BEL Recruitment 2026: Public Sector Undertaking Announces 350 Probationary Engineer Vacancies

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Defence, has released a recruitment notification for 350 Probationary Engineer positions. According to reports, the application process for these engineering roles commenced on October 28.

Overview of Positions and Eligibility

The recruitment drive covers engineering disciplines primarily focused on electronics and mechanical fields:

• Probationary Engineer (Electronics): Requires a four-year B.E., B.Tech, or B.Sc. Engineering degree in Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Electronics and Telecommunication, Communication, or Telecommunication from a recognized university.
• Probationary Engineer (Mechanical): Requires a four-year B.E., B.Tech, or B.Sc. Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Age Limit and Selection Process

• Age Criteria: The upper age limit is set at 25 years as of October 1, 2026, for general category candidates. Age relaxations are applicable for reserved categories in accordance with official guidelines.
• Computer-Based Test (CBT): The examination comprises 125 total questions, split into 100 technical subject questions and 25 general aptitude and reasoning questions. Each correct answer carries 1 mark, with a negative marking of 1/4 mark for incorrect answers. The test paper will be available in both Hindi and English.
• Interview Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted for the interview stage based on their CBT performance at a ratio of 1:5.
• Weightage: The selection weightage is structured as 85% for the computer-based exam and 15% for the interview round.
• Medical Examination: Candidates who successfully clear all preceding stages will undergo a medical fitness test.

How to Verify

Applicants and interested candidates are advised to consult the official Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) career portal or the official recruitment notification PDF to verify all details regarding deadlines, application procedures, eligibility criteria, and fee structures before applying.