Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a Navratna company (a government label for large, profitable public sector firms) that makes defence electronics, wants 350 engineers for its production and support departments. The job is Probationary Engineer in E-II Grade, with 200 posts in Electronics and 150 in Mechanical, and you can apply online from 28.10.2026 to 18.11.2026. You are picked through a computer based test and an interview, and the upper age limit is only 25 years.
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Recruitment Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Probationary Engineer (Electronics) and Probationary Engineer (Mechanical), E-II Grade |
| Organization | Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), under the Ministry of Defence |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | Advt. No. 17556/HR/All-India/2026 dated 28.10.2026 |
| Location | Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Uttarakhand (BEL units; posting anywhere in India is possible) |
| Total Vacancies | 350 (Electronics 200, Mechanical 150), including backlog vacancies |
| Qualification | B.E / B.Tech / B.Sc (4 years) Engineering in Electronics or Mechanical. First class for General, OBC (NCL), EWS. Pass class for SC, ST, PwBD |
| Age Limit | Maximum 25 years as on 01.10.2026 Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test (85 marks) → Interview (15 marks) |
| Pay Scale | Rs 40,000 to Rs 1,40,000 pay scale, about Rs 13 lakh CTC |
| How to Apply | Apply online only on the BEL website |
| Official Notification | Official Notification (PDF) |
| Official Website / Apply Online | bel-india.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 28.10.2026 |
| Online Registration Opens | 28.10.2026 (02:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Apply and Pay Fee | 18.11.2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Cut-off Date for Age | 01.10.2026 |
| Computer Based Test | 22.12.2026 (tentative; BEL may change it) |
| Interview | Not announced |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General, EWS, OBC (NCL) | Rs 1,180 (Rs 1,000 + GST) |
| SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
The fee is not refunded, whatever the reason. It is paid online through the SBI e-Pay Lite gateway by debit card, credit card, net banking, wallet or UPI. One thing does not match inside the notification: Section 9, the FAQs and the rejection rule say EWS candidates pay, but the instruction pages (pages 11 and 13) list EWS among those exempt. Check the amount shown on the payment page before you pay.
Vacancy Details
| Post | UR | EWS | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Probationary Engineer (Electronics) | 81 | 20 | 54 | 30 | 15 | 200 |
| Probationary Engineer (Mechanical) | 62 | 15 | 40 | 22 | 11 | 150 |
| Total | 143 | 35 | 94 | 52 | 26 | 350 |
UR means Unreserved (open to all), EWS means Economically Weaker Section, OBC (NCL) means Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer), SC is Scheduled Caste and ST is Scheduled Tribe. The 350 posts include backlog vacancies, which are reserved posts left unfilled in earlier years and carried forward. BEL may raise or cut the number of posts in each branch when it recruits.
PwBD Posts
| Post | Reserved | Backlog | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Probationary Engineer (Electronics) | 7 | 20 | 27 |
| Probationary Engineer (Mechanical) | 6 | 12 | 18 |
| Total | 13 | 32 | 45 |
| Post | A | B | C | D | E | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Probationary Engineer (Electronics) | 8 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 27 |
| Probationary Engineer (Mechanical) | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 18 |
PwBD means Persons with Benchmark Disability, meaning a disability of at least 40%. The notice marks the posts as suitable for these groups: low vision; deaf and hard of hearing; one arm, both arms, one leg, leprosy cured, dwarfism and acid attack victims (Electronics also lists both legs and cerebral palsy); specific learning disability and mental illness (Mechanical also lists mild autism); and multiple disabilities. Columns A to E are the sub-category split given in the notice.
