Advt No. 17556/HR/All-India/2026 · BEL

BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026

Bharat Electronics Limited (Navratna PSU under Ministry of Defence) invites applications from zealous engineering graduates for 350 posts of Probationary Engineer in E-II Grade.

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28 Oct 2026, 2:00 PM → 18 Nov 2026, 11:59 PM (IST)

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350

Probationary Engineers (E-II)

₹13.00 L

Approx. Annual CTC (Grade E-II)

25 Years

Max Age (UR/EWS) as on 01-10-2026

First Class

B.E / B.Tech / B.Sc (4-Yr) Engg

Vacancies & reservation

Discipline-wise and category-wise bifurcation of 350 Probationary Engineer vacancies, including PwBD backlog seats.

Discipline-wise vertical distribution

Name of Post / Grade	UR	EWS	OBC (NCL)	SC	ST	Total Posts
Probationary Engineer (Electronics)	81	20	54	30	15	200
Probationary Engineer (Mechanical)	62	15	40	22	11	150
Total	143	35	94	52	26	350

PwBD reservation (including backlogs)

Discipline	Cat A	Cat B	Cat C	Cat D	Cat E	Total
Probationary Engineer (Electronics)	8	8	3	4	4	27
Probationary Engineer (Mechanical)	5	2	5	3	3	18

Categories: A: Low Vision | B: Deaf & Hard of Hearing | C: Locomotor Disability | D: Specific Learning Disability, ASD, Mental Illness | E: Multiple Disabilities.

Category share (all posts)

Eligibility criteria

Essential engineering qualifications, age restrictions, and relaxation guidelines as on 01-10-2026.

Educational qualification

Electronics: B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc (4 Years) Engineering Graduate from AICTE approved colleges in Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Telecommunication / Communication / Telecommunication disciplines. Candidates with AMIE / AMIETE / GIETE are also eligible.
Mechanical: B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc (4 Years) Engineering Graduate in Mechanical Engineering or AMIE.
Marks Standard: First Class for General, OBC (NCL), and EWS candidates. Pass Class for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates.
Dual Specializations: Other equivalent disciplines or dual specializations will NOT be considered. CGPA to percentage conversion formula issued by the university must be produced at interview.

Medical Standard Note

As per company medical standards, candidates with Colour Blindness are NOT suitable for Probationary Engineer posts in Electronics and Mechanical disciplines.

Age limit & relaxations

Upper age limit: 25 Years for General/EWS candidates as on 01-10-2026.

Category	Relaxation
Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer)	3 years (Max 28 years)
Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST)	5 years (Max 30 years)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	5 years relaxation as per Govt guidelines
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD - UR/EWS)	10 years (Max 35 years)
PwBD + OBC (NCL)	13 years (10 + 3 years)
PwBD + SC / ST	15 years (10 + 5 years)

Matriculation certificate containing date of birth is the sole acceptable document for proof of age.

CBT pattern & selection process

Computer Based Test (CBT) scheme and personal interview scoring methodology.

Computer Based Test (CBT) Structure

Technical Subject	General Aptitude & Reasoning	Total Questions	Duration
100 Questions	25 Questions	125 Marks	120 Minutes

Marking Scheme: 1 mark per correct answer; 1/4th (0.25) mark deducted for each wrong answer.
Medium: Bilingual in English and Hindi. In case of ambiguity, English version prevails.
Tentative Date: 22 December 2026 across nationwide test centres.

Final Selection & Weightage

Component	Weightage	Qualifying Marks
Computer Based Test (CBT)	85 Marks	Gen/OBC/EWS: 35% SC/ST/PwBD: 30% (Separately in CBT & Interview)
Personal Interview	15 Marks

Interview Shortlisting: Ratio of 1:5 discipline-wise and category-wise based on CBT score.
Travel Reimbursement: Outstation candidates called for interview receive AC Chair Car / III Tier AC rail fare. No TA for CBT.

