Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has released the HAL MT & DT Exam Date 2026 for 120 posts. The CBT exam for 60 Management Trainee (MT) and 60 Design Trainee (DT) vacancies across different engineering disciplines is scheduled on 5 September & 6 September 2026. Candidates who have applied successfully for the HAL MT & DT Vacancies can now check their exam date and download their hall ticket for the CBT exam.
HAL Exam Date 2026 Out
The official HAL Notification PDF has been released for 120 Management Trainee (MT) and Design Trainee (DT) posts across various engineering disciplines. The notification includes complete details about vacancies, eligibility criteria, age limit, selection process, salary, application fee, important dates, and the online application process. Candidates are advised to download & read the official notification before applying for the recruitment.
HAL Management Trainee & Design Trainee Notification PDF – Click Here
HAL Management Trainee Exam Date 2026: Overview
| Particular |
Details |
| Organization |
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) |
| Post Name |
Management Trainee (MT) & Design Trainee (DT) |
| Advertisement No. |
HAL/CHRC-TM/RECT-02/2026 |
| Total Vacancies |
120 |
| Application Mode |
Online |
| Online Registration Dates |
29 July 2026 – 14 August 2026 |
| Selection Process |
Written Test & Interview |
| Official Notification |
PDF Link |
| Official Website |
www.hal-india.co.in |
HAL MT DT Exam Date 2026: Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Notification Release |
28 July 2026 |
| Online Application Starts |
29 July 2026 (2:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online |
14 August 2026 (2:00 PM) |
| HAL MT DT Admit Card |
20 August 2026 |
| Written Examination |
5 September & 6 September |
| Result |
10 September |
| Interview Call Letter |
12 September |
| Interviews at Bengaluru |
21 September to 25 September |
HAL Vacancy 2026
- HAL has announced 120 vacancies under the Management Trainee and Design Trainee recruitment drive.
- The vacancies are distributed among various engineering disciplines. Candidates can apply according to their educational qualification and discipline.
| Post Name |
Vacancies |
| Management Trainee (MT) |
60 |
| Design Trainee (DT) |
60 |
| Total |
120 |
HAL Management Trainee Vacancy
| Discipline |
SC |
ST |
OBC (NCL) |
EWS |
UR |
Total |
| Electrical |
1 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
6 |
11 |
| Electronics |
2 |
1 |
4 |
1 |
4 |
12 |
| Mechanical |
5 |
4 |
8 |
3 |
7 |
27 |
| Computer Science |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
1 |
| Metallurgy |
– |
– |
1 |
– |
1 |
2 |
| Production |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
5 |
| Civil |
– |
– |
1 |
– |
1 |
2 |
| Total |
10 |
7 |
17 |
6 |
20 |
60 |
HAL Design Trainee Vacancy
| Discipline |
SC |
ST |
OBC (NCL) |
EWS |
UR |
Total |
| Aeronautical |
1 |
– |
1 |
– |
2 |
4 |
| Electrical |
1 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
7 |
| Electronics |
3 |
3 |
5 |
2 |
7 |
20 |
| Instrumentation |
1 |
– |
1 |
– |
1 |
3 |
| Mechanical |
2 |
2 |
6 |
3 |
9 |
22 |
| Computer Science |
– |
– |
1 |
– |
2 |
3 |
| Metallurgy |
– |
– |
– |
– |
1 |
1 |
| Total |
8 |
6 |
17 |
6 |
23 |
60 |
HAL Educational Qualification 2026
Candidates appearing for the HAL MT & DT Exam 2026 must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution in India. The detailed educational qualification is given in the table below.
HAL Design Trainee Educational Qualification
| Discipline |
Eligible Engineering Branches |
| Aeronautical |
Aerospace, Aeronautical |
| Electrical |
Electrical, Electrical & Electronics, Electrical & Instrumentation, Electrical Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Electrical & Power Engineering |
| Electronics |
Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design & Technology), Electronics & Control Systems, Electronics & Communication (Communication System Engineering) |
| Instrumentation |
Instrumentation & Control, Instrumentation & Electronics, Applied Electronics & Instrumentation, Electronics & Instrumentation |
| Mechanical |
Mechanical, Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, Mechanical & Production Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical & Automation Engineering |
| Computer Science |
Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Science & IT, Information Technology, Information Science & Technology, Computer Systems Engineering, Information Systems, Information Science & Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Technology, Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering (Artificial Intelligence), Computer Science & Engineering (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning), Computer Science & Engineering (Cyber Security), Computer & Communication Engineering, Computer Networking |
| Metallurgy |
Metallurgy, Materials & Metallurgy, Metallurgy & Materials Engineering, Metallurgy & Materials Technology, Metallurgy & Material Science |
HAL Management Trainee Educational Qualification
| Discipline |
Eligible Engineering Branches |
| Electrical |
Electrical, Electrical & Electronics, Electrical & Instrumentation, Electrical Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Electrical & Power Engineering |
| Electronics |
Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design & Technology), Electronics & Control Systems, Electronics & Communication (Communication System Engineering) |
| Mechanical |
Mechanical, Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, Mechanical & Production Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical & Automation Engineering |
| Computer Science |
Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Science & IT, Information Technology, Information Science & Technology, Computer Systems Engineering, Information Systems, Information Science & Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Technology, Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering (Artificial Intelligence), Computer Science & Engineering (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning), Computer Science & Engineering (Cyber Security), Computer & Communication Engineering, Computer Networking |
| Metallurgy |
Metallurgy, Materials & Metallurgy, Metallurgy & Materials Engineering, Metallurgy & Materials Technology, Metallurgy & Material Science |
| Production |
Industrial Production Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering & Production, Mechanical Production & Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering & Management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production & Industrial Engineering, Industrial Engineering & Management, Manufacturing Science & Engineering, Manufacturing Process & Automation Engineering, Mechanical Stream–Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering & Operations Research |
| Civil |
Civil Engineering |
Important Notes:
- Candidates must possess a Regular/Full-Time B.E./B.Tech. degree from a recognized university or institution in India.
