If you work with networks, security operations or servers, BEL has 11 contract openings for you. Bharat Electronics Limited, a government company under the Ministry of Defence, is hiring Project Engineer-I for its Network and Cyber Security unit at the Bengaluru complex, and you can be posted in either Bengaluru or New Delhi. You need a BE or B.Tech in Computer Science or Electronics and Communication plus 2 years of work experience, and you can apply online from 13.10.2026 to 27.10.2026.
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a Navratna company under the Ministry of Defence — Network and Cyber Security Strategic Business Unit (NWCS SBU), Bangalore Complex
Notification / Advertisement No.
383/HR/MILCOM & NWCS dated 13.10.2026
Location
Bengaluru (Karnataka) or New Delhi — you can be posted at either
Total Vacancies
11 (UR 4, EWS 1, OBC-NCL 3, SC 2, ST 1)
Qualification
BE/B.Tech in Computer Science or Electronics and Communication, plus 2 years of post-qualification industry experience
Date not announced yet (venues: Bengaluru and Delhi)
Interview
Date and venue to be told later by email
Application Fee
Category
Fee
General, OBC (NCL), EWS and all other candidates
Rs 400 plus 18% GST (Rs 472 in total)
SC, ST and PwBD
Nil — exempt from the fee
You pay the fee through SBI Collect, either online or with a challan at any SBI branch (the bank may charge a small extra fee at the branch). The fee is not refunded, and BEL does not take cheques, demand drafts or cash.
Vacancy Details
Category
Posts
Unreserved (UR)
4
EWS
1
OBC (NCL)
3
SC
2
ST
1
Total
11
All 11 posts are for Project Engineer-I. Ex-Servicemen get age relaxation as per Government rules; the notice does not give a separate seat count for them.
Eligibility Criteria
Criterion
Detail
Educational Qualification
A pass in BE or B.Tech in Computer Science (also Computer Science and Engineering) or Electronics (also Electronics and Communication, Electronics and Telecommunication, Communication, Telecommunication) from an AICTE or UGC approved college, institute or a recognised university. The branch on your degree certificate must match, or you will not be considered.
Experience
2 years of relevant industry experience after your degree, counted as on 01.10.2026. You need skills in at least one of four areas: SOC (security operations centre) work, networking and security, server and storage management, or software development. Teaching, academic and research work do not count. Nor do banking and financial institutions, non-profit organisations, or internships that were part of your course.
Candidates with valid OEM or other certificates are preferred, for example CCNA, CCNP, CEH, CISSP, OSCP, CompTIA, RHCSA or an AWS certification.
Posting
You must be willing to be posted at Bengaluru or Delhi and to travel across India.
Application Restriction
Only Indian nationals can apply. Lateral application for the same post is not allowed; the notice gives this example: a Project Engineer applying for a Project Engineer post. Such applications are rejected without a reason.
Age Relaxation
Category
Relaxation
OBC (NCL)
3 years
SC / ST
5 years
PwBD (at least 40% disability)
10 years, in addition to the OBC (NCL) / SC / ST relaxation
Ex-Servicemen
As per Government guidelines
So a 34-year-old OBC (NCL) candidate is still eligible: the 3 extra years take the limit from 32 to 35.
Not sure whether you are within the age limit?
Enter your date of birth and the cut-off date 01.10.2026 to see at once whether you fall inside the limit: 32 years, 35 for OBC (NCL) and 37 for SC/ST, with 10 more years for PwBD candidates.
BEL shortlists candidates only from the details you fill in on the application form. If any detail turns out to be false, BEL can reject you at any stage.
2. Written test
Held for shortlisted candidates at Bengaluru and Delhi. It carries 85% of the marks. The pass mark is 35% for General, OBC and EWS and 30% for SC, ST and PwBD. The notice does not give the test pattern or syllabus.
3. Interview
Only for those who pass the written test. It carries 15% of the marks, with the same pass marks. Candidates are called in the ratio 1:5 (5 candidates for each post), in order of merit, separately for each category. The venue will be told later.
4. Final selection
Names of shortlisted and selected candidates are put up on the BEL website. Call letters for the test and interview go only by email. Candidates with the valid certificates listed in the notice are preferred.
In short: you are shortlisted from your form, take a written test, and only those who pass it are called for an interview. The test counts for 85% of the marks and the interview for 15%, so the written test matters most.
Salary and Benefits
Component
Detail
Pay in the 1st year
Rs 50,000 a month, all-inclusive
Increase on extension
Rs 5,000 more a month for every year the contract is extended
Contract length
3 years from the joining date. It can be extended by 1 more year (4 years at most), depending on how the project goes and how you perform.
