Advertisement Numbers: Not specified Application Last Date: 12th August, 2025 11:45 PM Post Names: Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Foundryman
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Advertisement Numbers: Not specified
Application Deadline: 12th August, 2025 11:45 PM
Post Names: Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Foundryman
Total Number of Vacancies: 515
About Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), established in 1944, is India’s leading engineering and manufacturing enterprise, serving core sectors like power, transmission, defense, aerospace, and more. With 16 manufacturing units, 9 service centers, and a presence in 89 countries, BHEL delivers high-quality products adhering to global standards, achieving a turnover of over ₹28,339 crores in 2024-25. This 2025 recruitment drive seeks skilled artisans for Artisan Grade IV roles across various units to support nation-building initiatives. Stay updated with job alerts on infrontjob.com.
Meta-description: Apply for BHEL Artisan Grade IV 2025 roles. Check eligibility, vacancies, and apply at careers.bhel.in.
Job Overview
| Field | Details |
| Post Names | Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Foundryman |
| Compensation | ₹28,500 – ₹65,000 (post-regularization) |
| Total Vacancies | 515 |
| Notification Date | 16th July, 2025 at 10:00 AM |
| Application Deadline | 12th August, 2025 11:45 PM |
| Organization | Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) |
Recruitment Details – BHEL Artisan
BHEL’s 2025 recruitment drive targets 515 Artisan Grade IV positions across 11 manufacturing units, including BAP Ranipet, HHPV Vishakhapatnam, and HPBP Tiruchirappalli, to support sectors like power, defense, and transportation. The selection process involves a Computer-Based Examination (CBE) and a Skill Test. Candidates are shortlisted for the Skill Test in a 1:5 ratio based on CBE merit. The Skill Test is qualifying, followed by document verification. Some vacancies are reserved for dependents of deceased BHEL employees, with open selection if unfilled. Candidates must apply for one unit and trade only. Visit careers.bhel.in for details and infrontjob.com for updates.
Artisan Grade IV
Skilled roles involving specialized tasks like fitting, welding, machining, and electrical work to support BHEL’s manufacturing operations.
The following Manufacturing Units of BHEL are looking for ARTISANS in the various trades as per the details below:
(A) Boiler Auxiliaries Plant (BAP)- RANIPET, TAMILNADU
(B) Heavy Plates and Vessels Plant (HPVP) – VISHAKHAPATNAM, ANDHRA PRADESH
(C) Heavy Equipment Repair Plant (HERP) – VARANASI, UTTAR PRADESH
(D) Electronics Division (EDN) – BENGALURU, KARNATAKA
(E) Fabrication, Stamping & Insulator Plant (FSIP) – JAGDISHPUR, UTTAR PRADESH
(F) Heavy Electrical Equipment Plant (HEEP) – HARIDWAR, UTTRAKHAND
(G) Central Foundry & Forge Plant (CFFP) – HARIDWAR, UTTRAKHAND
(H) Heavy Power Equipment Plant (HPEP) – HYDERABAD, TELANGANA
(I) Heavy Electrical Plant (HEP) – BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH
(J) Transformer Plant (TP) – JHANSI, UTTAR PRADESH
(K) High Pressure Boiler Plant (HPBP) – TIRUCHIRAPPALLI
Eligibility Criteria
| Role | Educational Qualification | Age Limit | Age Relaxation | Other Criteria |
| Artisan Grade IV | Class X + NTC/ITI + NAC in relevant trade with 60% (Gen/OBC) or 55% (SC/ST) | As on July 1, 2025 (not specified) | SC/ST: 5 years; OBC (NCL): 5 years; PWD: 10-15 years; Ex-Servicemen: per Govt. rules; J&K domiciled: 5 years | Knowledge of regional language (Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi) desirable |
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
| Computer-Based Examination (CBE) | Candidates appear for a trade-specific CBE; shortlisted in 1:5 ratio based on merit |
| Skill Test | Qualifying test for shortlisted candidates |
| Document Verification | Verification of eligibility documents before final merit list |
The selection process involves a CBE to assess trade-specific skills, followed by a qualifying Skill Test and document verification. Final merit is based on CBE scores for eligible candidates.
Vacancies and Reservations
| Post | Total | Reserved Categories |
| Fitter | 176 | UR: Varies, EWS: Varies, OBC: Varies, SC: Varies, ST: Varies, PWD: Varies, Ex-Servicemen: Varies |
| Welder | 97 | UR: Varies, EWS: Varies, OBC: Varies, SC: Varies, ST: Varies, PWD: Varies, Ex-Servicemen: Varies |
| Turner | 51 | UR: Varies, EWS: Varies, OBC: Varies, SC: Varies, ST: Varies, PWD: Varies, Ex-Servicemen: Varies |
| Machinist | 104 | UR: Varies, EWS: Varies, OBC: Varies, SC: Varies, ST: Varies, PWD: Varies, Ex-Servicemen: Varies |
| Electrician | 65 | UR: Varies, EWS: Varies, OBC: Varies, SC: Varies, ST: Varies, PWD: Varies, Ex-Servicemen: Varies |
| Electronics Mechanic | 18 | UR: Varies, EWS: Varies, OBC: Varies, SC: Varies, ST: Varies, PWD: Varies, Ex-Servicemen: Varies |
| Foundryman | 4 | UR: Varies, EWS: Varies, OBC: Varies, SC: Varies, ST: Varies, PWD: Varies, Ex-Servicemen: Varies |
Reservations and Relaxations
1. For PWD candidates: The positions of Artisan Grade – IV in BHEL are identified: For OH: Locomotor Disability (OA or OL), leprosy cured, Dwarfism & Acid Attack Victim, For VH: Low Vision For HH: Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Speech and Language Disability.
2. Upper age limit is relaxable for candidates belonging to the following categories as under: – • SC/ST: – by 5 years
• OBC (NCL): – by 3 years
• Persons with Disabilities Candidates: – by 10 years for General – by 13 years for OBC (NCL) – by 15 years for SC/ST.
• Relaxation in age for Ex-Servicemen will be as per extant Govt. rules.
• Upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for the candidates who had ordinarily been domiciled in the state of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 1/1/1980 to 31/12/1989.
How to Apply
- Visit careers.bhel.in and complete the online application form.
- Upload required documents, including Class X, NTC/ITI, and NAC mark sheets.
- Submit category details (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PWD/Ex-Servicemen) accurately.
- Provide a valid email ID for communication and submit the application.
Age Limit
Application Fees
| Category | Fees |
| UR/EWS /OBC | Rs 1072 |
| SC/ST/PWD/ Ex-Servicemen | Rs 472 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Released | Not specified |
| Application Start | 16th July, 2025 at 10:00 AM |
| Application End | 12th August, 2025 11:45 PM |
| Admit Card Release | Mid-September 2025 (Tentative) |
| Other Process Dates | To be announced |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Artisan Grade IV role about?
Skilled tasks like fitting, welding, machining, and electrical work to support BHEL’s manufacturing operations.
Who is eligible to apply?
Candidates with Class X, NTC/ITI, and NAC in relevant trades with 60% (Gen/OBC) or 55% (SC/ST) marks.
What are the application deadlines?
Not specified; check careers.bhel.in for updates.
How do I apply?
Apply online at careers.bhel.in with required documents and accurate category details.
What is the selection process?
CBE, followed by a qualifying Skill Test and document verification.
What is the stipend or salary?
₹28,500 – ₹65,000 post-regularization after one-year temporary period.
Where to find more government job opportunities?
Visit infrontjob.com for the latest government job updates.
