Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) released Notification No. 01/2026 for 660 tentative Artisan Grade IV vacancies across nine manufacturing units in India. The trades covered are Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic and Foundryman. Candidates must hold Class X, a National Trade Certificate (NTC/ITI) and a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the relevant trade. The application process and selection process details will be hosted on careers.bhel.in by 19 October 2026. The Computer Based Test (CBT) is tentatively scheduled for December 2026.
Important Note
1. The application start date and last date are not yet announced in the notification. Full instructions on how to apply, and all reservation and relaxation details, will be available on careers.bhel.in by 19 October 2026. Check the portal from that date.
2. Each candidate can apply for vacancies of ONE unit only. Choose your preferred manufacturing unit carefully before applying. You cannot apply to more than one unit.
3. The 660 vacancies are tentative. The actual number may vary based on further assessment by BHEL, as stated in the notification.
BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026 |
| Notification Title | Artisan Recruitment – 2027 |
| Post Name | Artisan Grade IV |
| Trades | Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Foundryman |
| Total Vacancies | 660 (tentative) |
| Job Location | 9 Manufacturing Units across India |
| Qualification | Class X + NTC/ITI + NAC in the respective trade |
| Age Limit | Maximum 27 years (General/EWS) as on 1 October 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online at careers.bhel.in |
| Application Start | To be announced – check careers.bhel.in by 19 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | Not yet announced |
| CBT Exam Date | December 2026 (tentative) |
| Official Website | careers.bhel.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 14 October 2026 |
| Application and Selection Process Details on careers.bhel.in | By 19 October 2026 |
| Reservation and Relaxation Details on careers.bhel.in | By 19 October 2026 |
| Age Calculation Date | 1 October 2026 |
| Application Start Date | Not yet announced |
| Last Date to Apply | Not yet announced |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) | December 2026 (tentative) |
Vacancy Details
Trade-wise Total Vacancies (Tentative)
| Trade | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Fitter | 278 |
| Welder | 104 |
| Machinist | 101 |
| Electrician | 90 |
| Turner | 52 |
| Electronics Mechanic | 23 |
| Foundryman | 12 |
| Total | 660 |
Unit-wise Vacancies (Tentative)
| Code | Unit | Location | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAP | Boiler Auxiliaries Plant | Ranipet, Tamil Nadu | 75 |
| HPVP | Heavy Plates and Vessels Plant | Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh | 120 |
| EDN | Electronics Division | Bengaluru, Karnataka | 45 |
| SBD | Solar Business Division | Bengaluru, Karnataka | 30 |
| HEEP | Heavy Electrical Equipment Plant | Haridwar, Uttarakhand | 60 |
| HPEP | Heavy Power Equipment Plant | Hyderabad, Telangana | 60 |
| HEP | Heavy Electrical Plant | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh | 60 |
| TP | Transformer Plant | Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh | 60 |
| HPBP | High Pressure Boiler Plant | Tiruchirappalli | 150 |
| Total | 660 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Class X | Pass from a recognised board |
| National Trade Certificate (NTC/ITI) | In the respective trade |
| National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) | In the respective trade |
| Minimum marks – General and OBC | Not less than 60% in both NTC/ITI and NAC |
| Minimum marks – SC and ST | Not less than 55% in both NTC/ITI and NAC |
| Desirable | Knowledge of the regional language for units in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka; Hindi for units in other states |
Minimum marks for EWS and PwD candidates are not specified separately in the notification. Reservation and relaxation details will be available on careers.bhel.in by 19 October 2026.
Age Limit (as on 1 October 2026)
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 27 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 30 years |
| SC / ST | 32 years |
| PwD and Ex-Servicemen | As per Government of India rules |
Age relaxation of up to 7 years is available on the basis of relevant work experience, in the prescribed format.
Compassionate Grounds Vacancies
A portion of the Artisan Grade IV vacancies may be filled through dependents of deceased BHEL employees on compassionate grounds. Details are available in the “Compassionate Consideration” link on careers.bhel.in.
Selection Process
The notification states that the Computer Based Test (CBT) is tentatively scheduled for December 2026 and will be held on the same day for all vacancies across all units. Full details of the selection process will be hosted on careers.bhel.in by 19 October 2026. No further stages are specified in the available notification.
How to Apply for BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026
The application process details are not yet published. The notification confirms they will be available on careers.bhel.in by 19 October 2026. Until then, candidates should:
- Visit careers.bhel.in from 19 October 2026 for the full application instructions and the online application link.
- Read the selection process and reservation details once published.
- Decide on the manufacturing unit of your preference before applying. You can apply to only one unit.
- Keep the following documents ready in digital format: Class X certificate, NTC/ITI certificate and mark sheet, NAC certificate and mark sheet, date of birth proof, category certificate (if applicable), work experience certificate (if claiming age relaxation), and photograph and signature.
- Apply within the deadline once it is announced.
Important Instructions
- One unit only: A candidate can apply against vacancies of one manufacturing unit only. Choose carefully.
- Only NTC/ITI + NAC holders are eligible. Both are mandatory, not just one.
- Minimum marks in both certificates are required. 60% for General/OBC, 55% for SC/ST, in both NTC/ITI and NAC.
- Vacancies are tentative and may change based on BHEL’s assessment.
- Full reservation, relaxation and application details are not yet published. Check careers.bhel.in by 19 October 2026.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| BHEL Careers Portal (Application and Details from 19 October 2026) | Click Here |
| BHEL Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
How many vacancies are there in BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026?
660 Artisan Grade IV vacancies across 9 manufacturing units (tentative – actual numbers may vary).
What is the qualification for BHEL Artisan Grade IV?
Class X plus National Trade Certificate (NTC/ITI) plus National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the respective trade, with minimum 60% in both (General/OBC) or 55% in both (SC/ST).
When will the BHEL Artisan application process begin?
The application start date is not yet announced. Full details will be hosted on careers.bhel.in by 19 October 2026.
Can I apply to more than one BHEL unit?
No. Each candidate can apply against vacancies of only one manufacturing unit.
What is the age limit for BHEL Artisan 2026?
Maximum 27 years for General/EWS, 30 years for OBC (NCL) and 32 years for SC/ST, as on 1 October 2026. Up to 7 years relaxation for relevant work experience.
When is the BHEL Artisan CBT exam?
December 2026 (tentative), on the same day for all vacancies across all units.
What trades are included in BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026?
Fitter (278), Welder (104), Machinist (101), Electrician (90), Turner (52), Electronics Mechanic (23) and Foundryman (12).
Disclaimer
The information in this article is based on the official BHEL Advertisement No. 01/2026 published on bhel.com. The 660 vacancies are tentative and the actual requirement may vary based on BHEL’s further assessment. The application start date, last date and detailed selection process have not been published in this notification and will be available on careers.bhel.in by 19 October 2026. JobShouter is not associated with Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited. This article is for informational purposes only.
