The Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has released the BSNL Junior Telecom Officer Recruitment 2026 notification on the official website for 100 Junior Telecom Officer Posts. The Online application process has started on 04 June 2026 (Today) on its official portal, and candidates can apply online till the last date of 03 July 2026. Interested candidates should read this article for complete details on how to apply, eligibility criteria, and other important details.
BSNL JTO Recruitment 2026: Overview
| BSNL JTO Recruitment 2026: Summary |
| Organization |
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) |
| Post Name |
Junior Telecom Officer (JTO) |
| Number of Vacancies |
100 Posts |
| Advertisement Number |
BSNLCO-11/12(11)/1/2026-RECTT-CO |
| Apply Online Start |
04 June 2026 |
| Apply Online End |
03 July 2026 |
| Educational Qualification |
B.E/B.Tech/M.Sc. (Electronics & Computer Science) |
| Age Limit |
20 to 30 years |
| Application Fees |
- UR/OBC/EWS – Rs. 2,000/-
- SC/ST/PwBD – Rs. 1,000/-
|
| Salary |
Rs. 16,400 to Rs. 40,500/- |
| Selection Process |
- Computer-Based Test
- Document Verification
|
| Official Notification |
PDF Link |
| Official Website |
- externalexam.bsnl.co.in
- bsnl.co.in
|
BSNL JTO Recruitment Important Dates 2026
| Name of Event |
Important Dates |
| Online Application Starts Date |
04 June 2026 (10 Hrs) |
| Online Application Last Date |
03 July 2026 (10 Hrs) |
| Application Correction Dates |
04 July to 11 July 2026 (10 Hrs) |
| Exam Date |
August 2026 (expected) |
| Admit Card |
To be notified |
BSNL Junior Telecom Officer Vacancy 2026
| Circle |
SC |
ST |
OBC (NCL) |
EWS |
UR/ OBC (CL) |
Total |
PwBD (Hearing) |
PwBD (Locomotor) |
| A&N |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
– |
– |
| AP |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
01 |
– |
| Assam |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
– |
– |
| Kolkata TD |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
– |
– |
| Chennai TD |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
5 |
– |
– |
| Chhattisgarh |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
– |
– |
| Gujarat |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
01 |
– |
| Haryana |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
– |
– |
| J&K |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
– |
– |
| Karnataka |
1 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
23 |
26 |
– |
– |
| Kerala |
4 |
3 |
0 |
2 |
6 |
15 |
– |
– |
| MP |
1 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
6 |
10 |
– |
01 |
| MH |
2 |
1 |
4 |
2 |
7 |
16 |
01 |
– |
| NE-II |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
– |
– |
| Odisha |
1 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
1 |
6 |
– |
– |
| Rajasthan |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
– |
– |
| Sikkim |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
– |
– |
| Tamil Nadu |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
– |
– |
| Telangana |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
– |
– |
| Uttarakhand |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
– |
01 |
| UP |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
– |
– |
| Total |
12 |
6 |
10 |
11 |
61 |
100 |
03 |
02 |
BSNL JTO Educational Qualification 2026
| Name of Posts |
Educational Qualification |
| Junior Telecom Officer (JTO) |
- Bachelor of Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) degree from a recognised University in many disciplines, such as Telecommunications, Electronics, Radio, Computer, Electrical, Information Technology (IT), and Instrumentation.
- M.Sc. (Electronics) OR M.Sc. (Computer Science)
|
NOTE: Candidates with higher qualifications like M.Tech in the above disciplines are also eligible for the Recruitment.
BSNL JTO Age Limit 2026
| Name of Category |
Max Age Limit |
Relaxation |
Age Limit |
| Unreserved / EWS / OBC (CL) |
30 Years |
Nil |
20 Years – 30 Years |
| OBC (NCL) |
33 Years |
3 years |
| SC / ST |
35 Years |
5 years |
| PwBD |
(Unreserved / EWS / OBC CL) |
40 Years |
10 years |
| (OBC NCL) |
43 Years |
13 years |
| (SC / ST) |
45 Years |
15 years |
| BSNL Employees |
(Unreserved / EWS / OBC CL) |
35 Years |
5 years |
| (OBC NCL) |
38 Years |
8 years |
| (SC / ST) |
40 Years |
10 years |
| BSNL Employees (PwBD) |
PwBD (OBC NCL) |
48 Years |
18 years |
| PwBD (SC / ST) |
50 Years |
20 years |
OBC (NCL) certificate should have been issued on or after 01 April 2026 by the authority.
