Recruitment for 660 Posts at BHEL: How to Apply by November 18, 2026

BHEL has announced recruitment for 660 positions for the post of Artisan Grade-IV. The recruitment covers several trades, including Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, and Foundryman.

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) is recruiting for 660 Artisan Grade-IV positions. The recruitment includes seven trades: Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, and Foundryman. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official BHEL website. The application process begins on October 21 and concludes on November 18, 2026.

According to the official notification, the recruitment is for a total of 660 posts. Applications will open at 10:00 AM on October 21, and the deadline for submission is 11:45 PM on November 18. The age limit for this recruitment is determined as of October 1, 2026. Additionally, the tentative date for the examination is December 11, 2026. Candidates must complete their application process within the specified timeframe.

Number of posts by trade:

Fitter – 278 posts
Welder – 104 posts
Mechanic – 101 posts
Electrician – 90 posts
Turner – 52 posts
Electronics Mechanic – 23 posts
Foundryman – 12 posts

What are the educational qualifications? For this recruitment, candidates must have passed Class 10 and possess an NTC-ITI (National Trade Certificate - Industrial Training Institute) certificate in the relevant trade. Additionally, candidates are required to hold a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the same trade. For candidates belonging to the General, OBC, and EWS categories, the minimum qualifying marks in the ITI-NTC and NAC are 60%, while for SC and ST candidates, the minimum qualifying marks are 55%.

What will the salary be?

In this BHEL recruitment process, candidates will initially be appointed on a temporary basis for a period of one year. During this initial phase, they will receive a stipend of Rs 24,000 per month. Upon becoming regularized, candidates will receive a monthly salary ranging from Rs 29,500 to Rs 65,000, along with other applicable allowances.

How to apply?

To apply for this recruitment, first visit the official BHEL website.
Locate and click on the notification link related to 'Artisan Recruitment'.
Before applying, carefully review the instructions regarding eligible trades and the specific manufacturing unit.
Fill in your personal and educational details in the application form.
Upload the required documents, photograph, and signature as per the provided instructions.
Finally, pay the application fee, verify all the entered information, and submit your application.