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Vacancy Details
- Artisan Grade-IV: 660 vacancies
Qualification: Class 10 or Matriculation; National Trade Certificate (NTC/ITI); National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the relevant trade (full-time regular courses only).- UR: 285
- EWS: 66
- OBC: 162
- SC: 114
- ST: 33
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Maximum Age: 56 years
Application Fees
- UR/EWS/OBC: ₹1072
- SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-servicemen: ₹472
Selection Process
- Computer Based Examination (CBE): All candidates take a computer based exam of 120 objective questions (120 marks) in 90 minutes covering trade knowledge, engineering/calculations and reasoning.
- Document Verification: Candidates shortlisted from the CBE undergo document verification to confirm eligibility and submitted qualifications/certificates.
- Qualifying Skill Test: Shortlisted candidates are given a skill test for the relevant trade; the skill test is qualifying in nature and candidates are generally shortlisted in a 1:3 ratio for it.
- Final Merit List: Final merit is based on CBE marks among candidates who pass document verification and the qualifying skill test.
How to Apply
- Visit the official BHEL Careers website at https://careers.bhel.in
- Locate ‘Artisan Recruitment 2027 – Advertisement No. 01/2026’ and read the detailed advertisement
- Check unit-wise and trade-wise vacancies, qualification and age conditions
- Select one manufacturing unit and one trade
- Complete online registration and enter personal, qualification, category and contact details
- Upload required supporting documents as per portal instructions
- Pay the applicable examination and processing fees online
- Ensure successful application submission and fee transaction and retain confirmation
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Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date:
- Last Date to Apply Online:
- Qualification and Age Cut-off Date:
- Tentative Computer Based Examination Date:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum educational qualifications required?
Candidates must have Class 10 (Matriculation), a National Trade Certificate (NTC/ITI) and a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the relevant trade. Only full-time regular courses are accepted and certificates must be obtained by 01-10-2026.
How do I apply for the BHEL Artisan recruitment?
Apply online via the BHEL Careers portal (https://careers.bhel.in) by locating Advertisement No. 01/2026, completing registration, uploading required documents, and paying the applicable fees. Ensure you select only one manufacturing unit and one trade before final submission.
What is the last date to submit the online application?
The last date to apply online is 18-11-2026. The application window opens on 21-10-2026.
What is the selection process for these posts?
Selection involves a Computer Based Examination followed by document verification and a qualifying skill test. Final merit is based on CBE marks among candidates who pass document verification and the skill test.
What salary and pay scale will selected candidates receive?
Selected candidates will receive consolidated wages of Rs. 24,000 per month during the one-year temporary period. After successful completion and regularization, the pay scale is Rs. 29,500 – 65,000.
