BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 Out, Apply Online For 120 SET Posts

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has announced BSNL Recruitment 2026 for 120 vacancies. The recruitment is being conducted for the post of BSNL Senior Executive Trainee (SET) in Telecom and Finance streams. Eligible candidates can apply online and check all important details regarding eligibility, exam pattern and selection process.

BSNL Recruitment 2026 Out

BSNL has released the official notification for BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 on its website. A total of 120 vacancies have been announced for Senior Executive Trainee posts. The notification includes complete details about application dates, eligibility criteria, selection process, exam pattern and salary structure. Candidates can access the official notification PDF by simply clicking on the link below:

BSNL SET Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF

BSNL Recruitment 2026: Overview

Candidates interested in the recruitment can check the details from the table below:

BSNL Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

The BSNL has announced a total of 120 vacancies. which are distributed in Telecom Stream (95) and Finance Stream (25)as follows:

Who Can Apply for BSNL Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must meet some specific requirements to apply online for BSNL Recruitment 2026, such as nationality, age & educational qualification. which are as follows:

Educational Qualifications

The Educational qualifications are as follows

• Telecom Stream: Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Technology degree or equivalent engineering degree in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 60% Marks
• Finance Stream: Chartered Accountant (CA)/ Cost & Management Accountancy (CMA)

Nationality

Only Indian candidates are eligible to apply for this post.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 21 Years
• Maximum Age: 30 Years

• Age Relaxations: Age relaxations are available for certain categories:
  • OBC (NCL): Up to 33 years.
  • SC/ST: Up to 35 years.
  • PwBD (General/EWS): Up to 40 years

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BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Application Form 2026

Candidates interested in BSNL Recruitment 2026 can submit their applications online through the official BSNL careers portal. To apply Online candidates must register, fill in their details, upload documents, pay the application fee and submit the form before the last date. The direct link to apply online is given below:

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How to Apply for BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026?

• Visit the official portal www.externalexam.bsnl.co.in.
• New candidates must register by providing basic details such as Name, Date of Birth, Email ID and Mobile Number. A unique Registration Number and Password will be generated.
• Log in using the Registration Number and Password.
• Fill in personal details as required.
• Submit additional information, such as Category Certificate and PwD details (if applicable).
• Enter educational qualifications.
• Upload photo & Sign, Scanned copies of required certificates, including Educational Certificates, Caste/Category, PwD and other documents in PDF/JPG format.
• Review all details and uploaded files carefully before submitting.
• Pay the application fee using UPI, Debit Card, Credit Card or Internet Banking
• Submit the completed application form.
  

  Note: Once submitted, the application cannot be modified. (Edit window will be provided as per notification) Take a printout of the final application for future reference.

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BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Application Fees

For the BSNL Senior Executive Trainee (SET) Recruitment 2026, the online fee is based on the candidate’s category. The application fees must be paid through the online registration process, which is described in the table below:

BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Selection Process

The selection process of BSNL Recruitment includes these 5 stages, which are given below:

• Computer-Based Online Test (CBT): A multiple-choice objective test consisting of aptitude and technical subject questions. Marks may be normalised if the exam is conducted in multiple sessions.
• Merit List: Candidates are shortlisted based on their performance in the CBT.
• Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must appear for document verification as per the schedule notified by BSNL.
• Medical Examination: Final selection is subject to clearing the medical examination as per BSNL medical standards.
• Bond and Probation: Selected candidates must sign a ₹9 Lakhs service bond for 5 years, then they will enter a two-year probation period, which includes a structured 52-week training program. If you leave before this period, you will be required to pay the bond amount.

NOTE: This structured process ensures fair selection purely on merit and eligibility.

BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Exam Pattern 2026

The detailed BSNL  Exam Pattern 2026 is as follows:

• The BSNL Exam will be held on various shifts.
• For every correct answer, there will be 1 mark.
• There will be a 0.25 negative marking for incorrect attempts.

Minimum Qualifying Marks

Candidates must qualify in each part separately, not just overall. So we have mentioned detailed category-wise minimum qualifying marks for BSNL Recruitment 2026 in the table below:

Detailed Syllabus for BSNL Recruitment 2026

The BSNL SET Recruitment 2026 CBT examination is divided into two parts. Part-I is an Aptitude Test comprising 40 questions, which is common for both streams, while Part-II is a stream-specific Technical Test related to their stream (either Telecom or Finance) with 160 questions. Candidates can check the detailed syllabus in the link below:

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Section-Wise Syllabus Summary

Aptitude Test (Part-I): It covers the questions related to general mental ability, reasoning and quantitative aptitude.
Telecom Stream (Part-II): It mainly focused on core engineering and telecommunication subjects.
Finance Stream (Part-II): It mainly focused on advanced financial management, accounting principles and auditing subjects.

BSNL SET Salary Structure 2026

Candidates who will be selected in BSNL Recruitments 2026 will be placed in the E-3 IDA(Industrial Dearness Allowance) Pay Scale, which is revised every three months. The detailed salary information is given in the table below:

The Service Bond: Candidates must sign a Service Bond of ₹9 Lakhs with BSNL, promising that you serve the company for at least 5 years. If you leave before this period, you will be required to pay the bond amount.
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