Candidates can check the official BHEL Artisan Cut Off marks for their respective trade and unit as released by the officials in March 2026. The official cut-off marks have been released separately for all categories, trades, and participating units.
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has officially released the Cut Off marks for the Artisan Recruitment 2026 for shortlisting candidates for the Skill Test stage. The detailed cut-off, along with vacancy information, has been published for various units including BAP Ranipet, HPVV Vizag, HERP Varanasi, and others. Candidates who participated in the recruitment process can check the trade-wise and category-wise cut-off marks from the details below.
BHEL Artisan Cut Off 2025-26 Out
BHEL conducts a pan-India recruitment drive for the position of Artisans (ITI Trade Apprentices) to fill vacancies across its various manufacturing units and power plants. Candidates are shortlisted for the Skill Test based on their performance in the written exam, and the cut-off marks are the minimum scores required to qualify. The BHEL Artisan Exam Cut Off 2025-26 is determined by factors like the number of vacancies, the number of applicants, the difficulty level of the exam, and the candidate’s categoy.
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Unit-wise and Trade-wise BHEL Artisan Cut Off Marks 2025-26
Along with the announcement of the results, the BHEL Artisan Cut Off Marks have been released for all major units. Candidates can check the category-wise (UR, EWS, OBC, SC, ST) and trade-wise cut-off marks from the tables below.
BAP Ranipet Cut Off Marks
| Trade | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitter | 62.75 | – | 60.25 | 56.75 | 36.25 |
| Welder | 64.75 | 48.75 | 55.50 | 57.75 | NA |
| Turner | 54.00 | – | 49.00 | 45.00 | NA |
| Machinist | 49.00 | – | 37.50 | 38.00 | NA |
HPVV Vizag Cut Off Marks
| Trade | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitter | 77.00 | 56.75 | 79.25 | 65.75 | 73.75 |
| Welder | 68.00 | – | 66.75 | 62.00 | 68.75 |
| Machinist | 48.75 | – | 46.00 | 38.75 | NA |
HERP Varanasi Cut Off Marks
| Trade | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitter | 83.75 | 49.25 | 66.25 | 63.75 | NA |
| Turner | 77.75 | 65.00 | 69.50 | 67.00 | 59.00 |
| Machinist | 67.50 | 0.00 | 47.50 | 45.00 | 45.50 |
EDN Bangalore Cut Off Marks
| Trade | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | 80.25 | 61.75 | 89.00 | 68.00 | 52.50 |
| Electronics Mechanic | 57.75 | 51.25 | 55.75 | 51.00 | 45.25 |
| Fitter | 69.25 | NA | 68.25 | NA | NA |
HEP Bhopal Cut Off Marks
| Trade | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitter | 83.50 | 77.25 | 90.50 | 78.00 | 68.00 |
| Welder | 72.50 | NA | 73.75 | NA | 70.25 |
| Turner | 69.00 | NA | NA | 60.25 | NA |
| Machinist | 79.00 | 58.00 | 78.75 | 71.75 | 65.25 |
| Electrician | 97.75 | 82.00 | 98.00 | 86.75 | 77.75 |
TP Jhansi Cut Off Marks
| Trade | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitter | 75.50 | 49.00 | 71.50 | 64.50 | NA |
| Welder | 71.25 | 48.25 | 64.25 | 67.25 | NA |
| Machinist | 61.75 | NA | 45.50 | 52.25 | NA |
| Electrician | 86.25 | 57.25 | 79.25 | 71.00 | NA |
HPBP Trichy Cut Off Marks
| Trade | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitter | 75.75 | 55.75 | 73.25 | 68.75 | NA |
| Welder | 60.75 | 55.75 | 66.50 | 63.50 | NA |
| Machinist | 59.25 | – | 57.00 | 45.00 | NA |
BHEL Artisan Qualifying Marks & Relaxation Policy
It is important to note that for PwD (Persons with Disabilities) candidates, a relaxation of up to 25% less than the cut-off marks is applicable in their respective categories, as mentioned in the official notice.
Steps to Check BHEL Artisan Cut Off 2026
Candidates who wish to view the official BHEL Artisan Cut Off 2026 can follow the steps provided below.
- Visit the official BHEL website or the respective unit’s recruitment portal.
- Look for the “Recruitment” or “Careers” section on the homepage.
- Click on the link for “Artisan Recruitment 2026 – Cut Off Marks for Skill Test”.
- A PDF document containing the detailed, unit-wise and trade-wise cut-off marks will open.
- Search for your respective unit and trade to find the category-wise cut-off marks.
- Download the PDF and take a printout for future reference.
Factors Affecting BHEL Artisan Cut Off Marks
The BHEL Artisan cut-off marks vary each recruitment cycle due to several important factors.
- Number of Vacancies: The total number of vacancies for a specific trade and unit is a primary factor. More vacancies often lead to a relatively lower cut-off, while fewer vacancies make the competition steeper, increasing the cut-off.
- Candidate Category: BHEL follows government reservation policies. Therefore, cut-off marks differ significantly for candidates belonging to different categories such as UR, EWS, OBC, SC, and ST.
- Performance of Candidates: The overall performance and the average scores of candidates who appeared for the written exam directly impact the cut-off. A high-performing cohort will result in a higher cut-off.
- Difficulty Level of the Exam: The complexity of the written examination paper influences the cut-off marks. A more difficult paper typically leads to a lower cut-off, while an easier paper may result in a higher cut-off.
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