BSNL Recruitment 2026 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.

BSNL Bharti 2026 Salary/Stipend –

• 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).

BSNL Job 2026 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)

BSNL Recruitment 2026 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.

BSNL Recruitment 2026 Important Dates –

BSNL Recruitment 2026 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 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.

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