Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has released the detailed notification for 660 Artisan Grade IV vacancies under Advertisement No. 01/2026. The recruitment is officially titled “Artisan Recruitment – 2027”, although the application process and examination are scheduled during 2026. The vacancies are available across seven technical trades at nine BHEL manufacturing units in India.
Online applications will open on October 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM and candidates can submit their forms until November 18, 2026 at 11:45 PM. The Computer Based Examination (CBE) is tentatively scheduled for December 11, 2026. Candidates applying for these posts should have Class 10 along with the prescribed ITI/NTC and National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) qualification in the relevant trade.
One of the important conditions of this recruitment is that candidates must carefully select the BHEL unit and trade while applying. Applications are restricted to one manufacturing unit and one trade, and selected candidates are expected to serve in the allotted unit for a long-term period under the conditions prescribed by BHEL.
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BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2027 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) |
| Recruitment | Artisan Recruitment – 2027 |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026 |
| Post | Artisan Grade IV |
| Total Vacancies | 660 |
| Number of Trades | 7 |
| Participating Manufacturing Units | 9 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | October 21, 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Last Date | November 18, 2026, 11:45 PM |
| Regular Pay Scale | ₹29,500–₹65,000 |
BHEL Artisan Vacancy 2027
BHEL has notified 660 tentative vacancies across Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic and Foundryman trades.
Fitter accounts for the highest number of vacancies at 278, followed by Welder with 104 posts and Machinist with 101 posts.
| Trade | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Fitter | 278 |
| Welder | 104 |
| Turner | 52 |
| Machinist | 101 |
| Electrician | 90 |
| Electronics Mechanic | 23 |
| Foundryman | 12 |
| Total | 660 |
Candidates should note that these vacancies are tentative and may be revised according to BHEL’s requirements.
BHEL Artisan Unit-Wise Vacancies
The recruitment covers nine BHEL manufacturing units spread across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
The High Pressure Boiler Plant at Tiruchirappalli has the largest allocation with 150 vacancies, followed by the Heavy Plates and Vessels Plant at Visakhapatnam with 120 posts.
| BHEL Unit | Location | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Auxiliaries Plant (BAP) | Ranipet, Tamil Nadu | 75 |
| Heavy Plates and Vessels Plant (HPVP) | Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh | 120 |
| Electronics Division (EDN) | Bengaluru, Karnataka | 45 |
| Solar Business Division (SBD) | Bengaluru, Karnataka | 30 |
| Heavy Electrical Equipment Plant (HEEP) | Haridwar, Uttarakhand | 60 |
| Heavy Power Equipment Plant (HPEP) | Hyderabad, Telangana | 60 |
| Heavy Electrical Plant (HEP) | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh | 60 |
| Transformer Plant (TP) | Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh | 60 |
| High Pressure Boiler Plant (HPBP) | Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu | 150 |
| Total | 660 |
Candidates should check whether vacancies in their particular trade are available at the manufacturing unit they intend to choose before submitting the form.
BHEL Artisan Recruitment Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Detailed Notification | October 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | October 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM |
| Last Date to Apply | November 18, 2026 at 11:45 PM |
| Age and Qualification Cut-off | October 1, 2026 |
| Computer-Based Examination | December 11, 2026 – Tentative |
The December 11 examination date is tentative and candidates should follow subsequent BHEL recruitment notices for any change in the schedule.
BHEL Artisan Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the prescribed academic, technical and age requirements as on the specified cut-off date.
Educational Qualification
Applicants are required to have:
- Passed Class 10/Matriculation.
- Obtained a National Trade Certificate (NTC/ITI) in the relevant trade.
- Obtained a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the same trade.
- The prescribed ITI/NTC and NAC qualifications must correspond to the trade for which the candidate applies.
The notification prescribes 60% marks in both ITI/NTC and NAC for General/OBC candidates and 55% marks in both qualifications for SC/ST candidates. The percentages are to be satisfied separately rather than through an average of the two qualifications.
Candidates possessing only an ITI certificate without the required NAC should therefore not assume that they meet the notified qualification conditions.
BHEL Artisan Age Limit
Age will be calculated as on October 1, 2026.
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General/EWS | 27 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 30 years |
| SC/ST | 32 years |
The basic upper age limit is 27 years, with relaxation of three years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and five years for SC/ST candidates.
Additional relaxation is available under the prescribed conditions, including:
- PwBD – up to 10 years for General candidates
- PwBD-OBC – up to 13 years
- PwBD-SC/ST – up to 15 years
- Ex-Servicemen – as per applicable Government rules
- Eligible Jammu and Kashmir domicile candidates – 5 years under the prescribed provision
- Relevant work experience – relaxation of up to 7 years, subject to the conditions and proof prescribed by BHEL
Even after combining permissible relaxations, the notification places an overall upper-age ceiling of 56 years as on October 1, 2026.
BHEL Artisan Application Fee
The application charge consists of an examination fee and processing charges.
| Category | Examination Fee | Processing Fee + GST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR/EWS/OBC | ₹600 | ₹472 | ₹1,072 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen | Nil | ₹472 | ₹472 |
Candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen categories are exempted from the examination fee but are still required to pay the applicable processing fee and GST. The payment is to be made online, and applicable bank charges may be additional.
BHEL Artisan Selection Process
The selection procedure has two principal stages.
- Stage 1: Computer-Based Examination
- Stage 2: Document Verification and Skill Test
BHEL Artisan Salary
Selected candidates will initially be engaged as Temporary Artisans for one year.
During this period, they will receive consolidated wages of: ₹24,000 per month
After successful completion of the temporary period, candidates will be regularised in the BHEL establishment as Artisan Grade IV, subject to applicable company rules.
The regular pay scale is: ₹29,500 – ₹65,000
Applicable allowances will be provided according to the rules in force at the time of regularisation.
This means ₹24,000 is the consolidated first-year remuneration and should not be confused with the regular Artisan Grade IV pay scale.
How to Apply for BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2027
Candidates can complete the BHEL Artisan application through the BHEL Careers portal once registration begins on October 21.
- Visit the BHEL Careers portal.
- Open Artisan Recruitment – 2027, Advertisement No. 01/2026.
- Read the detailed advertisement and unit/trade vacancy information.
- Check your Class 10, ITI/NTC, NAC, age and category eligibility.
- Complete the online registration using a valid email address and mobile number.
- Select the appropriate manufacturing unit and trade carefully.
- Enter the required personal, educational and apprenticeship details.
- Upload the prescribed photograph, signature and supporting documents.
- Pay the applicable application and processing fee online.
- Review all entries before final submission and retain a copy of the completed application and payment receipt.
Candidates should enter their details exactly as shown in their certificates. Category, trade and unit-related entries require particular care because incorrect details may affect eligibility or subsequent verification.
Documents Candidates Should Keep Ready
Applicants should keep the relevant documents available while completing the application and for subsequent verification, including:
- Class 10/Matriculation certificate
- ITI/NTC certificate and marksheets
- National Apprenticeship Certificate
- Date of birth proof
- Category certificate, where applicable
- OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate, where applicable
- EWS Income and Asset Certificate, where applicable
- PwBD certificate, where applicable
- Ex-Servicemen documents, where applicable
- Relevant experience certificate when claiming experience-based age relaxation
- Photograph and signature in the prescribed format
- Valid photo identity proof
Certificates used for reservation or relaxation must satisfy the format, date and validity requirements prescribed in the recruitment notification.
