BSNL has extended the SET Recruitment 2026 application deadline to 15 April 2026 for 120 vacancies in Telecom and Finance streams. Candidates can apply online and check eligibility, exam pattern, selection process, salary details, and important instructions on the official website.
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The Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has officially extended the application deadline for BSNL Recruitment 2026. Candidates can now apply online for the Senior Executive Trainee (SET) posts until 15 April 2026. A total of 120 vacancies have been announced across Telecom and Finance streams.
Interested applicants are advised to review key details such as eligibility criteria, exam pattern, selection process, salary structure, and bond requirements before applying.
BSNL has extended the last date to apply for 120 SET posts, offering another opportunity for candidates who missed the earlier deadline. Eligible candidates can complete their applications online before 15 April 2026.
The official notification provides comprehensive details regarding eligibility, selection process, exam pattern, salary, and important dates. Applicants should carefully read the updated notification PDF available on the official BSNL website to avoid any errors during the application process.
The online application process for BSNL Recruitment 2026 started on February 5, 2026, and the deadline to submit the application form is April 15, 2026 (extended).
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) |
| Post Name | Senior Executive Trainee (SET) |
| Streams | Telecom & Finance |
| Total Vacancies | 120 |
| Notification Date | 29 January 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 05 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | April 15, 2026 (Extended) |
| Application Modification | 16–23 April 2026 |
| Exam Date | Will be Notified |
| Selection Process | CBT, Document Verification, Medical Test |
| Official Website | bsnl.co.in |
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
A total of 120 vacancies have been announced under the BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026, distributed as follows:
| BSNL SET Vacancy 2026 | ||||||
| Stream | UR | OBC | ST | SC | EWS | Total |
| Telecom | 40 | 25 | 14 | 07 | 09 | 95 |
| Finance | 11 | 06 | 04 | 02 | 02 | 25 |
| Total | 51 | 31 | 18 | 09 | 11 | 120 |
The BSNL SET Recruitment 2026 online application process began on 05 February 2026. The last date to submit the application form has now been extended to 15 April 2026 on the official BSNL external examination portal.
Candidates are advised to complete the application process within the revised deadline and ensure that all required documents—such as educational certificates, identity proof, and category certificates (if applicable)—are uploaded correctly while submitting the online form.
Follow the steps below to apply online:
Visit the official portal: www.externalexam.bsnl.co.in
Register using a valid email ID and mobile number
Complete the online registration process
Fill in personal and educational details carefully
Upload required documents (photo, signature, certificates)
Pay the application fee online
Submit the form and download the confirmation page
| Category | Application Fee |
| UR / OBC / EWS | ₹2,500 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹1,250 |
Important Instructions
Fee must be paid online only
The fee is non-refundable
Offline payment modes are not accepted
Telecom Stream: BE/B.Tech or equivalent engineering degree with minimum 60% marks
Finance Stream: CA or CMA qualification
Candidate must be an Indian citizen
Minimum: 21 years
Maximum: 30 years
OBC (NCL): Up to 33 years
SC/ST: Up to 35 years
PwBD (UR/EWS): Up to 40 years
The BSNL SET Recruitment 2026 selection process includes the following stages:
Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Merit List Preparation
Document Verification
Medical Examination
Marks may be normalized if the CBT is conducted in multiple shifts.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| Aptitude Test | 40 | 40 |
| Technical Subject | 160 | 160 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Exam Duration: 180 minutes
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
| Category | Part-I | Part-II | Overall |
| UR | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD | 35% | 35% | 45% |
Part-I (Aptitude): Reasoning, quantitative aptitude, general mental ability
Part-II Telecom: Core telecom and engineering subjects
Part-II Finance: Financial management, accounting, auditing
Selected candidates will be placed in the E-3 IDA Pay Scale.
| Component | Amount |
| Pay Scale | ₹24,900 – ₹50,500 |
| Initial Basic Pay | ₹24,900 |
| Estimated In-Hand Salary | ₹78,000 – ₹80,000 |
| Allowances | IDA, HRA, Perks |
Service Bond: Candidates must sign a ₹9 lakh service bond to serve BSNL for a minimum of 5 years.
