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Exam: 06 June 2026
BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 Online Form
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has released a notification for the direct recruitment of Senior Executive Trainee (Telecom & Finance) posts from external candidates across India.
Recruitment Snapshot
BSNL SET Recruitment 2026 Core Points
- Direct recruitment from open market (External candidates) for a total of 120 contractual/regular trainee positions (95 Telecom, 25 Finance).
- Candidates are recruited in the IDA Pay Scale [E-3] of Rs. 24,900 - Rs. 50,500/- (Pre-revised).
- All recruited candidates are liable to be posted or transferred anywhere within the operational circles of BSNL in India.
- Recruited candidates must execute a mandatory service agreement bond of Rs. 9.00 Lakhs to serve BSNL for a minimum period of 5 years.
Official Portal Connections
BSNL External Examination Link BSNL Corporate Official Website More Latest Engineering / Central JobsImportant Dates
| Activity Event | Date & Timeline |
|---|---|
| Official Advertisement Date | 29-01-2026 |
| Commencement of Online Registration | 05-02-2026 (10:00 Hrs) |
| Closure of Online Application Window | 30-04-2026 (10:00 Hrs) |
| Application Editing Window Period | 01-05-2026 to 08-05-2026 (10:00 Hrs) |
| Age & Essential Experience Cut-off Date | 07-03-2026 |
| Computer Based Online Test (CBT) Date | 06-06-2026 (10:00 Hrs Tentative) |
Application Fee Structure
| Category Description | Prescribed Fee Amount | Payment Mode & Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| OC / OBC / EWS Candidates | Rs. 2500/- | Payable exclusively through online modes (Internet Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card) on BSNL portal. Fees once paid are non-refundable. |
| SC / ST / PwBD Candidates | Rs. 1250/- |
Stream-Wise Vacancy Details
Senior Executive Trainee
Senior Executive Trainee
Direct Recruitment 2026
| Post Profile | Total | UR/OC (CL) | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | EWS | PwBD Horizontal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Executive Trainee (Telecom Stream) | 95 | 40 | 25 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 04 (Cat B: 2, Cat D/E: 2) |
| Senior Executive Trainee (Finance Stream) | 25 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 01 (Cat C: 1) |
| Grand Total Positions | 120 | 51 | 31 | 18 | 9 | 11 | 05 Vacancies |
Educational Eligibility / Qualification
| Functional Stream | Essential Professional Qualifications Required |
|---|---|
| Telecom Operations | Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) / Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) degree or equivalent engineering degree with minimum 60% marks on a regular full-time basis in any of the following disciplines: 1. Electronics and Telecommunication 2. Electronics 3. Computer Science 4. Information Technology 5. Electrical 6. Instrumentation (Or a combination of these disciplines as core with other associated emerging branches). |
| Finance | The applicant must be an Indian National and must possess any of the following qualifications: 1. Chartered Accountant (CA) 2. Cost and Management Accountancy (CMA) |
Note: In case of CGPA/OGPA/CPI/DGPA grading, the equivalent % of marks should be indicated in the online application form as per institutional norms, or converted by dividing the obtained grade by the maximum possible scale and multiplying by 100.
Age Limit and Relaxations
Candidate must have attained a minimum age of 21 years and must not exceed the upper age limit of 30 years as on the closing date of application (07-03-2026).
| Category Bracket | Maximum Upper Age Limit | Relaxation Provided |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) / EWS / OBC (CL) | 30 Years | Nil |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 33 Years | 3 Years Relaxation |
| SC / ST Candidates | 35 Years | 5 Years Relaxation |
| PwBD (General / EWS / OBC-CL) | 40 Years | 10 Years Relaxation |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 43 Years | 13 Years Relaxation |
| PwBD (SC / ST) | 45 Years | 15 Years Relaxation |
Date of Birth proof: Only Matriculation, Secondary School Leaving Certificate or Higher Secondary Certificate will be accepted during document verification.
Selection and Training Process
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Computer Based Examination (CBT): Objective multiple-choice testing comprising an Aptitude segment and a Core Technical segment.
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Merit Listing & Normalization: Preparation of a circle-wise/national level stream merit list based on performance. Normalization parameters will be applied if conducted in multiple sessions.
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Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates matching the cutoff margins will be scrutinized against their original transcripts, category certifications and NOCs.
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Medical Scrutiny: Appointments are provisionally granted subject to clearing the BSNL medical examination criteria standard parameters.
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Probation and Training: Selected personnel remain under probation for 2 years, running concurrently with a structured 52-week training protocol (Common Managerial Training: 13 Weeks, Functional Stream Training: 13 Weeks, On Job Training: 26 Weeks).
Detailed Scheme of Examination
The question structure follows a pattern of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) with negative marking. Every correct entry awards 1 mark, while every incorrect entry incurs a deduction of 0.25 marks.
