BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026: 660 Artisan Grade IV Posts in 9 Units (ITI + NAC)
Advt. No. 01/2026 (Artisan Recruitment – 2027) — Unit-wise & Trade-wise Vacancy, Eligibility, Age Limit, Exam Pattern, Salary & Preparation Plan
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1. BHEL Artisan 2026 — quick overview
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| Organisation |
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) |
| Post Name |
Artisan Grade IV |
| Advertisement No. |
01/2026 (Artisan Recruitment – 2027) |
| Total Vacancies |
660 (tentative) |
| Trades |
Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Foundryman |
| Units |
9 BHEL manufacturing units in 8 cities |
| Short Notice Date |
13 October 2026 (Employment News) |
| Detailed Notification |
By 19 October 2026 on careers.bhel.in |
| Qualification |
Class 10 + ITI (NTC) + NAC in the respective trade, with minimum 60% (55% for SC/ST) in both ITI and NAC |
| Age Limit (as on 1 Oct 2026) |
27 years (General/EWS), 30 years (OBC-NCL), 32 years (SC/ST), plus other relaxations |
| Apply |
Online only, for one unit only |
| CBT |
December 2026 (tentative), on the same day for all units |
| Official Website |
careers.bhel.in |
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2. What is confirmed and what is still pending?
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| In the Short Notice (13 October) |
Pending / Expected (detailed notice due by 19 October) |
• 660 tentative vacancies
• Trade-wise and unit-wise vacancy
• Qualification: Class 10 + ITI (NTC) + NAC
• Minimum marks 60% / 55% (SC/ST)
• Upper age limit by category (1 Oct 2026)
• Only one unit can be chosen
• CBT on the same day for all units |
• Online application start and last dates
• Application fee
• Category-wise (reservation) vacancy
• Detailed selection process and exam pattern
• Salary and service terms
• Exact CBT date and centres
• Any skill / trade test |
Because the detailed notice has not been published yet, items marked “Expected” in this article come from BHEL’s earlier Artisan recruitment (2025–26, with 515 posts) as reported by education websites. Please confirm them on careers.bhel.in before you pay any fee.
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3. Important dates
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| Short notice published |
13 October 2026 |
| Detailed notification, reservation and how-to-apply |
By 19 October 2026 (careers.bhel.in) |
| Online application start |
To be announced in the detailed notification |
| Last date to apply |
To be announced in the detailed notification |
| Age cut-off date |
1 October 2026 |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) |
December 2026 (tentative), same day for all units |
Some websites show “19 October” as the day the application opens. The short notice says the detailed notification will be available by that date, so the actual form dates will be known only after that. As a guide, BHEL’s earlier cycle (515 posts) had its CBT on 12 January 2026 and the result on 20 March 2026, as reported.
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4. Unit-wise vacancy and location
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| Code |
BHEL Unit |
Location |
Vacancies |
| A |
Boiler Auxiliaries Plant (BAP) |
Ranipet, Tamil Nadu |
75 |
| B |
Heavy Plates and Vessels Plant (HPVP) |
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh |
120 |
| C |
Electronics Division (EDN) |
Bengaluru, Karnataka |
45 |
| D |
Solar Business Division (SBD) |
Bengaluru, Karnataka |
30 |
| E |
Heavy Electrical Equipment Plant (HEEP) |
Haridwar, Uttarakhand |
60 |
| F |
Heavy Power Equipment Plant (HPEP) |
Hyderabad, Telangana |
60 |
| G |
Heavy Electrical Plant (HEP) |
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh |
60 |
| H |
Transformer Plant (TP) |
Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh |
60 |
| I |
High Pressure Boiler Plant (HPBP) |
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu |
150 |
| Total |
660 |
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5. Trade-wise vacancy
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| Trade |
Vacancies |
Share of Total |
| Fitter |
278 |
About 42% |
| Welder |
104 |
About 16% |
| Machinist |
101 |
About 15% |
| Electrician |
90 |
About 14% |
| Turner |
52 |
About 8% |
| Electronics Mechanic |
23 |
About 3% |
| Foundryman |
12 |
About 2% |
| Total |
660 |
100% |
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6. Unit-wise and trade-wise vacancy (full table)
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| Trade |
BAP |
HPVP |
EDN |
SBD |
HEEP |
HPEP |
HEP |
TP |
HPBP |
Total |
| Fitter |
48 |
60 |
3 |
16 |
20 |
10 |
19 |
22 |
80 |
278 |
| Welder |
6 |
25 |
2 |
2 |
6 |
0 |
3 |
10 |
50 |
104 |
| Turner |
10 |
6 |
0 |
6 |
5 |
22 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
52 |
| Machinist |
7 |
14 |
0 |
3 |
14 |
23 |
15 |
10 |
15 |
101 |
| Electrician |
4 |
6 |
20 |
2 |
12 |
5 |
18 |
18 |
5 |
90 |
| Electronics Mechanic |
0 |
3 |
20 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
23 |
| Foundryman |
0 |
6 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
12 |
| Total |
75 |
120 |
45 |
30 |
60 |
60 |
60 |
60 |
150 |
660 |
We checked the table: every row and column adds up correctly to 660. Vacancies are tentative, and category-wise reservation will follow Government guidelines (details in the detailed notification).
