BSNL SET Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 120 Senior Executive Trainee Posts - Recruitment 2026
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Short Information: ALL INDIA and the concerned department have released the notification for the post of BSNL SET Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 120 Senior Executive Trainee Posts. Candidates who are interested in this recruitment can read the full notification before applying online.
Posted on: 02 Feb 2026
Important Dates
Application Opens: 5 Feb 2026 (10 AM) | Application Closes: 7 Mar 2026 (11:59 PM) | CBT Exam: April-May 2026 (Tentative) Application Fee
₹1,050 for Gen/EWS/OBC (Male) | No Fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Female Age Limit
21 to 30 years (as on 07/03/2026) Vacancy Details & Eligibility
| Recruitment Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) - Ministry of Communications, Govt of India |
| Post Name | Senior Executive Trainee (SET) - Direct Recruitment (Telecom & Finance) |
| Total Vacancies | 120 Posts |
| Stream-wise Distribution | Telecom: 110 posts (UR-59, SC-17, ST-9, OBC-25) Finance: 10 posts (UR-5, SC-2, ST-1, OBC-2) |
| Notification Number | BSNLCO-11/12(11)/1/2025-RECTT-CO-Part(1) |
| Educational Qualification | Telecom: B.E/B.Tech in EN/EC/ET/TC/CS/IT/EE/EEE with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD) Finance: CA (ICAI) OR CMA (ICAI-CMA) - Final qualified with membership |
| Important Eligibility | Degree must be completed. Final year students NOT eligible. Previous apprenticeship holders NOT eligible. |
| Age Limit | 21 to 30 years (as on 07.03.2026) Relaxation: SC/ST-5 yrs, OBC-3 yrs, PwBD-10 yrs, ExSM as per rules |
| Pay Scale (IDA) | E-3 Scale (Pre-revised): ₹24,900 - ₹50,500 per month |
| Gross Salary (Approx) | ₹65,000 - ₹75,000 per month (including Basic, DA ~140%, HRA, CCA, TA & other allowances) Annual CTC: ₹8.5-10 Lakh |
| Benefits | PF, Pension, Gratuity, Medical Insurance, LTC, BSNL Quarters, Free/Concessional Telecom Services, Vehicle/Housing Loan, Children Education Allowance |
| Training Period | 1 Year at BSNL Training Centers with stipend | Post-training absorption as AGM (E-4 scale) | 2 years probation |
| Application Fee | Gen/EWS/OBC (Male): ₹1,050 | SC/ST/PwBD/Female: No Fee |
| Application Start Date | 05 February 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Application End Date | 07 March 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| CBT Exam Date | April - May 2026 (Tentative) - To be announced |
| Exam Pattern | Total: 200 marks, 180 minutes General Ability (60) | English (20) | Technical/Professional Knowledge (120) Negative: -0.25 per wrong answer |
| Minimum Qualifying | 35% in each section and overall (30% for SC/ST/PwBD) |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test (CBT) → Document Verification → Medical Examination. Final merit based on CBT score. |
| Job Location | All India (Pan-India posting as per BSNL requirements) |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Official Website | www.bsnl.co.in www.externalexam.bsnl.co.in |
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