The Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL) Recruitment 2026 for posts of 120 Senior Executive Trainee. Candidates with B.Tech/B.E, CA Can Apply Online. The online application opens on 05-02-2026, and closes on 07-03-2026. The candidate shall apply online through BSNL website, https://bsnl.co.in.
Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 120 Senior Executive Trainee Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official BSNL website. The last date to submit the application form is 07-03-2026. In this article, you’ll find the BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form
| Company Name | Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) |
| Post Name | Senior Executive Trainee (DR) – Telecom & Finance |
| No of Posts | 120 |
| Advt No | BSNLCO-11/12(11)/1/2025-RECTT-CO-Part (1) |
| Salary | Rs 24900 – 50500 (IDA E-3, pre-revised) |
| Qualification | BE/BTech (min 60%) in specified disciplines for Telecom; CA/CMA for Finance |
| Age Limit | 21 to 30 years (relaxable as per category) |
| Start Date for Apply | 05/02/2026 |
| Last Date for Apply | 07/03/2026 |
| Official Website | www.bsnl.co.in / www.externalexam.bsnl.co.in |
BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Name of the Post | Total Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Senior Executive Trainee (DR) – Telecom Stream | 95 |
| Senior Executive Trainee (DR) – Finance Stream | 25 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Qualifications (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 discipline: 1. Electronics and telecommunication 2. Electronics 3. Computer Science 4. Information Technology 5. Electrical 6. Instrumentation Or Combination of these discipline as core with other associated emerging branches.
- Qualifications (Finance): 1. Chartered Accountant (CA) 2. Cost and Management Accountancy (CMA)
- The candidates applying for SET (DR) should be Indian National and should possess the requisite educational qualification from an Indian Institute / University established by / Under Act of the Central / State Government in India or other educational Institute established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 and should have completed the course as on the closing date of receipt of application.
- In case of educational qualification, wherever CGPA/ OGPA/ CPI/ DGPA or letter grade in degree is awarded, equivalent % of marks should be indicated in the online application as per norms adopted by concerned University/ Institute. Candidates are required to obtain a certificate to this effect from the University/ Institute, which shall be required to be submitted at the time of document verification.
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- The SENIOR EXECUTIVE TRAINEE (SET-DR) shall be recruited in the IDA pay scale [E-3] of Rs 24900 – Rs. 50500/- (pre-revised)
- After successful completion of probation, SET (DR) shall be designated as Senior Executive (DR) in E-3 Pay Scale (pre-revised).
Age Limit (as on 07-03-2026)
- 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/- (Rupees Two Thousand Five Hundred only) for OC/OBC/EWS candidates
- Rs. 1250/- (Rupees One Thousand Two Hundred Fifty) for SC/ST/PwBD candidates
- Paid through online mode only (Internet Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card) on BSNL website (www.externalexam.bsnl.co.in)
- Fee once paid shall NOT be refunded under any circumstances nor can be held in reserve for any other examination or selection.
Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Start of On-line Registration | 10.00 Hrs. of 05.02.2026 |
| End of On-line Registration | 10.00 Hrs. of 07.03.2026 |
| Start of Application Editing Period | 10.00 Hrs. of 08.03.2026 |
| End of Application Editing Period | 10.00 Hrs. of 15.03.2026 |
| Date & Time of Examination (CBT) | 10.00 Hrs. of 29.03.2026 (tentative) |
- 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 merit list.
- Passing 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.
General Information/Instructions
- Only Indian Nationals are eligible.
- Liability to serve anywhere in India.
- Selected candidates execute Bond of Rs. 9 Lakhs to serve BSNL for at least 5 years.
- Probation: 2 years with 52 weeks training (Common Managerial 13 weeks, Functional 13 weeks, On Job 26 weeks).
- Negative marking: +1 for correct, -0.25 for wrong.
- Admit card downloadable from website; no hard copy sent.
- BSNL reserves right to cancel/modify recruitment process.
- No enquiry for eligibility advice; apply only if eligible.
- Canvassing disqualifies candidate.
How to Apply
- Apply online only through www.externalexam.bsnl.co.in
- Keep ready: Mobile & Email for OTP, scanned photo (20-50 kb), signature (10-20 kb), Class 10th certificate, Degree certificate/marksheets, ID proof, category/PwBD certificates.
- Pay fee online during registration.
- Editing window: 08.03.2026 to 15.03.2026 for selective fields.
- Latest application considered if multiple submitted.
- Government employees produce NOC at document verification.
APPLY ONLINE ; https://externalexam.bsnl.co.in/
Official Notification : https://bsnl.co.in/documents/pdf/SET_Notification_29012026.pdf
Official website : https://bsnl.co.in/