BEL Probationary Engineer 2026: 350 Vacancies

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a Navratna defence public sector company under the Ministry of Defence, has opened applications for 350 Probationary Engineer posts in the E-II grade. The drive covers the Electronics and Mechanical disciplines for production and support roles across BEL units in India. Engineering graduates who meet the branch and class conditions can apply online through the BEL careers portal before the closing date.

BEL Probationary Engineer 2026: Overview

BEL Probationary Engineer 2026: Important Dates

The CBT date is tentative and may change. Candidates should keep checking the BEL careers section for the admit card schedule and any corrigendum.

BEL Probationary Engineer 2026: Vacancy Details

The posts are for production and support services roles. BEL may increase or decrease the number of posts in a discipline, so the final position should be checked in the official advertisement.

BEL Probationary Engineer 2026: Eligibility

Educational Qualification: A four-year B.E., B.Tech. or B.Sc. Engineering degree from an AICTE-approved college. For Electronics posts, the degree must be in Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Electronics and Telecommunication, Communication, or Telecommunication. For Mechanical posts, the degree must be in Mechanical Engineering. A first-class AMIE, AMIETE or GIETE qualification in the relevant discipline is also accepted. Candidates from the UR, EWS and OBC (NCL) categories need a first-class degree, while SC, ST and PwBD candidates may apply with a pass class. The specialisation printed on the degree certificate must match the discipline chosen in the application.

Age Limit (as on 1 October 2026): The maximum age is 25 years for UR and EWS candidates. Relaxation applies as per government rules: OBC (NCL) 3 years, SC and ST 5 years, PwBD 10 years (with further relaxation for PwBD candidates belonging to reserved categories), and Ex-Servicemen as per rules.

BEL Probationary Engineer 2026: Salary

Selected candidates will be appointed in the E-II grade on a basic pay scale of Rs. 40,000 – 3% – Rs. 1,40,000, with an approximate annual CTC of Rs. 13 lakh. Dearness allowance, house rent allowance, conveyance allowance, performance-related pay, medical reimbursement and other admissible benefits are paid in addition to basic pay. Selected candidates undergo six months of training and sign a service agreement to serve BEL for two years, as reported in the notification details.

BEL Probationary Engineer 2026: Application Fee

The fee is paid online through SBI e-Pay Lite. An application without the prescribed fee, where applicable, may be rejected.

BEL Probationary Engineer 2026: Selection Process

Selection is through a computer-based test followed by an interview. The CBT carries 85 marks in the final merit and the interview carries 15 marks.

Computer Based Test: 125 objective questions in 120 minutes — 100 technical questions and 25 general aptitude and reasoning questions, one mark each, with 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer. The minimum qualifying marks are 35% for UR, OBC and EWS candidates and 30% for SC, ST and PwBD candidates. Candidates are shortlisted for the interview in a 1:5 ratio on the basis of CBT performance.

Interview, Document Verification and Medical Examination: Shortlisted candidates attend the interview, after which documents are verified and a medical examination is conducted as per BEL standards. Colour blindness is not suitable for either discipline under the company’s medical standards.

BEL Probationary Engineer 2026: How to Apply

1. Visit the official BEL website, bel-india.in, and open the careers / job notifications section.
2. Find the Probationary Engineer advertisement (No. 17556/HR/All-India/2026) and read it carefully.
3. Complete the online registration, fill in personal, educational and category details, and upload the required documents.
4. Pay the application fee online, where applicable, and submit the form before 18 November 2026, 11:59 PM.
5. Save a copy of the submitted application and fee receipt for future reference.

BEL Probationary Engineer 2026: Important Links

Candidates should apply only through the official BEL portal and must read the full advertisement before submitting the form, since category, discipline and fee once submitted cannot be changed.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How many vacancies are there in BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026?
A: There are 350 vacancies — 200 in Electronics and 150 in Mechanical, including backlog vacancies.

Q: What is the last date to apply for BEL Probationary Engineer 2026?
A: The last date to apply online and pay the fee is 18 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM.

Q: What is the age limit for BEL Probationary Engineer?
A: The maximum age is 25 years as on 1 October 2026 for UR and EWS candidates, with relaxation for reserved categories as per rules.

Q: What is the application fee?
A: Rs. 1,180 for General, EWS and OBC (NCL) candidates; SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted.

Q: What is the selection process?
A: A computer-based test (85 marks weightage) followed by an interview (15 marks weightage), then document verification and a medical examination.

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