BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026 notification (Advt. No. 01/2026 – Recruitment Year 2027) has been officially released by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), a premier Maharatna Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSE) under the Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India.

The corporation invites online applications from qualified ITI and National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) holders for 660 vacancies of Artisan Grade-IV across its manufacturing units and project sites located in Haridwar, Bhopal, Tiruchirappalli, Hyderabad, Jhansi, Ranipet, Bengaluru, and other installations.

Online registration opens on October 21, 2026 (10:00 AM) and will remain active until November 18, 2026 (up to 11:45 PM) on the official career portal careers.bhel.in. The tentative date for the nationwide Computer-Based Test (CBT) is December 11, 2026.

Below is the verified, authentic, and step-by-step breakdown covering trade-wise vacancies, temporary stipend, regular pay scale, NTC & NAC qualifications, age criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, and online application guidelines.

BHEL Artisan Grade-IV 2026: Quick Overview

Important Dates & Recruitment Schedule

Candidates must track these confirmed dates strictly:

• Official Notification Release Date: October 18, 2026
• Online Registration Starting Date: October 21, 2026 (from 10:00 AM)
• Closing Date for Online Application Submission: November 18, 2026 (up to 11:45 PM)
• Last Date for Application Fee Payment: November 18, 2026 (up to 11:45 PM)
• Admit Card Release Date: First week of December 2026
• Tentative Computer-Based Test (CBT) Date: December 11, 2026
• Skill / Practical Trade Test Schedule: January 2027

Trade-Wise Vacancy Breakup (Total 660 Posts)

The 660 vacancies are distributed across technical industrial trades as follows:

(Category-wise reservations for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, Ex-Servicemen, and PwBD candidates are provided across BHEL divisions as per central government directives).

Salary Structure, Training Period & Absorption

• 1-Year Training Period: Selected candidates are initially appointed as Temporary Artisans for a duration of one year on a fixed consolidated stipend of ₹24,000/- per month.
• Regular Scale of Pay: Upon satisfactory completion of the one-year temporary training period, artisans are absorbed into the regular permanent rolls of BHEL as Artisan Grade-IV in the pay scale of ₹29,500 – ₹65,000/-.
• Allowances & Fringe Benefits: Regularized employees receive Industrial Dearness Allowance (IDA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) or Company Quarter, Cafeteria Perks, Contributory Provident Fund, Gratuity, Performance Related Pay (PRP), and comprehensive Medical Facilities for self and dependent family members.

Eligibility Criteria: Education & Age Limits

1. Educational & Apprenticeship Qualification (As on Cut-Off Date)

• Matriculation: Must have passed Class 10th (Matriculation / High School) or its equivalent examination from a recognized Board.
• Technical Qualification: Must possess National Trade Certificate (NTC / ITI) and National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the respective trade issued by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT).
• Minimum Qualifying Percentage:
  • General / OBC / EWS Candidates: Minimum 60% aggregate marks in both ITI and NAC examinations.
  • SC / ST Candidates: Minimum 55% aggregate marks in both ITI and NAC examinations.

2. Age Limit (Crucial Cut-Off Date: October 1, 2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age (General / EWS): 27 Years (Candidates must not have been born earlier than October 2, 1999).
• Category Upper Age Relaxations:
  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates: 3 Years (Up to 30 Years)
  • SC / ST Candidates: 5 Years (Up to 32 Years)
  • Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 Years (15 years for SC/ST, 13 years for OBC)
  • Ex-Servicemen: Military service period plus 3 years.

Selection Process & Computer-Based Exam Pattern

The selection methodology for Artisan Grade-IV consists of two successive phases:

[ Stage 1: Computer-Based Test (CBT - 120 Objective MCQs | 90 Minutes) ]                                    
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[ Stage 2: Practical Skill / Trade Test (Qualifying in Nature) ]                                    
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[ Stage 3: Verification of Original Certificates & Pre-Employment Medical Check ]

Examination Pattern Details:

• Total Questions: 120 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Total Marks: 120 Marks (1 mark for each correct answer)
• Duration: 90 Minutes (1.5 Hours)
• Negative Marking: 0.25 Marks deducted for every incorrect response.
• Medium of Exam: Bilingual (Hindi & English).

Stage 2: Skill / Trade Test

• Candidates qualifying in the CBT in order of category merit will be invited for the Skill Test in a ratio determined by BHEL (generally 1:3).
• The Skill Test is qualifying in nature and tests practical shop-floor proficiency. Final merit for appointment is prepared strictly based on CBT marks among skill-test qualified candidates.

Detailed Syllabus for BHEL Artisan Examination

• Trade Theory (70 Marks):
  • Fitter / Turner / Machinist: Workshop safety, precision measuring instruments (vernier caliper, micrometer, dial indicators), limits, fits, tolerances, lathe operations, milling, shaping, grinding, heat treatment, gears, and fasteners.
  • Electrician: Fundamentals of electricity, DC machines, AC circuits, transformers, induction motors, alternators, electrical measuring instruments, wiring systems, earthing, power distribution, and safety rules.
  • Welder: Arc welding, gas welding, TIG/MIG welding, edge preparation, welding symbols, weld defects, non-destructive testing, and safety precautions.
• Engineering Drawing & Workshop Calculation (30 Marks):
  • Engineering Drawing: Orthographic projections, isometric views, geometric constructions, scales, sectional views, and engineering symbols.
  • Workshop Calculation & Science: Units, fractions, square root, ratio and proportion, percentage, mass, weight, density, speed, velocity, work, power, energy, heat, temperature, and basic trigonometry.
• General Reasoning Ability (20 Marks): Analogies, classification, series completion, coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense test, Venn diagrams, puzzle solving, and non-verbal spatial reasoning.

Application Fee & Mode of Payment

• Mode of Payment: Online through State Bank of India (SBI) / Integrated Payment Gateway using Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI.

How to Apply Online for BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026

Follow these step-by-step instructions to register on the BHEL career portal:

1. Visit Official Portal: Open careers.bhel.in in your browser.
2. Access Artisan Recruitment Link: Click on the active link “Recruitment of Artisans – 2027 (Advt. No. 01/2026)”.
3. Candidate Registration: Click “Apply Online” ➔ “New Registration”. Enter your Full Name, Active Mobile Number, and valid Email ID. Verify credentials via OTP.
4. Fill Application Form: Select your specific technical trade (Fitter, Welder, Electrician, etc.) and preferred unit/location. Fill in personal details, communication address, and category information.
5. Add Educational & Apprenticeship Details: Enter Class 10th marks, ITI passing details with NTC certificate number, and National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) specifics with percentage.
6. Upload Scanned Documents:
   • Recent colored passport-size photograph (JPG format, 20 KB to 50 KB).
   • Clear scanned signature on white paper (JPG format, 10 KB to 20 KB).
   • Class 10th passing certificate / marksheet.
   • NTC / ITI marksheet and certificate.
   • National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC).
   • Category / Caste / EWS Certificate (if applicable).
7. Pay Examination Fee: Review the preview page carefully, proceed to the payment gateway, and pay the fee online.
8. Print Application Form: Download and save the final confirmation receipt and print the submitted application form for the skill test.

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