BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 120 SET (Telecom & Finance) Posts

📅 Posted: 29/01/2026 📝 Updated: 29/01/2026

Total Vacancy 120

Salary E-3 Scale (₹24,900 - ₹50,500) [Approx. ₹75k/Month]

Location All India

Last Date 07/03/2026

Short Information: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has officially released the recruitment notification for 120 Senior Executive Trainee (SET) posts in Telecom and Finance streams from open market candidates. This is a prestigious opportunity for B.E./B.Tech and CA/CMA professionals to join a Miniratna PSU. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 05 February 2026 to 07 March 2026 through the official website bsnl.co.in.

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Important Dates

Notification Released	29/01/2026
Application Begin	05/02/2026 (10:00 AM)
Last Date to Apply	07/03/2026 (10:00 AM)
Application Editing Window	08/03/2026 to 15/03/2026
Exam Date (CBT)	29/03/2026 (Tentative)

Application Fee

UR / OBC / EWS	₹2500
SC / ST / PwBD	₹1250

Payment: Online (Internet Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card only)

Vacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: 21-30 Years (as on 07/03/2026)

(OBC (NCL): 3 Years, SC/ST: 5 Years, PwBD: 10-15 Years)

Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility
SET (Telecom)	95	B.E./B.Tech (Min 60%) in Electronics & Telecom, Computer Science, IT, Electrical, or Instrumentation.
SET (Finance)	25	Chartered Accountant (CA) OR Cost and Management Accountant (CMA).
Total Vacancy	120

Stream Wise Vacancy Distribution

Stream	O C	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	Total
Telecom	40	9	25	14	7	95
Finance	11	2	6	4	2	25
Total	51	11	31	18	9	120

Eligibility Criteria

Nationality: Only Indian Nationals are eligible.
SET (Telecom): B.E./B.Tech or equivalent Engineering Degree with minimum 60% marks in Electronics & Telecommunication, Electronics, Computer Science, IT, Electrical, Instrumentation.
SET (Finance): Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost and Management Accountant (CMA).
Age Limit: Minimum 21 years and Maximum 30 years as on closing date (07.03.2026).

Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name	Salary Level
Senior Executive Trainee (SET)	E-3 Scale ₹24,900 - ₹50,500 (Pre-revised) + DA + Perks [Gross ~₹75k/Month]

Selection Process Steps

Computer Based Test (CBT) [Objective Type]
Document Verification
Medical Examination

Detailed Exam Pattern

Exam Important Notes

Total Duration: 3 Hours (180 Minutes).
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
Qualifying Marks: 40% in each part & 50% aggregate for General (35% & 45% for Reserved).

CBT Exam Pattern (Telecom & Finance)

Subject	Section	Questions	Marks	Duration
Aptitude Test (QA, Reasoning, Verbal)	Part-I (Common)	40	40	180 Mins (Composite)
Technical Knowledge (Telecom OR Finance)	Part-II (Core)	160	160	-
Total		200	200	180

Service Bond

Selected candidates must execute a Service Bond of ₹9 Lakhs to serve BSNL for at least 5 Years from the date of appointment.

Subject-wise Syllabus Topics

The examination consists of a Common Aptitude Test and a Core Technical Test.

📚 Part-I: Aptitude (Common)

Quantitative Ability & Data Sufficiency
Reasoning (Analytical, Logical, Critical)
Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension

📚 Part-II: Telecom (Core)

Basic Telecom Concepts (Signals, Modulation)
Wireless Tech (GSM, LTE, 5G, Satellite)
Wireline Tech (NGN, Broadband, Optical Fiber)
IP/Data Networks (Routing, IPv4/IPv6, MPLS)
Emerging Tech (IoT, Cloud, AI, Cyber Security)

📚 Part-II: Finance (Core)

Advanced Accounting (Financial Statements, Ratios)
Taxation Rules (GST, Direct Tax)
Cost Accounting
Financial Management
Corporate & Other Laws
Audit & Assurance

How to Apply

Visit the official registration portal externalexam.bsnl.co.in.
Register using a valid Mobile Number and Email ID to receive OTP.
Fill in the application form with personal and educational details.
Upload scanned Photo (20-50kb), Signature (10-20kb), and relevant Certificates (10th, Degree, Caste, PwBD).
Pay the application fee online (₹2500 for UR/OBC or ₹1250 for SC/ST/PwBD).
Submit the form and take a printout of the registration slip.

Probation Period

Candidates will be on probation for 2 Years, running concurrently with a 52-week training schedule.

Important Official Links

Apply Online	Click Here ↗
Download Notification Advt No. BSNLCO-11/12(11)/1/2025-RECTT-CO-Part (1)	Click Here ↗
Official Website	Click Here ↗

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Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization	BSNL
Post Name	Senior Executive Trainee (SET)
Total Vacancy	120
Salary	E-3 Scale (₹24,900 - ₹50,500) [Approx. ₹75k/Month]
Job Location	All India
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	07/03/2026
Official Website	Visit Website ↗

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the application fee for BSNL SET Recruitment? ▼

Ans: The application fee is ₹2500 for OC/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹1250 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

Q.2 What is the salary of a Senior Executive Trainee in BSNL? ▼

Ans: SETs are recruited in the E-3 Pay Scale (₹24,900 - ₹50,500 Pre-revised). Due to high DA (Industrial DA), the gross monthly salary is approximately ₹75,000.

Q.3 Is there a service bond for BSNL SET? ▼

Ans: Yes, selected candidates must execute a bond of ₹9 Lakhs to serve BSNL for a minimum period of 5 years.

Q.4 What is the exam date for BSNL SET 2026? ▼

Ans: The tentative date for the online CBT examination is 29 March 2026.

Q.5 Can final year students apply? ▼

Ans: The notification states that applicants must possess the educational qualification on the closing date of receipt of application (07.03.2026).