Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) Recruitment 2026: Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a Government of India Enterprise under the Ministry of Defence, has announced recruitment for 350 Probationary Engineer posts in Electronics and Mechanical disciplines. Eligible engineering graduates can apply online from 28 October 2026 to 18 November 2026.
Department: Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Ministry of Defence, Government of India
Posts: Probationary Engineer (Electronics) and Probationary Engineer (Mechanical)
Total posts: 350
Eligibility: B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. (4 Years) Engineering Graduate in the relevant discipline
Age Limit: Maximum 25 years for General/EWS candidates as on 01 October 2026
Apply date: 28 October 2026
Apply Fee: ₹1,180 for General/EWS/OBC (NCL); SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted
Salary: ₹40,000–₹1,40,000 basic pay scale; approximately ₹13 lakh CTC
Job Location: Various BEL Units/Offices across India
Apply Mode: Online
Note: – If you have any query regarding selection process then you must see the notification and read carefully.
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) Vacancy Details:
Total Vacancy: 350 Posts
Name of post:
1. Probationary Engineer (Electronics), E-II Grade: 200 Posts
2. Probationary Engineer (Mechanical), E-II Grade: 150 Posts
Category-wise Vacancy Details:
Probationary Engineer (Electronics):
– UR: 81 Posts
– EWS: 20 Posts
– OBC (NCL): 54 Posts
– SC: 30 Posts
– ST: 15 Posts
– Total: 200 Posts
Probationary Engineer (Mechanical):
– UR: 62 Posts
– EWS: 15 Posts
– OBC (NCL): 40 Posts
– SC: 22 Posts
– ST: 11 Posts
– Total: 150 Posts
PwBD Vacancies:
– Probationary Engineer (Electronics): 7 posts reserved for PwBD, with 20 PwBD backlog vacancies indicated in the notification.
– Probationary Engineer (Mechanical): 6 posts reserved for PwBD, with 12 PwBD backlog vacancies indicated in the notification.
– Total posts reserved for PwBD: 13.
– Total PwBD backlog vacancies: 32.
PwBD Sub-category Details:
– Electronics: A – 8, B – 8, C – 3, D – 4, E – 4; total 27 including backlog vacancies.
– Mechanical: A – 5, B – 5, C – 2, D – 3, E – 3; total 18 including backlog vacancies.
Note: PwBD reservation details and identified suitable disabilities are subject to the conditions specified in the official notification.
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Criteria:
For Probationary Engineer (Electronics):
– Candidates must possess a B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. (4 Years) Engineering degree in Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Electronics and Telecommunication, Communication or Telecommunication.
– The degree must be from an AICTE-approved college.
– First class is required for UR/OBC (NCL)/EWS candidates.
– Candidates with first class in AMIE/AMIETE/GIETE in the specified disciplines are also eligible.
– SC/ST/PwBD candidates with pass class in the relevant degree are eligible.
For Probationary Engineer (Mechanical):
– Candidates must possess a B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. (4 Years) Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering.
– The degree must be from an AICTE-approved college.
– First class is required for UR/OBC (NCL)/EWS candidates.
– Candidates with first class in AMIE/AMIETE/GIETE in the specified discipline are also eligible.
– SC/ST/PwBD candidates with pass class in the relevant degree are eligible.
Important Educational Conditions:
– Other equivalent disciplines and dual specializations will not be considered.
– The specialization mentioned in the degree certificate must match the discipline mentioned in the application.
– Candidates whose degree specialization does not match the applied discipline will not be considered for interview.
– Where marks are awarded in CGPA/GPI/SGPA or another grading system, the conversion formula issued by the concerned Institute/University must be provided at the interview, if shortlisted.
– Failure to provide the required conversion certificate may result in disqualification.
Age Limit:
Maximum Age for General/EWS Candidates: 25 Years
Age calculated as on: 01 October 2026
Age Relaxation:
– SC/ST candidates: 5 years.
– OBC (NCL) candidates: 3 years.
– PwBD candidates: 10 years.
– PwBD candidates belonging to OBC (NCL): 13 years in total.
