BSNL SET Recruitment 2026 — Overview

BSNL SET Recruitment 2026 — Overview

Post Name: Senior Executive Trainee (SET – Direct Recruitment) ([BSNL Recruitment Portal][2])

Total Vacancies:
📌 120 Posts total
• 95 in Telecom Operations Stream
• 25 in Finance Stream 

Application Mode: Online through BSNL’s official recruitment portal. ([BSNL Recruitment Portal][2])

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## 📅 2. Important Dates

| Stage                     | Date                                                     |
| ------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| Notification Released     | 29 Jan 2026 ([BSNL Recruitment Portal][2])               |
| Online Registration Start | 5 Feb 2026 (10:00 AM) ([BSNL Recruitment Portal][2]) |
| Last Date to Apply        | 7 Mar 2026 (10:00 AM) ([BSNL Recruitment Portal][2]) |
| Edit/Correction Window    | 8–15 Mar 2026 ([BSNL Recruitment Portal][2])         |
| CBT Exam (Tentative)      | 29 Mar 2026 ([EdexLive][3])                          |

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🎓 3. Eligibility Criteria

a) Nationality

• Must be an Indian Citizen. ([BSNL Recruitment Portal][2])

b) Education Qualifications

Telecom Stream (Technical):
• B.E. / B.Tech or equivalent engineering degree with minimum 60% marks.
• Eligible branches include:
‑ Electronics & Telecommunication
‑ Electronics
‑ Computer Science / IT
‑ Electrical
‑ Instrumentation
‑ Related emerging disciplines. ([BSNL Recruitment Portal][2])

Finance Stream:
• Chartered Accountant (CA) OR Cost & Management Accountant (CMA) qualification. ([BSNL Recruitment Portal][2])

c) Age Limit (as on 07 Mar 2026)

• Minimum: 21 years
• Maximum: 30 years for General/EWS candidates
• OBC (NCL): +3 years
• SC / ST: +5 years
• PwBD: +10 years (additional)
(Max age with relaxation typically not beyond 45 years). ([BSNL Recruitment Portal][2])

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💰 4. Selection Process

1. Computer‑Based Test (CBT) – Objective exam (technical + aptitude).
2. Document Verification – For candidates shortlisted after CBT. 
*(Exact exam pattern and syllabus are available in the official notification PDF — generally includes aptitude & technical topics for respective streams.)*

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🪙 5. Salary & Benefits

• IDA Pay Scale E‑3: ₹24,900 – ₹50,500 (pre‑revised) — basic plus allowances.

• Training & probation: Typically a 2‑year probation with initial training. 
• After probation and experience, promotions to higher executive grades (like Assistant General Manager – E‑4) are common.
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💼 6. Service Bond

Selected candidates are often required to execute a service bond (e.g., ₹9 lakh for 5 years of service commitment) especially after training — check official notice. 
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💳 7. Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹2,500
• SC / ST / PwBD: ₹1,250
*(Non‑refundable; paid online).* ([BSNL Recruitment Portal][2])

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📑 8. How to Apply

1. Visit the BSNL official recruitment site.
2. Register with valid email/mobile.
3. Fill personal and academic details.
4. Upload documents (photo, signature, certificates).
5. Pay fee and submit.
6. Take print/save PDF of application form. ([BSNL Recruitment Portal][2])

Official apply portal for BSNL SET 2026:
➡️ [https://bsnlregistration.ibtexamination.com/App2O26_BSNL/importantDates](https://bsnlregistration.ibtexamination.com/App2O26_BSNL/importantDates) ([BSNL Recruitment Portal][2])