BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2027: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has invited online applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the post of Artisan Grade-IV under Advertisement No. 01/2026. A total of 660 vacancies (tentative) are available across 9 manufacturing units in various trades.
Eligible candidates with Class 10th + NTC/ITI + NAC in the respective trade can apply online through the official BHEL Careers portal. The online application process starts on 21 October 2026 at 10:00 AM and closes on 18 November 2026 at 11:45 PM. Candidates can apply for only one unit and one trade.
📌 BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2027 – Overview
| Organisation | Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) |
| Recruitment Name | Artisan Grade-IV Recruitment 2027 |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026 |
| Post Name | Artisan Grade-IV |
| Total Vacancies | 660 Posts (Tentative) |
| Pay / Emoluments | Temporary: ₹24,000 per month (1 year); After regularisation: ₹29,500 – ₹65,000 + allowances |
| Age Limit | 27 Years (Gen/EWS) as on 01 October 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | Class 10th + NTC/ITI + NAC in respective trade |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Examination (CBE) + Skill Test & Document Verification |
| Job Location | 9 Manufacturing Units across India |
| Application Start Date | 21 October 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 18 November 2026, 11:45 PM |
| Tentative Exam Date | 11 December 2026 |
BHEL Artisan Vacancy 2027 – Trade-wise & Unit-wise
Vacancies are distributed across 9 units and 7 trades. The figures are tentative and may vary. Candidates can apply against vacancies of only one unit and one trade.
| Trade | BAP | HPVP | EDN | SBD | HEEP | HPEP | HEP | TP | HPBP | Total |
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| 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 |
Units: (A) BAP – Ranipet (TN), (B) HPVP – Visakhapatnam (AP), (C) EDN – Bengaluru (KA), (D) SBD – Bengaluru (KA), (E) HEEP – Haridwar (UK), (F) HPEP – Hyderabad (TS), (G) HEP – Bhopal (MP), (H) TP – Jhansi (UP), (I) HPBP – Tiruchirappalli (TN).
Age Limit for BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2027
- Upper Age Limit (Gen/EWS): 27 years as on 01 October 2026
- OBC (NCL): 30 years
- SC/ST: 32 years
Additional Relaxations:
- Experience: up to 7 years (minimum 6 months relevant experience with prescribed certificate)
- PwD: 10 years (Gen), 13 years (OBC), 15 years (SC/ST)
- Ex-Servicemen: as per Government rules
- J&K Domicile (01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989): 5 years
- Maximum age after all relaxations shall not exceed 56 years as on 01.10.2026
Educational Qualifications
As on the date of Document Verification cum Skill Test (as per Corrigendum):
- Class Xth (10th) Pass
- National Trade Certificate (NTC/ITI) in the respective trade
- National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the respective trade
- Minimum Marks: 60% for Gen & OBC candidates and 55% for SC & ST candidates in both NTC/ITI and NAC
Desirable: Knowledge of regional language for units in Tamil Nadu, Telangana/Andhra Pradesh & Karnataka; Hindi for other units.
Note (Corrigendum): The cut-off date for possessing ITI/NAC certificates has been revised to the date of Document Verification cum Skill Test.
Emoluments and Benefits
- Selected candidates will initially work as Temporary Artisans for one year on consolidated wages of ₹24,000 per month.
- On successful completion, they will be regularised as Artisan Grade-IV in the pay scale of ₹29,500 – ₹65,000 with applicable allowances.
- Regularisation will be as per extant company rules.
Application Fee
| Category | Examination Fee | Processing Fee | Total |
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| UR / EWS / OBC | ₹600 | ₹400 + GST | ₹1,072 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Ex-Servicemen | Nil | ₹400 + GST | ₹472 |
Fee is non-refundable. Payment to be made online. Bank charges, if any, are extra.
BHEL Artisan Selection Process 2027
Selection will be conducted in two stages. Candidates must clear both stages:
- Stage I: Computer Based Examination (CBE)
- Stage II: Skill Test & Document Verification
The Computer Based Examination is tentatively scheduled for 11 December 2026. Detailed exam pattern and syllabus will be available on the official website.
Important Dates – BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2027
| Online Application Start Date | 21 October 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Online Application Last Date | 18 November 2026 (11:45 PM) |
| Tentative Date of Examination | 11 December 2026 |
| Age & Qualification Reference Date | 01 October 2026 (qualification date revised to DV as per Corrigendum) |
How to Apply for BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2027
- Visit the official BHEL Careers website: https://careers.bhel.in.
- Open the Artisan Recruitment 2027 (Advt. 01/2026) notification and application link.
- Read the detailed advertisement and Corrigendum carefully, especially unit-wise vacancies and eligibility.
- Register and fill the online application form. Select only one unit and one trade.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and documents as specified.
- Pay the applicable application fee online.
- Submit the form before 18 November 2026, 11:45 PM.
- Download and save the printout of the application and fee receipt for future reference.
- No hard copy of the application needs to be sent to BHEL.
- Regularly check the official website for exam dates, syllabus and further updates.
📂 Documents Required
- Class 10th / SSC Certificate and Mark Sheet
- NTC/ITI Certificate and Mark Sheet
- NAC Certificate and Mark Sheet
- Caste / EWS / PwD / Ex-Servicemen certificates (if applicable)
- Experience certificate (if claiming age relaxation)
- Photograph and Signature
- Other documents as specified in the detailed notification
🔗 Important Links – BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2027
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Detailed Official Notification PDF |
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Corrigendum |
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Vacancy Breakup |
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Apply Online Link |
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BHEL Careers Website (Syllabus, FAQs & Updates) |
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Join Our Govt Job Alert Channels (Daily Updates) |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How many vacancies are available in BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2027?
BHEL has announced 660 tentative vacancies for Artisan Grade-IV across 9 manufacturing units and 7 trades.
2. What is the last date to apply for BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2027?
The last date for online applications is 18 November 2026 at 11:45 PM.
3. What is the age limit for BHEL Artisan posts?
The upper age limit is 27 years for General/EWS candidates as on 01 October 2026. Age relaxations are available for OBC, SC/ST, PwD, Ex-Servicemen and experience holders as per rules.
4. What educational qualifications are required?
Candidates must have passed Class 10th, NTC/ITI and NAC in the respective trade with minimum 60% marks (Gen/OBC) or 55% marks (SC/ST) in both NTC/ITI and NAC.
5. What are the application fees?
₹1,072 for UR/EWS/OBC candidates and ₹472 for SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen candidates.
6. What is the selection process?
Selection consists of two stages: Computer Based Examination (CBE) followed by Skill Test and Document Verification. Both stages are mandatory.
7. Can a candidate apply for more than one unit or trade?
No. A candidate can apply against vacancies of only one unit and one trade.
8. What is the pay scale after selection?
Selected candidates will work as Temporary Artisans for one year at ₹24,000 per month. After successful completion, they will be regularised in the pay scale of ₹29,500 – ₹65,000 with allowances.
9. Is there any change in the qualification cut-off date?
Yes. As per the Corrigendum, the cut-off date for possessing ITI/NAC certificates has been revised to the date of Document Verification cum Skill Test.
10. Where can candidates apply online?
Applications are to be submitted only through the official BHEL Careers portal: https://careers.bhel.in.