BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 350 Posts
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Job summary
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) invites applications for Probationary Engineer in E-II Grade across Electronics and Mechanical disciplines. The ad notes 350 total vacancies (200 Electronics, 150 Mechanical) and indicates postings across various BEL units in India with a CBT followed by an interview as the selection process. The advertised salary includes a basic pay scale of Rs.
40,000 to Rs. 1,40,000 with a 3% increment and an approximate CTC of Rs. 13 lakh, plus allowances.
Qualifications
- Requires a 4-year BE/B.Tech/BSc Engineering degree from AICTE-approved college.
- Electronics or Mechanical discipline posts as per 200 Electronics and 150 Mechanical vacancies.
- Selection via a Computer Based Test followed by an Interview.
- Posting across multiple locations in India as per BEL need.
Job description
BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026 notification released for 350 Electronics and Mechanical posts. Apply online from 28 October to 18 November 2026. Check eligibility, age limit, salary up to ₹1,40,000, application fee and CBT exam date at bel-india.in.
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By Job Desk | Updated: Oct 28, 2026, 12:15 pm
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has released the external recruitment advertisement for 350 Probationary Engineer vacancies in Electronics and Mechanical disciplines. The recruitment is for Probationary Engineer in E-II Grade, with 200 vacancies for Electronics and 150 vacancies for Mechanical. The online application process has started on 28 October 2026 at 2:00 PM, and eligible candidates can apply online until 18 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
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The selected candidates will receive a basic pay scale of Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 1,40,000 with a 3% increment structure, along with an approximate CTC of Rs. 13 lakh. The recruitment process includes a Computer Based Test followed by an interview. The CBT is tentatively scheduled for 22 December 2026.
BEL has announced a total of 350 vacancies for Probationary Engineers in E-II Grade. There are 200 vacancies in Electronics and 150 vacancies in Mechanical. The notification states that the number of posts in each specialization may be increased or decreased depending on the actual requirement of the company at the time of recruitment.
Post
Probationary Engineer, E-II Grade Electronics 200
Probationary Engineer, E-II Grade Mechanical 150
Total 350
Post
UR
EWS
OBC (NCL)
SC
ST
Total
Probationary Engineer - Electronics 81 20 54 30 15 200
Probationary Engineer - Mechanical 62 15 40 22 11 150
The notification also provides reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Seven Electronics posts and six Mechanical posts are reserved for PwBD candidates, including backlog vacancies.
The Probationary Engineer post in E-II Grade carries a basic pay scale of Rs. 40,000 - 3% - Rs. 1,40,000. The notification mentions an approximate CTC of Rs. 13 lakh.
In addition to basic pay, selected candidates will be entitled to DA, HRA, Conveyance Allowance, Performance Related Pay, Medical Reimbursement and other admissible benefits. The basic pay scale is due for revision with effect from 1 January 2027, as mentioned in the advertisement.
Candidates applying for the Probationary Engineer posts must have the prescribed engineering qualification in the relevant discipline.
Candidates must have a 4-year B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc Engineering degree from an AICTE-approved college in any of the following disciplines:
- Electronics
- Electronics and Communication
- Electronics and Telecommunication
- Communication
- Telecommunication
Candidates must have a 4-year B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc Engineering degree in Mechanical from an AICTE-approved college.
Candidates with first class in AMIE, AMIETE or GIETE in the relevant disciplines are also eligible to apply. The notification specifically states that other equivalent disciplines and dual specializations will not be considered.
Category
Required Qualification
General First Class
OBC (NCL) First Class
EWS First Class
SC Pass Class
ST Pass Class
PwBD Pass Class
The notification states that UR, OBC (NCL) and EWS candidates must have First Class, while SC, ST and PwBD candidates are eligible with Pass Class in the prescribed degree.
Where marks are awarded in the form of CGPA, GPI, SGPA or another letter-grade system, candidates must obtain the equivalent percentage according to the conversion formula issued by their respective institute or university. The conversion certificate/formula must be produced at the interview if shortlisted.
The maximum age limit for General and EWS candidates is 25 years as on 1 October 2026.
Category
Age Relaxation
General/EWS 25 years
OBC (NCL) 3 years
SC/ST 5 years
PwBD 10 years
PwBD + OBC (NCL) 13 years
PwBD + SC/ST 15 years
Ex-Servicemen 5 years
PwBD candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (NCL) categories can receive the applicable PwBD relaxation in addition to the category-based relaxation.
The openings are for Production/Support Services departments at BEL Units/Offices located in various parts of India. The notification lists the following locations:
- Pune, Nagpur and Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Palasamudram, Nimmaluru and Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh
- Kotdwara, Uttarakhand
However, BEL may post selected candidates to any location in India or any section, department, division or unit of the company depending on organisational requirements.
The selection process consists of a Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by an Interview. Candidates whose applications meet the eligibility criteria and are accepted will be provisionally shortlisted for the CBT.
Based on CBT performance, candidates will be shortlisted for interview in a 1:5 ratio discipline-wise and category-wise.
Selection Stage
Weightage
Computer Based Test 85 marks
Interview 15 marks
Total 100 marks
The minimum qualifying marks are 35% for General/OBC/EWS candidates and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates in both the CBT and interview separately.
