Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has announced BHEL Artisans Recruitment 2026 for 660 Artisan Grade IV vacancies across various manufacturing units in India. Candidates who have completed 10th standard, ITI and the required apprenticeship qualification in the relevant trade can apply for these positions. The recruitment offers an opportunity to work in a leading public sector engineering company, with positions available in trades such as Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist and Electrician.

BHEL Artisans Recruitment 2026 – Job Details

Post Short Description

• Organization: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)

• Post Name: Artisan Grade IV

• Total Vacancies: 660

• Job Type: Central Government / PSU Job

• Job Location: Various locations across India

• Advertisement Number: 01/2026

• Application Mode: Online

Qualification

• Candidates must have passed 10th Standard (Class X).

• Must possess a National Trade Certificate (NTC/ITI) in the relevant trade.

• Must possess a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the relevant trade.

• Minimum marks in ITI/NTC and NAC:

  • General/OBC candidates: 60%

  • SC/ST candidates: 55%

• Eligible trades may include Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic and Foundryman, subject to the official notification.

Salary Details

• Initial Monthly Salary: ₹24,000 during the initial appointment period.

• Pay Scale: ₹29,500–₹65,000, subject to applicable recruitment conditions.

• Additional allowances and benefits are governed by company rules.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 years.

• Maximum Age: 27 years for General/EWS candidates.

• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years of age relaxation.

• SC/ST: 5 years of age relaxation.

• PwBD Candidates: Additional age relaxation as per applicable rules.

• Age Calculation Date: 1 October 2026.

Application Fee

• General/OBC/EWS: ₹1,072.

• SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD: ₹472.

• Candidates should verify the applicable fee in the official notification before applying.

Selection Process

• Computer-Based Examination (CBE).

• Skill Test.

• Document Verification.

• Final selection will be based on the prescribed recruitment rules and qualifying requirements.

Important Dates

• Short Notification Date: 13 October 2026.

• Detailed Notification Date: 17 October 2026.

• Application Start Date: 21 October 2026.

• Last Date to Apply: 18 November 2026.

• Tentative Examination Date: 11 December 2026.

How to Apply

• Visit the official BHEL recruitment portal.

• Open the Careers or Current Job Openings section.

• Select the Artisan Recruitment 2026 notification.

• Read the recruitment notification and check your eligibility.

• Register using your email address and mobile number.

• Fill in your personal and educational details.

• Enter your ITI and NAC qualification details.

• Upload the required photograph, signature and certificates.

• Pay the applicable application fee.

• Submit the application and save a copy for future reference.