Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has
officially released the notification for the recruitment of Senior
Executive Trainees (SET) for the year 2026. This is a prestigious
opportunity for engineering graduates and finance professionals to join India’s
leading public sector telecommunications company.
Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online for
a total of 120 vacancies across Telecom and Finance streams.
The online application window opened on February 5, 2026, and the
last date to apply has been extended to April 15, 2026.
BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026: Overview
Here is a quick overview of the recruitment drive for
aspiring candidates:
|
Organization |
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) |
|
Post Name |
Senior Executive Trainee (SET) – Direct Recruitment |
|
Total Vacancies |
120 |
|
Streams |
Telecom & Finance |
|
Qualification |
BE/B.Tech (Telecom/Electronics/CS/IT)
/ CA / CMA |
|
Age Limit |
21 to 30 Years (Relaxation as per rules) |
|
Salary |
Rs. 24,900 – 50,500/- (IDA E-3 Pay Scale) |
|
Application Mode |
Online |
|
Apply Start Date |
5th February 2026 |
|
Apply Last Date (Extended) |
15th April 2026 |
|
Official Website |
Vacancy Details for BSNL Senior Executive Trainee 2026
A total of 120 vacancies have been
announced under this recruitment drive across two streams:
|
Stream |
Total Vacancies |
|
Senior Executive Trainee (Telecom Stream) |
95 |
|
Senior Executive Trainee (Finance Stream) |
25 |
|
Total |
120 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the specific educational qualifications
for the stream they are applying for.
Educational Qualification
|
Stream |
Qualification Required |
|
Telecom Stream |
Full-time BE/B.Tech in Electronics / Telecom / Computer
Science / IT / Electrical / Instrumentation or equivalent with minimum 60%
marks (55% for SC/ST candidates). |
|
Finance Stream |
Chartered Accountant (CA) OR Cost &
Management Accountant (CMA) . |
Note: Candidates in the final year of their
qualifying examination can also apply, provided they produce proof of passing
at the time of document verification.
Age Limit (as on last date of application)
|
Criteria |
Details |
|
Minimum Age |
21 Years |
|
Maximum Age |
30 Years |
Age Relaxation (as per Government/BSNL rules):
|
Category |
Relaxation |
|
SC/ST |
5 Years |
|
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) |
3 Years |
|
PwD (General) |
10 Years |
|
PwD (OBC) |
13 Years |
|
PwD (SC/ST) |
15 Years |
Salary Structure
Selected candidates will be placed in the IDA E-3
Pay Scale with a competitive salary structure:
|
Pay Scale |
Grade Pay |
Approx. Monthly Salary |
|
Rs. 24,900 – 50,500/- |
E-3 |
Rs. 60,000 – 75,000/- (including allowances) |
Application Fee
|
Category |
Application Fee |
|
General / OBC / EWS |
₹ 2,500/- |
|
SC / ST / PwD |
₹ 1,250/- |
Payment Mode: Online payment via Credit Card,
Debit Card, UPI, or Net Banking.
Important Dates
|
Event |
Date |
|
Notification Release Date |
29th January 2026 |
|
Online Application Start Date |
5th February 2026 |
|
Extended Last Date to Apply Online |
15th April 2026 |
|
Correction Window |
1st – 8th April 2026 |
|
Exam Date (Tentative) |
To be notified later |
Selection Process
The selection for BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Recruitment
2026 will consist of the following stages:
- Computer
Based Test (CBT): Objective-type examination covering
technical/professional knowledge, reasoning, general awareness, and
aptitude.
- Document
Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be called for
verification of original documents.
- Medical
Examination: Candidates must meet the prescribed medical
standards.
CBT Exam Pattern (Tentative)
|
Section |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
|
Professional Knowledge (Stream-Specific) |
100 |
100 |
2 Hours |
|
Reasoning & Aptitude |
30 |
30 |
|
|
General Awareness |
20 |
20 |
|
|
Total |
150 |
150 |
- Negative
Marking: 1/4th mark deducted for each wrong answer.
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Apply Online
Follow these steps to successfully apply for the BSNL SET
Recruitment 2026:
- Visit
the Official Portal: Go to the BSNL recruitment portal at externalexam.bsnl.co.in.
- Find
the Notification: Click on the link for "Senior Executive
Trainee Recruitment 2026".
- Read
the Notification: Carefully read the official notification PDF to
ensure you meet all eligibility criteria.
- Register: Click
on "New Registration" and complete the registration process
using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill
the Form: Log in with your credentials and fill out the online
application form with accurate personal, educational, and contact details.
- Select
Stream: Choose your preferred stream (Telecom or Finance).
- Upload
Documents: Upload scanned copies of your recent passport-size
photograph, signature, and relevant certificates in the prescribed format.
- Pay
Fee: Pay the application fee online as per your category.
- Review
and Submit: Carefully review all the details entered. Once
satisfied, click on the final submit button.
- Print
Application: After successful submission, take a printout of the
completed application form for future reference.
Important Documents to Keep Ready
- BE/B.Tech Degree Certificate
and Mark Sheets (for Telecom Stream)
- CA/CMA
Certificate (for Finance Stream)
- 10th/12th
Certificate (for date of birth proof)
- Caste
Certificate (if applicable)
- PwBD
Certificate (if applicable)
- Aadhar
Card / Voter ID
- Recent
Passport-size Photograph (scanned)
- Signature
(scanned)
Important Notes
- The
last date to apply online is 15th April 2026. No applications
will be accepted after this date.
- Candidates
must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria before applying.
- The
application fee is non-refundable under any
circumstances.
- Keep
a copy of the submitted application form and fee receipt for future
reference.
- Candidates
can apply for only one stream (Telecom or Finance).
Multiple applications will be rejected.
Important Links
|
Link Description |
Link |
|
Extended Notification PDF |
|
|
Official Notification PDF |
|
|
Apply Online |
|
|
Official Website |
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