Post Date: 30 January 2026
Short Information: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has released the official notification for the recruitment of 120 Senior Executive Trainee (SET) vacancies in Telecom and Finance streams. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 5th February 2026 to 7th March 2026 at the official website bsnl.co.in. Read below for vacancy breakdown, eligibility, exam pattern, and direct application links.
BSNL Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 120 Senior Executive Trainee Vacancies
BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM LIMITED (BSNL)
SENIOR EXECUTIVE TRAINEE (TELECOM & FINANCE) 2026
ADVT. NO. BSNL/RECT/2026
BSNL Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Organization | Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) |
| Post Name | Senior Executive Trainee (SET) |
| Streams | Telecom & Finance |
| Total Vacancies | 120 Posts |
| Job Location | All India |
| Official Website | bsnl.co.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 29 January 2026 |
| Apply Online Start | 05 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 07 March 2026 |
| Correction Window | 08 to 15 March 2026 |
| Exam Date | 29 March 2026 |
Application Fee
- Open Category (OC): Rs. 1000/-
- SC / ST / PwBD: Rs. 500/-
- Payment Mode: Online (Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card).
Vacancy Details
| Stream | Open | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telecom | 40 | 25 | 14 | 07 | 09 | 95 |
| Finance | 11 | 06 | 04 | 02 | 02 | 25 |
| Total | 51 | 31 | 18 | 09 | 11 | 120 |
Eligibility Criteria
1. Age Limit (as on 07.03.2026):
- Age Range: 21 to 30 Years.
- Relaxation: OBC (+3 Yrs), SC/ST (+5 Yrs), PwBD (+10 to 15 Yrs).
2. Educational Qualification:
| Stream | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| SET (Telecom) | B.E / B.Tech (Min 60%) in:
|
| SET (Finance) | Chartered Accountant (CA) OR Cost & Management Accountant (CMA). |
Selection Process
- Written Exam: Computer Based Test (CBT).
- Document Verification.
- Probation: 2 Years (Bond of 5 Years).
Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions/Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Written Aptitude | 40 | 3 Hours (180 Min) |
| Core Technical Subjects | 160 | |
| Total | 200 Marks |
*Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Salary Structure
- Pay Scale: E3 (Rs. 24,900 – 50,500/-).
- Allowances: HRA, DA, TA, Medical, Perks, etc.
How to Apply Online
- Visit bsnl.co.in and go to the “About Us” > “Jobs” section.
- Click on “BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026”.
- Register with Name, Email, and Mobile Number to get ID/Password.
- Log in and fill the application form with personal and educational details.
- Upload Scanned Photo, Signature, and Documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit and print the application for future reference.
| IMPORTANT LINKS | |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here (Active 05 Feb) |
| Download Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Join Arattai Channel | Click Here |
| Join Telegram Channel | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
❓ FAQs – BSNL Recruitment 2026
► 1. What is the application start date?
The online application starts on 5th February 2026.
► 2. What is the exam date for BSNL SET 2026?
The exam is scheduled for 29th March 2026.
► 3. Is there negative marking in the exam?
Yes, 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
► 4. What is the upper age limit?
The upper age limit is 30 years for the General category (relaxations apply).