Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) invites online applications for Artisan Grade-IV positions across multiple manufacturing units (total ~515 vacancies) in trades including Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic and Foundryman.
Vacancies of Artisan BHEL Recruitment 2025
| Trade / Post | Approx. Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Fitter | 176 |
| Welder | 97 |
| Machinist | 104 |
| Turner | 51 |
| Electrician | 65 |
| Electronics Mechanic | 18 |
| Foundryman | 4 |
| Total (approx.) | 515 |
Essential qualification of Artisan BHEL Recruitment 2025
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational qualification | Class X (10th) pass AND NTC/ITI in the respective trade AND NAC (National Apprenticeship Certificate) in the respective trade. |
| Minimum marks (General / OBC) | Not less than 60% in both NTC/ITI and NAC. |
| Minimum marks (SC / ST) | 55% in both NTC/ITI and NAC. |
| Note | Certificates (NTC/ITI and NAC) are mandatory and will be verified at Skill Test/document stage. |
Age Limit
| Category | Upper age limit |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 27 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 30 years |
| SC / ST | 32 years |
| Other relaxations | PwD, Ex-Servicemen, J&K domicile and experience-based relaxations as per rules. |
Salary
| Stage | Pay details |
|---|---|
| During temporary/initial engagement | Consolidated wages as per applicable minimum wages at the posting unit (unit dependent). |
| On regularization | Minimum of scale ₹29,500 – ₹65,000 (Artisan Grade-IV) with applicable allowances as per BHEL rules. |
Application & processing fee (non-refundable)
| Category | Exam Fee | Processing Fee (incl. GST) | Approx. Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR / EWS / OBC | ₹600 | ₹472 (Processing ₹400 + GST approx) | ₹1,072 (approx; bank charges extra) |
| SC / ST / PwD / Ex-Servicemen | ₹0 | ₹472 (Processing ₹400 + GST approx) | ₹472 (approx) |
Important dates (check live for confirmation)
| Event | Date (from PDF) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Online application start | 16 July 2025, 10:00 AM | As per PDF. |
| Online application close | 12 August 2025, 11:45 PM (PDF also shows 12 September 2025) | PDF shows both dates; verify final closing date on careers.bhel.in before publishing. |
| Tentative CBT / Exam period | Mid-September 2025 (tentative) | Exact date will be on admit card / BHEL site. |
Test language & centre choices
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Test languages | English and Hindi; some units offer local language options (Kannada / Telugu / Tamil) depending on unit and trade. |
| Centre choices | Candidates may select up to 5 preferred test centres (final allotment subject to BHEL). |
| Note | Certain trades (e.g., Foundryman) may have limited language options. |
