BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 660 Posts
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), one of India's premier engineering and manufacturing Maharatna Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), has officially commenced the registration process to recruit skilled technical professionals for 660 vacant Artisan positions across its manufacturing facilities nationwide. Launched on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, the nationwide recruitment window offers a prime avenue for technical trade graduates aiming to secure a stable career in central government-backed engineering enterprises. Eligible candidates who fulfill the prescribed academic and apprenticeship standards can complete and submit their digital applications directly through BHEL’s official employment gateway at careers.bhel.in, with the online portal scheduled to accept submissions until the definitive closing deadline of November 18, 2026.
Trade-Wise Vacancy Distribution and Prescribed Eligibility Criteria
The recruitment drive encompasses 660 technical vacancies distributed across primary industrial engineering trades, tailored to support heavy manufacturing operations and power plant fabrication. According to the official trade-wise schedule, the maximum allocation is designated for the Fitter trade with 278 openings, followed by Welders with 104 vacancies, Machinists with 101 positions, and Electricians with 90 posts. Specialized precision trades are also well-represented, including 52 vacancies for Turners, 23 seats for Electronics Mechanics, and 12 positions for Foundrymen. To qualify for consideration, candidates must have successfully completed Class 10th (Matriculation) education and hold both a valid Industrial Training Institute (ITI) certificate and a mandatory National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) issued in the respective applied trade. As per the age cut-off criteria, candidates must not have exceeded 27 years of age as of October 1, 2026, though statutory relaxation in the upper age ceiling remains applicable for reserved category applicants in strict accordance with Government of India regulations.
Step-by-Step Registration, Category Fee Structure, and Proposed December 11 Exam Date
Prospective applicants can finalize their submissions by accessing the official portal at careers.bhel.in and clicking on the dedicated BHEL Artisan Application Form 2026 link. First-time visitors must complete initial profile generation by selecting the "New? Register Here" portal prompt before logging in with their generated credentials to upload verified documentation, trade credentials, and personal details. The application fee structure mandates a deposit of ₹1,072 for candidates belonging to the General, Other Backward Classes (OBC), and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) categories, whereas candidates categorized under Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Persons with Disabilities (PH), and Ex-Servicemen are required to pay a concessional fee of ₹472, payable exclusively through secure online transaction modes. According to the recruitment timeline, the written selection examination is proposed to be held on December 11, 2026, prompting recruitment officials to urge candidates to download the formal notification from the portal and conclude their application submissions well ahead of the November 18 deadline to avoid last-minute server congestion.
