New Delhi. An opportunity has emerged for ITI pass youth preparing for government jobs to get a job in Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL). The company has announced recruitment for 660 posts of Artisan Grade-IV. These appointments will be made in nine manufacturing units of the country. Under the recruitment, eligible candidates will be selected in seven trades including Fitter, Welder, Machinist, Electrician, Turner, Electronics Mechanic and Foundryman.
The online application process for this recruitment will start from 21 October 2026. Interested candidates will be able to apply till 18 November 2026. Candidates are advised to read the official recruitment advertisement before applying to know all the conditions related to eligibility, age limit, application fee and selection process.
BHEL Recruitment 2026: Note important dates
It is important for the candidates applying for BHEL Artisan Recruitment to know all the important dates.
- Start Application: October 21, 2026, 10 am
- Last date of application: November 18, 2026, 11:45 pm
- Date of calculation of age and educational qualification: 1 October 2026
- Computer Based Examination: 11 December 2026, probable
Candidates should complete the application process without waiting for the last date. Take special care while filling personal information, educational qualification and trade related details in the application form.
How many posts in which trade? See full list here
BHEL has announced a total of 660 vacancies in seven trades. Trade wise posts details are as follows:
| trade name | Number of posts |
|---|---|
| fitter | 278 |
| welder | 104 |
| machinist | 101 |
| Electrician | 90 |
| turner | 52 |
| electronics mechanic | 23 |
| foundryman | 12 |
| total posts | 660 |
In this recruitment, maximum 278 posts have been kept for fitter trade. After this there are 104 posts of welder and 101 posts of machinist. At the same time, 12 vacancies have been fixed in Foundryman trade.
Candidates should also check the vacancies available in the manufacturing unit of their choice along with the respective trade while applying.
Who can apply? Know educational qualification
For BHEL Artisan Grade-IV Recruitment, it is required for the candidate to have passed 10th class. Along with this, the conditions of technical certificates prescribed in the related trade will also have to be fulfilled.
Key eligibility conditions include:
- The candidate must have passed 10th class.
- Have prescribed National Trade Certificate (NTC) or ITI qualification in the relevant trade.
- The conditions given in the recruitment advertisement related to National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) should be fulfilled.
- Candidates should conform to the prescribed age limit and other eligibility rules.
Note: Please check the exact information regarding minimum marks, acceptance of certificates, age limit and reservation related relaxation from the official advertisement. Mere completion of general educational qualification is not sufficient for selection.
How will the selection be done? From exam to skills test
In this recruitment of BHEL, the candidates will be selected on the basis of prescribed selection process. As per available information, it includes Computer Based Test (CBT), Document Verification and Qualifying Skill Test.
The major stages of the selection process are as follows:
- Computer Based Examination: The candidates will be screened through prescribed examination.
- Document Verification: Educational qualification, ITI and other necessary certificates will be checked.
- Skill Test: Must meet the skill standards prescribed in the relevant trade.
For detailed pattern of examination, distribution of marks, minimum qualifying marks and conditions of skill test, see the official recruitment advertisement.
how to apply? Know the complete method
Interested and eligible candidates will be able to apply online through the career section of the official website of BHEL.
Follow these steps to apply:
- BHEL official website Go to.
- Find the advertisement of Artisan Grade-IV Recruitment in Career or Recruitment section.
- Read the eligibility, trade and vacancies information by opening the official notification.
- Register when the online application link is available.
- Fill personal information, educational qualification and relevant trade details.
- Upload the required documents and follow the prescribed application fee instructions.
- Before submitting the form, check all the information and keep the receipt or print of the application safe.
A candidate will be able to apply for only one trade and one unit.
An important condition attached to the application is that the candidate can apply for only one manufacturing unit and one trade. Therefore, it is important to consider the available options before filling the form.
Selecting the wrong trade or unit may cause problems with the application. Candidates should apply only after confirming the availability of vacancies in the concerned unit and the acceptability of their certificates.
Why is this recruitment important for the youth?
BHEL is among the leading public sector engineering and manufacturing companies of the country. In such a situation, this recruitment can be an opportunity for the youth trained in technical trades to get employment according to their skills.
However, before applying candidates should also check the number of posts along with pay scale, terms of appointment, probation period and other service related rules in the official advertisement.