1. SET (DR) - Telecom Syllabus Structural Scheme
| Paper Component | Subject Field Particulars | Questions / Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-I (Common) | Aptitude Test (Quantitative Ability, Reasoning, Verbal Ability) | 40 Marks (40 Questions) | 180 Minutes Total |
| Part-II (Core) | Technical Test (Telecom Principles, Wireless Communication, Data Networks, NGN, etc) | 160 Marks (160 Questions) | |
| Total Consolidated Marks | 200 Marks (200 Questions) | 3 Hours | |
Technical Core Topics for Telecom (160 Questions):
- Basic Telecommunications Concepts (15% Weightage): Signal Processing, Modulation/Demodulation, Multiplexing Techniques, Spectrum Management.
- Wireless Telecommunications Technologies (15% Weightage): Antenna Principles, GSM, LTE, IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS), 5G and industrial application use cases.
- Wireline Telecommunications Technologies (15% Weightage): Soft Switches, Telecommunication Call Routing, Broadband Internet, FTTx, PSTN, SSTP, C4/C5 NGN Architecture.
- Telecom Transmission Infrastructure (15% Weightage): Optical Fiber Technology, DWDM, OTN, FTTH, GPON, EPON.
- IP/Data Networks (15% Weightage): Routing Protocols, OSI & TCP/IP models, Caching/Peering, IPv4/IPv6 subnetting, tunneling, MPLS.
- Emerging Technologies (15% Weightage): IoT, M2M, Block Chain, Software Defined Networks, Cloud Computing, Data Centers, AI in Telecom.
- Project Management (10% Weightage): Project selection, planning, management tools (Gantt Chart, PERT, CPM).
2. SET (DR) - Finance Syllabus Structural Scheme
| Paper Component | Subject Field Particulars | Questions / Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-I (Common) | Aptitude Test (Quantitative Ability, Reasoning, Verbal Ability) | 40 Marks (40 Questions) | 180 Minutes Total |
| Part-II (Core) | Technical Test (Advanced Accounting, Taxation Rules, Cost Accounting, Financial Management) | 160 Marks (160 Questions) | |
| Total Consolidated Marks | 200 Marks (200 Questions) | 3 Hours | |
Technical Core Topics for Finance (160 Questions):
- Advanced Accounting (15% Weightage): Financial Projections, Valuations, Depreciation, Accounting for Fixed Assets, Consolidation, Buyback of Securities, Ind AS / GAAP compliance.
- Taxation Rules (15% Weightage): Indirect Taxes (GST Laws, computation of liability, input tax credit, composition levy), Direct Taxes (computation of income, advance tax, TDS).
- Cost Accounting (15% Weightage): Preparation of cost sheets, material/employee costing, Break Even Analysis, Marginal Costing, Budgetary Controls.
- Financial Statement Analysis (15% Weightage): Performance, profitability, liquidity ratios, financing and investment analysis.
- Corporate & Other Law (15% Weightage): Incorporation of companies, prospectus, allotment of securities, share capital, debentures, SEBI regulations.
- Audit & Assurance (15% Weightage): Internal controls, engagement standards, risk assessment, fraud responsibilities, audit in automated environments.
- Accounting Receivable Management (10% Weightage): Credit policy, credit analysis, receivable turnover ratio, dunning protocols.
Minimum Qualifying Cut-Off Thresholds
- General / Unreserved Candidates: Requires minimum 40% individually in Part-I and Part-II, along with an aggregate combined minimum score of 50%.
- SC / ST / OBC / PwBD / EWS Candidates: Requires minimum 35% individually in Part-I and Part-II, along with an aggregate combined minimum score of 45%.
How to Apply Online for BSNL SET 2026
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Navigate to the designated application hosting server link: https://www.externalexam.bsnl.co.in.
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Select the registration section for 'Direct Recruitment of Senior Executive Trainee 2026' and provide personal structural profile fields to trigger credentials and verification codes via active email and phone number parameters.
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Input accurate particulars covering institutional scores, categorization factors, communication coordinates and preferred test location parameters.
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Upload a color passport photo (white background, 20kb-50kb) and signature profile (10kb-20kb) in JPEG format along with PDF documentation including age certificates, final degree certifications and reservation proofs.
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Settle the prescribed examination fee using your card or net banking interface prior to final submission. Retain a copy of the system generated slip configuration for record.
Essential General Instructions
- Only Indian Nationals matching the statutory provisions are eligible to register.
- The appointment requires execution of a mandatory service agreement bond value of Rs. 9,00,000/- for a continuous layout framework of 5 years.
- Candidates currently working in government bodies, PSU structures or autonomous cells must mandate original NOC configurations during file screening verification steps.
- The execution window includes a challenge/contest layout. Keys will be updated within 5 days of CBT conclusion, allowing disputes against non-refundable transaction value parameters of Rs. 500/- per questioned item.
- Providing deceptive information or manipulative profiles automatically cancels candidate selection status at any execution timeline interface step.