BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2027: 660 Artisan Grade-IV Vacancies Across 7 Trades
BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2027: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), a Government of India public-sector undertaking, has announced 660 tentative vacancies for Artisan Grade-IV posts in nine manufacturing units. Recruitment under Advertisement No. 01/2026, titled Artisan Recruitment – 2027, covers Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic and Foundryman.
Applicants require Class X + National Trade Certificate (NTC/ITI) + National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the respective trade. The short notice states that detailed selection instructions and how-to-apply information will be available by 19 October 2026 on the official BHEL Careers portal. It does not specify an online application start date, last date, application fee or salary. Check the updated notification before applying.
BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2027 – Overview
| Organization | Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Number | 01/2026 |
| Official Recruitment Title | Artisan Recruitment – 2027 |
| Post | Artisan Grade-IV |
| Number of Vacancies | 660 (tentative) |
| Number of Trades | 7 |
| Participating Manufacturing Units | 9 units in 8 states (including two units in Karnataka) |
| Essential Qualification | Class 10 + NTC/ITI + NAC in the respective trade |
| Minimum NTC/ITI and NAC Marks | General/OBC: 60% in each; SC/ST: 55% in each |
| Age Limit (as on 1 October 2026) | Gen/EWS: 27 years; OBC-NCL: 30 years; SC/ST: 32 years |
| Selection | Computer Based Test (CBT); full details to be published |
| Expected CBT | December 2026 (tentative) |
| Application Start & Last Date | 21-10-2026 to 18-11-2026 |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Not specified in the short notice |
| Detailed Instructions | Scheduled on BHEL Careers by 19 October 2026 |
| Official Site | careers.bhel.in |
BHEL Artisan Grade-IV Vacancies 2027 – Trade-wise
| Trade | Tentative Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Fitter | 278 |
| Welder | 104 |
| Turner | 52 |
| Machinist | 101 |
| Electrician | 90 |
| Electronics Mechanic | 23 |
| Foundryman | 12 |
| Total | 660 |
BHEL Recruitment 2027 – Unit-wise Vacancy Breakup
BHEL’s advertisement lists recruitment at the following nine units:
| Unit Code | Manufacturing Unit | Location | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAP | Boiler Auxiliaries Plant | Ranipet, Tamil Nadu | 75 |
| HPVP | Heavy Plates & Vessels Plant | Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh | 120 |
| EDN | Electronics Division | Bengaluru, Karnataka | 45 |
| SBD | Solar Business Division | Bengaluru, Karnataka | 30 |
| HEEP | Heavy Electrical Equipment Plant | Haridwar, Uttarakhand | 60 |
| HPEP | Heavy Power Equipment Plant | Hyderabad, Telangana | 60 |
| HEP | Heavy Electrical Plant | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh | 60 |
| TP | Transformer Plant | Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh | 60 |
| HPBP | High Pressure Boiler Plant | Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu | 150 |
| Total | 660 | ||
Complete Trade-wise and Unit-wise Vacancy Table
The table below reproduces the trade-by-unit breakup from the advertisement. It may be updated by BHEL because the vacancy figures are tentative.
| No. | Trade | BAP | HPVP | EDN | SBD | HEEP | HPEP | HEP | TP | HPBP | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fitter | 48 | 60 | 3 | 16 | 20 | 10 | 19 | 22 | 80 | 278 |
| 2 | Welder | 6 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 50 | 104 |
| 3 | Turner | 10 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 52 |
| 4 | Machinist | 7 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 23 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 101 |
| 5 | Electrician | 4 | 6 | 20 | 2 | 12 | 5 | 18 | 18 | 5 | 90 |
| 6 | Electronics Mechanic | 0 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| 7 | Foundryman | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Total | 75 | 120 | 45 | 30 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 150 | 660 | |
Vacancy caution: BHEL reserves the right to revise unit-wise/manpower requirements after assessment. The notice also mentions that some Artisan Grade-IV posts are partially earmarked under its compassionate-ground employment policy; unfilled earmarked seats may be filled by open selection if suitable candidates are not available.
BHEL Artisan Eligibility 2027 – Educational Qualification
Applicants must hold all three qualifications:
- Class X (10th) qualification;
- National Trade Certificate (NTC/ITI) in the trade for which they apply; and
- National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the same respective trade.
The minimum prescribed marks apply separately to the NTC/ITI certificate and NAC:
| Category | Minimum in NTC/ITI | Minimum in NAC |
|---|---|---|
| General and OBC | 60% | 60% |
| SC and ST | 55% | 55% |
Eligibility alert: A Class 10 certificate alone or an ITI certificate alone is not sufficient under this short notification. The NAC is additionally required. Having completed an apprenticeship without holding the prescribed National Apprenticeship Certificate should not be assumed equivalent.
