BHEL Artisan Result 2026 (Advt. 04/2025) — Score Card Out Now
CBT Score Card Live at digialm.com | 515 Grade IV Posts | Merit List & Cut Off Coming Soon
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Heavy Industries, Govt. of India, has released the CBT Score Card for the Artisan Grade IV Recruitment 2025-26 (Advertisement No. 04/2025). Candidates who appeared in the Computer-Based re-examination held on 12 January 2026 can now download their individual score card released on 20 March 2026 from digialm.com using their registered User ID and Password. The score card shows marks obtained out of 120 across two sections — Trade-Specific Questions (90 marks) and General Awareness & Reasoning (30 marks). The recruitment fills 515 Artisan Grade IV vacancies across 7 trades — Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, and Foundryman — spread across 11 BHEL manufacturing units. The official Merit List and Category-wise Cut Off marks are yet to be published on careers.bhel.in. Candidates shortlisted via merit will be called for a Skill Test, followed by Document Verification.
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| Organisation | Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) — Maharatna PSU | Ministry of Heavy Industries, Govt. of India |
| Advertisement No. | 04/2025 — Artisan Grade IV Recruitment 2025-26 |
| Post Name | Artisan Grade IV — Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Foundryman |
| Total Vacancies | 515 posts across 11 BHEL manufacturing units |
| Notification Date | 16 July 2025 (Full notification) | 12 July 2025 (Advt. announced) |
| Application Window | August 2025 → 12 September 2025 |
| Original Exam (Cancelled) | Cancelled due to technical/administrative issues |
| CBT Re-Exam Date | 12 January 2026 | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM (90 minutes) |
| Answer Key Released | 15 January 2026 at careers.bhel.in | Objection window opened |
| Score Card Released On | 20 March 2026 |
| Score Card Status | ✅ Released — Available at digialm.com |
| Score Card Portal | cdn.digialm.com/EForms/configuredHtml/1258/94876/login.html |
| Merit List Status | ⏳ Awaited — Expected on careers.bhel.in |
| Cut Off Status | ⏳ Awaited — Category-wise, to be released with Merit List |
| CBT Pattern | 120 Questions | 120 Marks | 90 Minutes | Negative Marking −0.25/wrong |
| Next Stage | Skill Test → Document Verification (dates to be announced) |
| Pay Scale | Artisan Grade IV: ₹29,500 – ₹65,000/month (after regularisation from 1-year temporary period) |
| Official Website | careers.bhel.in | bhel.com |
| Event / Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Official Notification Released (Advt. 04/2025) | 16 July 2025 | |
| Online Application Window Opens | August 2025 | |
| Last Date to Apply | 12 September 2025 | |
| Original CBT Exam (Cancelled) | Cancelled — Technical issues | |
| Admit Card for Re-Exam Released | 3 January 2026 | |
| CBT Re-Examination Conducted | 12 January 2026 | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | |
| Official Answer Key Released | 15 January 2026 at careers.bhel.in | |
| Objection Window (Answer Key) | Post 15 January 2026 (limited period) | |
| CBT Score Card Released ✅ | 20 March 2026 — Available at digialm.com | |
| Official Merit List & Cut Off | ⏳ Awaited — Expected on careers.bhel.in | |
| Skill Test (for shortlisted candidates) | To be announced after Merit List | |
| Document Verification | After Skill Test (TBA) | |
| Final Appointment / Joining | 2026 (expected) |
The BHEL Artisan Score Card 2026 is available through the digialm portal — the same platform used for the admit card. Login is mandatory with your registered credentials. There is no public/direct PDF — every candidate must authenticate individually. Here are the two access paths and step-by-step guide:
- Direct Score Card Link (digialm): https://cdn.digialm.com/EForms/configuredHtml/1258/94876/login.html
- Official BHEL Careers Portal: https://careers.bhel.in → Current Job Openings → BHEL Artisan 2026 Score Card / Result Link
Open the Direct digialm Score Card Link
Navigate to https://cdn.digialm.com/EForms/configuredHtml/1258/94876/login.html in Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Edge. This is the same digialm portal used to download your BHEL Artisan Admit Card — the login credentials are identical. Avoid old browser versions and always use a desktop or laptop for smooth PDF rendering.
Enter Your User ID and Password
Enter your registered User ID (application number or registered email/mobile as set during application) and Password. Fill in the CAPTCHA code displayed on screen. Click Login. Avoid multiple failed login attempts as it may temporarily lock your account. If you forgot your password, use the "Forgot Password" option — an OTP is sent to your registered mobile or email.
Click the Score Card / Result Link
After logging in, your candidate dashboard displays active links for this recruitment. Click the link labelled "Score Card" or "View Result" for the BHEL Artisan Grade IV CBT (12 January 2026). Your personalised score card PDF opens in a new window showing your marks section-wise and total out of 120.
