BSNL Senior Executive Trainee (SET) Recruitment 2026 for the 120 available posts:

For you, here is the full comprehensive information regarding the BSNL Senior Executive Trainee (SET) Recruitment 2026 for the 120 available posts:

Important Dates

 * Notification Date: January 29, 2026

 * Application Start Date: February 5, 2026

 * Application Deadline: March 7, 2026

 * Application Modification Window: March 8 – March 15, 2026

 * Tentative Exam Date: March 29, 2026

Vacancy Distribution

There are 120 total vacancies categorized by stream and social category:

| Stream | UR | OBC | ST | SC | EWS | Total |

|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|

| Telecom | 40 | 25 | 14 | 07 | 09 | 95 |

| Finance | 11 | 06 | 04 | 02 | 02 | 25 |

Eligibility Criteria

 * Nationality: Indian Citizens only.

 * Age Limit: 21 to 30 years (Relaxation: OBC-NCL up to 33, SC/ST up to 35, PwBD up to 40).

 * Educational Qualifications:

   * Telecom: B.E. / B.Tech or equivalent degree in relevant engineering disciplines with a minimum of 60% marks.

   * Finance: Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost & Management Accountancy (CMA).

Selection Process

 * Computer-Based Online Test (CBT): Objective type test.

 * Merit List: Based on CBT scores.

 * Document Verification: For shortlisted candidates.

 * Medical Examination: Final step before appointment.

Exam Pattern (3-Hour Duration)

The exam consists of 200 questions totaling 200 marks with a 0.25 negative marking for wrong answers.

 * Part I: Aptitude Test – 40 Questions / 40 Marks (Common for both streams).

 * Part II: Technical Subject – 160 Questions / 160 Marks (Stream specific).

Qualifying Marks:

 * General (UR): 40% in each part separately and 40% overall.

 * Reserved Categories: 35% in each part and 45% overall.

Salary and Bond

 * Pay Scale: ₹24,900 – ₹50,500 (E-3 IDA Scale).

 * Approximate In-Hand Salary: ₹78,000 to ₹80,000 per month (including DA and HRA).

 * Service Bond: Selected candidates must sign a ₹9 Lakhs bond to serve BSNL for a minimum of 5 years.

Application Fees

 * General / OBC / EWS: ₹2,500

 * SC / ST / PwBD: ₹1,250

How to Apply

You can apply online via the official BSNL external exam portal: www.externalexam.bsnl.co.in once the link opens on February 5th. You will need to register, upload your photo, signature, and educational documents, and pay the fee online.