Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), a Public Sector Undertaking, has released Advertisement No. 01/2026 for Artisan Recruitment 2027. The company will fill 660 tentative vacancies of Artisan Grade IV in seven trades across nine manufacturing units in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Candidates need an ITI certificate and a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in their trade. Full selection details and the application process will be published on the BHEL Careers website by 19 October 2026, so keep checking the portal.
BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2027: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026 |
| Post Name | Artisan Grade IV (Artisan Recruitment – 2027) |
| Total Vacancies | 660 (tentative) |
| Number of Trades | 7 |
| Number of Units | 9 manufacturing units |
| Qualification | Class X + ITI (NTC) + NAC in the respective trade |
| Upper Age Limit | 27 / 30 / 32 years (as on 1 October 2026) |
| Selection | Computer Based Test (CBT), expected in December 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | careers.bhel.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement released | October 2026 |
| Reservation, selection process and how-to-apply details on portal | By 19 October 2026 |
| Online application start and last date | To be announced on careers.bhel.in |
| Computer Based Test (same day for all vacancies) | December 2026 (tentative) |
| Age cut-off date | 1 October 2026 |
Manufacturing Units Recruiting Artisans
| Unit | Location |
|---|---|
| Boiler Auxiliaries Plant (BAP) | Ranipet, Tamil Nadu |
| Heavy Plates and 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 and Unit-Wise Vacancy (Artisan Grade IV, 2027)
| Trade | BAP | HPVP | EDN | SBD | HEEP | HPEP | HEP | TP | HPBP | 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 |
The manpower requirement is tentative and may change after further assessment. Category-wise reservation will follow government guidelines.
Educational Qualification
Candidates need Class X plus a National Trade Certificate (NTC / ITI) plus a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the respective trade. The minimum marks required in both NTC/ITI and NAC are:
| Category | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|
| General and OBC | 60% |
| SC and ST | 55% |
Desirable: knowledge of the regional language for units in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, and Hindi for the other units.
Age Limit (as on 1 October 2026)
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 27 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 30 years |
| SC / ST | 32 years |
- PwD and Ex-Servicemen get relaxation as per government rules.
- Up to 7 years of age relaxation is available on the basis of relevant work experience, in the prescribed format given in the notification.
Selection Process
- Selection is through a Computer Based Test (CBT), tentatively in December 2026. The same day is used for all vacancies.
- Details of the selection process and instructions on how to apply will be hosted on careers.bhel.in by 19 October 2026.
Important Rules for Applicants
- You can apply to only ONE manufacturing unit. Choose your unit carefully, along with a trade for which that unit has vacancies, because one candidate can apply against the vacancies of one unit only.
- Compassionate appointment quota: Some Artisan Grade IV vacancies are partly earmarked for dependents of deceased BHEL employees on compassionate grounds. Details are under “Compassionate Consideration” on careers.bhel.in. Seats not filled through this route may be filled through open selection.
- Reservation and relaxation details for UR, EWS, SC, ST, OBC (NCL), PwD and Ex-Servicemen candidates will be given on the BHEL Careers Portal on 19 October 2026.
How to Apply for BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2027
- Visit careers.bhel.in on or after 19 October 2026.
- Open the Artisan Recruitment 2027 (Advt 01/2026) notification and read the selection process and instructions.
- Register on the portal with your own email ID and mobile number.
- Select one manufacturing unit and your ITI trade.
- Fill in the form, then upload photograph, signature and certificates as the portal asks.
- Pay the fee, if applicable, as given in the notification.
- Submit the form and save a printout for future reference.
Steps 3 to 7 are the usual process. Follow the exact instructions on the portal once the link goes live.
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | careers.bhel.in |
FAQs
How many vacancies are there in BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2027?
There are 660 tentative Artisan Grade IV vacancies across nine units.
Which trades are available?
Fitter (278), Welder (104), Machinist (101), Electrician (90), Turner (52), Electronics Mechanic (23) and Foundryman (12).
What is the qualification?
Class X plus ITI (NTC) plus NAC in the respective trade, with at least 60% marks for General and OBC candidates and 55% for SC and ST candidates in both ITI and NAC.
What is the age limit?
27 years for General and EWS, 30 years for OBC (NCL) and 32 years for SC and ST, as on 1 October 2026, with relaxation as per rules.
Can I apply to more than one unit?
No. A candidate can apply against the vacancies of one unit only.
When will the exam be held?
The Computer Based Test is tentatively scheduled for December 2026, on the same day for all vacancies.
When will the application start?
The advertisement doesn’t give the dates. Selection process and application details will be hosted on careers.bhel.in by 19 October 2026.