Application fee

Non-refundable fee payable online through SBI e-Pay Lite gateway up to 18.11.2026 (11:59 PM).

Category-wise fee structure

Candidate Category	Amount	Remarks
General / OBC (NCL) / EWS	₹1,180	₹1,000 + 18% GST (Non-refundable via SBI e-Pay Lite)
SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen	NIL	Exempted from payment of application fee

Payment Modes: Net Banking, Debit/Credit Cards, Wallets, and UPI via SBI e-Pay Lite. Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.

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Ensure eligibility before paying; application fee is strictly non-refundable.

Online application process

Two-step registration workflow on BEL Careers portal. Do not dispatch physical copies.

1. Step-I: Sign-Up & OTP Verification

Register with personal email ID and mobile number. Enter separate OTPs received to verify both. Application Sequence No. (User ID) will be dispatched.

2. Step-II: Fill Application & Select Test Centres

3. Upload Photograph & Signature

Upload color photo with white background (100–200 KB, 3.5×4.5 cm) and signature in black ink (80–150 KB).

4. Fee Remittance via SBI e-Pay Lite

Gen/OBC/EWS candidates remit ₹1,180/- online. Fee exemption applies for SC/ST/PwBD/ESM candidates.

5. Print & Retain Confirmation

Save and print the completed application form and fee receipt. Option to download disappears after the closing date.

Document specifications

Photograph: White background, without caps/dark glasses. Size: 100 KB to 200 KB (JPG/JPEG), 200 DPI resolution.
Signature: Signed in black ink on white paper. Size: 80 KB to 150 KB (JPG/JPEG).
EWS Certificate: Based on FY 2025-26 income, issued on or after 01.04.2026.
OBC-NCL Certificate: Issued on or after 01.10.2025 in prescribed Central GOI format.

Posting locations

Selected engineers will be posted at BEL Units / Offices in Bengaluru, Ghaziabad, Pune, Navi Mumbai, Nagpur, Hyderabad, Chennai, Machilipatnam, Palasamudram, Panchkula, or Kotdwara.

Pay scale & perquisites

Grade: E-II (Probationary Engineer)

Pay Scale: ₹40,000–3%–₹1,40,000 (E-II) (Revision due w.e.f. 01.01.2027)

Approximate CTC: ₹13.00 Lakhs per annum (Approx.)

Benefits include DA, HRA, Conveyance Allowance, Performance Related Pay (PRP), Medical Reimbursement, and other perks.

Service agreement bond

Training Period: 6 months Orientation / On-the-Job training.

Service Agreement: Mandatory undertaking to serve BEL for a minimum period of 2 years after completion of training.

Breach Penalty: ₹2,00,000/- payable for breach of service agreement contract.

Candidates must be willing to serve anywhere in India as per company requirements.

General rules & conditions

Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply. All appointments are provisional, subject to verification of character, educational credentials, caste certificates, and medical fitness by company authorities.

Trainee / Project / Fixed Tenure Engineers currently engaged in BEL must apply as External candidates and intimate their respective Unit/SBU HR before appearing for the interview. Dependents and children of BEL employees must also apply as external candidates.

More than one application should not be submitted for a particular post. In case of multiple registrations, only the form with the higher Application Sequence Number will be considered, and fees paid for older applications will not be adjusted or refunded.

Notification Date: 28 October 2026
Registration Start: 28 Oct 2026, 2:00 PM
Registration & Fee Deadline: 18 Nov 2026, 11:59 PM
Tentative CBT Date: 22 December 2026 (Tentative)

Helpline & Clarifications
Toll-Free Phone: +91-9152028159 (Mon–Fri, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM) | Application Portal Helpdesk Tab.
Official Website: https://www.bel-india.in.

Summary prepared by Licchavi Lyceum from BEL Detailed Advertisement No. 17556/HR/All-India/2026. Candidates must refer to the official BEL careers portal before submitting their applications.