Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has released the HAL Recruitment 2026 for 120 Management Trainee (MT) and Design Trainee (DT) vacancies across many engineering disciplines. Engineering graduates with the required qualifications can apply online through the official portal. The online application process has started, and candidates can submit their application form by the last date, 14 August 2026. Candidates can refer to this article for detailed vacancies, eligibility, selection process, application dates, salary & other recruitment details.
HAL Recruitment 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 Starts |
29 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply |
14 August 2026 |
| Selection Process |
Written Test & Interview |
| Official Website |
www.hal-india.co.in |
| Official Notification PDF |
Download PDF |
HAL Recruitment 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) |
| 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 applying for HAL MT & DT Recruitment 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 Apply Online Link 2026
The Online application process for the posts of Management Trainee & Design Trainee has started on the official HAL website. Candidates can submit their online application by completing the registration process, filling in the required details & documents, & paying the application fee before the last date, 14 August 2026. A direct HAL Apply Online link is given below.
HAL Apply Online Link – Click Here
How to apply for HAL MT & DT Recruitment 2026
- Go to the official HAL website – www.hal-india.co.in.
- Navigate to the “Career” section on the homepage.
- Locate and open the detailed advertisement for HAL/CHRC-TM/RECT-02/2026.
- Read the detailed advertisement carefully before proceeding to apply.
- Register and fill in the online application form with the required personal, academic, and discipline preference details.
- Upload the necessary documents/photograph as specified in the detailed advertisement.
- Review all entered details and submit the application within the stipulated window, i.e., before 14th August 2026 (1400 hrs).
- Save/download the confirmation of your submitted application for future reference.
HAL Application Fees 2026
| Category |
Fees |
| UR/ EWS |
Rs 500 /- |
| SC/ST/PwBD/ Internal candidate |
Nil |
HAL MT & DT Selection Process
HAL Management Trainee & Design Trainee selection process consists of the following steps given below.
- Computer-Based Test
- Interview
- Medical Test
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 Management Trainee & Design Trainee Salary 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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