- The engineering degree must be completed under the 10+2+4 pattern (or 10+3+3 for lateral entry candidates).
- Only the above engineering disciplines and eligible branches mentioned are accepted.
- Candidates with degrees in any other discipline not listed in the notification are not eligible to apply.
HAL Minimum Qualifying Marks 2026
| Post Name |
UR / OBC (NCL) / EWS |
SC / ST / PwBD |
| Design Trainee (All Disciplines) |
70% |
60% |
| Management Trainee (All Disciplines) |
70% |
60% |
Important Notes:
- Candidates must secure the minimum aggregate percentage in all semesters/years of their qualifying engineering degree.
- The aggregate percentage will be calculated by summing the total marks obtained across all semesters/years and dividing by the total maximum marks.
HAL Age Limit & Age Relaxation (as on 14 August 2026)
| Category |
Age Limit / Relaxation |
| UR / EWS |
Maximum 28 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) |
3 years relaxation |
| SC / ST |
5 years relaxation |
| PwBD |
10 years relaxation (over and above the relaxation applicable to SC/ST/OBC-NCL categories) |
| Jammu & Kashmir Domicile |
5 years relaxation (Candidates ordinarily domiciled in J&K from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989) |
| Ex-Servicemen / Commissioned Officers / ECOs / SSCOs |
Up to 5 years relaxation |
| Maximum Permissible Age |
56 years for PwBD candidates and 55 years for all other candidates |
HAL Selection Process 2026
The HAL Design Trainee and Management Trainee selection process has two stages: an Online Computer-Based Test and a Personal Interview. Candidates qualifying the online test will be shortlisted discipline-wise and category-wise for the interview at Bengaluru.
| Stage |
Details |
| Online Selection Test |
The test will be conducted online on an all-India basis. It will have 160 objective questions and a duration of 2 hours 30 minutes. |
| Test Pattern |
General Awareness: 20 questions; English and Reasoning: 40 questions; Concerned Discipline: 100 questions. |
| Language |
Candidates may attempt the test in Hindi or English. The chosen language cannot be changed later. |
| Interview Shortlisting |
Candidates will be shortlisted in a 1:5 ratio against the vacancies in each discipline and category, based on online test merit. |
| Personal Interview |
Shortlisted candidates will appear for the interview at Bengaluru. |
| Final Merit List |
The final selection list will be prepared with 85% weightage for the online test and 15% weightage for the interview. |
| Qualifying Marks |
Candidates must obtain at least 50% marks separately in the online test and interview. Relaxation for reserved categories will apply as per rules. |
| Medical Examination |
Provisionally selected candidates must clear HAL’s pre-employment medical examination before appointment. |
HAL MT Marks Weightage
| Selection Stage |
Weightage in Final Merit |
| Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
85% |
| Personal Interview |
15% |
| Total |
100% |
HAL MT & DT Exam Pattern 2026
| Part |
Section |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
| Part I |
General Awareness |
20 |
20 |
| Part II |
English & Reasoning |
40 |
40 |
| Part III |
Concerned Engineering Discipline |
100 |
100 |
| Total |
Online Test |
160 |
160 |
HAL MT & DT Marks Distribution 2026
| Selection Stage |
Weightage |
| Computer-Based Test |
85% |
| Personal Interview |
15% |
| Final Merit |
100% |
HAL Salary Structure 2026
| Particulars |
Details |
| Training Period |
52 Weeks |
| Basic Pay during Training |
₹50,000 per month |
| Additional Allowances During Training |
Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA), Canteen Allowance |
| Accommodation During Training |
Bachelor Accommodation (as per HAL Rules) |
| Post After Training |
Engineer (Grade-II) |
| Pay Scale After Training |
₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000 |
| Other Benefits After Absorption |
Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA), Perks & Allowances under Cafeteria System, Company Accommodation/HRA, Performance Related Pay (PRP), Medical Facilities, Provident Fund, Gratuity, Superannuation Benefits, etc. |
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