Job Overview
BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) has released the official notification for direct recruitment of Senior Executive Trainees (SET) for the 2026 cycle. The role is open to external candidates for Telecom and Finance streams, offering an entry point into the E-3 pay scale (Rs. 24,900 - 50,500). 120 vacancies are available.
Application & Examination Schedule
- Start of Online Registration: 10:00 Hrs. 05.02.2026
- End of Online Registration: 10:00 Hrs. 07.03.2026
- Start of Application Editing Period: 10:00 Hrs. 08.03.2026
- End of Application Editing Period: 10:00 Hrs. 15.03.2026
- Date of Examination (CBT): 10:00 Hrs. 29.03.2026 (Tentative)
Vacancy Distribution
- SET (Telecom Stream) – 95 vacancies: 14 SC, 7 ST, 25 OBC (NCL), 9 EWS, 40 OC/OBC (CL), 2 PwBD (D/E)
- SET (Finance Stream) – 25 vacancies: 4 SC, 2 ST, 6 OBC (NCL), 2 EWS, 11 OC/OBC (CL), 1 PwBD (A)
Age Limits
- Unreserved / EWS / OBC (CL): 30 years
- OBC (NCL): 33 years (30+3)
- SC / ST: 35 years (30+5)
- PwBD - General / EWS / OBC (CL): 40 years (30+10)
- PwBD - OBC (NCL): 43 years (30+13)
- PwBD - SC / ST: 45 years (30+15)
Examination Scheme
- Part‑I (Common) – Aptitude Test: 40 questions, 40 marks, 180 minutes
- Part‑II (Core) – Technical Test (Telecom/Finance): 160 questions, 160 marks
- Total: 200 questions, 200 marks, 3 hours
Eligibility & Qualifications
- Telecom stream: Full‑time regular B.E./B.Tech in Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Science, IT, Electrical, or Instrumentation.
- Finance stream: Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost & Management Accountant (CMA).
- Minimum 40% in each part and 50% overall for open category.
- Application fee: Rs. 2500 for OC/OBC/EWS; Rs. 1250 for SC/ST/PwBD.
Career Path & Training
Successful candidates undergo a 52‑week training program covering common managerial modules, stream‑specific functional training, and on‑job training. Post‑training, they may advance to Assistant General Manager (AGM) roles at the E‑4 pay scale.
How to Apply
Complete registration and payment through the official BSNL recruitment portal: www.externalexam.bsnl.co.in. For assistance, contact the BSNL Corporate Office at bsnlrectt@bsnl.co.in.