Download and Save Your Score Card PDF
Download the score card PDF immediately and save it to your device and a cloud backup. The digialm portal may close the score card download link after a certain period — do not delay downloading. Check all details on the score card: name, roll number, trade, unit, section-wise marks, total marks, and qualifying status. If any detail is incorrect, contact BHEL HR at the respective manufacturing unit.
Check Merit List Once Released on careers.bhel.in
The official Merit List — a PDF containing roll numbers of candidates shortlisted for the Skill Test — will be published on careers.bhel.in under Current Job Openings. It will also include the category-wise cut off marks. Once released, search your roll number in the Merit List PDF to confirm shortlisting. The Merit List is publicly accessible without login, unlike the individual score card.
The 515 vacancies under Advt. 04/2025 are distributed across 7 trade categories and 11 BHEL manufacturing units. Fitter has the highest vacancy share, followed by Machinist and Welder. Posts are spread across units in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Karnataka, Telangana, and Madhya Pradesh.
| Trade | Vacancies | % of Total | Key Work Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitter | 176 | 34.2% | Assembly, fitting, and maintenance of mechanical components, machines, and equipment at BHEL manufacturing plants |
| Machinist | 104 | 20.2% | Operation of CNC/conventional lathes, milling, drilling, boring, and other machine tools for precision component manufacturing |
| Welder | 97 | 18.8% | Arc welding, MIG/TIG welding, gas welding on boiler, turbine, and heavy engineering fabrication work |
| Electrician | 65 | 12.6% | Wiring, installation, testing, and maintenance of electrical systems, panels, motors, and switchgear across BHEL units |
| Turner | 51 | 9.9% | Lathe turning operations for shafts, flanges, and precision rotary components used in turbines and generators |
| Electronics Mechanic | 18 | 3.5% | Testing, troubleshooting, and servicing of electronic control panels, PCBs, and industrial electronics systems |
| Foundryman | 4 | 0.8% | Foundry operations — mould preparation, metal pouring, casting, and cleaning of heavy castings for power equipment |
| Total — All Trades | 515 | 100% | 11 BHEL manufacturing units across 7 states |
34.2% of total
CNC / Lathe
Arc / MIG / TIG
HT/LT systems
Lathe operations
Foundry work
BHEL manufacturing units covered: Bhopal (MP), Haridwar (Uttarakhand), Hyderabad (Telangana), Tiruchirapalli (Tamil Nadu), Ranipet (Tamil Nadu), Jagdishpur (UP), Varanasi (UP), Bengaluru (Karnataka), Vishakhapatnam (AP), Jhansi (UP), and BHEL Industrial Systems Group units. Posting is at BHEL's discretion based on vacancy availability at each unit — candidates are expected to serve at the allotted unit for a minimum of 20 years.
| Section | Subject / Topics | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 1 — Trade Specific | Technical knowledge in the candidate's trade — Fitter, Machinist, Welder, Electrician, Turner, Electronics Mechanic, or Foundryman theory and application. Based on ITI/NTC syllabus for the respective trade. | 70 | 70 |
| Section 2 — Engineering Calculations | Applied numerical problems, basic engineering mathematics, trade-related calculations and measurements | 30 | 30 |
| Section 3 — Reasoning Ability | Logical reasoning, spatial reasoning, general aptitude questions | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 120 | 120 | |
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) — Online at designated centres |
| Exam Date & Time | 12 January 2026 | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM |
| Total Duration | 90 minutes |
| Question Type | Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) — 4 options, 1 correct |
| Correct Answer | +1 mark per correct answer |
| Wrong Answer | −0.25 marks per wrong answer (negative marking) |
| Unattempted | 0 marks — no penalty for skipping |
| Medium | English and Hindi — bilingual interface |
| Trade-Specific Papers | Separate question sets per trade — Fitter paper different from Welder, Machinist, etc. |
| Field on Score Card | Description |
|---|---|
| Candidate's Full Name | As registered during application — must match original certificates |
| Roll Number | Unique examination identifier — keep this safe for all future communications |
| Registration Number | Application reference number from the original registration |
| Father's Name | As declared in the application form |
| Trade Applied For | Fitter / Machinist / Welder / Electrician / Turner / Electronics Mechanic / Foundryman |
| BHEL Unit | The manufacturing unit you were allotted / applied for |
| Category | UR / OBC-NCL / SC / ST / EWS / PwBD |
| Section 1 Marks (Trade Specific) | Marks obtained in trade-specific questions (out of 70) |
| Section 2 Marks (Engineering Calculations) | Marks obtained in engineering calculation questions (out of 30) |
| Section 3 Marks (Reasoning Ability) | Marks obtained in reasoning ability questions (out of 20) |
| Total Marks Obtained | Combined score out of 120 — after negative marking deduction |
| Skill Test Date | Date and venue of Skill Test — printed on score card for shortlisted candidates (if scheduled) |
| Qualifying Status | Qualified / Not Qualified — based on minimum cut off (official cut off pending) |
The official BHEL Artisan Cut Off 2026 will be released by BHEL along with the Merit List on careers.bhel.in. The estimates below are based on the CBT difficulty level reported by candidates, the number of vacancies (515), the approximate number of applicants, and trends from previous BHEL recruitment cycles. These are indicative only — wait for the official cut off for definitive confirmation.
