BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 120 Posts

BSNL SET Recruitment 2026 Overview

BSNL is recruiting Senior Executive Trainees in Telecom and Finance streams through direct recruitment from external candidates. The notification year is 2026, and the recruitment is for regular posts. Candidates selected through this process will be liable for posting or transfer anywhere in India within the operational area of BSNL.

The original notification was issued on 29 January 2026. BSNL later released extension notices revising the last date of registration and the editing window. The latest update moves the end of online registration to 30 April 2026 at 10:00 AM, while the CBT examination date has not yet been announced.

Vacancy Details and Reservation

As per the notification, the Telecom stream has 14 SC, 7 ST, 25 OBC (NCL), 9 EWS and 40 unreserved posts. The Finance stream has 4 SC, 2 ST, 6 OBC (NCL), 2 EWS and 11 unreserved posts. Reservation for SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwBD candidates is applicable as per Central Government guidelines.

The notification also carries horizontal reservation for benchmark disabilities in specific categories and functional suitability varies by stream.

Important Dates and Latest Extension

The initial schedule mentioned a tentative CBT date, but the latest extension notice states that the examination date will be notified later. Candidates should keep checking the recruitment portal for any further update, shortlist or instruction.

Educational Qualification

The educational qualification is different for the two streams.

Candidates must be Indian nationals and should have completed the prescribed qualification by the closing date of application. Where CGPA, OGPA, CPI or letter grades are awarded, the equivalent percentage has to be indicated as per the norms of the concerned institution and must be supported at document verification.

Age Limit and Relaxation

The candidate should be at least 21 years old and should not exceed 30 years as on the closing date of receipt of application. Age relaxation is available for reserved categories as per Government of India rules.

Applicants claiming age relaxation or reservation have to upload valid supporting certificates in the prescribed form. OBC (NCL) and EWS certificates are required in the current validity period as specified in the notification.

Selection Process

The selection process includes a computer-based multiple choice objective test, followed by document verification for candidates placed in the declared merit list. Selected candidates will also have to pass BSNL's medical examination before appointment.

The notification states that if the examination is held in multiple sessions, normalization of marks will be adopted. The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of total marks obtained in Part-I and Part-II, subject to the candidate securing the prescribed minimum qualifying marks.

BSNL has also made it clear that furnishing false or misleading information, or failing to satisfy eligibility conditions at any stage, can lead to cancellation of candidature.

Exam Pattern and Qualifying Marks

The examination will be a single computer-based objective paper of 180 minutes with negative marking.

For every correct answer, 1 mark will be awarded. For every wrong answer, 0.25 mark will be deducted.

General category candidates must secure at least 40% marks in each part and 50% overall. For SC, ST, OBC, PwBD and EWS candidates, the minimum qualifying marks are 35% in each part and 45% overall.

The common aptitude section covers quantitative ability, data sufficiency, reasoning, verbal ability, reading comprehension and analysis. The core paper is stream-specific, with Telecom and Finance syllabi defined separately in the notification.

Application Fee and Documents Required

The application fee has to be paid online only through internet banking, credit card or debit card. The fee is non-refundable and will not be accepted in any other form.

Before filling the form, candidates should keep the following ready:

• Mobile number and email ID for OTP-based registration
• Recent passport-size colour photograph in JPG or JPEG format
• Scanned signature in JPG or JPEG format
• Class 10 certificate for date of birth proof
• Degree certificate of essential qualification
• Consolidated marksheet or transcript
• Photo identity proof such as Aadhaar card, passport, driving licence or voter ID
• Category or reservation certificate, if applicable
• Medical certificate for PwBD candidates, if applicable

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the BSNL recruitment registration portal for Senior Executive Trainee recruitment.
2. Complete new registration using your basic details, email ID and mobile number.
3. Log in using the generated registration number and password.
4. Fill personal details, category details and other declarations carefully.
5. Enter qualification details exactly as prescribed for your stream.
6. Upload photograph, signature and required certificates in the specified format.
7. Preview the form carefully before payment.
8. Pay the application fee online through the available payment options.
9. Submit the application form finally.
10. Save or print the final application form for future reference.

BSNL allows an editing window after closure of registration. After the editing period ends, no modification will be allowed. If multiple applications are submitted by the same candidate, the latest application or registration number will be treated as final and earlier applications will be rejected.

Exam Centres, Admit Card, Pay Scale and Service Bond

The CBT is to be conducted in 27 examination cities or centres, including Vijayawada, Guwahati, Patna, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Shimla, Jammu, Ranchi, Bangalore, Thiruvananthapuram, Kolkata, Bhopal, Mumbai, New Delhi, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Meerut and Dehradun. The candidate can choose only one examination centre.

Admit cards will be made available through the same recruitment portal and will not be sent separately by post or email. After the online exam, BSNL may publish a provisional answer key or question paper response window. The challenge fee is Rs. 500 per question or per answer key grievance, payable online, and this amount is non-refundable.

The post carries the IDA E-3 pay scale of Rs. 24,900 to Rs. 50,500. Selected candidates must execute a bond of Rs. 9 lakh to serve BSNL for at least five years from the date of appointment. The probation period is two years and runs along with a 52-week training schedule that includes managerial training, stream training and on-the-job training.