BSNL Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 120 SET Posts

The BSNL Recruitment 2026 offers 120 Senior Executive Trainee vacancies at the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL). Interested candidates can apply online from February 05, 2026, to March 07, 2026, at the BSNL website (bsnl.co.in).

Details for BSNL Recruitment 2026:

Vacancy Details:

Eligibility Criteria:

Qualification & Experience:

• Senior Executive Trainee (DR) – Telecom Operations:
  • Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Technology degree or equivalent engineering degree with minimum 60% marks on a regular full-time basis in any of the following disciplines: –
    • Electronics and telecommunication
    • Electronics
    • Computer Science
    • Information Technology
    • Electrical
    • Instrumentation Or
    • A combination of these disciplines as a core with other associated emerging branches.
• Senior Executive Trainee (DR) – Finance:
  • Charted Accountant (CA)
  • Cost and Management Accountancy (CMA)

Age Limit:

• Minimum Age: 21 years
• Maximum Age for Unreserved/EWS/OBC (CL): 30 Years
• Maximum Age for OBC (NCL): 33 Years (30+3)
• Maximum Age for SC/ST: 35 Years (30+5)
• Maximum Age for PwBD General/EWS/OBC (CL): 40 Years (30+10)
• Maximum Age for PwBD OBC (NCL): 43 Years (30+13)
• Maximum Age for PwBD SC/ST: 45 Years (30+15)

Application Fee:

• Rs. 2500/- for OC/OBC/EWS candidates
• Rs. 1250/- for SC/ST/PwBD candidates
• Paid through online mode only (Internet Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card) on the BSNL website (www.externalexam.bsnl.co.in)
• Fee once paid shall NOT be refunded under any circumstances, nor can it be held in reserve for any other examination or selection.

Selection Process:

• Computer-based Multiple Choice-Objective Type Test comprising aptitude & technical knowledge sections.
• Normalization of marks if multiple sessions arise.
• Document Verification for selected candidates in the merit list.
• Passing the Company’s Medical Examination as per standards.
• Final Merit List based on total marks (Part-I & Part-II) after securing minimum qualifying marks: 40% in each part & 50% overall for General; 35% in each & 45% overall for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/EWS.

Important Dates:

• Application Start Date: 05 February 2026
• Application End Date: 07 March 2026
• Start of Application Editing Period: 08 March 2026
• End of Application Editing Period: 15 March 2026
• Date & Time of Examination (CBT): 29 March 2026 (tentative)

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