BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 120 Posts in Hyderabad, Telangana
BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 notification out for 120 vacancies in Telecom & Finance streams. Apply online from 05 Feb to 30 Apr 2026 at bsnl.co.in. Check eligibility, exam pattern, salary
📡 Why Hyderabad for BSNL Executive Trainee Jobs?
Hyderabad is the capital of Telangana and a major IT and business hub. Candidates apply for BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 120 Posts jobs in Hyderabad for excellent career opportunities.
📍 Exam Centers in Hyderabad
Osmania University, JNTU, Government College
🗣️ Local Language Tip
Telugu, Hindi and English all useful.
🚌 Transport Tips for Exam Day
From Hyderabad station take metro, bus or cab (20–40 min).
💡 Special Advice for Hyderabad Candidates
Traffic heavy; leave early.
📢 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Senior Executive Trainee (SET) |
| Total Vacancies | 120 (Telecom – 95, Finance – 25) |
| Job Type | Central Government PSU Job |
| Qualification | BE/B.Tech (Telecom/Electronics/CS/IT/Electrical) or CA/CMA |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 05 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 April 2026 |
| Official Website | bsnl.co.in |
📊 Vacancy Details (Stream-wise)
| Stream | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Senior Executive Trainee (Telecom Stream) | 95 |
| Senior Executive Trainee (Finance Stream) | 25 |
| Total: 120 Posts | |
📚 Educational Qualification
- Telecom Stream: Full-time B.E./B.Tech in Electronics / Telecommunication / Computer Science / IT / Electrical / Instrumentation or equivalent from recognized university with minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD).
- Finance Stream: Chartered Accountant (CA) OR Cost & Management Accountant (CMA) from recognized institute. (No percentage bar, but membership mandatory).
- Candidates must have completed the degree on or before the last date of application (30 April 2026).
🎂 Age Limit (as on last date – 30 April 2026)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
- Relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBC +3 years, PwBD +10 years, Ex-Servicemen as per Government rules.
💰 Salary Structure (IDA E-3 Pay Scale)
- Pay Scale: ₹24,900 – ₹50,500 per month (Industrial Dearness Allowance pattern).
- Basic Pay during training: ₹24,900.
- After successful completion of training, scale advances.
- Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), Medical benefits, etc. as per BSNL rules.
- Gross monthly emoluments during training: Approx ₹35,000 – ₹45,000.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 29 January 2026 |
| Apply Online Start | 05 February 2026 | Last Date to Apply | 30 April 2026 |
| Correction Window | 01 April – 08 April 2026 (closed now) |
| Admit Card Release | To be notified |
| Exam Date (CBT) | To be notified |
| Result Declaration | To be notified |
📝 Exam Pattern (Computer Based Test – CBT)
- Mode: Online (CBT)
- Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)
- Total Questions: 150 (may vary)
- Total Marks: 150
- Negative Marking: Not specified (likely no negative marking or 1/4th – check official notification)
- Language: English & Hindi (bilingual)
📌 Subject-wise Distribution (Expected)
| Section | Questions | Marks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Knowledge (Telecom or Finance as per stream) | 90 | 90 | |
| Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | |
⚙️ Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT) – online examination.
- Document Verification – for candidates shortlisted based on CBT merit.
- Medical Examination – as per BSNL standards.
- Final Merit List – based on CBT marks only (no interview).
💳 Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹2,500
- SC / ST / PwBD: ₹1,250
- Payment Mode: Online (Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI)
- Note: Fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
🛠️ How to Apply (Step by Step)
- Visit official BSNL external examination portal: externalexam.bsnl.co.in
- Click on “BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026”.
- Read the official notification and check eligibility.
- Click on “New Registration” – register with email, mobile, and Aadhaar.
- Login with registration number and password.
- Fill the online application form with personal, educational, and stream details (Telecom or Finance).
- Upload scanned photograph (20–50 KB) and signature (10–20 KB).
- Upload required certificates (degree, marksheets, CA/CMA membership proof, etc.).
- Pay application fee online.
- Submit the form and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.
📌 Required Documents (to be uploaded/carried)
- 10th, 12th, B.E./B.Tech marksheets & certificates (for Telecom stream).
- CA / CMA membership certificate (for Finance stream).
- Caste certificate (if applicable).
- PwBD certificate (if applicable).
- Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / PAN.
- Passport size photograph (recent).
- Signature on white paper.
📌 General Instructions
- Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria before applying.
- Keep the registration number and password safe.
- No TA/DA will be paid for CBT or document verification.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
- All communications will be via email/registered mobile.
- Apply well before the last date (30 April 2026) to avoid technical issues.
- GATE score is NOT required for this recruitment.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. What is the last date to apply for BSNL Senior Executive Trainee 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 30 April 2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in BSNL SET Recruitment 2026?
Total 120 vacancies – 95 for Telecom stream and 25 for Finance stream.
Q3. What is the educational qualification for Telecom stream?
Full-time B.E./B.Tech in Electronics/Telecommunication/Computer Science/IT/Electrical/Instrumentation with minimum 60% marks.
Q4. Is GATE score required for BSNL SET?
No, GATE score is not required. Selection is based solely on the CBT conducted by BSNL.
Q5. What is the salary of a BSNL Senior Executive Trainee?
Pay scale ₹24,900 – ₹50,500 per month plus allowances (approx ₹35,000 – ₹45,000 gross during training).
Q6. What is the application fee for General category?
₹2,500 for General/OBC/EWS; ₹1,250 for SC/ST/PwBD.
Q7. Can final year engineering students apply?
No, only candidates who have completed the degree on or before 30 April 2026 are eligible.
Q8. What is the selection process?
Computer Based Test (CBT) → Document Verification → Medical Examination. No interview.
Q9. What is the exam pattern?
150 objective questions (90 Professional Knowledge, 30 Reasoning & Aptitude, 30 General Awareness) – 2 hours – bilingual.
Q10. Where can I apply for BSNL SET 2026?
Apply online at externalexam.bsnl.co.in.