| Category | Expected Cut Off (out of 120) | Expected % Range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / UR / EWS | 60 – 75 marks | 50% – 62.5% | Most competitive pool; historically highest cut off |
| OBC – Non Creamy Layer | 55 – 65 marks | 45.8% – 54.2% | 3% lower than UR trend in previous PSU recruitments |
| SC | 45 – 58 marks | 37.5% – 48.3% | Reserved category — typically 10–15 marks below UR |
| ST | 40 – 52 marks | 33.3% – 43.3% | Lowest reserved cut off — fewer vacancies in many units |
| EWS | 58 – 72 marks | 48.3% – 60% | Close to UR cut off as per EWS reservation norms |
| PwBD | 35 – 50 marks | 29.2% – 41.7% | Lowest overall — disability-specific horizontal reservation |
Applications are closed. However, shortlisted candidates called for the Skill Test and Document Verification must produce original certificates that exactly match their application declarations. Verify your documents now to avoid disqualification at DV stage.
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Basic Education | Class 10 Pass (Matriculation) from a recognised Board — Marksheet and Certificate required |
| Trade Qualification — NTC | National Trade Certificate (NTC) issued by NCVT in the relevant trade — Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, or Foundryman. Marks required: 60% for UR/EWS/OBC-NCL | 55% for SC/ST |
| Trade Qualification — NAC | National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the same trade from NCVT — mandatory in addition to NTC. Issued after completing the Apprenticeship under the Apprenticeship Act at a registered establishment. |
| Age Limit — Upper | 27 years for UR/EWS | 30 years for OBC-NCL | 32 years for SC/ST — as on the notification date. PwBD: +10 years (UR), +13 years (OBC), +15 years (SC/ST). Ex-Servicemen: as per Govt. norms. |
| Minimum Age | 18 years as on the notification date |
| Work Bond | Selected candidates must commit to serve at the allotted BHEL unit for a minimum of 20 years. Transfer within BHEL is at BHEL's discretion — candidates cannot demand transfer to a preferred location. |
| Stage | Pay / Compensation | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Temporary Employee Period | Consolidated wages as per BHEL policy (typically ₹18,000–₹22,000/month approx. including allowances — official amount specified in appointment letter) | 1 year from date of joining |
| Artisan Grade IV (Regularised) | Pay Scale: ₹29,500 – ₹65,000/month + DA + HRA + Transport Allowance + Other BHEL PSU allowances | After successful 1-year temporary period |
| Estimated Gross (In-Hand) | Approximately ₹40,000 – ₹55,000/month after regularisation including all allowances (varies by unit location and DA revision) | Post regularisation |
- Dearness Allowance (DA) — revised as per BHEL board decisions, linked to CPI
- House Rent Allowance (HRA) — based on unit location and leased accommodation availability
- Free or subsidised medical treatment at BHEL hospital / empanelled hospitals for self and dependants
- Provident Fund (PF) — BHEL contributes employer share; fully vested after qualifying service
- Gratuity under the Payment of Gratuity Act on completion of 5+ years of service
- Leave benefits: Earned Leave, Casual Leave, Medical Leave, and Special Leave as per BHEL rules
- Canteen facility, uniform allowance, and shift allowances at manufacturing units
- Opportunity to appear for departmental promotion exams to advance from Artisan Grade IV to higher grades
| Stage | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT) | 120 Qs | 120 marks | 90 minutes. Part A: Trade-specific (90M). Part B: General Awareness & Reasoning (30M). Negative marking −0.25/wrong. Trade-wise merit lists prepared. Completed: 12 January 2026. | |
| Stage 2: Score Card & Merit List | Individual score cards released at digialm.com. Official Merit List (shortlist for Skill Test) and category-wise Cut Off published on careers.bhel.in. Score Card: Released. Merit List: Awaited. | |
| Stage 3: Skill Test | Practical trade test at BHEL manufacturing units for CBT-shortlisted candidates. Trade-specific hands-on tasks — fitting, welding, machining, wiring, etc. Qualifying in nature — pass/fail, not scored separately. Dates to be announced after Merit List. | |
| Stage 4: Document Verification | Original certificates produced at BHEL unit — Class 10, NTC, NAC, age proof, category certificate, and ID. Any discrepancy = immediate disqualification. Medically fit candidates proceed to joining formalities. | |
| Stage 5: Final Appointment | Appointed initially as Temporary Employee (1 year). Regularised as Artisan Grade IV after satisfactory 1-year performance. Posting at allotted BHEL unit. 20-year service bond applicable. |
- There is no personal interview at any stage of the BHEL Artisan Grade IV selection. The process ends at CBT (merit) → Skill Test (qualifying) → Document Verification.
- Final merit for appointment is based entirely on CBT marks — candidates who pass the Skill Test are ranked and selected in order of CBT score within each trade and category.
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