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7. Choose your unit smartly (you can apply to only ONE)
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| Your Trade |
Units with the Most Posts (in order) |
| Fitter |
HPBP Tiruchirappalli (80), HPVP Visakhapatnam (60), BAP Ranipet (48), TP Jhansi (22), HEEP Haridwar (20), HEP Bhopal (19), SBD Bengaluru (16) |
| Welder |
HPBP Tiruchirappalli (50), HPVP Visakhapatnam (25), TP Jhansi (10); BAP and HEEP have 6 each |
| Turner |
HPEP Hyderabad (22), BAP Ranipet (10); HPVP and SBD have 6 each; HPBP and TP have none |
| Machinist |
HPEP Hyderabad (23), HEP Bhopal (15), HPBP Tiruchirappalli (15), HPVP (14), HEEP (14), TP (10) |
| Electrician |
EDN Bengaluru (20), HEP Bhopal (18), TP Jhansi (18), HEEP Haridwar (12) |
| Electronics Mechanic |
EDN Bengaluru (20) and HPVP Visakhapatnam (3) only |
| Foundryman |
HPVP Visakhapatnam (6), HEEP Haridwar (3), HEP Bhopal (2), SBD Bengaluru (1) |
| Region |
Language Note (Desirable) |
| Units in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka |
Knowledge of the regional language is desirable (Telugu, Tamil or Kannada) |
| Other units (Haridwar, Bhopal, Jhansi) |
Hindi is desirable |
How to use this: More posts in a unit usually means a better chance, but many candidates will also choose the biggest units. Think about your home state, language, living cost and how far you can move for work. Remember that you cannot change the unit after submitting.
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8. Eligibility: educational qualification
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| Education |
Class 10 + National Trade Certificate (NTC / ITI) + National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the respective trade |
| Minimum marks — General / OBC |
60% in both NTC/ITI and NAC |
| Minimum marks — SC / ST |
55% in both NTC/ITI and NAC |
| Desirable |
Regional language for units in AP, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka; Hindi for other units |
| Term |
Simple Meaning |
| NTC / ITI |
The trade certificate you get after passing the All India Trade Test of your ITI course |
| NAC |
The certificate you get after completing apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act and passing the apprenticeship trade test. It is a separate certificate from your ITI certificate. |
| Respective trade |
The trade of your NTC and NAC should match the Artisan trade you apply for. The equivalent trades will be listed in the detailed notification. |
| 60% in both |
You need the minimum percentage in the ITI exam and also in the NAC exam. One does not make up for the other. |
Quick maths: if your ITI total is 900 marks, 60% means at least 540 marks. For SC/ST, 55% means at least 495 marks. Use your own total marks to check. This is a simple example, not an official rule.
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9. Age limit (as on 1 October 2026)
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| Category |
Upper Age Limit |
| General / EWS |
27 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) |
30 years |
| SC / ST |
32 years |
| PwD / Ex-Servicemen |
Relaxation as per Government rules |
| Relevant work experience |
Up to 7 years’ relaxation, if you have the experience in the prescribed format |
The lower age limit and the exact way of counting experience will be in the detailed notification. A website reports the minimum age as 18 years, but this is not confirmed in the short notice.
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10. Application fee (Expected)
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| Category |
Exam Fee |
Processing Fee |
Total |
| UR / EWS / OBC |
₹600 |
₹400 + GST |
₹1,072 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Ex-Servicemen |
Nil |
₹400 + GST |
₹472 |
The short notice does not give the fee. The figures above are an “expected” fee reported by an education website from BHEL’s earlier cycle. Please confirm the amount in the detailed notification.
