BHEL Artisan Grade-IV Recruitment 2027 (Advt 01/2026) - 660 Posts
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has released Advt. 01/2026 (Artisan Recruitment - 2027) for 660 Artisan Grade-IV posts in seven trades across nine manufacturing units: Ranipet, Visakhapatnam, Bengaluru (EDN and SBD), Haridwar, Hyderabad, Bhopal, Jhansi and Tiruchirappalli. Applications are online only on careers.bhel.in from 21.10.2026 to 18.11.2026 (11:45 PM). A candidate can apply for only one unit and one trade.
Important dates
Online application starts
21 Oct 2026 · 10:00 am IST
Last date to apply online
18 Nov 2026 · 11:45 pm IST
Computer Based Exam (tentative)
11 Dec 2026 · 12:00 am IST
Eligibility & age limit
Class 10 pass plus National Trade Certificate (NTC/ITI) plus National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the relevant trade, with at least 60% marks (Gen/OBC) or 55% marks (SC/ST) in both NTC/ITI and NAC. As per Corrigendum 02/2026, Class 10 with NAC (2-year ITI plus 1-year apprenticeship, or a 3-year apprenticeship as a fresher) is also accepted. As per Corrigendum 01/2026, the certificates must be held by the date of Document Verification.
| Category | Age relaxation | Note |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years | As per advertisement |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years | As per advertisement |
| PwD | 10 years | 13 years for OBC (NCL), 15 years for SC/ST |
| Work experience | 7 years | Up to 7 years on the basis of relevant experience (minimum 6 months), in the prescribed format |
| Ex-Servicemen | 0 years | As per Govt rules; maximum age including all relaxations is 56 years |
Relaxations are not automatically cumulative. Post-specific and special-category rules may apply.
Vacancy breakdown
| Post | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Fitter | Total | 278 |
| Welder | Total | 104 |
| Turner | Total | 52 |
| Machinist | Total | 101 |
| Electrician | Total | 90 |
| Electronics Mechanic | Total | 23 |
| Foundryman | Total | 12 |
Application fee
| Category | Gender | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UR / EWS / OBC | All | ₹1,072 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Ex-Servicemen | All | ₹472 |
Fee exemptions and payment charges must be verified from the original notice.
Selection process
Computer Based Examination (CBE) (tentative date 11.12.2026)
Document Verification cum Skill Test (qualifying)
Medical examination
How to apply
- Visit careers.bhel.in and open 'Artisan Recruitment - 2027'
- Read the detailed advertisement and the corrigenda
- Click 'Apply Online', register and fill the form for one unit and one trade only
- Pay the fee online and submit by 18.11.2026 (11:45 PM)
Official notification
Open original PDFIf the organization blocks embedded viewing, open the original PDF above.
A clear record of every change
4 Nov 2026 · Reviewed publication