BHEL Artisan Grade-IV Recruitment 2026 Online Form
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) • Maharatna PSU Recruitment for 660 Posts
Short Information & Exam Overview
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), a premier Maharatna Public Sector Enterprise, has officially released Advertisement No. 01/2026 for the recruitment of 660 Artisan Grade-IV Vacancies across nine manufacturing units located in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh.
Candidates possessing Class 10th along with both National Trade Certificate (NTC/ITI) and National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in relevant ITI trades (Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, and Foundryman) can submit online applications from 21/10/2026 to 18/11/2026. Review full trade-wise breakup, exam pattern, unit postings, and selection criteria below.
Important Dates
| Application Start: | 21/10/2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online: | 18/11/2026 (11:45 PM) |
| Age & Qualification Cut-off Date: | 01/10/2026 |
| Tentative CBT Exam Date: | 11/12/2026 |
| Admit Card Available: | Before Exam |
Application Fee Structure
| UR / EWS / OBC: | ₹ 1,072/- (Exam ₹600 + Processing ₹400+GST) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: | ₹ 472/- (Processing Fee ₹400+GST) |
Eligibility Criteria & Age Specifications (As on 01/10/2026)
🎓 Mandatory Qualification (Triple Requirement)
- 1. Class 10 / Matriculation: Passed Class 10 from a recognized board.
- 2. NTC / ITI: National Trade Certificate (Full-time regular ITI) in relevant trade.
- 3. NAC: National Apprenticeship Certificate issued by competent authority in respective trade.
- Marks Criteria: Minimum 60% Marks for General/OBC and 55% Marks for SC/ST in both NTC/ITI and NAC.
⏳ Age Limit (As on 01/10/2026)
- Upper Age Limit (General / EWS): 27 Years as of 01/10/2026.
- SC / ST Relaxation: 5 Years (Up to 32 Years).
- OBC (NCL) Relaxation: 3 Years (Up to 30 Years).
- Work Experience Relaxation: Up to 7 Years for eligible relevant work experience holders.
- Maximum Upper Age Ceiling: 56 Years after all permissible relaxations.
🛠️ Trade-Wise & Unit-Wise Vacancy Breakup (Total: 660 Posts)
9 Manufacturing Units| BHEL Unit / Location | Fitter | Welder | Turner | Machinist | Elect. | Elect. Mech | Foundry | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAP Ranipet (TN) | 48 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| HPVP Visakhapatnam (AP) | 60 | 25 | 6 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 120 |
| EDN Bengaluru (KA) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 45 |
| SBD Bengaluru (KA) | 16 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 30 |
| HEEP Haridwar (UK) | 20 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 60 |
| HPEP Hyderabad (TS) | 10 | 0 | 22 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| HEP Bhopal (MP) | 19 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 60 |
| TP Jhansi (UP) | 22 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 18 | 0 | 60 |
| HPBP Tiruchirappalli (TN) | 80 | 50 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 150 |
| Total Vacancies | 278 | 104 | 52 | 101 | 90 | 23 | 12 | 660 |
💰 Salary Scale & Mandatory 20-Year Service Posting Condition
Salary Structure:
- First Year (Temporary Artisan): Consolidated ₹ 24,000/- per month.
- After Regularization (Artisan Grade-IV): Regular Pay Scale ₹ 29,500 - 65,000/- plus company allowances.
Posting & Transfer Lock-in:
- Lock-in Period: Selected candidates must serve at their allocated unit for at least 20 Years. No transfer requests will be entertained during this period.
⚙️ Computer Based Examination (CBE) Pattern
| Section / Subject Coverage | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Trade-Related Specific Technical Questions | 70 | 70 |
| Engineering / Technical Calculations | 30 | 30 |
| Reasoning Ability | 20 | 20 |
| Total Scheme (90 Minutes Duration) | 120 | 120 |
Exam Rules: 0.25 negative marking for wrong answers. Trilingual exam options (Hindi, English, Regional language). Skill Test is qualifying in nature (1:3 ratio).
📝 Step-by-Step Guide to Apply Online
- Visit the official BHEL Careers portal (careers.bhel.in) and locate Advertisement No. 01/2026.
- Carefully select only one manufacturing unit and one trade (CBE is held on the same day for all posts).
- Keep all mandatory documents ready: Class 10th Certificate, ITI/NTC Marksheet/Certificate, and National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC).
- Register on the portal with a valid email ID and mobile number, and fill in personal and educational details.
- Upload scanned passport photograph, signature, and category/work experience certificates in specified formats.
- Pay the application/processing fee (UR/EWS/OBC ₹1,072; SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen ₹472) through online modes.
- Submit the application before 18/11/2026 (11:45 PM) and retain a printed copy of the final confirmation form.
🔗 Useful Direct Links
| Apply Online Form | Click Here |
| Download Official Advertisement PDF | Click Here |
| Download Exam Pattern & Info | Click Here |
| Official Website | BHEL Official Website |
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