Place of Posting
| State | BEL Locations |
|---|---|
| Karnataka | Bangalore |
| Uttar Pradesh | Ghaziabad |
| Maharashtra | Pune, Nagpur, Navi Mumbai |
| Telangana | Hyderabad, Ibrahimpatnam |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai |
| Andhra Pradesh | Palasamudram, Nimmaluru, Machilipatnam |
| Haryana | Panchkula |
| Uttarakhand | Kotdwara |
These are production and support services departments. BEL can post you to any place or unit in India, and the pay does not drop because of the move.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | B.E / B.Tech / B.Sc (4 years) Engineering from an AICTE approved college. Electronics: Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Electronics and Telecommunication, Communication or Telecommunication. Mechanical: Mechanical |
| Marks | First class for General, OBC (NCL) and EWS. Pass class for SC, ST and PwBD. The notice does not give a percentage for first class |
| Other Degrees | AMIE, AMIETE or GIETE with first class in the same branches also counts. Other equivalent branches and dual specializations do not |
| Grades Instead of Marks | If your degree gives CGPA or similar grades, bring the university conversion certificate to the interview. Without it your candidature is cancelled |
| Age Limit | Maximum 25 years as on 01.10.2026 for General and EWS Check your age eligibility → |
| Proof of Age | Matriculation or Higher Secondary certificate with date of birth. A birth certificate is accepted only if the school certificate has no date of birth |
| Branch Match | The branch on your degree certificate must match the branch in your form, or you are not called for the interview |
| Nationality | Only Indian nationals can apply |
| Medical Standard | Colour blindness is not suitable for either post |
| Application Limit | Send one application only. If you send two, only the one with the higher Application Sequence Number counts and the fee is not carried over |
| Government Employees | If you work in a government department, PSU or autonomous body, bring a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your employer to the interview |
| BEL Staff and Families | Children of BEL employees, and BEL trainee, project or fixed tenure engineers, apply as external candidates |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General and EWS | None (limit is 25 years) |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| SC and ST | 5 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| PwBD and OBC (NCL) | 13 years |
| PwBD and SC / ST | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 years, as per Government rules |
So an OBC (NCL) candidate can be up to 28 years old on 01.10.2026 and an SC or ST candidate up to 30. A General candidate with a disability (PwBD) can be up to 35.
Certificates for Reserved Categories
| Category | What You Must Show |
|---|---|
| EWS | EWS or Income and Asset Certificate for FY 2025-26, issued on or after 01.04.2026, with your photo pasted, signed and stamped |
| OBC (NCL) | Caste certificate in the latest format issued on or after 01.10.2025. The caste name must match the Central List exactly. Creamy layer candidates must apply as Unreserved |
| SC / ST | Caste or tribe certificate in the latest Government of India format, with date of issue and the name in the Central List |
| PwBD | Disability of at least 40% and a certificate in the latest format. Conditions marked “likely to improve” are not eligible |
| Ex-Servicemen | Annexure-3 of the notification, signed by the competent authority |
Who Should Apply
- This is a regular engineer job in E-II Grade, but the first 6 months are training and you must serve BEL for 2 years. Leaving early costs Rs 2,00,000.
- You can be posted at any BEL unit in India, so apply only if you can move to any of the 8 states listed above.
- Only Electronics-family and Mechanical branches count. A degree in any other branch, or a dual specialization, is not accepted, and your degree branch must match your form.
- General, OBC (NCL) and EWS candidates need first class marks, while SC, ST and PwBD candidates only need a pass.
- Colour blindness is listed as unsuitable for both posts, so check your medical fitness before paying the fee.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Application Check | Candidates who meet the rules and whose online forms are accepted are shortlisted for the Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| 2. Computer Based Test | 120 minutes, 125 questions (100 technical, 25 general aptitude and reasoning). 1 mark each, 1/4 mark cut for a wrong answer, no marks for unattempted or marked for review. English and Hindi paper. Tentative date 22.12.2026 |
| Syllabus | Core engineering subjects of your own branch, plus general aptitude and reasoning. The notice gives no topic list |
| Exam Centres | Choose 5 cities nearest to you from the centre list in the notice. Allotment depends on availability and cannot be changed. No travel fare is paid for the CBT |
| 3. Interview Shortlist | Based on the CBT, 5 candidates per post are called (1:5), branch-wise and category-wise. The list is put on the BEL website. Interview in English or Hindi |
| 4. Final Selection | The CBT carries 85 marks and the interview 15 marks. You must score at least 35% (General, OBC, EWS) or 30% (SC, ST, PwBD) in the CBT and in the interview separately |
| 5. Documents and Medical | You show original documents, and you must pass the BEL medical check. Outstation interview candidates get AC Chair Car or III Tier AC train fare by the shortest route |
In short: you take one two-hour online test, and only the top scorers get an interview. Your final score is made of the test (85) and the interview (15), and you must pass the minimum in each of them separately.