BSNL JTO Apply Online Link 2026
The application process for the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited is now open on its official website as of 04 June 2026. Candidates interested in applying must complete their registration on the portal before 03 July 2026 (10 Hrs). A direct link to the online form has been provided here for candidates’ convenience.
BSNL JTO Recruitment Apply Online Link
Steps to Apply Online for BSNL Junior Telecom Officer (JTO) Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website of the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited at externalexam.bsnl.co.in or bsnl.co.in
- Go to the “Recruitment/Apply Online” section and select the relevant Junior Telecom Officer advertisement.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Enter your personal, academic, and contact details carefully.
- Upload scanned copies of your photo, signature, and other required documents.
- Pay the application fee through the online payment option.
- Check all details before submitting the form.
- Finally, download and print the confirmation page for future use.
BSNL Junior Telecom Officer Application Fees 2026
Candidates can check the Application fees before completing the application process.
| Name of Category |
Application Fees |
| UR/OBC/EWS |
Rs 2,000/- |
| SC/ST/PwBD |
Rs 1,000/- |
Documents Required in BSNL JTO Apply Online Form 2026
- Mobile number & E-mail ID on which the OTP will be sent.
- Scanned copy of a recent passport-size colour photograph on a white background.
- Scanned copy of the signature of the candidate.
- Class 10th Certificate (For DOB verification).
- Degree Certificate of Essential Qualification.
- Marksheet for all semesters or years.
- Photo identity proof, such as Aadhaar card, Passport, Driving License, Voter ID Card.
- Valid proof of reservation (SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS/PwBD, etc.)
- Medical Certificate for PwBD Candidates.
BSNL Junior Telecom Officer (JTO) Selection Process 2026
| Stage |
Description |
Nature |
| CBT 1 |
Candidates have to appear for a computer-based test consisting of three sections with a total of 120 questions carrying 480 marks. |
Online Examination |
| Document Verification |
Shortlisted candidates will be called for verification of educational and other required documents. |
Verification Stage |
| Medical Examination |
Candidates must qualify the prescribed medical fitness standards set by BSNL. |
Mandatory |
| Appointment |
Candidates who clear all stages will receive the final appointment letter. |
Final Selection |
No Interview in for the BSNL Junior Telecom Officer selection process.
BSNL Junior Telecom Officer Exam Pattern 2026
| Part |
Particulars |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
Negative Marking |
Duration |
| I |
Engineering Stream – I |
50 |
200 Marks |
01 |
3 Hours (Total Exam) |
| II |
Engineering Stream – II |
50 |
200 Marks |
| III |
General Ability Test |
20 |
80 Marks |
| Total |
120 |
480 Marks |
3 Hours |
BSNL JTO Minimum Qualification Marks
| Category |
Minimum Qualifying Marks |
| Each Section |
Overall |
| UR/OBC(CL) |
40% |
50% |
| SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PwBD/EWS |
35% |
45% |
BSNL Junior Telecom Officer Salary 2026
| Perticulars |
Salary Amount |
| Monthly Salary |
Rs. 16,400 to Rs. 40,500/- per month |
| Yearly Salary |
₹5.8 Lakhs to ₹8.4 Lakhs |
| Grade |
E1 |
BSNL JTO Bond, Training, and Probation
- Candidates selected for the post of BSNL Junior Telecom Officer (JTO) will have to sign a service bond of Rs. 6 lakh to serve BSNL for a minimum period of 5 years from the date of appointment.
- The probation period will be 2 years for selected candidates.
- Selected candidates must complete the BSNL training program successfully. If candidates fail the training exam on their first attempt, they will get one more chance, but failure in the second attempt may lead to cancellation of the appointment.
| Training Phase |
Duration |
| JTO Phase-I Training |
10 Weeks |
| Field Training |
4 Weeks |
| JTO Phase-II Training (Specialisation Course) |
6 Weeks |
