BSNL SET Recruitment 2026, Notification Out for 120 Senior Executive Trainee Posts

BSNL SET Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) for the recruitment of Senior Executive Trainee (SET) posts in Telecom and Finance streams. This recruitment drive opens doors for young professionals seeking a stable and prestigious career in a leading public sector undertaking.

Eligible candidates can apply online through the official portal once the application window opens. The detailed notification includes information on vacancies, eligibility criteria, age limit, selection process, exam pattern, syllabus, salary structure, and application fees.

BSNL Recruitment 2026 Overview

The online application process for BSNL Recruitment 2026 starts on February 5, 2026, and the deadline to submit the application form is March 7, 2026.

BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 Notification Out

The BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 notification PDF has been released on 29 January 2026. Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying to understand post-wise eligibility, selection criteria, and service bond conditions.

BSNL SET Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF

BSNL SET Vacancy 2026 Details

A total of 120 vacancies have been announced under the BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026, distributed as follows:

BSNL SET Application Form 2026

The BSNL SET Recruitment 2026 online application process will begin from 05 February 2026. Candidates must submit their application before 07 March 2026 through the official BSNL external examination portal.

Applicants are required to upload all supporting documents, including educational certificates and category proofs, during the application process.

How to Apply for BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026?

Follow the steps below to apply online:

1. Visit the official portal: www.externalexam.bsnl.co.in

2. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number

3. Complete the online registration process

4. Fill in personal and educational details carefully

5. Upload required documents (photo, signature, certificates)

6. Pay the application fee online

7. Submit the form and download the confirmation page

BSNL SET Application Fee 2026

Important Instructions

• Fee must be paid online only

• The fee is non-refundable

• Offline payment modes are not accepted

Who Can Apply for BSNL SET Recruitment 2026?

Educational Qualification

• Telecom Stream: BE/B.Tech or equivalent engineering degree with minimum 60% marks

• Finance Stream: CA or CMA qualification

Nationality

• Candidate must be an Indian citizen

Age Limit

• Minimum: 21 years

• Maximum: 30 years

Age Relaxation

• OBC (NCL): Up to 33 years

• SC/ST: Up to 35 years

• PwBD (UR/EWS): Up to 40 years

BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Selection Process 2026

The BSNL SET Recruitment 2026 selection process includes the following stages:

1. Computer-Based Test (CBT)

2. Merit List Preparation

3. Document Verification

4. Medical Examination

Marks may be normalized if the CBT is conducted in multiple shifts.

BSNL SET Exam Pattern 2026

• Exam Duration: 180 minutes

• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer

Minimum Qualifying Marks

BSNL SET Syllabus 2026 – Section Wise

• Part-I (Aptitude): Reasoning, quantitative aptitude, general mental ability

• Part-II Telecom: Core telecom and engineering subjects

• Part-II Finance: Financial management, accounting, auditing

BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Salary 2026

Selected candidates will be placed in the E-3 IDA Pay Scale.

Service Bond: Candidates must sign a ₹9 lakh service bond to serve BSNL for a minimum of 5 years.