What is the total number of vacancies in BHEL Artisan Grade-IV Recruitment 2026?

A total of 660 regular posts are announced under Advt No. 01/2026 across Fitter (278), Welder (104), Machinist (101), Electrician (90), Turner (52), Electronics Mechanic (23), and Foundryman (12).

What are the registration dates for BHEL Artisan Form 2026?

The online application portal opens on 21 October 2026 and closes on 18 November 2026 (11:45 PM). The CBT exam is tentatively scheduled for 11 December 2026.

What is the educational qualification required for BHEL Artisan posts?

Candidates must have passed Matriculation / 10th Class and possess both National Trade Certificate (NTC / ITI) and National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the relevant trade with minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/ST).

What is the salary and stipend for BHEL Artisan Grade-IV?

During the 1-year training as Temporary Artisan, candidates receive a consolidated stipend of ₹24,000/- per month. Upon successful completion and regularization as Artisan Grade-IV, the pay scale is ₹29,500 – ₹65,000/- per month with DA, HRA, and company allowances.

What is the age limit for BHEL Artisan 2026?

The age limit is 18 to 27 years as on 01/10/2026 for General/EWS candidates. Upper age relaxation of 3 years for OBC (NCL) and 5 years for SC/ST candidates is applicable as per government rules.

BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 660 Various Trade Posts

Recruiting Body: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) – A Maharatna Central PSU Post Name: Artisan Grade-IV (Fitter, Welder, Machinist, Electrician, Turner, etc.) Advt No: Advertisement No. 01/2026

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) – Maharatna Central PSU

BHEL Artisan Grade-IV Various Trade Recruitment 2026 Online Form

Advt. No. 01/2026 : Short Details of Official Notification

Name Of Post : BHEL Artisan Grade-IV (Various Technical Trades) Recruitment 2026

Post Date / Update : 21 October 2026 | Active 🎉 660 Posts • Regular Pay ₹29,500 – ₹65,000/-

Short Information : Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), India's premier engineering and manufacturing enterprise (Maharatna Central PSU), has officially released employment advertisement Advt. No. 01/2026 for recruitment of 660 Artisan Grade-IV positions across 9 key manufacturing plants pan-India including Tiruchirappalli (HPBP), Visakhapatnam (HPVP), Ranipet (BAP), Haridwar (HEEP), Hyderabad (HPEP), Bhopal (HEP), Jhansi (TP), and Bengaluru (EDN & SBD). Eligible candidates having Class 10th (Matriculation) with ITI (NTC) and National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in relevant trades can submit online applications from 21/10/2026 to 18/11/2026 (11:45 PM). Read below for trade-wise vacancies, unit distribution, eligibility, exam pattern, and official apply online links.

Important Dates

Online Application Begin : 21/10/2026 (10:00 AM)
Last Date for Apply Online : 18/11/2026 (11:45 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment : 18/11/2026
Crucial Date for Age & Qualification : 01/10/2026
CBT Exam Date (Tentative) : 11/12/2026
Admit Card Available : 1st Week of December 2026

Application Fee

UR / OBC (NCL) / EWS : ₹1,072/- (₹1,000 Application Fee + Processing & 18% GST)
SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-SM : ₹472/- (App Fee Exempted; Only Processing Fee + GST)
Payment Mode : Pay examination fee online using Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI gateway.

BHEL Artisan Grade-IV Notification 2026 : Age Limit as on 01/10/2026

Minimum Age : 18 Years
Maximum / Upper Age Limit : 27 Years (for General / UR / EWS candidates)
Age Relaxation Extra : 3 Years for OBC (NCL) (up to 30 years), 5 Years for SC / ST (up to 32 years).
PwBD Candidates : 10 Years relaxation (PwBD + OBC = 13 Yrs, PwBD + SC/ST = 15 Yrs) as per Central Government rules.

Stipend During 1-Year Training & Regular Pay Scale

1st Year Temporary Artisan Training : Selected candidates will undergo 1 year training on a consolidated monthly stipend of ₹24,000/- per month.
Regular Absorption : Upon successful completion of 1 year training and performance appraisal, candidates will be absorbed as Artisan Grade-IV.
Regular Pay Scale : ₹29,500 – ₹65,000/- per month plus Dearness Allowance (IDA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) or Company Accommodation, Medical Benefits for self & dependents, PF, Gratuity, and Performance Related Pay (PRP).

BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026 : Trade-Wise Vacancy Details Total : 660 Posts

Trade Name	Total Posts	Educational Qualification Required
Artisan (Fitter)	278	Must have passed Class 10th (Matriculation / High School) from a recognized Board. Must possess National Trade Certificate (NTC / ITI) in the relevant trade from a recognized NCVT/SCVT institute. Must possess National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the respective trade issued by NCVT / DGT. Minimum Aggregate Marks : Minimum 60% marks for General, OBC (NCL), and EWS candidates, and minimum 55% marks for SC & ST candidates in both ITI and NAC examinations.
Artisan (Welder)	104
Artisan (Machinist)	101
Artisan (Electrician)	90
Artisan (Turner)	52
Artisan (Electronics Mechanic)	23
Artisan (Foundryman)	12
Grand Total Vacancies	660 Posts	Regular Opportunities across 9 BHEL Manufacturing Units Pan-India

Unit-Wise & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution (Advt. No. 01/2026)

BHEL Unit & Location	UR	EWS	OBC (NCL)	SC	ST	Total
HPBP – Tiruchirappalli High Pressure Boiler Plant, Tamil Nadu	65	15	40	28	2	150
HPVP – Visakhapatnam Heavy Plates & Vessels Plant, Andhra Pradesh	47	12	32	20	9	120
BAP – Ranipet Boiler Auxiliaries Plant, Tamil Nadu	32	8	20	14	1	75
HEEP – Haridwar Heavy Electrical Equip. Plant, Uttarakhand	35	6	8	11	0	60
HPEP – Hyderabad Heavy Power Equip. Plant, Telangana	25	6	16	9	4	60
HEP – Bhopal Heavy Electrical Plant, Madhya Pradesh	24	6	9	9	12	60
TP – Jhansi Transformer Plant, Uttar Pradesh	24	7	17	12	0	60
EDN – Bengaluru Electronics Division, Karnataka	19	4	12	7	3	45
SBD – Bengaluru Solar Business Division, Karnataka	14	2	8	4	2	30
Total Vacancies	285	66	162	114	33	660 Posts

BHEL Artisan Selection Process & CBT Exam Pattern 2026

Part / Subject Section	No. of Questions	Total Marks
Part A : Trade Theory (Specific ITI Trade Knowledge)	70 Questions	70 Marks
Part B : Workshop Calculation & Science + Engineering Drawing	30 Questions	30 Marks
Part C : Reasoning Ability (General Mental Ability)	20 Questions	20 Marks
Grand Total (Duration: 90 Minutes / 1.5 Hours)	120 Questions	120 Marks

Negative Marking : 0.25 Marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
Skill Test : Candidates shortlisted based on CBT merit will be invited for a Trade Skill Test (Qualifying in nature).
Final Merit : Prepared based on CBT examination marks subject to qualifying the Skill Test and Document Verification.

How to Fill BHEL Artisan Grade-IV Online Application Form 2026

Applications for BHEL Artisan Grade-IV (Advt No. 01/2026) must be submitted online between 21/10/2026 to 18/11/2026 (11:45 PM).
Visit the official careers portal: careers.bhel.in and navigate to Recruitment of Artisan Grade-IV (Advt. No. 01/2026).
Click on New Registration and register with your active Email ID and valid Mobile Number.
Fill in Personal Details, preferred BHEL Unit, Trade choice, 10th Class marks, ITI (NTC) details, and NAC certificate credentials.
Upload scanned copies of recent passport size photograph, signature, 10th mark sheet (DoB proof), ITI & NAC certificates, and Category/PwBD certificate (if applicable).
Verify all preview details carefully before clicking the final submit button.
Pay the application fee of ₹1,072/- (or ₹472/- for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM) via online payment gateway.
Download and save the confirmation receipt and application form printout for future reference and skill test verification.

Interested Candidates Can Read the Full BHEL Advt. No. 01/2026 Official Notification Before Apply Online

सुविधा	लिंक
Apply Online (Registration / Login)	careers.bhel.in (Link Active 21 Oct)
Download Official Notification PDF (Advt. No. 01/2026)	careers.bhel.in
Download CBT Syllabus & Exam Pattern	syllabus
Official BHEL Careers Website	careers.bhel.in

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. How many total vacancies are announced in BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026?

There are a total of 660 posts across 7 technical trades: Fitter (278), Welder (104), Machinist (101), Electrician (90), Turner (52), Electronics Mechanic (23), and Foundryman (12).

Q2. What is the qualification required for BHEL Artisan Grade-IV?

Candidates must possess Class 10th (Matriculation) pass + National Trade Certificate (NTC / ITI) + National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the relevant trade with minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/ST).

Q3. What is the stipend during training and salary upon regularization?

During the 1-year training period, candidates receive a monthly stipend of ₹24,000/-. Upon successful absorption as Artisan Grade-IV, the regular pay scale is ₹29,500 – ₹65,000/- per month with full DA and allowances.

Q4. What is the age limit for BHEL Artisan Grade-IV 2026?

Candidates must be between 18 and 27 years of age as on 01/10/2026. Age relaxations of 3 years for OBC(NCL), 5 years for SC/ST, and 10 to 15 years for PwBD apply as per government rules.

Q5. When is the BHEL Artisan CBT Exam scheduled?

The Computer-Based Examination (CBT) is tentatively scheduled for 11 December 2026 across various examination centers.

BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 660 Various Trade Posts

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. How many total vacancies are announced in BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026?

Q2. What is the qualification required for BHEL Artisan Grade-IV?

Q3. What is the stipend during training and salary upon regularization?

Q4. What is the age limit for BHEL Artisan Grade-IV 2026?

Q5. When is the BHEL Artisan CBT Exam scheduled?

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