BSNL SET Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 120 Posts

The BSNL SET Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released, announcing 120 vacancies for the post of Senior Executive Trainee (SET) through direct recruitment. This recruitment drive is aimed at strengthening Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited’s technical and financial leadership by inducting qualified professionals into Telecom and Finance streams. With a structured pay scale, long-term career stability, and a clearly defined selection process, the SET recruitment has generated strong interest among engineering and finance professionals.

BSNL SET Recruitment 2026 Notification Out

The recruitment process will be conducted through a computer-based test followed by document verification, ensuring a transparent and merit-based selection. Online registration will begin on 05 February 2026 and will remain open until 07 March 2026. An application editing window will also be provided from 08 March to 15 March 2026, allowing candidates to make corrections. The computer-based examination is tentatively scheduled for 29 March 2026, giving applicants sufficient time to prepare.

BSNL SET Recruitment 2026: Notification PDF

BSNL Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

Candidates must strictly adhere to the official schedule to avoid missing any stage of the recruitment process.

• Online registration start date: 05.02.2026 (10:00 Hrs)
• Online registration last date: 07.03.2026 (10:00 Hrs)
• Application editing start date: 08.03.2026 (10:00 Hrs)
• Application editing end date: 15.03.2026 (10:00 Hrs)
• Date of CBT examination: 29.03.2026 (Tentative)

Vacancy for BSNL Senior Executive Trainee 2026

The total 120 vacancies are distributed between Telecom and Finance streams with a clear category-wise breakup.

Eligibility Criteria for BSNL Recruitment 2026

Candidates must ensure they meet all eligibility conditions before applying, as ineligible applications may be rejected at any stage.

Nationality

Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.

Educational Qualification

Senior Executive Trainee (Telecom Stream)

• Degree: B.E. / B.Tech or equivalent Engineering degree.
• Marks: Minimum 60% marks on a regular full-time basis.
• Eligible disciplines include:
• • Electronics & Telecommunication
  • Electronics
  • Computer Science
  • Information Technology
  • Electrical
  • Instrumentation

Note: Candidates with a combination of these disciplines, along with related emerging branches, are also eligible.

Senior Executive Trainee (Finance Stream): Qualification:

• Chartered Accountant (CA), or
• Cost & Management Accountancy (CMA)

Age Limit and Relaxation

The age criteria are clearly defined as of the closing date of application.

• Minimum age: 21 years
• Maximum age: 30 years

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST: 5 years (up to 35 years)
• OBC (NCL): 3 years (up to 33 years)
• PwBD (General/EWS/OBC): 10 years (up to 40 years)
• PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years (up to 45 years)

BSNL Recruitment Application Fee

Candidates must pay the application fee as per their category.

• OC / OBC / EWS: ₹2,500
• SC / ST / PwBD: ₹1,250

BSNL SET Selection Process 2026

The selection process is designed to evaluate both aptitude and domain-specific technical knowledge.

• Computer-based multiple-choice objective-type test.
• Document verification for shortlisted candidates.

BSNL SET Exam Pattern 2026

The online examination will be conducted for a total duration of 180 minutes.

BSNL SET Salary

The post of Senior Executive Trainee offers a structured compensation and long-term career commitment.

• Pay scale: E-3 Scale (₹24,900 – ₹50,500, pre-revised).
• Bond requirement: Selected candidates must execute a ₹9 lakh bond to serve BSNL for a minimum of 5 years.
• Probation and training: 2 years probation, running concurrently with 52 weeks of training.