BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026 is open. BHEL advertised 660 Artisan Grade IV posts in nine manufacturing units. The online form opened on 21.10.2026 at 10:00 AM and closes on 18.11.2026 at 11:45 PM. The computer based exam is tentatively on 11.12.2026.
Short details
| Name of post | BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026, Artisan Grade IV, 660 posts in 9 units (the notice calls it Artisan Recruitment 2027) |
| Post date | 22.10.2026 |
| Short information | Advt. 01/2026 of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited. Seven trades: Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic and Foundryman. You can apply for one unit and one trade only. |
| Important dates | Application fee | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Online form opens | 21.10.2026 at 10:00 AM | UR, EWS, OBC | Rs 1,072 in all |
| Last date to apply | 18.11.2026 at 11:45 PM | SC, ST, PwBD, ex-servicemen | Rs 472 in all |
| Computer based exam | 11.12.2026, tentative, same day for all units and trades | How it adds up | Exam fee Rs 600 (nil for SC, ST, PwBD, ex-servicemen) plus Rs 400 processing fee plus 18% GST on it, Rs 72 |
| Admit card | Not announced as on 22.10.2026 | Bank charges | Extra, depending on the payment mode |
| Age and qualification counted on | 01.10.2026 | ||
Important Links
| Link | Status |
|---|---|
| Apply online, BHEL applicant login | Click here · Live, login page checked 22.10.2026. Form open until 18.11.2026 |
| Detailed advertisement 01/2026 PDF | Click here · Live, checked 22.10.2026 |
| Unit wise vacancy break-up PDF | Click here · Live, checked 22.10.2026 |
| BHEL exam pattern PDF | Click here · Live, checked 22.10.2026 |
| Artisan FAQs PDF | Click here · Live, checked 22.10.2026 |
| Last cycle unit wise cut off PDF | Click here · Live, checked 22.10.2026 |
| BHEL careers, Artisan Recruitment 2027 section | Click here · Live, checked 22.10.2026 |
| BHEL official website | Click here · Live, checked 22.10.2026 |
Age limit
| General and EWS | Up to 27 years on 01.10.2026 |
| OBC (non-creamy layer) | Up to 30 years |
| SC and ST | Up to 32 years |
| PwBD | Up to 37 years General, 40 years OBC (NCL), 42 years SC and ST |
| Work experience | Up to 7 more years if you have at least 6 months of relevant experience on BHEL’s format |
| Ceiling | Never above 56 years on 01.10.2026 after all relaxations |
| Qualification | Class X plus NTC (ITI) plus NAC in your trade, at least 60% for General and OBC and 55% for SC and ST in both |
Unit wise vacancy
| Unit | Posts | Trades and posts |
|---|---|---|
| BAP Ranipet | 75 | Fitter 48, Welder 6, Turner 10, Machinist 7, Electrician 4 |
| HPVP Visakhapatnam | 120 | Fitter 60, Welder 25, Turner 6, Machinist 14, Electrician 6, Electronics Mechanic 3, Foundryman 6 |
| EDN Bengaluru | 45 | Fitter 3, Welder 2, Electrician 20, Electronics Mechanic 20 |
| SBD Bengaluru | 30 | Fitter 16, Welder 2, Turner 6, Machinist 3, Electrician 2, Foundryman 1 |
| HEEP Haridwar | 60 | Fitter 20, Welder 6, Turner 5, Machinist 14, Electrician 12, Foundryman 3 |
| HPEP Hyderabad | 60 | Fitter 10, Turner 22, Machinist 23, Electrician 5 |
| HEP Bhopal | 60 | Fitter 19, Welder 3, Turner 3, Machinist 15, Electrician 18, Foundryman 2 |
| TP Jhansi | 60 | Fitter 22, Welder 10, Machinist 10, Electrician 18 |
| HPBP Tiruchirappalli | 150 | Fitter 80, Welder 50, Machinist 15, Electrician 5 |
| Total | 660 | Fitter 278, Welder 104, Turner 52, Machinist 101, Electrician 90, Electronics Mechanic 23, Foundryman 12 |
Pay, selection and exam pattern
| Pay in the first year | Rs 24,000 a month consolidated as Temporary Artisan for one year |
| After one year | Artisan Grade IV in the scale of Rs 29,500 to 65,000 once regularised |
| Stage 1 | Computer based exam, 120 questions in 90 minutes: trade 70, engineering and calculations 30, reasoning 20 |
| Marking | 1 mark for a right answer and 1/4 mark cut for a wrong one |
| Syllabus | BHEL has not published a topic list as on 22.10.2026. The pattern PDF names only the three parts above |
| Qualifying mark | 40% for UR and EWS, 30% for OBC (NCL), SC and ST |
| Stage 2 | Document verification and a qualifying skill test for those shortlisted in the ratio 1:3 to the posts |
| Final merit | Made on exam score only, after you clear the skill test |
Note: The exam is trilingual, in Hindi, in English or in one of Kannada, Telugu and Tamil. The advertisement calls the posts and dates tentative, and BHEL shows any change on careers.bhel.in.
