By Naveen Singh, Recruitment Researcher · Updated 28 Oct 2026 · Editorial policy
BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026: 350 E-II Posts (Electronics 200, Mechanical 150) – B.E./B.Tech, Apply Online 28 October to 18 November
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), the Navratna defence electronics PSU, has issued Advt No. 17556/HR/All-India/2026 dated 28.10.2026 for 350 Probationary Engineer posts in E-II Grade: 200 in Electronics and 150 in Mechanical (including backlog vacancies). Online registration opens on 28.10.2026 at 2:00 PM and closes on 18.11.2026 at 11:59 PM. The computer based test is tentatively on 22.12.2026.
Official Notification PDF: BEL Advt No. 17556/HR/All-India/2026 – Official Notification (PDF)
350 Probationary Engineer Posts: Electronics 200 + Mechanical 150 – Online 28 Oct (2 PM) to 18 Nov 2026 – CBT 22 Dec (tentative)
Short Summary: You need a first-class B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc (4-year) Engineering degree in Electronics, ECE, E&T, Communication, Telecommunication or Mechanical (pass class for SC/ST/PwBD). Upper age is 25 years for UR/EWS on 01.10.2026. Pay is ₹40,000–3%–1,40,000 (CTC about ₹13 lakh). Selection is a CBT (85 marks) plus interview (15 marks).
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| Advertisement date: | 28/10/2026 |
| Online registration opens: | 28/10/2026 (02:00 PM) |
| Last date – apply online with fee: | 18/11/2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Crucial date for age: | 01/10/2026 |
| Computer based test (tentative): | 22/12/2026 |
Application Fee | |
| General / EWS / OBC (NCL): | ₹1,180 (₹1,000 + GST), non-refundable |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: | Exempted |
| Payment mode: | Online through the SBI e-Pay Lite gateway (debit/credit card, net banking, wallets, UPI) |
| Note: | Section 9 and the FAQ of the advertisement list SC/ST/PwBD/ESM as exempt. One instruction line on page 13 also mentions EWS as exempt, which conflicts with the fee table; we follow the fee table (EWS pays) until BEL clarifies. |
| Pay the examination fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or as per options available on the official portal. | |
📺 BEL Probationary Engineer 2026 – Form Filling & Exam Guide
Watch our video guide covering eligibility, important dates, fee, vacancy details, and how to apply online.
Important Links | |
| Apply Online: | Apply Online – BEL Job Notifications page (link live from 28.10.2026, 2:00 PM) |
| Download Official Notification PDF: | BEL Advt No. 17556/HR/All-India/2026 – Official Notification (PDF) |
| Official Website: | BEL Official Website |
| Watch Updates on YouTube: | Sarkari Job Selection YouTube |
| Join Our Channels for Live Updates: | |
Post-wise Vacancy Details
| Post / Grade | Posts | UR | EWS | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | PwBD (incl. backlog) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Probationary Engineer (Electronics), E-II | 200 | 81 | 20 | 54 | 30 | 15 | 27 (7 + 20 backlog) |
| Probationary Engineer (Mechanical), E-II | 150 | 62 | 15 | 40 | 22 | 11 | 18 (6 + 12 backlog) |
| Total | 350 | 143 | 35 | 94 | 52 | 26 | 45 |
Posts include backlog vacancies. BEL may increase or decrease the number in each discipline. Posting is in Production / Support Services at BEL units in Bengaluru, Ghaziabad, Pune / Nagpur / Navi Mumbai, Hyderabad / Ibrahimpatnam, Chennai, Palasamudram / Nimmaluru / Machilipatnam, Panchkula and Kotdwara, or anywhere in India. Figures are as printed in the official advertisement.
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Eligibility
- Electronics: B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc (4-year) Engineering in Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Communication or Telecommunication from an AICTE-approved college.
- Mechanical: B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc (4-year) Engineering in Mechanical from an AICTE-approved college.
- First class for UR / OBC (NCL) / EWS; pass class for SC / ST / PwBD. AMIE / AMIETE / GIETE with first class in these disciplines is also accepted.
- Other equivalent disciplines and dual specialisations are not accepted. CGPA holders must produce the university's percentage-conversion certificate at the interview.
- Colour-blind candidates are not suitable (BEL medical standard). Selected candidates sign a 2-year service agreement (₹2,00,000 bond) after 6 months' training.
Age Limit
- Maximum age: 25 years for UR / EWS as on 01.10.2026.
- Relaxation: OBC (NCL) 3 years, SC / ST 5 years, PwBD 10 years (13 for PwBD + OBC, 15 for PwBD + SC/ST), ex-servicemen 5 years.
- Proof of age: 10th / 12th certificate showing date of birth.
Calculate your exact age as on the cut-off date with our free Age Calculator for govt exams.
Salary
Basic pay: ₹40,000–3%–1,40,000 (E-II Grade; due for revision from 01.01.2027). CTC about ₹13 lakh a year, as printed in the advertisement. Allowances include DA, HRA, conveyance allowance, performance-related pay, medical reimbursement and other perks as admissible.
Exam Pattern
- Computer based test: 125 questions in 120 minutes: 100 technical (core engineering subjects of your discipline) and 25 general aptitude & reasoning.
- 1 mark per question; one-fourth mark deducted for each wrong answer. Paper in English and Hindi.
- Weightage: CBT 85 marks, interview 15 marks. Minimum 35% (30% for SC/ST/PwBD) in CBT and interview separately.
- Interview shortlist: 1:5, discipline-wise and category-wise.
Selection Process
- Computer based test (85 marks)
- Interview (15 marks), 1:5 shortlist
- Document verification and medical examination
Exam Centres
Candidates choose 5 test centres from Annexure-A. Cities include Delhi/NCR, Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Agra, Meerut, Aligarh, Patna, Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur, Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Dhanbad, Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Chandigarh/Mohali, Kolkata, Bhubaneswar/Cuttack, Guwahati, Mumbai MMR, Pune, Nagpur, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, Thiruvananthapuram and more. BEL may change the centre based on numbers. Travel cost for the CBT is not reimbursed.
How to Apply
- Read Advt No. 17556/HR/All-India/2026 in full and check your discipline, class and age.
- Open the BEL Job Notifications page and click the Probationary Engineer apply link (live from 28.10.2026, 2:00 PM).
- Register with your e-mail and mobile (both OTP-verified), then log in with the Application Sequence Number and password you receive.
- Fill in personal, qualification and communication details. Upload a photo (3.5 × 4.5 cm, 100–200 KB, JPG) and signature (80–150 KB, JPG). Choose 5 CBT centres.
- Pay ₹1,180 through SBI e-Pay Lite (if applicable), then print the application. The form cannot be edited after submission.
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BEL Probationary Engineer 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
BEL Probationary Engineer 2026 – Important Candidate Instructions (Prevent Rejection!)
Ensure strict compliance with the following directives:
- Official notice first: Read the full official advertisement before you apply. This page is a summary.
- One application: Submit only one application per post unless the notice allows more. Duplicate forms can be rejected.
- Documents: Keep certificates, category proof and photo ID ready. Originals are checked at document verification.
- Last date: Do not wait for the last day. Portals slow down near the closing date.
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