Bharat Electronics Limited has opened applications for 350 Probationary Engineer posts, and the window opens today. The Navratna defence electronics company under the Ministry of Defence will accept online forms from 2 pm on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, until 11:59 pm on 18 November 2026.
The recruitment, Advt. No. 17556/HR/All-India/2026, is for Probationary Engineers in E-II Grade: 200 posts in Electronics and 150 in Mechanical, across BEL units and offices in India. Selection will be through a computer-based test followed by an interview, with the test tentatively set for 22 December 2026.
350 posts: Electronics leads the break-up
Electronics accounts for 200 posts, about 57 percent of the total, and Mechanical for 150. The figures include backlog vacancies, and BEL has said the number in each specialisation may go up or down.
- Electronics, 200 posts: 81 UR, 20 EWS, 54 OBC (NCL), 30 SC and 15 ST.
- Mechanical, 150 posts: 62 UR, 15 EWS, 40 OBC (NCL), 22 SC and 11 ST.
Who can apply
For Electronics, candidates need a four-year B.E., B.Tech or B.Sc Engineering degree in Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Electronics and Telecommunication, Communication or Telecommunication. For Mechanical, the degree must be in Mechanical engineering. In both cases the degree must be from an AICTE-approved college.
UR, OBC (NCL) and EWS candidates need a first class degree, while SC, ST and PwBD candidates need a pass class degree. A first class in AMIE, AMIETE or GIETE in the listed disciplines is also accepted. Dual specialisations and other equivalent disciplines will not be considered. Crucially, the specialisation on the degree certificate must match the branch chosen in the application, or the candidate will not be considered for the interview.
Only Indian nationals can apply, and there is no domicile condition in the notice. The age limit is calculated as on 1 October 2026: a maximum of 25 years for UR and EWS candidates, 28 years for OBC (NCL), 30 years for SC, ST and ex-servicemen, and 35 years for PwBD candidates, with additional relaxation where categories combine.
Pay, fee and service agreement
Selected candidates will be placed in E-II Grade on a basic pay scale of Rs 40,000 to Rs 1,40,000, with an approximate cost to company of around Rs 13 lakh a year, plus dearness, house rent, conveyance and performance related allowances. The scale is due for revision from 1 January 2027.
The fee is Rs 1,180, that is Rs 1,000 plus 18 percent GST, for General, EWS and OBC (NCL) candidates. SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen candidates pay nothing. Payment is online through the SBI e-Pay Lite gateway, and the fee will not be refunded.
Selected candidates will undergo six months of orientation and on-the-job training and must sign a service agreement to serve BEL for two years, with a breach amount of Rs 2,00,000. Appointment is subject to medical fitness as per company standards, and colour blindness is not suitable for either discipline.
How selection works
The computer-based test carries 85 marks of weightage and the interview 15 marks. Candidates will be shortlisted for interview in a 1:5 ratio, discipline-wise and category-wise, and final selection will be based on combined performance.
The test will have 125 questions in 120 minutes: 100 technical questions and 25 on general aptitude and reasoning. Each wrong answer loses a quarter mark. Candidates must score at least 35 percent in both stages if they are UR, OBC or EWS, and at least 30 percent in each stage if they are SC, ST or PwBD.
How to apply
Applications are online only, through the careers section of bel-india.in. No hard copy has to be sent. Keep a valid email ID and mobile number active through the process, as registration and OTP verification will use them. Register, verify mobile and email, complete the qualification details, choose five test centres, upload a recent photograph and signature in the sizes given, preview the form, pay the fee if applicable, and submit. Keep a printout of the form and payment acknowledgement.
Once submitted, the form cannot be edited or withdrawn, and the category cannot be changed. If more than one application is submitted, only the one with the higher application sequence number will be considered. With three weeks to apply, read the full notification first, check the discipline match and age calculation, and file well before the last evening.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply?
18 November 2026 at 11:59 pm. Applications open at 2 pm on 28 October 2026.
How many posts are available?
350 in total: 200 in Electronics and 150 in Mechanical, including backlog vacancies.
What is the age limit?
25 years for UR and EWS as on 1 October 2026, with relaxation to 28 for OBC (NCL), 30 for SC, ST and ex-servicemen, and 35 for PwBD candidates.
What is the salary?
Basic pay of Rs 40,000 to Rs 1,40,000 in E-II Grade, with an approximate CTC of Rs 13 lakh a year plus allowances.
Can candidates from any state apply?
Yes. There is no domicile condition, and only Indian nationals are eligible. Posting can be to any BEL unit in India.
For graduates with the exact listed discipline and the required class of degree, this is one of the larger PSU openings of the season. The discipline match is a hard gate, so the notification on bel-india.in is the document to check before filing the form.