– PwBD candidates belonging to SC/ST: 15 years in total.
– Ex-Servicemen candidates: 5 years, as per Government guidelines.
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) Application Fee:
– General/UR candidates: ₹1,180/-
– EWS candidates: ₹1,180/-
– OBC (NCL) candidates: ₹1,180/-
– SC candidates: No application fee
– ST candidates: No application fee
– PwBD candidates: No application fee
– Ex-Servicemen candidates: No application fee
Salary / Pay Scale:
Post: Probationary Engineer (Electronics)
Grade: E-II Grade
Basic Pay Scale: ₹40,000–₹1,40,000
Approximate CTC: ₹13 lakh per annum
Post: Probationary Engineer (Mechanical)
Grade: E-II Grade
Basic Pay Scale: ₹40,000–₹1,40,000
Approximate CTC: ₹13 lakh per annum
Allowances and Benefits:
– Dearness Allowance (DA)
– House Rent Allowance (HRA)
– Conveyance Allowance
– Performance Related Pay
– Medical Reimbursement
– Other admissible benefits and perquisites
Note: The basic pay scale is due for revision with effect from 01 January 2027, as stated in the notification.
Selection Process:
1. Computer-Based Test (CBT)
2. Interview
3. Document Verification
4. Medical Examination
Selection will be based on the candidate’s performance in both the Computer-Based Test and Interview.
Important Selection Conditions:
– Candidates whose applications are accepted will be provisionally shortlisted for the Computer-Based Test.
– Candidates will be shortlisted for interviews in a 1:5 ratio, discipline-wise and category-wise, based on CBT performance.
– The Computer-Based Test carries 85 marks.
– The Interview carries 15 marks.
– Total selection marks: 100.
– Minimum qualifying marks in the CBT and Interview separately are 35% for General/OBC/EWS candidates and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
– Candidates must download their CBT call letters from the BEL website.
– Call letters will not be sent separately through email or conventional mail.
– Candidates currently employed in Government Departments, PSUs or Autonomous Bodies must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the competent authority at the time of interview.
– Final appointment is subject to document verification and medical fitness.
– Candidates with colour blindness are not suitable for the Probationary Engineer posts in Electronics and Mechanical disciplines.
Exam Pattern:
Mode of Examination: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Type of Questions: Objective-Type Multiple Choice Questions
Total Questions: 125
Total Marks: 125
Total Duration: 120 Minutes
Medium of Examination: English and Hindi
Negative Marking: 1/4 mark deducted for each wrong answer.
Subject-wise Exam Pattern:
1. Technical Questions
Questions: 100
Marks: 100
2. General Aptitude and Reasoning
Questions: 25
Marks: 25
Total Questions: 125
Total Marks: 125
Duration: 120 Minutes
Syllabus:
1. Technical Subjects:
– Objective-type questions based on the core engineering subjects studied during the candidate’s engineering degree.
– Electronics candidates should prepare the core subjects of their relevant Electronics specialization.
– Mechanical candidates should prepare the core subjects of Mechanical Engineering.
– The questions will be based on the respective engineering discipline or specialization.
2. General Aptitude and Reasoning:
– General Aptitude
– Analytical Ability
– Reasoning Ability
Note: The notification does not provide a separate detailed topic-wise syllabus for the technical subjects or General Aptitude and Reasoning. Candidates are advised to prepare according to the curriculum of their respective engineering qualifications.
How to apply: Online
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) Recruitment 2026 Important Dates:
Starting date for online application: 28 October 2026 (02:00 PM)
Last date for online application: 18 November 2026 (11:59 PM)
Last date for payment of fee : 18 November 2026 (11:59 PM)
Computer-Based Test (CBT): Tentatively 22 December 2026
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About: Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is a Navratna Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. It is a leading professional electronics company with products and systems in areas such as Military Communication, Radars, Naval Systems, C4I Systems, Weapon Systems, Homeland Security, Strategic Communication, Unmanned Systems, Electronic Warfare, Tank Electronics and Electro Optics.