Last Updated: 19 October 2026
Short Information: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has announced recruitment for 660 Artisan Grade-IV posts. The CBT will have 120 questions for 120 marks, with 90 minutes allowed. Here is the full exam pattern and syllabus.
Important Dates | Details
| Total Posts | 660 (Artisan Grade-IV) |
| CBT (Tentative) | December 2026 (tentative) |
| Selection Process | CBT + Skill Test + Document Verification |
| Trades | Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Foundryman |
Exam Pattern
| Total Questions | 120 |
| Total Marks | 120 |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Wrong Answer | Minus 0.25 marks |
Vacancy Details (Section-wise)
| Trade Theory | 70 questions |
| Engineering Drawing + Workshop Calculation | 30 questions |
| Reasoning | 20 questions |
| Total | 120 questions |
How to Prepare
- Give the most time to your trade theory, as it carries 70 questions.
- Practise basic formulas of Engineering Drawing and Workshop Calculation daily.
- Solve 20-25 Reasoning questions every day.
- Practise 90-minute mock tests for time management, and avoid guesswork because of the 0.25 negative marking.
- For detailed trade-wise topics, check official notification.
Important Links
| Official Careers Portal | careers.bhel.in |
A private information portal (not a government website)
FAQ
Q1. How many questions are in the BHEL Artisan CBT?
120 questions for 120 marks, in 90 minutes.
Q2. Is there negative marking?
Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.
Q3. What is the section-wise distribution?
Trade Theory 70, Engineering Drawing + Workshop Calculation 30, Reasoning 20.
Q4. Which trades are covered?
Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic and Foundryman.
Q5. Where can I find the detailed trade-wise syllabus?
For detailed trade topics, check official notification, as the 2026 notification may revise them.
