📋 Overview of the Notification
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), India’s leading Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), has announced recruitment for Artisan Grade‑IV posts under Advertisement No. 01/2026. The company invites applications from skilled candidates to join its manufacturing units across India. BHEL offers a challenging career in sectors like Power, Industry, Transmission, Renewable Energy, Transportation, Defence, Aerospace, and Oil & Gas.
🏭 Units Participating in Recruitment
- Boiler Auxiliaries Plant (BAP) – Ranipet, Tamil Nadu
- Heavy Plates & Vessels Plant (HPVP) – Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
- Electronics Division (EDN) – Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Solar Business Division (SBD) – Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Heavy Electrical Equipment Plant (HEEP) – Haridwar, Uttarakhand
- Heavy Power Equipment Plant (HPEP) – Hyderabad, Telangana
- Heavy Electrical Plant (HEP) – Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Transformer Plant (TP) – Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh
- High Pressure Boiler Plant (HPBP) – Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
🔧 Trade‑Wise Vacancy Distribution
| Trade | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Fitter | 278 |
| Welder | 104 |
| Turner | 52 |
| Machinist | 101 |
| Electrician | 90 |
| Electronics Mechanic | 23 |
| Foundryman | 12 |
| Total | 660 |
📌 Vacancies are tentative and may vary based on organizational requirements. Category‑wise reservation will follow Government of India guidelines.
🎓 Qualification Requirements (as on 01 October 2026)
- Class 10 + National Trade Certificate (NTC / ITI) + National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in respective trade.
- Minimum 60% marks for Gen & OBC and 55% for SC/ST in both NTC/ITI and NAC.
- Desirable: Knowledge of regional language for Tamil Nadu, Telangana/Andhra Pradesh & Karnataka units; Hindi for others.
🎯 Age Limit & Relaxations (as on 01 October 2026)
- Upper Age Limit: 27 years for General & EWS candidates.
- Experience Relaxation: Up to 7 years based on work experience (minimum 6 months required).
- SC/ST: +5 years | OBC (NCL): +3 years | PwD: +10 to 15 years | Ex‑Servicemen: as per Govt rules.
- Maximum Age Limit after all relaxations: 56 years.
💰 Emoluments & Benefits
- During training period (1 year): ₹ 24,000 per month (consolidated).
- After regularization: Pay Scale ₹ 29,500 – ₹ 65,000 plus allowances as per company rules.
🧩 Selection Process
Stage I – Computer Based Examination (CBE)
- Objective questions based on trade knowledge and aptitude.
- Minimum qualifying marks: UR/EWS – 40%, OBC/SC/ST – 30%.
- PwD & Ex‑Servicemen relaxation: UR/EWS – 30%, OBC/SC/ST – 22.5%.
- Shortlisting ratio: 1:3 (per vacancy) for Skill Test.
Stage II – Skill Test & Document Verification
- Qualifying in nature; final merit based on CBE score.
- Documents verified as per eligibility criteria before Skill Test.
🏅 Preference for Best / Runner‑Up Apprentice
Candidates awarded “Best Apprentice” or “Runner‑Up Apprentice” in All India Skill Competitions conducted by the Directorate General of Employment & Training will receive special consideration:
- Best Apprentice – Inducted with two increments.
- Runner‑Up Apprentice – Inducted at minimum of pay scale.
🩺 Medical Standards
Selected candidates must meet BHEL’s medical fitness criteria before joining. No relaxation in health standards is permitted. PwD candidates must produce valid medical certificates from a Government Hospital or Medical Board.
💻 Application Process & Fees
- Apply online only through the official website https://careers.bhel.in.
- Application Fee (UR/EWS/OBC): ₹ 600 + Processing Fee ₹ 400 + GST = ₹ 1072.
- SC/ST/PwD/Ex‑Servicemen: Processing Fee ₹ 400 + GST = ₹ 472 (No Exam Fee).
- Bank charges extra as per payment mode.
🗓️ Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening of Online Application | 21 October 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Closing of Online Application | 18 November 2026 (11:45 PM) |
| Tentative Exam Date | 11 December 2026 (Tentative) |
📌 Candidates should regularly check the official BHEL careers portal https://careers.bhel.in for updates and changes in schedule.
⚠️ General Instructions
- ✅ Applications must be submitted online only; no other mode is accepted.
- 📄 Candidates can apply for only one trade and one unit.
- 🚫 Multiple applications will be rejected; only the last submission will be considered.
- 🖥️ The Computer Based Exam will be held on the same day for all trades.
- 🌐 The exam will be trilingual – Hindi, English, and regional languages (Kannada, Telugu, Tamil).
- 📢 Candidates must ensure eligibility before applying; incorrect information may lead to cancellation.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- 📌 What is the advertisement number for this recruitment?
- The recruitment is announced under Advertisement No. 01/2026 for Artisan Grade‑IV posts.
- 🗓️ What are the application dates?
- Applications open on 21 October 2026 and close on 18 November 2026.
- 💻 When will the exam be conducted?
- The Computer Based Exam is tentatively scheduled for 11 December 2026.
- 🎓 What is the qualification required?
- Class 10 + NTC/ITI + NAC in the respective trade with minimum marks (60% for Gen/OBC, 55% for SC/ST).
- ⚙️ What is the selection process?
- Stage I: Computer Based Exam (CBE). Stage II: Skill Test & Document Verification. Final merit is based on CBE score.
- 💰 What is the pay scale after regularization?
- ₹ 29,500 – ₹ 65,000 plus allowances, after completion of one year as Temporary Artisan (₹ 24,000 per month).
- 📄 How much is the application fee?
- UR/EWS/OBC: ₹ 1072 (including GST). SC/ST/PwD/Ex‑Servicemen: ₹ 472 (including GST). Bank charges extra.
- 📢 Where can I apply?
- Applications must be submitted online at the official BHEL careers portal https://careers.bhel.in.
