BHEL Artisan 2027 Notification
Artisan Recruitment - 2027 (Artisan Grade-IV)
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BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2027 (Advt. 01/2026) has 660 tentative vacancies for Artisan Grade-IV in seven trades: Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic and Foundryman, across nine BHEL manufacturing units. Candidates with Class 10, ITI (NTC) and a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the trade can apply online at careers.bhel.in from 21 October 2026 (10:00 AM) to 18 November 2026 (11:45 PM).
BHEL Artisan 2027 at a glance
- BHEL Artisan 2027 status
- Form open
- BHEL Artisan 2027 last date
- 18 Nov 2026, 23:45 IST
- Total vacancies
- 660
- Age limit
- Up to 27 years (General/EWS) on 1 October 2026, as on 1 Oct 2026
- Application fee
- UR / EWS / OBC (₹600 exam fee + ₹400 processing fee + GST): ₹1,072; SC / ST / PwD / Ex-Servicemen (exam fee Nil; ₹400 processing fee + GST): ₹472
- Qualification
- 10th pass / ITI
- Pay
- ₹24,000 a month (consolidated, first year as Temporary Artisan); then ₹29,500–65,000 pay scale as Artisan Grade-IV
BHEL Artisan 2027 Important Dates
- Application starts
- Last date to apply
- Computer Based Exam11 December 2026 (tentative)
BHEL Artisan 2027 Application Fee
| UR / EWS / OBC (₹600 exam fee + ₹400 processing fee + GST) | ₹1,072 |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwD / Ex-Servicemen (exam fee Nil; ₹400 processing fee + GST) | ₹472 |
BHEL Artisan 2027 Age Limit as on 1 Oct 2026
| Age limit | Up to 27 years (General/EWS) on 1 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Relaxation: SC / ST | 5 years |
| Relaxation: OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| Relaxation: PwD | 10 years (13 OBC, 15 SC/ST) |
| Relaxation: Relevant work experience (min. 6 months) | Up to 7 years |
| Relaxation: Domiciled in J&K, 1 Jan 1980 – 31 Dec 1989 | 5 years |
| Relaxation: Ex-Servicemen | As per Govt. rules |
| Relaxation: Overall cap with all relaxations | Age not above 56 years on 1 Oct 2026 |
BHEL Artisan 2027 Eligibility
- Class 10 pass, plus a National Trade Certificate (NTC/ITI), plus a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the same trade, as on 1 October 2026.
- At least 60% marks for General and OBC candidates, and 55% for SC and ST candidates, in both NTC/ITI and NAC. Only full-time regular courses count.
- Upper age limit 27 years on 1 October 2026 for General and EWS candidates; SC/ST get 5 more years, OBC (NCL) 3, PwD 10 (13 for OBC, 15 for SC/ST). With all relaxations, age must not exceed 56 years on 1 October 2026.
- Up to 7 years' age relaxation for work experience, if you have at least 6 months of relevant experience and submit it in the format on the BHEL careers website.
- Desirable: the regional language for units in Tamil Nadu, Telangana/Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, and Hindi for the other units.
- People already working in BHEL as temporary employees, or not yet regularised or on probation, cannot apply.
BHEL Artisan 2027 Selection Process
- Stage I: Computer Based Examination (CBE) in your trade, marked out of 100. Minimum qualifying marks: 40% for UR/EWS and 30% for OBC (NCL)/SC/ST.
- Shortlisting for the skill test in the ratio 1:3 to the vacancies of your trade and category in your unit (up to 5 candidates for a single vacancy).
- Stage II: document verification, then a skill test that is qualifying in nature.
- Final merit list on CBE marks for candidates found eligible and qualified in the skill test, followed by a medical examination before joining.
BHEL Artisan 2027 Vacancy Details
| Post | Qualification | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Artisan Grade-IV – Fitter | Class 10 + NTC/ITI + NAC in Fitter trade; at least 60% (Gen/OBC) or 55% (SC/ST) in both NTC/ITI and NAC | 278 |
| Artisan Grade-IV – Welder | Class 10 + NTC/ITI + NAC in Welder trade; at least 60% (Gen/OBC) or 55% (SC/ST) in both NTC/ITI and NAC | 104 |
| Artisan Grade-IV – Turner | Class 10 + NTC/ITI + NAC in Turner trade; at least 60% (Gen/OBC) or 55% (SC/ST) in both NTC/ITI and NAC | 52 |
| Artisan Grade-IV – Machinist | Class 10 + NTC/ITI + NAC in Machinist trade; at least 60% (Gen/OBC) or 55% (SC/ST) in both NTC/ITI and NAC | 101 |
| Artisan Grade-IV – Electrician | Class 10 + NTC/ITI + NAC in Electrician trade; at least 60% (Gen/OBC) or 55% (SC/ST) in both NTC/ITI and NAC | 90 |
| Artisan Grade-IV – Electronics Mechanic | Class 10 + NTC/ITI + NAC in Electronics Mechanic trade; at least 60% (Gen/OBC) or 55% (SC/ST) in both NTC/ITI and NAC | 23 |
| Artisan Grade-IV – Foundryman | Class 10 + NTC/ITI + NAC in Foundryman trade; at least 60% (Gen/OBC) or 55% (SC/ST) in both NTC/ITI and NAC | 12 |
| Total | 660 | |
Place of posting: Ranipet, Tamil Nadu; Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh; Bengaluru, Karnataka; Haridwar, Uttarakhand; Hyderabad, Telangana; Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh; Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh; Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
How to Apply for BHEL Artisan 2027
- Go to the BHEL careers website, careers.bhel.in, and open the Artisan Recruitment 2027 (Advt. 01/2026) link.
- Choose ONE manufacturing unit and ONE trade only. The computer-based exam for all vacancies is on the same day, and if you submit more than once only your last application is considered.
