BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026 – 660 Trade-Wise Posts, Eligibility & Apply Date

BHEL Artisan  Recruitment 2026 has been announced by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) to fill 660 Artisan vacancies across various trades on a regular basis. Candidates who have passed Class 10 and hold the required ITI/ National Trade Certificate (NTC) and National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the relevant trade can apply for these central  government jobs. Applicants must meet the prescribed minimum marks requirements in both NTC/ITI and NAC, depending on their category. The online application process is scheduled to begin on 19 October 2026, while the last date to apply has not yet been announced.

The BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026 selection process includes a Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by a skill test and document verification. The recruitment covers multiple BHEL manufacturing units across India, including Ranipet and Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu. Selected candidates will receive a pay scale of ₹29,500 to ₹65,000. Interested candidates should read the official notification carefully and check the BHEL careers website for the application deadline and detailed instructions.

• Organization: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
• Notification Number: 01/2026
• Post Name: Artisan
• Total Vacancies: 660
• Job Category: Central Government Jobs
• Employment Type: Regular Basis
• Job Location: Various BHEL units across India
• Educational Qualification: Class 10 + ITI/NTC + NAC in the relevant trade
• Pay Scale: ₹29,500–₹65,000
• Application Mode: Online
• Application Start Date: 19 October 2026
• Last Date to Apply: To be announced
• Official Website: https://careers.bhel.in/

• Fitter – 278 Posts
• Welder – 104 Posts
• Turner – 52 Posts
• Machinist – 101 Posts
• Electrician – 90 Posts
• Electronics Mechanic – 23 Posts
• Foundryman – 12 Posts

Salary:

• Artisan: ₹29,500–₹65,000

Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026 must meet the following requirements: 

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• Pass Class 10.
• Possess a National Trade Certificate (NTC/ITI) in the relevant trade.
• Possess a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the respective trade.
• General and OBC candidates: Minimum 60% marks in both NTC/ITI and NAC.
• SC/ST candidates: Minimum 55% marks in both NTC/ITI and NAC.

Desirable Language Skills

• Knowledge of the regional language is desirable for units located in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
• Knowledge of Hindi is desirable for other units.

Age Limit: 

• The age limit is calculated as of 1 October 2026.
  – General/EWS Candidates: Maximum 27 years

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST Candidates: 5 years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates: 3 years
• Persons with Disabilities – UR: 10 years
• Persons with Disabilities – OBC (NCL): 13 years
• Persons with Disabilities – SC/ST: 15 years
• Ex-Servicemen: As per government policy

• Computer Based Test (CBT)
• Skill Test
• Document Verification

Application Fees

The application fee details provided are:

• SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwD Candidates: ₹472
• Other Candidates: ₹1,072

• Online Application Start Date: 19 October 2026
• Last Date to Apply: To be announced