| Answer Key |
| Application Start Date | See Notification |
| Application Last Date | See Notification |
| Salary / Pay Scale | As Per Rules |
| Age Limit | As Per Rules |
| Qualification Required | Check Notification |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has officially released the provisional answer key and candidate response sheets for the Artisan re-examination. This crucial re-exam was conducted on January 12, 2026, for various trades including Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, and Foundryman. Candidates who participated in this examination can now access their provisional answer key and recorded responses through the official BHEL careers portal.
This release is part of the recruitment drive (Advertisement No. 04/2025) which aims to fill a total of 515 Artisan vacancies. Should candidates identify any discrepancies in the provisional answer key, they have the opportunity to raise objections online. The objection window is open from January 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM, until January 17, 2026, at 11:55 PM. Candidates are advised to review their answer sheets carefully and submit objections within the stipulated timeframe.
This answer key pertains to the recruitment drive for Artisan positions across various specialized trades. Below is an overview of the vacancies from the original notification:
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Required Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Artisan (Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Foundryman) | 515 | Trade-specific ITI / Diploma (as per original recruitment notification Advt. No. 04/2025) |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Re-Examination Date | January 12, 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release Date | January 15, 2026 |
| Last Date to Raise Objections | January 17, 2026 (11:55 PM) |
| Final Answer Key (Expected) | After resolving objections |
| Result Declaration (Expected) | To be announced (after skill test, if applicable) |
Candidates wishing to raise objections against the provisional answer key may be required to pay a processing fee. This fee is typically applicable per question challenged and is often refundable if the objection is found to be valid and accepted by BHEL. Detailed information regarding the objection fee and payment procedure will be available on the official candidate login portal during the objection window.
Follow these steps to access your provisional answer key and submit any challenges:
To get an estimate of your performance, you can use the following formula and marking scheme:
Total Score = (Number of Correct Answers × Marks per Question) – (Number of Wrong Answers × Negative Marking)
Marking Scheme for BHEL Artisan Exam:
Candidates are encouraged to regularly visit careers.bhel.in for the latest updates regarding objection resolution, final answer key release, and eventual result declarations.