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Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) Artisan – 660 Posts Recruitment 2026
Introduction
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has released its Artisan recruitment notification (Advt. 01/2026) for 660 Artisan Grade IV vacancies across nine of its manufacturing units. The notification is titled "Artisan Recruitment - 2027". Candidates holding an ITI (NTC) and a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the respective trade can apply for these posts. This article covers BHEL Artisan vacancy details, qualification, age limit, selection process and other details given in the official notification.
Recruitment Overview
The table below summarises the key details of the BHEL Artisan recruitment as given in the official notification.
Organization: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
Advertisement Number: Advt. 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: BHEL manufacturing units in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Tiruchirappalli
Written Test: Computer Based Test (CBT), December (Tentative)
Official Website: https://www.bhel.com/
Important Dates
| Last Date | 13 Nov 2026 |
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Age Limit
| The upper age limit is calculated as on 1 October 2026. The notification does not specify a minimum age limit. | |
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| Category | Upper Age Limit |
| General / EWS | 27 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 30 Years |
| SC / ST | 32 Years |
| Up to 07 years of age relaxation is available on the basis of relevant work experience in the prescribed format. | |
| BHEL Artisan Reservation and Relaxations | |
| The notification states that the details of reservation and relaxation accorded to UR, EWS, SC, ST, OBC (NCL), PwD and Ex-Servicemen candidates will be provided on the BHEL Careers Portal on 19 October 2026. Category-wise reservation will be as per government guidelines. |
Age Relaxation
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PwD and Ex-Serviceman age relaxation will be as per Government rules.
Vacancy & Eligibility
To be eligible for BHEL Artisan Grade IV recruitment, candidates must meet the educational qualification and age limit given below. Candidates must also note the unit choice rule in the notification: a candidate can apply against vacancies of only one unit, and must choose the Manufacturing Unit of preference carefully, against the vacancies available in the respective trades. BHEL Artisan Qualification The required qualification is Class X plus National Trade Certificate (NTC/ITI) plus National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the respective trade. Candidates need not less than 60% marks (General and OBC) or 55% marks (SC and ST) in both NTC/ITI and NAC. Requirement | Details Educational Qualification | Class X plus National Trade Certificate (NTC/ITI) plus National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the respective trade Minimum Marks: General and OBC candidates | Not less than 60% in both NTC/ITI and NAC Minimum Marks: SC and ST candidates | Not less than 55% in both NTC/ITI and NAC Desirable | Knowledge of the regional language for Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka based units, and Hindi for other units The notification does not specify EWS or PwD minimum marks separately. It lists the marks requirement only for Gen and OBC candidates and for SC and ST candidates.
Experience
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Salary / Pay Scale
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How to Apply
The notification does not give the application steps or the application mode. It says that instructions on how to apply will be hosted on the BHEL Careers website by 19 October 2026. Candidates should keep the following points from the notification in mind and check https://careers.bhel.in for the full process.
- Visit the BHEL Careers website at careers.bhel.in.
- Read the application instructions and selection process details once they are hosted (by 19 October 2026, as per the notification).
- Choose the Manufacturing Unit of your preference carefully, as one candidate can apply against vacancies of one unit only.
- Apply in the trade in which you hold the NTC/ITI and NAC.
Important Links
FAQ
What is BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026?
BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026 is a recruitment drive conducted by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited under Advertisement Number 01/2026 to fill 660 Artisan vacancies across various units.
How many vacancies are available in BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026?
A total of 660 vacancies are available for posts including Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, and Foundryman.
When did the BHEL Artisan application process start?
The online application process started on 19th October, 2026 on the official BHEL Careers portal.
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