Age Limit and Age Relaxation for BHEL Artisan Recruitment
The notified upper age limits as on 1 October 2026 are:
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 27 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 30 years |
| SC / ST | 32 years |
Relaxation for eligible PwD and ex-servicemen candidates is governed by applicable Government of India rules. The notice mentions up to 7 years’ age relaxation based on qualifying relevant work experience, subject to the prescribed format and terms. Detailed reservation and relaxation rules for UR, EWS, SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwD and ex-servicemen are scheduled for publication by BHEL on 19 October 2026. Do not assume all candidates automatically qualify for additional relaxation.
Language Knowledge – Desirable
BHEL lists regional language knowledge as desirable: knowledge of the applicable regional language for units in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, and Hindi for other units. The short notice does not call this a universal mandatory language test; follow any clarification in the detailed advertisement.
BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2027 – Selection Process
The short advertisement provides for a Computer Based Test (CBT), tentatively in December 2026. BHEL states that the CBT will be held on the same day for all vacancies across units.
One-unit application rule: Candidates must carefully choose their preferred BHEL manufacturing unit. The notice specifically states that one candidate can apply against vacancies of one unit only. You should check that your trade has a vacancy in the unit you choose using the trade-wise/unit-wise table.
The detailed test pattern, syllabus, fees, admit-card arrangements, document-verification stages and other selection instructions are not provided in this short notice. BHEL says the full selection instructions will be available on its Careers portal by 19 October 2026.
BHEL Artisan Salary and Application Fee 2027
Salary: The short recruitment notification does not mention Artisan Grade-IV starting salary or pay scale. Do not rely on salary figures reported for BHEL’s previous Artisan recruitment until the current detailed notification confirms the applicable pay.
Application fee: No current fee schedule is given in the short notice. The correct application fee and category-based concessions, if any, must be taken from BHEL’s detailed 2027 recruitment instructions. Do not substitute fee values from the 2025/2026 recruitment.
Important Dates – BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2027
| Preliminary advertisement | Advertisement 01/2026 (Artisan Recruitment – 2027) |
|---|---|
| Detailed recruitment instructions | By 19 October 2026 |
| Online application opening date | Not announced in the short notice |
| Last date for applications | Not announced in the short notice |
| Tentative Computer Based Test | December 2026 |
How to Apply for BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2027
- Visit the official BHEL Careers portal.
- Look for Artisan Recruitment – 2027, Advertisement No. 01/2026.
- Read the detailed selection and application instructions when BHEL publishes them, scheduled by 19 October 2026.
- Check which of the nine manufacturing units has vacancies for your respective trade. Remember: applications are permitted for one unit only.
- Check that you meet the Class X, NTC/ITI, NAC, marks and age requirements.
- When the official application facility opens, follow the registration and document-upload instructions shown on the BHEL portal, pay any applicable fee as directed, and submit within the published deadline.
- Keep a copy of the completed form and visit the same portal for test, admit-card and selection updates.
Current status: The supplied short notice does not provide an application start or closing date. The scheduled 19 October 2026 date refers to publication of the detailed instructions; it must not be described as the confirmed first day of applications.
Can Kerala Candidates Apply for BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2027?
The notice does not announce an Artisan vacancy in a Kerala unit. The nine listed plants are in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. It also does not state a Kerala-residence exclusion in the visible short advertisement. Eligible candidates from Kerala can check the detailed rules when available; there is no promise of a Kerala posting or a Kerala CBT centre in this short notification.
BHEL Artisan 2027 – Official Links
| Official BHEL Notification | Open BHEL Careers |
|---|---|
| Online Application Form | BHEL Recruitment |
| Main BHEL Website | bhel.com |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the vacancy count for BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2027?
660 tentative Artisan Grade-IV vacancies across seven trades and nine manufacturing units.
Which trades are eligible?
Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic and Foundryman.
Can ITI candidates apply without NAC?
No, not under the qualifications in the short notice. BHEL requires Class 10 plus NTC/ITI plus NAC in the respective trade.
What percentage is needed in ITI and NAC?
60% each for General/OBC; 55% each for SC/ST, as specified in the notice.
What is the age limit?
Gen/EWS 27, OBC-NCL 30, SC/ST 32 years as on 1 October 2026, subject to applicable additional relaxations.
Can one candidate apply to more than one BHEL unit?
No. The short notice states that each candidate can apply against the vacancies of only one unit.
When will the BHEL Artisan CBT take place?
The CBT is tentatively scheduled for December 2026; exact dates and cities have not been announced in the short notice.
What is the application deadline?
Not yet given in the short notice. The detailed how-to-apply instructions are scheduled to appear on BHEL’s Careers website by 19 October 2026.
What is the salary?
The current short advertisement does not specify the salary. Wait for the detailed recruitment notice.
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Disclaimer: Geosial Eduland is an independent information website and is not affiliated with BHEL. This article is based on the user-supplied BHEL preliminary advertisement (Advt. 01/2026, Artisan Recruitment – 2027). The numbers are tentative; the official detailed notice and any subsequent corrigenda will take precedence.