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale | Rs 40,000 – 3% – 1,40,000 in E-II Grade (basic pay starts at Rs 40,000 and rises in 3% steps) |
| Pay Revision | The scale is due for revision from 01.01.2027 |
| CTC (Cost to Company) | About Rs 13 lakh, as stated in the notice |
| Allowances | DA (dearness allowance), HRA (house rent allowance), conveyance allowance, performance related pay, medical reimbursement and other perquisites as admissible |
| Training | 6 months of orientation and on-the-job training |
| Service Agreement | You sign to serve BEL for 2 years. Breaking it costs Rs 2,00,000 |
In plain terms, you start at Rs 40,000 basic pay with DA, HRA and other allowances on top, and BEL puts the total yearly package at about Rs 13 lakh. Remember the 2-year service agreement before you apply.
How to Apply
- Open the BEL careers page when registration starts on 28.10.2026 (02:00 PM) and click the Register link for this advertisement.
- Step 1, sign-up: fill in your personal and contact details, press Generate OTP, enter the OTP sent to your mobile and the one sent to your email, tick I Agree, re-verify and press Submit. You get an Application Sequence Number (your user ID) and a password.
- Step 2, application: click Go to Application, log in again if needed, and fill in the personal, additional, communication and qualification details and the declaration.
- Upload your photo and signature, then use Preview to check every detail. After you submit, nothing can be edited.
- General, EWS and OBC (NCL) candidates pay Rs 1,180 on the SBI e-Pay Lite page, which opens after you submit. SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates skip this step.
- Print or save the application form as a PDF and keep the payment slip.
Note: Do not send hard copies of the form or documents to BEL, and apply early because BEL is not responsible for last-minute rush.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Photograph | Recent colour photo (not older than 3 months), white background, 3.5 cm wide and 4.5 cm high, JPG or JPEG, 100 to 200 KB, 200 dpi. No cap, hat or dark glasses. Use the same photo throughout Resize your photo and signature → |
| Signature | Sign with a black pen on white paper, scan only the signature, JPG or JPEG, 80 to 150 KB |
| Email ID and Mobile Number | Your own, and valid for the whole process. OTPs and the password come on both |
| Degree Certificate and Marksheets | Original at document verification. Bring a CGPA to percentage conversion certificate if your degree uses grades |
| Age Proof | Matriculation or Higher Secondary certificate showing your date of birth |
| Category Certificate | EWS, OBC (NCL), SC, ST, PwBD or Ex-Servicemen (Annexure-3) papers as listed above |
| NOC | No Objection Certificate, only if you work in a government department, PSU or autonomous body |
Important Links
| Link | Where |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Official Notification (PDF) |
| Apply Online (opens 28.10.2026, 02:00 PM) | Apply Online on BEL website |
| Official Website | bel-india.in |
| Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Choosing a branch that does not match your degree certificate. BEL will not call you for the interview.
- Paying before you check eligibility. The fee is never refunded, and the fee paid on an extra application is not adjusted.
- Sending two applications. Only the one with the higher Application Sequence Number is used.
- Picking the wrong category. It cannot be changed after you submit, and OBC candidates in the creamy layer must apply as Unreserved.
- Using an old certificate. The EWS certificate must be issued on or after 01.04.2026 and the OBC certificate on or after 01.10.2025.
- Trusting anyone who asks for money. BEL takes no fee other than the application fee, and call letters are only on the BEL website, not by email or post.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for BEL Probationary Engineer 2026?
You can apply online from 28.10.2026 (02:00 PM) until 18.11.2026 (11:59 PM).
How many posts are there in BEL Probationary Engineer recruitment?
There are 350 posts, 200 in Electronics and 150 in Mechanical, including backlog vacancies.
What qualification is needed for BEL Probationary Engineer?
You need a 4-year B.E, B.Tech or B.Sc Engineering degree in Electronics (or its allied branches) or Mechanical, with first class for General, OBC (NCL) and EWS and a pass for SC, ST and PwBD.
What is the age limit for BEL Probationary Engineer?
The limit is 25 years as on 01.10.2026 for General and EWS, with 3 extra years for OBC (NCL), 5 for SC and ST, and 10 for PwBD.
What is the application fee?
General, EWS and OBC (NCL) candidates pay Rs 1,180, and SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen pay nothing.
How are candidates selected?
BEL holds a computer based test (tentatively on 22.12.2026) worth 85 marks and an interview worth 15 marks.
What is the salary of a BEL Probationary Engineer?
The pay scale is Rs 40,000 to Rs 1,40,000 in E-II Grade, with DA, HRA and other allowances, and BEL states a CTC of about Rs 13 lakh.
Is there a service agreement at BEL?
Yes, you serve BEL for 2 years after 6 months of training, and breaking the agreement costs Rs 2,00,000.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
