PSU & Engineering
BHEL Recruitment 2026
BHEL Recruitment 2026 is expected to release 150-300 (varies by year and discipline) vacancies; exam dates will be announced on the official website.
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
Mode
Online
Level
Graduate
Vacancies
150-300 (varies by year and discipline)
Fee
₹500-1000 (General/OBC); Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen
Last updated: July 4, 2026
Key dates
Notification Release
To be announced
Online Application Start
To be announced
Last Date to Apply
To be announced
GATE Score Shortlisting / Written Test
To be announced
GD/Interview or Skill Test
To be announced
Quick Summary
BHEL Recruitment 2026 covers two distinct hiring tracks under Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, a Maharatna PSU and India's largest power plant equipment manufacturer: Engineer Trainee posts (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics) filled purely via valid GATE scores followed by GD/Interview with no separate written exam, and Supervisor Trainee/Artisan (ITI) posts at diploma/ITI level filled through BHEL's own online written test and skill/trade test. Notification, vacancy numbers, and dates for 2026 are yet to be announced. Age limits are typically around 27 years with standard government category relaxations. Engineer Trainees start around E2 grade with gross monthly emoluments of roughly Rs. 70,000-90,000, while Supervisor Trainee and Artisan posts offer lower, diploma/ITI-level pay scales with long-term PSU job security.
Eligibility
- Engineer Trainee: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or related discipline with valid GATE score
- Supervisor Trainee: Diploma in relevant Engineering discipline with minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD)
- Artisan (ITI): ITI/NCTVT certificate in relevant trade from a recognized institute
- Age limit: 27 years for Engineer Trainee, 25-27 years for Supervisor Trainee/Artisan, with standard government relaxation
- Indian citizenship required
Syllabus
- GATE syllabus of the relevant engineering discipline (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics) for Engineer Trainee
- General Awareness and Current Affairs
- Reasoning Ability and Quantitative Aptitude
- Diploma-level Technical/Trade knowledge for Supervisor Trainee and Artisan posts
- English Language and Communication Skills
Exam Pattern
- Engineer Trainee: Shortlisting based on valid GATE score (no separate written test conducted by BHEL)
- Engineer Trainee: Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview for GATE-qualified candidates
- Supervisor Trainee/Artisan: BHEL-conducted online written test covering technical and aptitude sections
- Supervisor Trainee/Artisan: Skill Test/Trade Test followed by Document Verification for shortlisted candidates
- Final merit list based on GATE score plus Interview (Engineer Trainee) or Written Test plus Skill Test (Supervisor Trainee/Artisan)
Exam overview
BHEL Recruitment invites applications for Engineer Trainee positions in Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics disciplines through valid GATE scores, making it one of the most sought-after PSU careers for engineering graduates without a separate written exam.
The company also conducts its own recruitment drives for Supervisor Trainee and Artisan (ITI) posts at the diploma and ITI level, offering stable government-sector careers in India's largest power plant equipment manufacturing and heavy electrical engineering organization.
Preparation tip
Start with the syllabus topics listed above, then practice timed mock tests and revise previous year questions weekly.