Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has released the BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026 notification for 350 Probationary Engineer posts in E-II Grade. The vacancies are divided into 200 posts for Electronics and 150 posts for Mechanical, and the total includes backlog vacancies. Online applications open on 28 October 2026 at 2:00 PM and close on 18 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. Eligible engineering graduates can apply online through the official BEL website.
BEL is a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Defence and a Navaratna public sector undertaking. It is described in the notification as India’s premier professional electronics company, with products covering military communication, radars, naval systems, C4I systems, weapon systems, homeland security, strategic communication, unmanned systems, electronic warfare, tank electronics and electro optics. The openings are in the Production and Support Services departments of BEL units and offices across India.
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 28 October 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 28 October 2026 (02:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 18 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 18 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Computer Based Test (Tentative) | 22 December 2026 |
The computer based test date of 22 December 2026 is tentative, and BEL reserves the right to change it based on requirement. The venue details will be announced in due course. Candidates should regularly check the official BEL website for the admit card and exam schedule.
Application Fee
| General, EWS, OBC (NCL) | Rs. 1180/- (Rs. 1000/- + GST) |
| SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen | Exempted (Nil) |
The fee is payable online through the SBI e-Pay Lite payment gateway by debit card, credit card, net banking, wallets or UPI, by 18 November 2026 (11:59 PM). The fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances and will not be held for any other recruitment or selection process. If the fee is not received from a General, EWS or OBC (NCL) candidate, the application will be rejected.
Vacancy Details
| Probationary Engineer (Electronics), E-II Grade | 200 |
| Probationary Engineer (Mechanical), E-II Grade | 150 |
| Total | 350 |
Category-wise: Electronics — UR 81, EWS 20, OBC 54, SC 30, ST 15 (total 200). Mechanical — UR 62, EWS 15, OBC 40, SC 22, ST 11 (total 150). The number of posts in each specialisation may be increased or decreased based on the actual requirement at the time of recruitment, at the discretion of BEL management. A total of 45 posts are reserved for persons with benchmark disabilities, including backlog vacancies: 27 in Electronics and 18 in Mechanical.
Age Limit
The maximum age limit for Unreserved and EWS candidates is 25 years as on 01 October 2026. Age relaxation: OBC (NCL) 3 years; SC/ST 5 years; PwBD 10 years; PwBD belonging to OBC (NCL) 13 years; PwBD belonging to SC/ST 15 years; Ex-Servicemen 5 years as per Government guidelines. For PwBD candidates belonging to the SC, ST or OBC (NCL) category, the PwBD relaxation is in addition to the category relaxation. Proof of age is accepted only as the certificate issued by a Board of Secondary Education for passing Matriculation or Higher Secondary, showing the date of birth.
Salary / Pay Scale
| Probationary Engineer (Electronics and Mechanical), E-II Grade | Basic Pay Rs. 40,000-3%-1,40,000; CTC approximately Rs. 13 lakh per annum |
The basic pay scale is due for revision with effect from 1 January 2027. On top of basic pay, selected candidates will be entitled to dearness allowance, house rent allowance, conveyance allowance, performance related pay, medical reimbursement and other perquisites as admissible. Selected candidates will undergo an orientation and on-the-job training for a period of 6 months. They will have to sign a service agreement to serve the company for 2 years, and the amount payable for breach of the service agreement is Rs. 2,00,000. Selected candidates may be posted to BEL units and offices at Bangalore, Ghaziabad, Pune, Nagpur, Navi Mumbai, Hyderabad, Ibrahimpatnam, Chennai, Palasamudram, Nimmaluru, Machilipatnam, Panchkula and Kotdwara, or to any place in India as per the company’s requirements.
Eligibility
Probationary Engineer (Electronics): B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Sc. (4 years) Engineering Graduate in Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Electronics and Telecommunication, Communication or Telecommunication.
Probationary Engineer (Mechanical): B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Sc. (4 years) Engineering Graduate in Mechanical.
Unreserved, OBC (NCL) and EWS candidates need a first class in the qualifying degree. Candidates with a first class in AMIE, AMIETE or GIETE in the above disciplines are also eligible to apply. SC, ST and PwBD candidates with a pass class in the above degree or disciplines are eligible to apply. Other equivalent disciplines and dual specialisations will not be considered. Where final marks are awarded as a letter grade (CGPA, GPI, SGPA or similar), the equivalent percentage is worked out with the conversion formula of the candidate’s institute or university, and shortlisted candidates must submit the conversion certificate or formula at the time of interview. Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply.
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT) — weightage 85 marks.
- Interview — weightage 15 marks.