The Computer Based Test will be conducted for 120 minutes and will contain 125 questions.
Section
Number of Questions
Technical Questions 100
General Aptitude and Reasoning 25
Total 125
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Total Questions: 125
- Technical Questions: 100
- General Aptitude and Reasoning Questions: 25
- Negative Marking: 1/4 mark for each wrong answer
- Question Paper Language: English and Hindi
The notification states that the English version will be considered valid in case of any error or variation in the Hindi version.
The CBT will primarily contain objective-type questions based on the core engineering subjects studied as part of the candidate's respective engineering discipline or specialization.
The examination will also contain a General Aptitude section to assess analytical and reasoning abilities. Electronics candidates should therefore prepare their core Electronics-related engineering subjects along with General Aptitude and Reasoning, while Mechanical candidates should focus on their core Mechanical engineering subjects along with General Aptitude and Reasoning.
The BEL Computer Based Test is scheduled tentatively for 22 December 2026. The venue details will be communicated later, and BEL reserves the right to change the examination date based on its requirements.
Category
Application Fee
General Rs. 1,000 + GST = Rs. 1,180
OBC (NCL) Rs. 1,000 + GST = Rs. 1,180
EWS Rs. 1,000 + GST = Rs. 1,180
SC No Fee
ST No Fee
PwBD No Fee
Ex-Servicemen No Fee
The advertisement and FAQ specify an application fee of Rs. 1,000 plus GST, totaling Rs. 1,180 for General, OBC (NCL) and EWS candidates. SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from the fee.
Note: One instruction on page 11 contains a reference that lists EWS among fee-exempt categories, while the detailed fee section on page 5, payment instructions on page 13 and FAQ on page 15 specify that EWS candidates must pay Rs. 1,180. Candidates should follow the fee applicable in the online application portal and the detailed fee provisions of the advertisement.
Event
Date
Advertisement Date 28 October 2026
Online Registration Starts 28 October 2026, 2:00 PM
Last Date to Apply Online 18 November 2026, 11:59 PM
CBT Date 22 December 2026 (Tentative)
The official advertisement specifies that online registration opens on 28 October 2026 at 2:00 PM and closes on 18 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
- Valid personal email ID
- Scanned signature
- Category certificate, wherever applicable
- Other documents as required under the advertisement
The photograph should be recent and not more than three months old. It should have a white background, be in JPG/JPEG format and have a file size between 100 KB and 200 KB. The prescribed photograph dimensions are 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm. The signature should be in JPG/JPEG format with a file size between 80 KB and 150 KB.
Candidates can choose five test centres nearest to their place of correspondence. BEL will allocate centres subject to availability and reserves the right to change the centre, city or state depending on the number of candidates and availability.
The notification lists examination cities across several states, including Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli and Vellore in Tamil Nadu, along with centres in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan and other states.
Selected candidates will undergo six months of Orientation/On-the-Job Training. They will also be required to execute a service agreement to serve BEL for a period of two years.
The selected candidates should be willing to serve at any BEL Unit or Office. The amount payable for breach of the service agreement is Rs. 2,00,000.
Appointment is subject to the candidate being found medically fit by BEL's Medical Authorities according to the company's medical standards. The notification specifically states that candidates with colour blindness are not suitable for the Probationary Engineer posts in Electronics and Mechanical disciplines.
- Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.
- Candidates must verify their eligibility before submitting the application.
- Only one application should be submitted for a particular post.
- Multiple applications may result in only the application with the higher Application Sequence Number being considered.
- Changes cannot be made after final submission of the application.
- The application fee, once paid, will not be refunded.
- Candidates currently working in Government Departments, PSUs or Autonomous Bodies must submit an NOC from their current employer at the time of interview.
- Candidates must retain a printout of the submitted application form.
- Hard copies of the application form or documents should not be sent to BEL.
- Canvassing directly or indirectly will lead to disqualification.
BEL also states that mere registration or issue of an interview call does not mean that the candidate's eligibility has been finally accepted. Original documents will be checked during the selection process.
The BEL Probationary Engineer online application window is open from 28 October 2026 at 2:00 PM. Eligible candidates can submit their applications up to 18 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
The official BEL advertisement contains complete details regarding vacancies, educational qualifications, age limits, reservation, salary, application fee, CBT pattern, selection process, posting locations and application instructions.
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1. How many vacancies are available in BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026?
BEL has announced 350 Probationary Engineer vacancies, including 200 Electronics posts and 150 Mechanical posts.
2. What is the qualification for BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must have a 4-year B.E., B.Tech or B.Sc Engineering degree in the relevant discipline from an AICTE-approved college. The prescribed Electronics disciplines include Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Electronics and Telecommunication, Communication and Telecommunication. Mechanical candidates must have a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
3. What is the BEL Probationary Engineer salary?
The Probationary Engineer post carries a basic pay scale of Rs. 40,000 - 3% - Rs. 1,40,000, with an approximate CTC of Rs. 13 lakh.
4. What is the age limit for BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026?
The maximum age limit is 25 years for General and EWS candidates as on 1 October 2026. Age relaxation is available for OBC (NCL), SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates as prescribed in the notification.
5. What is the last date to apply for BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 18 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
6. When does BEL Probationary Engineer registration start?
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