Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has announced 660 Artisan Grade IV vacancies under Advertisement No. 01/2026. The Computer Based Test (CBT) is tentatively planned for December 2026. The syllabus and exam pattern below follow the previous BHEL Artisan cycle and are not yet confirmed for 2026. BHEL’s detailed advertisement, expected by 19 October 2026, may revise them.
Important Note
1. The exam pattern here (120 questions, 120 marks, 90 minutes, 0.25 negative marking) comes from the previous BHEL Artisan cycle. It is unconfirmed for 2026. Verify it in the detailed advertisement at careers.bhel.in.
2. The detailed advertisement is expected by 19 October 2026. It will confirm the pattern, the eligibility and whether a Skill Test is included.
3. The CBT is tentatively scheduled for December 2026. No exact date has been announced yet.
BHEL Artisan Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) |
| Post Name | Artisan Grade IV |
| Trades | Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Foundryman |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 660 (across 9 manufacturing units) |
| Detailed Advertisement | Expected by 19 October 2026 |
| CBT Date | December 2026 (tentative) |
| Total Questions / Marks | 120 / 120 (previous pattern, unconfirmed for 2026) |
| Duration | 90 minutes (previous pattern, unconfirmed for 2026) |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 per wrong answer (previous pattern, unconfirmed for 2026) |
| Official Website | careers.bhel.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short Notice Released | October 2026 |
| Detailed Advertisement | Expected by 19 October 2026 |
| Online Application Dates | Not yet announced |
| CBT | December 2026 (tentative) |
Selection Process
| Stage | Status |
|---|---|
| Computer Based Test (CBT) | Listed in 2026 short notice |
| Skill Test | Listed in the previous cycle only. Unconfirmed for 2026 |
| Document Verification | Listed in 2026 short notice |
BHEL Artisan Exam Pattern (Previous Cycle, Unconfirmed for 2026)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Trade Theory | 70 | 70 |
| Engineering Drawing and Workshop Calculation | 30 | 30 |
| Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
| Parameter | Details (previous cycle) |
|---|---|
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Marking | +1 per correct answer |
| Negative Marking | −0.25 per wrong answer |
| Medium | English, Hindi and one regional language (Electronics Mechanic and Foundryman in English and Hindi only) |
| Discrepancy | English version treated as final |
| Not Allowed | Calculators, smart devices, reference material |
BHEL Artisan Trade-wise Syllabus 2026 (Trade Theory, 70 Marks)
| Trade | Key Topics |
|---|---|
| Electrician | Ohm’s and Kirchhoff’s laws, AC/DC circuits; DC and induction motors, transformers, alternators, starters; wiring systems, MCB/DB, earthing methods; multimeter, megger, wattmeter, energy meter; diodes, rectifiers, relays, contactors; batteries, UPS, inverters; PLC and control panels |
| Electronics Mechanic | Multimeter, CRO/DSO, function generator; soldering, SMD and PCB rework, ESD; power supplies, IC regulators, transistors, amplifiers, oscillators; FET, SCR, TRIAC, MOSFET, IGBT; op-amp, 555 timer; logic gates, flip-flops, multiplexers; AM/FM, fibre optics; 8051 microcontroller, IoT sensors; SMPS, UPS, solar systems |
| Fitter | Marking and measuring tools, micrometers, verniers, gauges; drilling, reaming, screw threads, grinding wheels; sheet metal and basic welding; limits and fits; maintenance (TPM, preventive); heat treatment, case hardening, Go/No-Go gauges |
| Foundryman | Casting principles, gating systems, risers, chills; sand types and testing; green and dry sand moulding; die casting, CO2 moulding; patterns; induction furnace, charge calculation; iron-carbon diagram; foundry safety |
| Machinist | Measuring instruments and limits and fits; drilling, slotter, milling, grinding machines; cutting tools, tool life, jigs and fixtures; indexing, gear and cam calculations; CNC and VMC basics, G and M codes, canned cycles, tool offsets |
| Turner | Workshop safety, hand and marking tools; vernier, micrometer, slip and dial gauges; lathe parts, types, accessories; cutting speed, feed and depth; facing, taper turning, threading (square, Acme, buttress), knurling, boring; coolants |
| Welder | Welding safety and first aid; arc welding power sources, polarity, electrodes, positions; BIS/AWS symbols; oxy-acetylene flames, gas cutting, regulators, flashback arrestors; brazing and soldering; weld defects, distortion; pipe welding; preheating and post heating |
Engineering Drawing and Workshop Calculation (30 Marks, All Trades)
| Part | Common Topics |
|---|---|
| Engineering Drawing | Drawing instruments and conventions, types of lines, lettering, dimensioning, orthographic and isometric projection, first-angle and third-angle methods, trade symbols, reading job and circuit drawings |
| Workshop Calculation | Units, fractions, square root, ratio and proportion, percentage, algebra, mensuration, simple and compound interest, profit and loss, material science, heat, temperature and pressure, work, power and energy, levers and simple machines, elasticity, trigonometry, estimation and costing |
The exact list varies by trade. Check the detailed advertisement for your trade.
How to Prepare for the BHEL Artisan Exam 2026
- Build your plan around Trade Theory. It carries 70 of 120 marks.
- Treat Drawing and Workshop Calculation as scoring. The topics are fixed and practice-based.
- Prepare Reasoning separately. It carries 20 marks.
- Practise at exam speed. 120 questions in 90 minutes is about 45 seconds per question.
- Guess carefully. Under the previous pattern each wrong answer cost 0.25 marks.
- Recheck after 19 October. Update your plan if the detailed advertisement changes the pattern.
What Candidates Should Do Next
- Watch careers.bhel.in for the detailed advertisement (expected by 19 October 2026).
- Confirm your trade’s eligibility, the application dates and the final exam pattern.
- Keep your ITI and trade certificates ready for the application and Document Verification.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| BHEL Careers Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
What is the BHEL Artisan syllabus 2026?
Based on the previous cycle, it covers Trade Theory (70 marks), Engineering Drawing and Workshop Calculation (30 marks) and Reasoning (20 marks). Trade Theory topics differ by trade.
What is the BHEL Artisan exam pattern 2026?
The previous pattern had 120 questions, 120 marks and 90 minutes. The 2026 pattern is unconfirmed until the detailed advertisement is released.
Is there negative marking in the BHEL Artisan exam?
The previous cycle deducted 0.25 marks per wrong answer. This is unconfirmed for 2026.
When is the BHEL Artisan CBT 2026?
The CBT is tentatively planned for December 2026. No exact date has been announced.
How many vacancies are there in BHEL Artisan 2026?
There are 660 Artisan Grade IV vacancies across 9 BHEL manufacturing units.
Which trades are included in BHEL Artisan 2026?
Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic and Foundryman.
Is there a skill test in BHEL Artisan 2026?
The 2026 short notice lists only the CBT and Document Verification. A Skill Test was part of the previous cycle but is unconfirmed for 2026.
Disclaimer
This article is based on the BHEL Advertisement No. 01/2026 short notice and the previous BHEL Artisan exam pattern. The exam pattern, negative marking, trade-wise syllabus and Skill Test are from the previous cycle and are unconfirmed for 2026. Candidates must verify all details in the detailed advertisement on careers.bhel.in. JobShouter is not associated with Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited. This article is for informational purposes only.
