BSNL Recruitment 2026: Recruitment for Senior Executive Trainees

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a Government of India Enterprise, has officially announced its direct recruitment drive for Senior Executive Trainees (SET) in the Telecom and Finance streams for the 2026 notification year. This is a prime opportunity for external candidates to join one of India’s leading telecommunications companies in a high-impact leadership role.

Key Recruitment Highlights

• Total Vacancies: 120:
  95 posts in the Telecom Stream
  25 in the Finance Stream.
• Scale of Pay: Rs. 24,900 – Rs. 50,500 (pre-revised).
• Career Growth: Upon successful completion of a two-year probation period, trainees are designated as Senior Executives. Further promotion to Assistant General Manager (AGM) can occur after a minimum of three years of service.
  Important Dates to Remember

Registration Deadlines

• Online Registration Starts: February 5, 2026, at 10:00 Hrs.
  • Online Registration Ends: March 7, 2026, at 10:00 Hrs.
• Application Editing Period: March 8 to March 15, 2026.
• Tentative Date of Examination (CBT): March 29, 2026, at 10:00 Hrs.

Eligibility Criteria

• To be eligible, candidates must be Indian Nationals.
• Age Limit: Applicants must be between 21 and 30 years old as of the closing date of applications. Age relaxations apply for reserved categories, including OBC (NCL) (up to 33 years), SC/ST (up to 35 years), and PwBD (up to 45 years for SC/ST PwBD).
• Educational Qualifications: Candidates must meet the specific requirements detailed in the official notification’s Annexure A by the application closing date.

Selection and Examination Process

• The selection is based on a Computer-Based Multiple Choice-Objective Type Test.
• Exam Structure: The test lasts 180 minutes and consists of two parts:
• Part-I (Aptitude): 40 Marks/Questions.
• Part-II (Technical – Telecom or Finance): 160 Marks/Questions.
• Marking Scheme: Each correct answer earns 1 mark, while each wrong answer results in a deduction of 0.25 marks.
• Qualifying Marks: General candidates must score at least 40% in each part and 50% overall. For SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/EWS candidates, the requirement is 35% in each part and 45% overall.

Training and Service Bond

• Selected candidates must execute a service bond of Rs. 9 Lakhs to serve BSNL for at least five years. The 52-week training program includes common managerial training, functional stream training, and on-the-job training.

How to Apply

• Applications must be submitted online via the BSNL external exam portal.
• Examination Fee: Rs. 2,500 for OC/OBC/EWS candidates and Rs. 1,250 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
• Required Documents: Keep scanned copies of your photograph, signature, 10th-grade certificate (for DOB verification), and degree certificates ready before starting the registration.
  For full details, candidates are encouraged to visit the official BSNL websites at www.bsnl.co.in or www.externalexam.bsnl.co.in.

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