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11. How to apply online — expected steps
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- Visit careers.bhel.in and open the Artisan Recruitment – 2027 (Advt. 01/2026) detailed notification.
- Read the instructions, including the unit-wise vacancy for your trade.
- Register with your own email ID and mobile number once the link is active.
- Fill in your personal, education (Class 10, ITI/NTC, NAC) and category details.
- Choose only one unit. One candidate can apply against the vacancies of only one unit.
- Upload your photograph, signature and documents.
- Pay the fee online, if required.
- Submit the form and save a printout or PDF.
Special note: Dependants of deceased BHEL employees can check the “Compassionate Consideration” link on careers.bhel.in.
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12. Documents to arrange now (before the form opens)
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| Document |
Tip |
| Class 10 certificate and marksheet |
Used for date of birth and education |
| ITI (NTC) certificate and marksheets |
Check the trade name and your total percentage |
| NAC certificate and marksheets |
Compulsory. If you do not have a copy, apply for a duplicate now, because it can take time. |
| Category certificate |
SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / EWS in the proper Government format, if you claim benefits |
| PwBD / Ex-Servicemen certificate |
Only if applicable |
| Work experience certificate |
For the age relaxation, in the prescribed format, if you have relevant experience |
| Photograph and signature |
Recent photo and a clear signature, scanned in the format asked |
| ID proof and payment details |
Aadhaar or another ID, and a debit card, net banking or UPI |
| Domicile certificate |
If the detailed notification asks for it |
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13. Selection process
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| Stage |
What to Know |
| 1. Computer Based Test (CBT) |
Held on the same day for all units, tentatively in December 2026 |
| 2. Document verification |
Your originals are checked against your online application |
| 3. Skill / trade test (Expected) |
One education website says a skill test follows the CBT. The short notice does not mention it. Practise your trade skills in any case. |
| 4. Final selection |
Unit-wise merit and vacancy. Details will be in the detailed notification. |
Because the CBT is on one day for all units, you cannot prepare “for one unit” separately. Prepare once for your trade.
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14. CBT exam pattern (Expected, as in the earlier cycle)
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| Section |
Questions |
Marks |
| Trade-related questions (your trade) |
70 |
70 |
| Engineering drawing and workshop calculation |
30 |
30 |
| Reasoning |
20 |
20 |
| Total |
120 |
120 |
Duration: 90 minutes (about 45 seconds per question). Each question is reported to carry 1 mark. The exact pattern and any negative marking will be given in the detailed notification, so please check it before preparing your strategy.
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15. What to study — trade-wise topics (Expected)
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| Trade |
Main Topics |
| Fitter |
Workshop tools, measuring instruments, welding and cutting, drilling, threading, grinding, heat treatment, maintenance, safety, metal processes |
| Welder |
Arc and gas welding, types of joints, welding positions, electrodes, gas cutting, brazing and soldering, defects and remedies, inspection methods, GMAW/GTAW, safety |
| Turner |
Lathe machine and tools, cutting tools, measuring instruments, turning operations, threads, CNC introduction, coolants, safety |
| Machinist |
Drilling, turning, milling, grinding, heat treatment, CNC basics, tolerances, cutting tools, tool and cutter grinding, gear and cam basics |
| Electrician |
Basic electrical engineering, machines, wiring and installation, tools and safety, measuring instruments, earthing, electronics basics, batteries and UPS, industrial electricals |
| Electronics Mechanic |
Hand tools, AC/DC basics, batteries, digital and analog circuits, soldering, transistors, amplifiers, oscillators, power electronics, microcontrollers, IoT basics, communication systems |
| Foundryman |
Principles of foundry, gating system, sand testing, casting, moulding processes, foundry tools, furnaces, melting charge, heat treatment, safety |
| Engineering drawing and workshop calculation (30) |
Drawing symbols, circuit and layout diagrams, mensuration, algebra, trigonometry, heat and temperature, material science, estimation and costing |
| Reasoning (20) |
Venn diagrams, analogies, data interpretation, logical reasoning, and basic aptitude such as percentages |
These topics are reported by education websites for BHEL Artisan exams. They are not the official syllabus, which will be in the detailed notification.
