BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Artisan Grade IV posts under Advertisement No. 01/2026. A total of 660 vacancies have been announced through this recruitment drive. The notification was released on 13 October 2026, and candidates can check the application details and recruitment instructions on the official BHEL careers website from 19 October 2026.
This recruitment offers an opportunity for candidates with ITI qualifications and National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) credentials to join BHEL’s manufacturing units across India. Interested candidates should carefully review the eligibility criteria, trade-wise vacancy details and unit preferences before applying. Applicants must note that they can apply for vacancies in only one manufacturing unit under this recruitment.
CBT Examination Date: 11 December 2026 (Tentatively)
Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹1,072/-
SC / ST / ESM Candidates: ₹472/-
PH (Divyang) Candidates: ₹472/-
Payment Mode: Online
Age Limit Details
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 27 years
Age Calculation Date: 01 October 2026
Age Relaxation: Applicable as per the prescribed recruitment rules.
Educational Qualification
Post Name
Qualification
Artisan Grade IV
Candidates must have passed Class 10 and hold an ITI qualification in the relevant trade with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST candidates), along with a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC).
Vacancy Details
Post Name
Vacancies
Artisan Grade IV
660
Discipline / Unit Wise Vacancies
Discipline
BAP (A)
HPVP (B)
EDN (C)
SBD (D)
HEEP (E)
HPEP (F)
HEP (G)
TP (H)
HPBP (I)
Total
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
Pay Scale Details
Selected candidates for the Artisan Grade IV posts will receive a pay scale of ₹29,500–65,000 per month, as specified in the recruitment details.
Selection Process
The selection process for BHEL Artisan Grade IV Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
Written Examination
Skill Test
Document Verification
Medical Examination
BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF & Apply Online Form Link
