Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) Recruitments 2026

BSNL SET Recruitment 2026 - Senior Executive Trainee (DR)

Brief Information

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has released the recruitment notification for Senior Executive Trainee (Direct Recruitment) for Telecom and Finance streams. This recruitment is for SET-DR positions in IDA Pay Scale E-3. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official portal. Important details such as eligibility, age limit, selection process, and syllabus are provided below.

Overview

Organization/Department	Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)
Post Name	Senior Executive Trainee (SET-DR) - Telecom & Finance
Qualification	Engineering (Telecom Stream) / CA/CMA (Finance Stream)
Age Limit	21 - 30 Years (Relaxation as per norms)
Apply Date	05-02-2026
Last Date	07-03-2026
Apply Mode	Online
Apply Fees	• ₹2500 (General/OBC/EWS) • ₹1250 (SC/ST/PwBD)
Salary (Monthly)	₹24,900 - ₹50,500 (Pay Scale E-3)
Job Location	Anywhere in India
Official Website	www.externalexam.bsnl.co.in
Join on Whatsapp	WhatsApp Channel WhatsApp Group

Age Limit (as on closing date)

Category	Maximum Age
Unreserved / EWS / OBC (CL)	30 Years
OBC (NCL)	33 Years
SC / ST	35 Years
PwBD (General/EWS/OBC-CL)	40 Years
PwBD (OBC-NCL)	43 Years
PwBD (SC/ST)	45 Years

Educational Qualification

Stream	Required Qualification
Telecom	Engineering in Electronics, Telecommunication, Computer Science, IT, Electrical, Instrumentation or combination of these disciplines
Finance	Chartered Accountant (CA) / Cost and Management Accountant (CMA)

Application Fee

Category	Amount
OC / OBC / EWS	₹2,500
SC / ST / PwBD	₹1,250

Payment Mode: Online only (Internet Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card)

Selection Process

1. Computer Based Test (CBT) - Objective Type with Negative Marking
2. Document Verification
3. Medical Examination

Exam Pattern

Paper	Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
Part-I (Common)	Aptitude Test	40	40	180 Minutes
Part-II (Core)	Technical (Telecom/Finance)	160	160
Total		200	200	3 Hours

Marking Scheme: +1 for correct, -0.25 for wrong answer

Minimum Qualifying Marks

Category	Each Part	Overall Combined
General	40%	50%
SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/EWS	35%	45%

Training & Probation

• Bond: ₹9 Lakhs for 5 years service
• Probation: 2 years
• Training: 52 weeks (Common, Functional & On-Job)
• Failure in training leads to extension of probation by 6 months
• Second failure results in cancellation of appointment

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Career Progression

• After probation → Designated as Senior Executive (DR) in E-3 scale
• After 3 years service → Eligible for promotion to Assistant General Manager (E-4)
• Further promotions as per BSNL Management Services Rules 2023

Disability Categories (PwBD) Eligibility

Stream	Eligible Disability Categories
SET Telecom	OA, OL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV, SLD, MI, MD
SET Finance	B, LV, D, HH, OA, BA, OL, BL, OAL, BLOA, LC, Dw, AAV, MD

How to Apply

1. Visit official website: www.externalexam.bsnl.co.in
2. Complete online registration
3. Upload required documents:
   • Passport size photo & Signature
   • 10th Certificate (DOB proof)
   • Degree Certificate & Marksheets
   • Category Certificate (if applicable)
   • Disability Certificate (if applicable)
4. Pay application fee online
5. Submit and print application for future reference

Important Links

Official Notification	Download PDF
Apply Online	Apply Here
Official Website	BSNL Official
Syllabus PDF	Download Syllabus
Social	WhatsApp Channel WhatsApp Group
Messaging	Telegram Group YouTube Channel
Social	Facebook Page Instagram Page X (Twitter) Account

Note: Always verify details in the official notification before applying. Visit BSNL SET Portal for latest updates.