BHEL Artisan Grade IV Online Form 2026 - 660 Posts
For ITI holders who want to work on the shop floor of a major engineering PSU, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has opened Advt No. 01/2026 for 660 Artisan Grade IV posts. The posts cover seven trades. Fitter has the most with 278, followed by Welder (104), Machinist (101), Electrician (90), Turner (52), Electronics Mechanic (23) and Foundryman (12). You need Class 10 plus an ITI in the same trade, with minimum marks, and you must be 27 or younger. The online form runs from 21 October 2026 to 18 November 2026, and the exam is set for 11 December 2026. Unlike apprentice schemes, these are Artisan posts, so read the service terms in the official notification.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Fitter | 278 |
| Welder | 104 |
| Turner | 52 |
| Machinist | 101 |
| Electrician | 90 |
| Electronics Mechanic | 23 |
| Foundryman | 12 |
Eligibility
You must have passed Class 10 and hold an ITI certificate in the trade you are applying for, so a Fitter ITI makes you eligible for the Fitter post, a Welder ITI for Welder, and so on. There is also a marks condition: General and OBC candidates need 60% marks, while SC and ST candidates need 55%. Check which exam these marks apply to in the official notification before applying. OBC candidates should note that their OBC certificate must be issued after 1 January 2026; an older certificate will not do, so get a fresh one now if needed.
The maximum age is 27 years as on 1 October 2026. No minimum age is stated in the summary. Reserved categories get upper age relaxation as per BHEL Advt 01/2026 rules, so SC, ST, OBC, PwD and ex-servicemen candidates should confirm their extra years in the official notification. Because only an upper limit is given, the age cut-off on 1 October 2026 is what decides most cases, so check your date of birth against it before you pay, since the fee includes a processing charge.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 21 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 18 November 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 18 November 2026 |
| Exam Date | 11 December 2026 |
| Admit Card | Before Exam |
Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹1072 |
| SC / ST / PH / Ex-Servicemen | ₹472 |
Salary / Pay
The notification summary does not give a pay scale for Artisan Grade IV. Download the official BHEL notification from careers.bhel.in to see the pay and benefits before you apply.
Selection Process
The summary does not describe the selection stages beyond an exam date of 11 December 2026, with the Admit Card released before it. The exam pattern and syllabus, and whether a trade test or document check follows, are in the official notification, so read it before you start preparing. Since the exam is a few weeks after the form closes, revise your ITI trade theory now, especially if you finished your course a while ago. With Fitter holding 278 of the 660 posts, Fitter candidates have the widest field of seats, while trades like Foundryman (12) and Electronics Mechanic (23) have only a handful.
How to Apply
Apply through the online form link given in the notification. The fee is ₹1072 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹472 for SC/ST/PH/Ex-Servicemen. Both amounts include a ₹400 + GST processing fee, and payment is online by debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. Before you begin, scan your photo, signature, Class 10 marksheet, ITI certificate and marksheet, ID proof and category certificate (OBC issued after 1 January 2026). Choose the trade that matches your ITI exactly, check the preview, and complete the form and fee by 18 November 2026. Print the final form for later use.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many posts are in BHEL Artisan Grade IV 2026?
660 posts across seven trades, with Fitter (278) the largest.
What is the eligibility?
Class 10 pass plus ITI in the relevant trade, with 60% marks for General/OBC and 55% for SC/ST.
What is the age limit?
Maximum 27 years as on 1 October 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories as per rules.
What is the application fee?
₹1072 for General/OBC/EWS and ₹472 for SC/ST/PH/Ex-Servicemen, including the ₹400 + GST processing fee.
What are the last date and exam date?
Apply by 18 November 2026. The exam is scheduled for 11 December 2026.