Rules that decide where you apply
| One unit and one trade | A candidate may apply for one manufacturing unit and one trade only. If you submit twice, only the last application counts |
| 20 years at your unit | A selected candidate serves at the allotted unit for at least 20 years, and no transfer request is entertained in that period |
| Posts by unit | Tiruchirappalli has 150 of the 660 posts, 80 of them Fitter. Electronics Mechanic has 23 posts, all at Visakhapatnam and Bengaluru EDN |
Note: The unit rows come from the advertisement matrix. Each unit total and trade total matches the notice and the sum is 660.
Last cycle cut off marks
| Unit | Fitter UR | Fitter OBC | Fitter SC |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAP Ranipet | 62.75 | 60.25 | 56.75 |
| HPVP Visakhapatnam | 74.00 | 79.25 | 65.75 |
| EDN Bengaluru | 69.25 | 68.25 | No SC post |
| HEEP Haridwar | 80.75 | 83.00 | 78.75 |
| HPEP Hyderabad | 78.75 | 82.75 | 69.25 |
| HEP Bhopal | 83.50 | 90.50 | 78.00 |
| TP Jhansi | 75.50 | 71.50 | 64.50 |
| HPBP Tiruchirappalli | 75.75 | 73.25 | 68.75 |
Note: These are BHEL’s cut offs for the skill test shortlist in the last cycle (Artisan Recruitment 2026, Advt. 04/2025), out of 120 marks after the 1/4 negative marking. The highest was Electrician at Bhopal, UR 97.75. In Fitter the OBC line was above UR at Visakhapatnam, Haridwar, Hyderabad and Bhopal. This cycle has new vacancies, so treat them only as a guide.
How to apply
- Pick your unit and trade from the unit wise vacancy table. You cannot change them after submitting.
- Open the apply online link in Important Links and register with your email and mobile number.
- Fill the form with your name as on the Class X certificate, your NTC and NAC marks and up to 5 exam city choices.
- Upload your photograph, signature and certificates, and keep OBC, EWS or disability documents ready for the later stage.
- Pay the fee online and download the form copy before 18.11.2026 11:45 PM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many posts are in BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026?
660 Artisan Grade IV posts across nine units. Fitter has 278, Welder 104, Machinist 101, Electrician 90, Turner 52, Electronics Mechanic 23 and Foundryman 12.
What is the last date for BHEL Artisan?
18.11.2026 at 11:45 PM. The online form opened on 21.10.2026 at 10:00 AM, and the exam is tentatively on 11.12.2026.
What is the BHEL Artisan application fee?
Rs 1,072 for UR, EWS and OBC and Rs 472 for SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen, plus bank charges. That is exam fee, Rs 400 processing fee and 18% GST on the processing fee.
What was the BHEL Artisan cut off last time?
For Fitter, the UR cut off for the skill test shortlist ranged from 62.75 at Ranipet to 83.50 at Bhopal, out of 120. The highest of all was Electrician at Bhopal, UR 97.75.
What is the age limit for BHEL Artisan?
27 years for General and EWS, 30 for OBC (NCL) and 32 for SC and ST on 01.10.2026, with more for PwBD and for work experience.