Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has announced the recruitment of 350 Probationary Engineers in Electronics and Mechanical disciplines. The recruitment drive offers an opportunity for eligible engineering graduates to join a Navratna Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence. The online application process is scheduled to begin on 28 October 2026 at 2:00 pm, and eligible candidates can submit their applications until 18 November 2026 at 11:59 pm.
The selection process comprises a Computer-Based Test (CBT) followed by an Interview. The CBT is tentatively scheduled for 22 December 2026. Read the complete article for detailed information about the recruitment.
BEL Probationary Engineer Notification 2026
The detailed notification for BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026 contains information about vacancies, engineering qualifications, age requirements, reservation, application fees, examination pattern, salary, and appointment conditions. Candidates should read the official advertisement carefully before completing the online application form.
BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026
The recruitment has been announced under Advertisement No. 17556/HR/All-India/2026 for Electronics and Mechanical engineering disciplines. Candidates interested in BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026 should check the eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, selection process, examination pattern, and salary details before applying.
| BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026 Overview | |
| Organisation | Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Defence, Government of India |
| Post Name | Probationary Engineer |
| Advertisement Number | 17556/HR/All-India/2026 |
| Grade | E-II |
| Total Vacancies | 350 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 28 October to 18 November 2026 |
| Selection Process | Computer-Based Test and Interview |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 40,000–Rs. 1,40,000 |
| Approximate Annual CTC | Rs. 13 lakh |
| Official Website | www.bel-india.in |
Important Dates
The registration dates and tentative exam has been already announced with release of BEL Probationary Engineer Notification 2026 which has been tabulated below for your reference.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Date | 28 October 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 28 October 2026, 2:00 pm |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 18 November 2026, 11:59 pm |
| Admit Card Release Date | December |
| BEL Probationary Engineer CBT Date | 22 December 2026 (Tentative) |
| Interview Date | To be announced |
| Final Result Date | To be announced |
BEL Probationary Engineer Vacancy 2026
BEL has announced a total of 350 Probationary Engineer vacancies across two engineering disciplines. Candidates can check the discipline-wise and category-wise distribution below.
| Discipline | UR | EWS | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | Total |
| Electronics | 81 | 20 | 54 | 30 | 15 | 200 |
| Mechanical | 62 | 15 | 40 | 22 | 11 | 150 |
| Total | 143 | 35 | 94 | 52 | 26 | 350 |
BEL Probationary Engineer Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must fulfil the educational qualification, age limit, and nationality requirements prescribed by Bharat Electronics Limited. Applicants should ensure that their engineering discipline matches the post for which they are applying.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a B.E., B.Tech., or four-year B.Sc. Engineering degree in the relevant discipline from an AICTE-approved institution.
| Post | Required Qualification |
| Probationary Engineer – Electronics | B.E./B.Tech./four-year B.Sc. Engineering in Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Electronics and Telecommunication, Communication, or Telecommunication |
| Probationary Engineer – Mechanical | B.E./B.Tech./four-year B.Sc. Engineering in Mechanical Engineering |
Candidates with AMIE, AMIETE, or GIETE qualifications in the prescribed disciplines may also be eligible, subject to the conditions mentioned in the official notification.
Minimum Marks: General, OBC (NCL), and EWS candidates are required to have First Class in the qualifying degree. SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are eligible with Pass Class, as specified in the recruitment conditions.
Candidates whose results are issued in CGPA, SGPA, GPI, or another grading format should follow their university’s prescribed conversion formula. The relevant conversion document may be required during verification.
Age Limit (as on 01/10/2026)
The maximum age limit for General and EWS candidates is 25 years as on 1 October 2026. Applicable age relaxations are provided to eligible reserved categories according to the recruitment rules.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| General/EWS | No relaxation; maximum age 25 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| PwBD + OBC (NCL) | 13 years |
| PwBD + SC/ST | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 years, subject to applicable rules |
Nationality
Candidates must be Indian nationals to apply for BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026.
BEL Probationary Engineer Selection Process 2026
The selection process for BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026 consists of two stages: a Computer-Based Test and an Interview. Candidates must qualify at the relevant stages to be considered for final selection.
| Selection Stage | Weightage |
| Computer-Based Test | 85 marks |
| Interview | 15 marks |
| Total | 100 marks |
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