- Fill in your details with your name exactly as on your Class 10 certificate, choose up to 5 test centres, and upload the documents asked for.
- Pay the fee online: ₹1,072 (₹600 exam fee + ₹400 processing fee + GST) for UR/EWS/OBC, or ₹472 (₹400 processing fee + GST) for SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen. Bank charges may be extra.
- Submit the form before 18 November 2026, 11:45 PM, and keep a copy. Keep your e-mail ID active, because BHEL sends updates by e-mail only.
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BHEL Artisan 2027: Complete Details
BHEL Artisan vacancy 2027: units and trades
BHEL has advertised 660 tentative Artisan Grade-IV vacancies (Advt. 01/2026) in nine manufacturing units: Boiler Auxiliaries Plant, Ranipet (75); Heavy Plates and Vessels Plant, Visakhapatnam (120); Electronics Division, Bengaluru (45); Solar Business Division, Bengaluru (30); Heavy Electrical Equipment Plant, Haridwar (60); Heavy Power Equipment Plant, Hyderabad (60); Heavy Electrical Plant, Bhopal (60); Transformer Plant, Jhansi (60); and High Pressure Boiler Plant, Tiruchirappalli (150).
Trade-wise, there are 278 Fitter, 104 Welder, 52 Turner, 101 Machinist, 90 Electrician, 23 Electronics Mechanic and 12 Foundryman posts. Part of the vacancies is kept for dependents of deceased BHEL employees on compassionate grounds, and reservation follows government guidelines.
Who can apply: qualification and age
You need Class 10, a National Trade Certificate (ITI) and a National Apprenticeship Certificate in the trade you apply for, with at least 60% marks (55% for SC and ST) in both ITI and NAC. Certificates must be issued by 1 October 2026, and only full-time regular courses are accepted.
The upper age limit is 27 years on 1 October 2026 for General and EWS candidates. SC/ST candidates get 5 years more, OBC (NCL) 3 years, and persons with disabilities 10 years (13 for OBC, 15 for SC/ST). J&K domiciles of 1980–1989 get 5 years, ex-servicemen get relaxation under government rules, and up to 7 years is allowed for relevant work experience of at least 6 months. The age with all relaxations cannot exceed 56 years.
Salary and service conditions
Selected candidates first work for one year as temporary artisans on a consolidated wage of ₹24,000 a month. After completing that year they are regularised as Artisan Grade-IV at the minimum of the ₹29,500–65,000 pay scale, with the allowances in force at that time.
You must serve at your allotted unit for at least 20 years, and no transfer request is considered during that period. A Best Apprentice from the All India Skill Competition joins with 2 extra increments.
Selection process and qualifying marks
Selection has two stages. First comes a computer-based exam in your trade, which you can take in Hindi, English, Kannada, Telugu or Tamil. You must score at least 40% (UR/EWS) or 30% (OBC/SC/ST); PwD and ex-servicemen candidates get relaxed marks, down to 30% for UR/EWS and 22.5% for OBC/SC/ST.
Candidates are called for the second stage in the ratio 1:3 to the vacancies of their trade and category in their unit. The second stage is document verification and a skill test, which is only qualifying. The final merit list is made on CBE marks, and a medical examination by the company decides joining.
Application fee and important dates
The fee is ₹1,072 for UR, EWS and OBC candidates (₹600 exam fee plus ₹400 processing fee plus GST) and ₹472 for SC, ST, PwD and ex-servicemen candidates, who pay only the processing fee plus GST. Bank charges may be extra and the fee is not refunded.
The online form is open from 21 October 2026, 10:00 AM, to 18 November 2026, 11:45 PM. The computer-based exam is tentatively set for 11 December 2026; any change will appear on careers.bhel.in.
BHEL Artisan 2027: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for BHEL Artisan 2027?
The online form opened on 21 October 2026 at 10:00 AM and closes on 18 November 2026 at 11:45 PM.
How many posts are there in BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2027?
660 tentative vacancies of Artisan Grade-IV: Fitter 278, Welder 104, Turner 52, Machinist 101, Electrician 90, Electronics Mechanic 23 and Foundryman 12. BHEL says the actual number may vary.
What is the age limit for BHEL Artisan 2027?
The upper age limit for General and EWS candidates is 27 years as on 1 October 2026. SC/ST get 5 years' relaxation, OBC (NCL) 3 years and PwD 10 years (13 for OBC, 15 for SC/ST). Up to 7 years more is allowed for relevant work experience, but nobody can be over 56 years on 1 October 2026.
What qualification is needed for BHEL Artisan?
Class 10, plus ITI (NTC), plus NAC in the same trade, with at least 60% (General/OBC) or 55% (SC/ST) in both ITI and NAC, as on 1 October 2026.
What is the application fee for BHEL Artisan 2027?
₹1,072 for UR/EWS/OBC (₹600 exam fee + ₹400 processing fee + GST) and ₹472 for SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen (no exam fee, only the ₹400 processing fee + GST). The fee is non-refundable.
What is the salary of a BHEL Artisan Grade-IV?
For the first year you work as a temporary artisan on a consolidated ₹24,000 a month. After that you are regularised as Artisan Grade-IV at the minimum of the ₹29,500–65,000 pay scale, with allowances.
When is the BHEL Artisan 2027 exam?
The computer-based exam is tentatively on 11 December 2026. BHEL says the date may change and will put any change on careers.bhel.in.
Can I apply for more than one unit or trade?
No. You can apply for one manufacturing unit and one trade only. If you submit more than one application, only the last one counts.
What is the selection process for BHEL Artisan?
Two stages: a computer-based exam, then document verification and a qualifying skill test. The final merit list is made on CBE marks.
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