Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has officially released the recruitment notification for the post of Senior Executive Trainee (SET) in Telecom and Finance streams. A total of 120 vacancies have been announced for the year 2026.If you are also interested in this post, you can also apply.
The online application process has commenced on 05 February 2026 and will continue until 07 March 2026. The written examination is tentatively scheduled for 29 March 2026. Interested candidates can apply through the official portal. Below are the complete details regarding eligibility, vacancy breakdown, and the application process. You applied as soon as possible.
BSNL Recruitment 2026 Outline :
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Board Name |
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) |
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Post Name |
Senior Executive Trainee (SET) |
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Advt. No |
BSNLCO-11/12(11)/1/2025-RECTT-CO-Part (1) |
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Vacancy |
120 Posts (Telecom & Finance) |
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Apply Dates |
05 Feb 2026 to 07 March 2026 |
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Exam Date |
29 March 2026 |
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Official Website |
bsnl.co.in |
Educational Qualification Details :
- Senior Executive Trainee (Telecom):
- B.E. / B.Tech or equivalent Engineering degree with minimum 60% marks (Regular Full Time).
- Allowed Disciplines: Electronics & Telecommunication, Electronics, Computer Science, IT, Electrical, Instrumentation (or combination of these).
- Senior Executive Trainee (Finance):
- Chartered Accountant (CA) OR Cost and Management Accountancy (CMA).
Vacancy Details :
- Total Posts: 120
| Category | Telecom | Finance | Total |
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| General (UR) | 40 | 11 | 51 |
| EWS | 09 | 02 | 11 |
| OBC | 25 | 06 | 31 |
| SC | 14 | 04 | 18 |
| ST | 07 | 02 | 09 |
| Total | 95 | 25 | 120 |
Age Limit :
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age:
- General / EWS / OBC-CL: 30 Years
- OBC-NCL: 33 Years
- SC / ST: 35 Years
Application Fees :
- General / EWS / OBC: ₹ 2500/-
- SC / ST / PH: ₹ 1250/-
- Payment Mode: Online
Selection Process :
The selection will be based on the following stages:
- Written Examination (Scheduled for 29 March 2026)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to apply :
- Visit the official application portal: Click Here.
- Read the detailed notification carefully to ensure eligibility.
- Register by providing basic details and contact information.
- Fill in the application form and upload required documents (Photo, Signature, Marksheets).
- Pay the application fee as per your category.
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
Important Dates :
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Start Date To Application Form : |
05-02-2026 |
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Last Date To Application Form : |
07-03-2026 |
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Exam Date : |
29-03–2026 |
Important Links :
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Click Here |
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Notification PDF |
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Official Website |
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WhatsApp Channel |
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Telegram Channel |
FAQs :
The online application window opens on February 5, 2026, and closes on March 7, 2026 (10:00 AM). The online exam (CBT) is tentatively scheduled for March 29, 2026.
Telecom: You need a B.E. / B.Tech degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Science, IT, Electrical, or Instrumentation with a minimum of 60% marks.
Finance: You must be a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost and Management Accountant (CMA).
Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years old as of March 7, 2026. Age relaxation is provided as per government norms: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and up to 10 years for PwBD candidates.
The fee is non-refundable and must be paid online:
General / OBC / EWS: ₹2,500
SC / ST / PwBD: ₹1,250
Selection is based on a Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by document verification. The exam consists of 200 MCQs (40 on General Aptitude and 160 on Core Technical/Finance subjects) with a duration of 3 hours. Note that there is a negative marking of 0.25 for each wrong answer.