🔷 INTRODUCTION 📢
Great news for engineering and finance graduates across India, including job seekers looking for central government jobs in Odisha! Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has officially released the BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 notification for 120 posts in Telecom and Finance streams. This is a golden opportunity for those looking for a well-paid central government job with a reputed PSU. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online before the last date and grab this exciting BSNL Senior Executive career opportunity.
🔷 JOB OVERVIEW 📋
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) |
| Post Name | Senior Executive Trainee (SET) |
| Total Vacancy | 120 Posts |
| Job Location | All India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Category | Central Government Job |
| Official Website | bsnl.co.in |
🔷 IMPORTANT DATES 📅
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 29 January 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 05 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online (Extended) | 30 April 2026 |
| Correction Window | 01 April – 08 April 2026 |
| Exam Date | To Be Notified Later |
⚠️ Note: The last date has already been extended. Candidates should not wait and apply as early as possible.
🔷 VACANCY DETAILS 🏢
| Post Name | Stream | Number of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Executive Trainee | Telecom Stream | 95 |
| Senior Executive Trainee | Finance Stream | 25 |
| TOTAL | — | 120 |
🔷 EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION BSNL Senior Executive🎓
| Stream | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Telecom Stream | Full-time BE / B.Tech in Electronics / Telecommunications / Computer Science / Information Technology / Electrical / Instrumentation Engineering or equivalent discipline with minimum 60% marks from a recognized university |
| Finance Stream | Chartered Accountant (CA) OR Cost and Management Accountant (CMA) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India or Institute of Cost Accountants of India |
Important Points:
- Only full-time degree holders are eligible. Part-time or correspondence courses are NOT accepted.
- Final-year students are NOT eligible. The degree must be completed before the application closing date.
- Minimum 60% marks is mandatory for Telecom stream candidates.
🔷 AGE LIMIT FOR BSNL Senior Executive
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age | 30 Years |
| Age Calculated As On | 07 March 2026 |
Age Relaxation:
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years relaxation
- SC / ST: 5 years relaxation
- PwBD (General): 10 years relaxation
- PwBD (OBC): 13 years relaxation
- PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years relaxation
- Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India / BSNL rules.
🔷 SALARY DETAILS 💰
| Pay Scale | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale | IDA E-3 Pay Scale |
| Monthly Salary | Rs. 24,900 – Rs. 50,500/- |
| Additional Benefits | DA, HRA, Medical Benefits & Other Allowances as per BSNL rules |
This is a highly attractive pay package for a central government PSU job. After training, BSNL Senior Executive Trainees are absorbed as regular employees with further growth opportunities.
🔷 APPLICATION FEES 💳
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| UR (General) | Rs. 2,500/- |
| OBC | Rs. 2,500/- |
| EWS | Rs. 2,500/- |
| SC / ST | Rs. 1,250/- |
| PwBD | Rs. 1,250/- |
- Fee payment is accepted online only (Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI).
- Fee once paid will NOT be refunded under any circumstances.
🔷 SELECTION PROCESS 🏆
The BSNL Senior Executive Trainee selection will be done through the following stages:
Step 1 — Computer Based Test (CBT) Candidates will appear for an online written exam. The exam will be held at designated examination centres across India. No GATE score is required. The CBT will test technical knowledge and aptitude.
Step 2 — Document Verification Candidates who qualify the CBT will be called for document verification. All original certificates must be produced at this stage.
Step 3 — Medical Examination Shortlisted candidates will undergo a medical fitness test as per BSNL standards before final appointment.
Note: There is NO interview stage in this recruitment.
🔷 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS 📁
Candidates must keep the following documents ready before applying:
- Recent passport-size photograph (as per specification)
- Scanned signature
- 10th standard marksheet and certificate (for date of birth proof)
- 12th standard marksheet
- BE / B.Tech degree certificate and all semester marksheets (for Telecom stream)
- CA / CMA pass certificate (for Finance stream)
- Category certificate (OBC / SC / ST / EWS / PwBD) if applicable
- Valid Photo ID (Aadhar Card / PAN Card / Passport)
- Valid email ID and mobile number
🔷 HOW TO APPLY — STEP BY STEP 🖥️
Step 1: Visit the official BSNL external examination portal at https://externalexam.bsnl.co.in
Step 2: Click on the “BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026″ registration / apply link.
Step 3: Register with your valid email ID and mobile number. You will receive a login ID and password.
Step 4: Log in and fill in the online application form carefully with your personal, educational, and other required details.
Step 5: Upload scanned copies of your recent photograph and signature in the specified format and size.
Step 6: Upload all required documents as asked in the form.
Step 7: Pay the application fee online using Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI.
Step 8: Review the completed application form carefully before final submission.
Step 9: Submit the form and take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
🔷 IMPORTANT LINKS 🔗
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | https://externalexam.bsnl.co.in/SET%20Notification%2029012026.pdf |
| Extended Notification PDF | https://bsnlregistration.ibtexamination.com/App2O26_BSNL/notification/bsnl-senior-executive-trainee-recruitment_update2.pdf |
| Apply Online Link | https://bsnlregistration.ibtexamination.com/ |
| Official Website | https://bsnl.co.in |
🔷 IMPORTANT POINTS ⚠️
- GATE score is NOT required for this recruitment. Selection is purely based on BSNL’s own Computer Based Test (CBT).
- Only full-time BE/B.Tech graduates with minimum 60% marks are eligible for Telecom stream.
- Final-year students or candidates awaiting results are NOT eligible.
- Candidates must ensure their age is within the prescribed limit as on 07 March 2026.
- The correction window is open from 01 April to 08 April 2026. Candidates can correct errors in the application form during this period.
- Candidates should carry a printout of the application form at all future stages of recruitment.
- Reservation of posts is as per Government of India / BSNL reservation rules for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwBD categories.
- This recruitment is for All India basis. Candidates from Odisha and all other states are eligible to apply.
🔷 FAQ — FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ❓
Q1. What is the last date to apply for BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The last date to submit the online application has been extended to 30 April 2026.
Q2. What is the educational qualification required for BSNL Senior Executive 2026?
Ans: For Telecom stream — full-time BE/B.Tech in Electronics, Telecom, CS, IT, Electrical, or Instrumentation with 60% marks. For Finance stream — CA or CMA qualification is required.
Q3. What is the salary of a BSNL Senior Executive Trainee?
Ans: Selected candidates will receive a monthly salary in the IDA E-3 pay scale ranging from Rs. 24,900 to Rs. 50,500, along with additional allowances such as DA and HRA.
Q4. How can I apply for BSNL Senior Executive Trainee 2026?
Ans: Visit the official BSNL Senior Executive recruitment portal at externalexam.bsnl.co.in, register, fill the online application form, upload documents, pay the fee, and submit the form before the last date.
