-apply instructions will be hosted on the BHEL Careers website by 19 October 2026.
What is the BHEL Artisan selection process?
The notification mentions a Computer Based Test (CBT) tentatively in December 2026, to be held on the same day for all vacancies. Full selection details will be hosted on the BHEL Careers website.
Can I apply for more than one BHEL manufacturing unit?
No. The notification states that one candidate can apply against the vacancies of only one manufacturing unit.
Which trades are covered in BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026?
Fitter (278), Welder (104), Machinist (101), Electrician (90), Turner (52), Electronics Mechanic (23) and Foundryman (12) – 660 posts in all.
Disclaimer: This article summarises BHEL Advertisement No. 01/2026 (Artisan Recruitment – 2027) as published. Only a short notification is available so far; dates, fees and conditions will be clarified in the detailed notification. Candidates must verify every detail from the official notice on careers.bhel.in before applying.
