
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has released the recruitment notification for Artisan Grade IV posts under Advertisement No. 01/2026. A total of 660 vacancies are available through this recruitment drive. The notification was issued on October 13, 2026, and candidates can check the recruitment-related updates on the official BHEL careers portal from October 19, 2026.
The recruitment provides an opportunity for candidates with ITI and National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) qualifications to apply for positions across BHEL manufacturing units. Applicants should check the eligibility requirements, trade-wise vacancies, and unit preferences before submitting the form. Candidates are permitted to apply for vacancies in only one manufacturing unit.

The key details of the recruitment, including the organisation, post name, advertisement number, and total vacancies, are provided below.
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruitment Organisation | Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) |
| Post Name | Artisan Grade IV |
| Advertisement Number | Advt. 01/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 660 |
| Notification Release Date | October 13, 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | careers.bhel.in |
The notification has been released, while the online registration schedule and examination date are yet to be announced.
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | October 13, 2026 |
| Online Registration Begins | Will be updated soon |
| Last Date to Apply | Will be updated soon |
| Examination Schedule | Will be updated soon |
BHEL has announced a total of 660 vacancies for the Artisan post under this recruitment drive.
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
| Artisan Grade IV | 660 |
Candidates should refer to the recruitment notification for the relevant trade and manufacturing unit details before applying.
Candidates planning to apply for BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026 should meet the prescribed educational qualification and age requirements.
Applicants must fulfil the following qualification requirements for the Artisan post:
Candidates must have passed Class 10.
They must have an ITI qualification with at least 60% marks. The minimum required marks for SC/ST candidates are 55%.
Candidates must also possess a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC).
The age limit is calculated as of October 1, 2026. The category-wise age requirements are given below.
| Category | Age Limit |
| General/EWS | 27 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 30 years |
| SC/ST | 32 years |
Age relaxation for Persons with Disabilities (PwD), Ex-Servicemen, and candidates with relevant work experience of up to 7 years will be provided as per government rules.
Candidates must pay the applicable application fee according to their category. The fee details are provided below.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹1,072 |
| SC/ST/PwD/ESM | ₹472 |
The available payment methods include debit card, credit card, net banking, IMPS, UPI, cash card, and mobile wallet.
The selection process for Artisan Grade IV consists of the following stages:
Computer-Based Test (CBT): Candidates will appear for the computer-based examination.
Document Verification: Candidates will undergo verification of their documents.
Medical Examination: Candidates will be required to complete the medical examination stage.
Candidates should check the official recruitment notification for the applicable instructions regarding the selection stages.
Candidates can follow these steps to apply online once the application process begins.
Visit the official BHEL careers website.
Read the BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026 notification and verify your eligibility.
Complete the online application form.
Upload the required documents.
Pay the application fee applicable to your category.
Submit the application form and keep a printout for future reference.
Candidates should ensure that the details entered in the application form are corret before submitting it.
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