Yearly extra payment
Rs 12,000 a year, paid together, for insurance premium, clothing, stitching charges, footwear allowance and similar costs
Gratuity
As per the BEL Employees’ Gratuity Scheme
Insurance you must arrange
Medical insurance cover of Rs 2 lakh a year and life insurance cover of Rs 5 lakh a year, to be shown at the time of joining
In plain terms, Rs 50,000 a month is the whole monthly pay, with no separate allowances added on top. The Rs 5,000 rise applies only if BEL extends your contract beyond the first 3 years.
How to Apply
Check that your degree branch, experience and age match the rules above before you spend any money.
If you are not SC, ST or PwBD, pay the fee on SBI Collect (payment link): choose State Bank Collect, All India, PSU-Public Sector Undertaking, Bharat Electronics Limited, then the payment category “Project Engineer-I Post for NWCS”. Use the same mobile number and email ID that you will use in the application, and note the SBI Collect reference number.
Open the BEL online application page, click “Click here to Apply for Project Engineer-I” and fill in the form, including the SBI Collect reference number.
Upload the documents listed below, including the fee receipt, and click Submit.
A filled-in copy of your form is sent to your registered email. Print it and keep it, with 2 recent colour passport-size photographs, for the selection day.
Note: applications by post or in any other mode are not accepted, and you cannot change the form after you submit it.
Documents Required
Document
Format / Notes
Class 10 marks card (SSLC / SSC / ISC)
Proof of date of birth
Certificates from Class 10 onwards
In support of your educational qualifications
BE / B.Tech degree certificate
As applicable
All semester marksheets or final consolidated marksheet
In the prescribed format given on the BEL page. An OBC (NCL) certificate must be issued on or after 01.10.2025. EWS candidates need the income and asset certificate for 2025-26.
Experience certificates
From your previous employers up to the current one, with joining or appointment letter and relieving letter. If you have no certificate from your current employer, upload the joining or appointment letter, your first and latest pay slip and your employee ID.
No Objection Certificate (NOC)
Needed at the time of application or interview if you work in a PSU or a Government organisation
Intimation letter
Only for BEL Trainee Engineers: a copy signed by your HR. Without it your application is rejected.
Application fee receipt
Copy of the SBI receipt
2 recent colour passport-size photographs
Carry them on the selection day with your printed form. The notice gives no photo or signature upload size.
Translation
If any certificate is in a language other than Hindi or English, upload a copy of its translation attested by a gazetted officer or a notary.
Check the branch on your degree certificate: if it does not match Computer Science or Electronics as listed, BEL will not consider you.
Do not count teaching, research, banking or course internships as your 2 years of experience; the notice says they will not be counted.
Use the same mobile number and email ID on SBI Collect and in the application form, because the notice says they must be the same.
Check every detail before you submit. The form cannot be changed afterwards, and the fee is not refunded.
Watch your email, including spam. Test and interview call letters are sent only by email, and BEL is not responsible if a mail bounces.
BEL Trainee Engineers must tell their own HR department before 27.10.2026 and upload the signed intimation letter, or the application is rejected.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for BEL Project Engineer-I?
The last date is 27.10.2026, and online registration started on 13.10.2026.
How many posts are there?
There are 11 posts: 4 for Unreserved, 1 for EWS, 3 for OBC (NCL), 2 for SC and 1 for ST.
What qualification and experience do I need?
You need a BE or B.Tech in Computer Science or Electronics and Communication, plus 2 years of work experience after your degree as on 01.10.2026.
What is the age limit?
The limit is 32 years as on 01.10.2026, with 3 extra years for OBC (NCL), 5 for SC and ST, and 10 more for PwBD candidates.
How much is the application fee?
The fee is Rs 400 plus 18% GST, paid on SBI Collect, and SC, ST and PwBD candidates do not pay it.
How will I be selected?
You are shortlisted from your application, then take a written test (85% of the marks) and an interview (15%), and you must score at least 35% (30% for SC, ST and PwBD) in each.
What will I be paid?
You start at Rs 50,000 a month, all-inclusive, plus Rs 12,000 a year for insurance and clothing costs, and the pay rises by Rs 5,000 for each year of extension.
Where will I work, and is this a permanent job?
You will be posted in Bengaluru or New Delhi. The job is a temporary contract for 3 years that can be extended by 1 year, so it is not a permanent post.
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.