Candidates who meet the qualifying criteria and whose online applications are accepted are provisionally shortlisted for the CBT. They must log on to the BEL website with their credentials to download and print the CBT call letter. Call letters will not be sent by e-mail or by post, and candidates will not be reimbursed the cost of travel to the CBT. Candidates are provisionally shortlisted for interview on the basis of their CBT performance, in the ratio of 1:5, discipline-wise and category-wise. The final selection is based on performance in both the CBT and the interview. Minimum qualifying marks apply to the CBT and the interview separately: 35 percent for General, OBC and EWS candidates and 30 percent for SC, ST and PwBD candidates. Candidates can choose to answer the CBT and the interview in English or Hindi. Eligibility has to be proved with original documents at the time of document verification, and appointment depends on being found medically fit by the company’s medical authorities.
Exam Pattern
| Technical | 100 questions | 100 marks |
| General Aptitude and Reasoning | 25 questions | 25 marks |
| Total | 125 questions | 125 marks |
The total duration of the test is 120 minutes. Each question carries 1 mark. One-fourth of a mark is deducted for each wrong answer, and no marks are given for unattempted or marked-for-review questions. The question paper is bilingual (English and Hindi only), and if the Hindi version has an error or variation, the English version will be treated as valid. Candidates should choose 5 test centres nearest to their place of correspondence at the time of application; centres are allotted based on availability, and no request to change the test centre, city or state will be allowed.
Documents Required
Photograph and signature in the prescribed format; educational qualification certificates and mark sheets, including the degree certificate; conversion formula certificate, if marks were awarded as CGPA or grades; date of birth proof (Matriculation or Higher Secondary certificate); caste or category certificate, if claiming reservation; PwBD certificate, if applicable; valid photo identity proof.
How to Apply
- Visit the official BEL website at bel-india.in.
- Open the Careers section and find the Probationary Engineer recruitment link under Advertisement No. 17556/HR/All-India/2026.
- Read the detailed notification carefully and check your eligibility for the discipline you choose.
- Register with your e-mail ID and mobile number and fill in the online application form.
- Enter your personal, educational and correspondence details carefully.
- Upload your photograph, signature and required documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online, if applicable to your category, by 18 November 2026 (11:59 PM).
- Submit the application form and take a printout of the submitted form for future reference.
Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.
Some Useful Important Links
Apply Online: visit the official BEL website (https://bel-india.in) and open the Probationary Engineer recruitment link. No direct apply link is printed here because it was not independently confirmed at publish time.
Download Notification: visit the official BEL website (https://bel-india.in) and open the notification for Advertisement No. 17556/HR/All-India/2026.
Official Website: https://bel-india.in
FAQs
Q1. How many posts are available in BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026? A total of 350 posts are available: 200 in Electronics and 150 in Mechanical, in E-II Grade.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026? The last date to submit the online application with fee is 18 November 2026 (11:59 PM).
Q3. What is the age limit for BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026? The maximum age limit for Unreserved and EWS candidates is 25 years as on 01 October 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories as per rules.
Q4. What is the application fee for BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026? General, EWS and OBC (NCL) candidates pay Rs. 1180 (Rs. 1000 + GST). SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted.
Q5. What is the selection process for BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026? Selection is through a Computer Based Test (85 marks) followed by an Interview (15 marks).
Q6. What is the pay scale for BEL Probationary Engineer? The E-II Grade basic pay scale is Rs. 40,000-3%-1,40,000, with an approximate CTC of Rs. 13 lakh per annum.
Q7. When is the BEL Probationary Engineer CBT 2026? The computer based test is tentatively scheduled for 22 December 2026, subject to change by BEL.
Sources: Bharat Electronics Limited (bel-india.in). Best wishes to all applicants.
Who is eligible?
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How to apply?
Apply through the official application link given in this post, fill the form with the details asked for there, upload the documents in the format stated in the notice, and submit before the last date. Keep the acknowledgement or registration number safe, because you will need it later.
What is the application fee?
The application fee is given in the Application Fee section of this post, and it can differ by category. Pay the fee through the method stated in the notice and keep the payment receipt safe, because the form is complete only when the fee step, where one applies, is done.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible?
Eligibility varies by post, so check the eligibility entry for the post you are applying for in this post, including its qualification, age limit and experience. Apply only for a post where you meet every condition in that entry, because a form that does not meet the conditions may be rejected.
How to apply?
Apply through the official application link given in this post, fill the form with the details asked for there, upload the documents in the format stated in the notice, and submit before the last date. Keep the acknowledgement or registration number safe, because you will need it later.
What is the application fee?
The application fee is given in the Application Fee section of this post, and it can differ by category. Pay the fee through the method stated in the notice and keep the payment receipt safe, because the form is complete only when the fee step, where one applies, is done.
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