Overview संक्षिप्त विवरण
BHEL has published Advt. No. 01/2026 (Artisan Recruitment – 2027) for 660 Artisan Grade IV posts at nine manufacturing units, including Ranipet, Visakhapatnam, Bengaluru, Haridwar, Hyderabad, Bhopal, Jhansi and Tiruchirappalli. The trades are Fitter (278), Welder (104), Turner (52), Machinist (101), Electrician (90), Electronics Mechanic (23) and Foundryman (12).
Candidates with Class 10, ITI (NTC) and NAC in the trade can apply online from 21 October to 18 November 2026 (11:45 PM). The computer based exam is tentatively on 11 December 2026.
Total No. of Vacancies
- Number of Posts
- 660
- Recruiter
- Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
Application Dates
- Starting Date to Apply
- 21-10-2026
- Last Date to Apply
- 18-11-2026
Salary
- Salary
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First year as Temporary Artisan: consolidated Rs. 24,000 per month
On regularisation as Artisan Grade IV: Rs. 29,500 – Rs. 65,000 plus allowances
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification
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Class 10 + National Trade Certificate (NTC/ITI) + National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the respective trade
At least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST) in both NTC/ITI and NAC
Certificates must be issued by 01-10-2026; only full-time regular courses count
Age Limit
- Age Limit
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Upper age limit for General/EWS: 27 years as on 01-10-2026.
Relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC (NCL) 3 years, PwD 10/13/15 years (Gen/OBC/SC-ST), Ex-servicemen as per rules, up to 7 years for relevant work experience (minimum 6 months).
Maximum age with all relaxations: 56 years.
Application Fees
- Fees by Category
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UR / EWS / OBC: Rs. 1,072 (Rs. 600 exam fee + Rs. 400 processing fee + GST)
SC / ST / PwD / Ex-servicemen: Rs. 472 (processing fee + GST only)
Selection Process
- Selection Process
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Stage I: Computer Based Examination (minimum 40% for UR/EWS, 30% for OBC/SC/ST); shortlisting 1:3 per trade and unit
Stage II: Document verification and skill test (qualifying)
Final merit on CBE marks
Medical examination before joining
How to Apply
- How to Apply
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Apply online through https://careers.bhel.in from 21-10-2026 (10 AM) to 18-11-2026 (11:45 PM).
Apply for one manufacturing unit and one trade only; the last submitted application is treated as final.
Selected candidates must serve at the allotted unit for at least 20 years.
Important Links
- Apply Online
- Open apply online
- Official Notification PDF
- Open official notification pdf
- Official Website
- Open official website