Overview
BHEL is recruiting 660 Artisan Grade-IV staff in seven ITI trades across nine manufacturing units, including Haridwar, Bhopal, Jhansi, Tiruchirappalli and Bengaluru. Candidates need Class 10, ITI and NAC in the trade, and must apply online by 18 November 2026. The computer-based exam is tentatively scheduled for 11 December 2026.
Key details
| Organisation | Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) |
|---|---|
| Post name(s) | Artisan Grade-IV: Fitter (278), Welder (104), Machinist (101), Electrician (90), Turner (52), Electronics Mechanic (23), Foundryman (12) |
| Advertisement no. | 01/2026 |
| Total vacancies | 660 |
| Qualification | Class 10 + ITI (NTC) + NAC in the relevant trade, with minimum 60% (General/OBC) or 55% (SC/ST) |
| Age limit | Maximum 27 years for UR/EWS as on 01-10-2026 (relaxation as per rules) |
| Pay / salary | Rs 24,000 per month (consolidated) for the first year as Temporary Artisan, then Artisan Grade-IV pay scale Rs 29,500 to 65,000 |
| Application fee | General/OBC/EWS: Rs 1,072; SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen: Rs 472 (includes processing fee + GST) |
| Selection process | Computer Based Examination, then skill test (qualifying) and document verification |
Important dates
| Apply online starts | 21-10-2026 |
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| Last date to apply | 18-11-2026 |
| Exam / event date | 2026-12-11 (tentative) |
How to apply
- Visit careers.bhel.in and open the Artisan recruitment (Advt 01/2026).
- Register and pick one unit and one trade.
- Upload documents and pay the fee online.
- Submit by 18-11-2026 (11:45 PM) and save the printout.
Check before you apply: some details in this update come from news reports, and reports differ slightly. The official notification is the final word on dates, vacancies and eligibility.