🔔 Overview
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has released the notification for Senior Executive Trainee (SET) Recruitment 2026 in Telecom and Finance streams. Eligible candidates can apply online.
- Exam/Recruitment Name: BSNL Senior Executive Trainee (SET) 2026
- Conducting Body: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)
- Application Mode: Online
- Official Website: www.bsnl.co.in
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 29/01/2026 |
| Online Registration Start | 05/02/2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 05/03/2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Application Editing Window | 06/03/2026 – 08/03/2026 |
| Exam Date (CBT) | 29/03/2026 (Tentative) |
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📌 Eligibility Criteria
🎯 Age Limit
- Minimum: 21 years
- Maximum: 30 years
- Relaxation:
- OBC: 33 years
- SC/ST: 35 years
- PwBD: up to 45 years
🎓 Educational Qualification
Telecom Stream:
- BE/B.Tech with minimum 60% marks
- Relevant disciplines:
- Electronics & Communication
- Computer Science
- IT, Electrical, Instrumentation
Finance Stream:
- CA / CMA
🌍 Nationality
- Only Indian Nationals are eligible
📋 Other Requirements
- Qualification must be completed before closing date
- Valid documents required during verification
- Medical standards applicable
📊 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Senior Executive Trainee (Telecom) | 95 |
| Senior Executive Trainee (Finance) | 25 |
| Total | 120 |
Category-wise breakup also provided in notification
💰 Pay Scale
- E-3 Pay Scale: ₹24,900 – ₹50,500 (pre-revised)
- Additional allowances as per BSNL rules
📚 Exam Scheme
🧾 Stages of Exam
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification
📖 Subjects & Marks
📌 Telecom Stream
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| Aptitude Test | 40 |
| Technical (Telecom) | 160 |
| Total | 200 |
📌 Finance Stream
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| Aptitude Test | 40 |
| Technical (Finance) | 160 |
| Total | 200 |
- Duration: 180 Minutes
❌ Negative Marking
- 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer
📝 Application Process
- Visit BSNL official website
- Register online
- Fill application form
- Upload photo & signature
- Pay application fee
- Submit application
📌 Key Instructions for Candidates
- Apply only through BSNL website
- Fee:
- ₹1000 (General/OBC/EWS)
- ₹500 (SC/ST/PwBD)
- Keep Aadhaar, certificates ready
- No changes allowed after final submission
- Admit card available after registration
- Candidates can choose exam center