BSNL Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released for the recruitment of 120 Senior Executive Trainee (SET) posts in Telecom and Finance streams. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a Government of India Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), invites eligible candidates to apply online before 07 March 2026.
This recruitment provides a permanent PSU job with attractive salary, executive-grade pay scale, structured training, and excellent promotion opportunities.
📌 BSNL Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organization | Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) |
| Post Name | Senior Executive Trainee (SET) |
| Total Vacancies | 120 |
| Category | PSU Jobs |
| Employment Type | Permanent |
| Experience | Fresher |
| Job Location | All India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Post Date | 30-01-2026 |
| Last Date | 07-03-2026 |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Start | 05-02-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 07-03-2026 |
| Application Editing Window | 08-03-2026 to 15-03-2026 |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) | 29-03-2026 (Tentative) |
📝 Vacancies & Eligibility Criteria
Senior Executive Trainee (Telecom)
| Vacancies | 95 |
| Age Limit | 21 to 30 Years (as on 07-03-2026) |
| Educational Qualification |
Bachelor of Engineering (BE) / Bachelor of Technology (BTech) or equivalent in: • Electronics • Electronics & Telecommunication • Electrical • Computer Science • Information Technology • Instrumentation Minimum 60% marks from a recognized University / Institution. |
| Pay Scale | E-3: ₹24,900 – ₹50,500 |
Initial Salary: Approximately ₹65,000 per month
Senior Executive Trainee (Finance)
| Vacancies | 25 |
| Age Limit | 21 to 30 Years (as on 07-03-2026) |
| Educational Qualification |
• Chartered Accountant (CA) OR • Cost & Management Accountant (CMA) |
| Pay Scale | E-3: ₹24,900 – ₹50,500 |
Initial Salary: Approximately ₹65,000 per month
🎯 Age Relaxation
- OBC (NCL): 3 Years
- SC / ST: 5 Years
- PwBD (UR): 10 Years
- PwBD (OBC-NCL): 13 Years
- PwBD (SC/ST): 15 Years
⚠️ Other Eligibility Conditions
- Final year / appearing candidates are not eligible
- Qualification must be completed on or before the closing date
- Candidates can apply for only one stream (Telecom or Finance)
- Candidates from all states are eligible
🧠 Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Preparation of Merit List
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
🖥️ Computer Based Test (CBT) Pattern
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part I | Aptitude (Common) | 40 | 40 |
| Part II | Technical (Trade Specific) | 160 | 160 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Exam Duration: 180 Minutes
Negative Marking: 0.25 mark deducted for each wrong answer
📍 CBT Exam Cities
Port Blair, Vijayawada, Guwahati, Patna, Chennai, Raipur, Ahmedabad, Ambala, Shimla, Jammu, Ranchi, Bangalore, Thiruvananthapuram, Kolkata, Bhopal, Mumbai, Shillong, Dimapur, New Delhi, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Gangtok, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Meerut, Dehradun
📊 Minimum Qualifying Marks
- General / EWS: 40% in each part & 50% overall
- SC / ST / OBC / PwBD: 35% in each part & 45% overall
📄 Service Bond, Training & Promotion
- Service Bond: ₹9,00,000 for minimum 5 years
- Probation Period: 2 Years (including training)
- Total Training Duration: 52 Weeks
- Post after Probation: Senior Executive (E-3)
- Eligible for promotion to Assistant General Manager (E-4)
💳 Application Fee
| OC / OBC / EWS | ₹2,500 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹1,250 |
📝 How to Apply for BSNL Recruitment 2026
- Register using valid mobile number and email ID
- Fill the online application form carefully
- Select only one stream (Telecom / Finance)
- Upload photograph, signature and documents
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit the application before 07-03-2026
- Download the confirmation page for reference
🔗 Important Links
- Apply Online: Link will be activated on 05 February 2026
- Download Syllabus: Click Here
- Download Official Notification: Click Here
- Official Website: Click Here
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