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16. Salary and service terms (Expected)
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| First year |
Appointed as a Temporary Employee for one year on consolidated wages, as per the company’s policy |
| After the first year |
Regularised as Artisan Grade IV at the minimum of the pay scale, subject to satisfactory work |
| Pay scale |
₹29,500 – ₹65,000 plus allowances applicable at the time of regularisation |
| Other benefits |
Provident Fund, medical facilities, performance-based incentives and other Government-mandated benefits |
The short notice does not give salary details. This is based on reports about BHEL’s Artisan recruitment. Please confirm the exact wages, pay scale and terms in the detailed notification.
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17. Preparation plan until the December CBT
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| Period |
What to Do |
| Now to 19 October |
Check your ITI and NAC trade names and percentages. Arrange duplicates of any missing certificate. Decide which unit suits you. Prepare scans of photo, signature and documents. |
| 19–25 October |
Read the detailed notification fully, confirm eligibility, fee, dates and exam pattern. Apply early. |
| Weeks 1–3 |
Trade theory: revise your ITI books topic by topic. Make short notes on tools, instruments, safety and common faults. |
| Weeks 4–5 |
Engineering drawing and workshop calculation: mensuration, percentage, ratio, trigonometry basics, reading drawings and symbols. Reasoning: 20 minutes daily. |
| Weeks 6–7 |
Mock tests of 120 questions in 90 minutes. Track your time per section (aim for about 45 seconds per question). Revise weak topics. |
| Last week |
Light revision, check the admit card, ID and exam centre route. Keep your trade skills fresh in case a skill test is held. |
The exam date is tentative, so adjust this plan when BHEL announces the final schedule.
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18. Common mistakes to avoid
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- Applying without NAC. ITI alone is not enough. The notice asks for ITI (NTC) and NAC.
- Below the minimum percentage. You need 60% (55% SC/ST) in both ITI and NAC.
- Trade mismatch. Apply in the Artisan trade that matches your NTC/NAC trade.
- Applying to more than one unit. Only one unit is allowed.
- Counting age on the wrong date. Age is counted on 1 October 2026.
- Using unconfirmed information. Do not pay the fee before reading the detailed notification.
- Trusting agents. Apply only through careers.bhel.in.
- Ignoring the language note. Some units prefer knowledge of the regional language.
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19. FAQs
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Q1. Is the BHEL Artisan notification 2026 out?
Yes. A short notice (Advt. 01/2026) was published on 13 October 2026. The detailed notification is due on careers.bhel.in by 19 October 2026.Q2. How many vacancies are there?
660 tentative vacancies of Artisan Grade IV in 7 trades and 9 units.Q3. Which trades are included?
Fitter (278), Welder (104), Machinist (101), Electrician (90), Turner (52), Electronics Mechanic (23) and Foundryman (12).
Q4. What is the qualification?
Class 10 + ITI (NTC) + NAC in the respective trade, with at least 60% (55% for SC/ST) in both ITI and NAC.
Q5. What is the age limit?
27 years for General/EWS, 30 years for OBC (NCL) and 32 years for SC/ST, as on 1 October 2026, with other relaxations as per rules.
Q6. Can I apply to more than one unit?
No. A candidate can apply against the vacancies of only one unit.
Q7. When will the online form start?
The dates will be announced in the detailed notification, which is due by 19 October 2026.
Q8. When is the exam?
The CBT is tentatively planned for December 2026, on the same day for all units.
Q9. What is the application fee?
The short notice does not say. An expected fee is ₹1,072 for UR/EWS/OBC and ₹472 for SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen, but please confirm in the detailed notification.
Q10. What is the salary?
Expected pay scale ₹29,500 to ₹65,000 after regularisation. The first year is on consolidated wages as a temporary employee. Please confirm in the detailed notification.
Q11. Which unit has the most vacancies?
HPBP Tiruchirappalli with 150 posts, followed by HPVP Visakhapatnam (120).
Q12. Is ITI without NAC enough?
No. The notice asks for ITI (NTC) and NAC in the respective trade.
Q13. Is there a skill test?
The short notice does not mention it. A skill test was reported for the earlier cycle, so wait for the detailed notification. |
Important Links
Apply Online (after the detailed notification): careers.bhel.in
Download Short Notice PDF (Advt. 01/2026): Click Here
Official Website: bhel.com
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