● 350 Probationary Engineer Posts
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a Government of India enterprise under
the Ministry of Defence, has announced 350 Probationary Engineer posts
in Electronics and Mechanical disciplines, in E-II Grade. Online applications opened
on October 28, 2026, and will close on November 18, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
⏳ Last Date to Apply In
Applications close: November 18, 2026, 11:59 PM
BEL Probationary Engineer Vacancy 2026
Advertisement No. 17556/HR/All-India/2026, dated October 28, 2026 | Posts are for Production and Support Services departments across BEL units and offices in India, including backlog vacancies.
| Discipline | UR | EWS | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 81 | 20 | 54 | 30 | 15 | 200 |
| Mechanical | 62 | 15 | 40 | 22 | 11 | 150 |
| Total | 143 | 35 | 94 | 52 | 26 | 350 |
BEL Recruitment 2026, Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | October 28, 2026 (Advt. 17556/HR/All-India/2026) |
| Online application starts | October 28, 2026, 2:00 PM |
| Last date to apply | November 18, 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Computer-based test (CBT) | December 22, 2026 (Tentative) |
| Admit card | December 2026 (Expected, to be announced) |
Eligibility for BEL Probationary Engineer 2026
🎓 Qualification
B.E., B.Tech. or a four-year B.Sc. Engineering degree from an AICTE-approved institution. Electronics: Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Electronics and Telecommunication, Communication or Telecommunication. Mechanical: Mechanical Engineering. AMIE, AMIETE or GIETE in the prescribed disciplines may also be eligible, subject to the notification conditions. First class is required for General, OBC (NCL) and EWS; SC, ST and PwBD candidates may apply with pass class.
🎂 Age Limit
Upper age limit for Unreserved and EWS candidates is 25 years as of October 1, 2026. Relaxation: 3 years for OBC (NCL), 5 years for SC and ST, 10 years for PwBD, and as per rules for other eligible categories — check the official notification for the category-wise limits.
Pay scale: Rs. 40,000–3%–Rs. 1,40,000 (E-II Grade), with an approximate annual CTC of Rs. 13 lakh.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC (NCL) | Rs. 1,180 (Rs. 1,000 plus GST) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | Exempted, as specified in the notification |
Pay online only. Non-payment of the applicable fee can lead to rejection, as per the notification conditions.
Selection Process
1. Online Application
Submit the form on bel-india.in before November 18, 2026, 11:59 PM.
2. Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Tentatively scheduled for December 22, 2026. The test has 125 questions in 120 minutes, with one-fourth mark deducted for each wrong answer. Final merit is based on CBT (85 marks) and interview (15 marks).
3. Interview and Further Stages
Shortlisted candidates are called for interview, followed by document verification and other stages as per the official notification.
How to Apply for BEL Probationary Engineer 2026
Read the notification
Download Advt. 17556/HR/All-India/2026 from bel-india.in and check discipline, age and qualification.
Register on the BEL portal
Register with a valid email and mobile number.
Fill the form carefully
Enter personal, qualification and category details exactly as per your certificates, and make sure the degree specialisation matches the branch chosen.
Submit before the deadline
Pay the fee if applicable, submit the form and save the acknowledgement. Do not wait for the last day.
Important Links
Official website: bel-india.in
Notification: Advertisement No. 17556/HR/All-India/2026, available on the official BEL website.