HAL Notification 2026 PDF has been released on the official website https://hal-india.co.in/. A total of 120 vacancies have been announced for Design Trainee and Management Trainee posts. The application process for HAL Recruitment 2026 has started, and the application link will remain active till 14th August 2026. The selection process is based on an online computer-based exam and an interview.
HAL Notification 2026 PDF Out
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has released the HAL Notification PDF for the recruitment of Design Trainee and Management Trainee posts. The notification contains post-wise vacancies, eligibility, age limit, selection process, and application instructions. The direct link to download the advertisement is also attached here.
HAL Recruitment 2026- Highlights
HAL Design Trainee and Management Trainee Recruitment 2026 is a great opportunity for candidates completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Technology and are willing to have a career in Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Conducting Body | Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) |
| Post Name | Design Trainee and Management Trainee |
| Vacancies | 120 |
| Advt. No. | HAL/CHRC-TM/RECT-02/2026 |
| Registration Dates | 30th July to 14th August 2026 (2 pm) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Selection Process | CBT and Interview |
| Official Website | https://hal-india.co.in/ |
HAL Design Trainee Recruitment 2026- Important Dates
The complete schedule for HAL Recruitment has been released along with the notification PDF. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online till 14th August 2026. Check important dates from the table below.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification release date | 30th July 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | 30th July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14th August 2026 |
| HAL Exam Date | 5th and 6th September 2026 |
| HAL Result 2026 | 10th September 2026 |
| Interview Call Letter | 12th September 2026 |
| Interviews at Bengaluru | 21st to 25th September 2026 |
| Final Result release date | 30th September 2026 |
| Issuance/ downloading of Provisional Offer | 6th October 2026 |
| Pre-employment Medical Examination | 9th to 15th October 2026 |
| Pre-induction training document verification at Bengaluru | 26 to 28th October 2026 |
| Commencement of Induction training at Bengaluru | 29th October 2026 (Thursday) |
HAL Trainee Vacancy 2026
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has announced a total of 120 vacancies for Design Trainee and Management Trainee posts. A total of 60 vacancies have been released for Design Trainee posts in Aeronautical, Electrical, Electronics, and Instrumentation disciplines, and 60 have been released for MT posts in Electrical, Mechanical, CS, and other streams.
HAL Design Trainee Vacancy 2026
| Discipline | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
| Aeronautical | 04 | 02 | 01 | — | 01 | — |
| Electrical | 07 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 03 | 01 |
| Electronics | 20 | 07 | 03 | 03 | 05 | 02 |
| Instrumentation | 03 | 01 | 01 | — | 01 | — |
| Mechanical | 22 | 09 | 02 | 02 | 06 | 03 |
| Computer Science | 03 | 02 | — | — | 01 | — |
| Metallurgy | 01 | 01 | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 60 | 23 | 08 | 06 | 17 | 06 |
HAL Management Trainee Vacancy 2026
| Discipline | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
| Electrical | 11 | 06 | 01 | 01 | 02 | 01 |
| Electronics | 12 | 04 | 02 | 01 | 04 | 01 |
| Mechanical | 27 | 07 | 05 | 04 | 08 | 03 |
| Computer Science | 01 | — | 01 | — | — | — |
| Metallurgy | 02 | 01 | — | — | 01 | — |
| Production | 05 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 01 |
| Civil | 02 | 01 | — | — | 01 | — |
| Total | 60 | 20 | 10 | 07 | 17 | 06 |
Eligibility Criteria for HAL Recruitment 2026
HAL Recruitment Eligibility includes all the important details like educational qualifications, age limit etc. Candidates need to check the eligibility criteria carefully before applying. Only those candidates are eligible to apply who meet these eligibility standards.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have completed a Regular / Full Time Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Technology or its equivalent from recognized Universities /Institutions in the Country under the 10+2+4 (10+3+3 in case of lateral entry to Engineering Courses), in the Disciplines / eligible Branches of Engineering.
Disciplines for Design Trainee (DT)
- Aeronautical
- Electrical
- Electronics
- Instrumentation
- Mechanical
- Computer Science
- Metallurgy
Disciplines for Management Trainee (MT)
- Electrical
- Electronics
- Mechanical
- Computer Science
- Metallurgy
- Production
- Civil
Age Limit (As on 14/08/2026)
Candidates from UR & EWS category upper age limit should not be above 28 years.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| PwBD | 10 years relaxation, in addition to applicable SC/ST/OBC (NCL) relaxation |
| Jammu & Kashmir Domicile Candidates | 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen / Eligible Commissioned Officers | Up to 5 years |
| Maximum Age After Relaxation | 56 years for PwBD candidates 55 years for other candidates |
HAL Application Form 2026
The online application process for 120 Design Trainee and Management Trainee vacancies has started at the official website https://hal-india.co.in/. Applicants are advised to fill in the application form carefully, as incorrect or incomplete information may result in rejection of their candidature. For the reference of candidates, the direct online application link is also shared here, which will remain active till 14th August 2026.
HAL MT Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
Candidates have to pay Rs.500/- (Rupees Five Hundred only) (which is inclusive of GST) to complete the application form. Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwBD/ Internal candidates are exempted from the payment of the application fee.
| Category | Application Fee |
| UR | Rs.500/- |
| SC/ST/PwBD/ Internal candidates | Exempted |
What is the HAL Design Trainee Selection Process 2026?
Candidates’ selection for HAL Vacancy 2026 comprises an online computer-based exam and a personal interview. Candidates who fulfill the prescribed eligibility criteria will be called for the Online Computer-Based Selection Test, and qualified candidates will be called to appear for the interview, which will be conducted in Bengaluru.
- Computer-Based Examination
- Interview
HAL Exam Pattern 2026
- HAL Management Trainee exam will be conducted in online mode.
- The exam consists of 160 objective-type multiple-choice questions.
- The duration of the exam is 2 hours 30 minutes.
| Part | Subject | No. of Questions | Duration |
| Part I | General Awareness | 20 | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Part II | English and Reasoning | 40 | |
| Part III | Concerned Engineering Discipline | 100 | |
| Total | 160 | ||
HAL Management Trainee Salary 2026
Selected candidates will have to undergo 52 weeks of training programme; during candidates will be offered a monthly stipend comprising basic Pay of Rs. 50,000/-. On successful completion of the training, the Trainees will be appointed as Engineers in the Grade-II Scale of Pay of Rs.50,000 -1,60,000/-.
| Post Name | Salary |
| Trainees | Rs.50,000 -1,60,000/- |
Along with monthly salary, candidates will get Dearness Allowance, other Perks & Allowances, House Rent Allowance, Performance Related Pay, Medical Facilities, Provident Fund, Gratuity and other superannuation benefits, etc. as per the Company Rules applicable from time to time.
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