BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026: 660 ITI Posts incl. 60 at Haridwar — Fitter, Welder, Electrician, Apply by 18 November

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has released Advertisement No. 01/2026 — Artisan Recruitment 2027 for 660 Artisan Grade-IV posts in seven ITI trades — Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic and Foundryman — across nine manufacturing units. That includes 60 posts at BHEL Haridwar (HEEP), Uttarakhand.

Candidates with Class 10 + ITI + National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the trade, with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST), can apply online from 21 October to 18 November 2026 at careers.bhel.in. The upper age limit is 27 years. The computer-based exam is tentatively on 11 December 2026. Everything below is from the official BHEL advertisement.

BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026 — Overview

Important Dates

Trade-wise Vacancies (660)

Unit-wise Vacancies

Haridwar also has 2 posts for PwD and 8 for ex-servicemen (horizontal). You can apply for only ONE unit and ONE trade, because the CBT for all trades is on the same day. If you submit more than once, only the last application counts.

Eligibility

• Qualification (as on 1 October 2026): Class 10 plus ITI / National Trade Certificate (NTC) plus National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the same trade.
• Minimum marks: 60% for General and OBC, 55% for SC and ST, in both ITI and NAC.
• Only full-time regular courses count. Certificates must be issued by 1 October 2026.
• Desirable: knowledge of Hindi for units like Haridwar (regional language for South Indian units).

Age Limit (as on 1 October 2026)

• Up to 27 years for General and EWS.
• Relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC (NCL) 3 years, PwD 10/13/15 years, ex-servicemen as per rules.
• Experience relaxation: up to 7 more years for relevant work experience (minimum 6 months, in the prescribed format).
• Maximum age with all relaxations: 56 years.

Salary

• First year (temporary artisan): consolidated wages of ₹24,000 a month.
• After one year (regular Artisan Grade-IV): pay scale ₹29,500 – ₹65,000 plus allowances.
• All India Best Apprentice winners join with 2 extra increments.
• You must serve at the allotted unit for 20 years; no transfer requests in that period.

Selection Process

1. Computer Based Examination (CBE) in your trade, in Hindi, English or a regional language. Minimum qualifying marks: 40% (UR/EWS), 30% (OBC/SC/ST).
2. Candidates are shortlisted for the skill test in a 1:3 ratio to vacancies in each trade and category.
3. Document verification and skill test — the skill test is qualifying only.
4. The final merit list is on CBE marks, followed by a medical examination.

Application Fee

How to Apply

1. Open the apply online link in Important Links (or careers.bhel.in) and register with your e-mail and mobile number.
2. Choose one unit (for example HEEP Haridwar) and one trade.
3. Fill in your 10th, ITI and NAC details, upload your photo and signature, and pick up to 5 exam centres.
4. Pay the fee online and submit by 18 November 2026. Print the application.

Important Links