BHEL Artisan 2027 Advt 01/2026 is out for 660 Artisan Grade IV posts in 7 ITI trades across 9 BHEL plants. BHEL calls it Artisan Recruitment 2027, but the form is open now, till 18.11.2026.
Still waiting for your ITI or NAC certificate? You can apply. Corrigendum 01/2026 of 26.10.2026 moved the certificate cut-off from 01.10.2026 to the day of document verification. Choose the plant with care. You get one plant and one trade, and you serve there for at least 20 years.
Short details
| Name of post | Artisan Grade IV (Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Foundryman) |
| Advertisement | Advt. 01/2026, Artisan Recruitment 2027 |
| Total posts | 660, tentative |
| Exam pattern | 120 questions in 90 minutes (70 trade, 30 engineering and calculation, 20 reasoning), minus 1/4 mark per wrong answer |
| Pay | 24,000 a month for the first year as temporary artisan, then 29,500 to 65,000 scale |
| Current status | Online form open till 18.11.2026, exam 11.12.2026 tentative (checked 03.11.2026) |
Important links
| Apply online (register / login) | Click hereOpen till 18.11.2026, 11:45 PM, checked 03.11.2026 |
| Detailed advertisement PDF | Click hereLive, checked 03.11.2026 |
| Corrigendum 01/2026 (ITI/NAC cut-off date) | Click hereLive, checked 03.11.2026 |
| Unit-wise vacancy breakup PDF | Click hereLive, checked 03.11.2026 |
| Exam syllabus PDF | Click hereLive, checked 03.11.2026 |
| BHEL careers page | Click hereLive, checked 03.11.2026 |
Important dates and fee
| Online form | 21.10.2026 to 18.11.2026, 11:45 PM |
| Computer based exam | 11.12.2026 (tentative) |
| Fee, General, EWS, OBC | 1,072 (600 exam fee + 400 processing fee + GST) |
| Fee, SC, ST, PwD, ex-servicemen | 472 (processing fee + GST only) |
Age limit on 01.10.2026
| Upper age, General and EWS | 27 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 30 years (3 years relaxation) |
| SC and ST | 32 years (5 years relaxation) |
| PwD | 10 years more for General, 13 for OBC, 15 for SC and ST |
| Work experience | Up to 7 more years, minimum 6 months relevant experience in the BHEL format |
| Overall cap | No candidate above 56 years, with all relaxations added |
Vacancy and eligibility
| Fitter | 278 |
| Welder | 104 |
| Machinist | 101 |
| Electrician | 90 |
| Turner | 52 |
| Electronics Mechanic | 23 |
| Foundryman | 12 |
| Plants | Ranipet, Visakhapatnam, Bengaluru (two units), Haridwar, Hyderabad, Bhopal, Jhansi, Tiruchirappalli |
| Qualification | 10th + ITI (NTC) + NAC in the same trade, 60% in both for General and OBC, 55% for SC and ST |
How to apply
- Check the unit-wise breakup PDF and choose one plant and one trade. If you submit twice, only the last form counts.
- Open the apply link, register, then log in with the user ID and password you receive.
- Fill the form with your name as printed on the 10th certificate and choose up to 5 exam cities.
- Pay the fee online and submit before 18.11.2026, 11:45 PM.
FAQ
Is BHEL Artisan 2027 the same as the 2026 recruitment?
Yes. It is one recruitment. The advertisement is numbered 01/2026 and the form runs in November 2026, while BHEL titles it Artisan Recruitment 2027.
Can I apply if my NAC certificate is not issued yet?
Yes. After the 26.10.2026 corrigendum you need the certificate only by the document verification date.
How many candidates get the skill test?
Three per vacancy in each trade and category of a plant, picked on CBE marks. The skill test only decides pass or fail.
What are the qualifying marks in the CBE?
40% for General and EWS, 30% for OBC, SC and ST.