Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has officially published the BSNL Recruitment 2026 notification for the post of Senior Executive Trainee (SET). Under this recruitment drive, a total of 120 vacancies will be filled across the Telecom and Finance streams. Candidates will be shortlisted based on their performance in the written examination. The online application process will commence from 5th February 2026 on the official website, https://bsnl.co.in/.
BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Notification 2026 PDF Out
The official notification pdf for the recruitment of Senior Executive Trainee (Telecom & Finance Stream) is now available at the official website Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL). Candidates willing to apply for Telecom and Finance streams under the Senior Executive Trainee (Direct Recruitment) must go through the complete details carefully.
BSNL Recruitment 2026 Highlights
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has invited Engineering graduates, Chartered Accountants (CA) and Cost & Management Accountants (CMA) candidates to apply for the Senior Executive Trainee (SET) post. The selected candidates will have to complete 2 years probation period before conversion to full time employee.
BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026- Overview |
Important Details
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Vacancies
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Selection Process
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| Probation Period
2 years |
| Salary
Rs. 24,900-50,500/- |
BSNL SET Recruitment 2026- Important Dates
BSNL has released the detailed notification pdf along with the registration schedule and exam date for the recruitment. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 5th February to 7th March 2026. The written exam will be conducted on 29th March 2026 and admit cards will be released in 3rd week of March 2026.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Release Date | 29th January 2026 |
| Apply Online Begins | 5th February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 7th March 2026 |
| Application Form Correction Dates | 8th to 15th March 2026 |
| Admit Card | 3rd week of March 2026. |
| Exam Date | 29th March 2026 |
BSNL Senior Executive Trainee (SET) Vacancy 2026
A total of 120 vacancies for Senior Executive Trainee (Telecom & Finance Streams) are announced through BSNL Recruitment 2026. The vacancies for the Telecom stream are 95, and for finance stream are 25. Check category-wise vacancy details from the table below.
| Category | Telecom Stream | Finance Stream | Total |
| Open | 40 | 11 | 51 |
| SC | 14 | 04 | 18 |
| ST | 07 | 02 | 09 |
| OBC | 25 | 06 | 31 |
| EWS | 09 | 02 | 11 |
| Total | 95 | 25 | 120 |
BSNL Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must check the educational qualifications and age requirements that must be fulfilled to be eligible to apply for the BSNL Senior Executive Trainee (SET) Recruitment 2026.
| Stream | Education Qualification |
| Telecom |
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| Finance | Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost & Management Accountant (CMA) |
Age Limit (as on 7/03/2026)
The age requirement for applicants is 21 to 30 years. The relaxations are as per the government norms.
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
| Unreserved / EWS/ OBC (CL) | 30 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 33 years |
| SC/ST | 35 years |
| PwBD (General/EWS/OBC) | 40 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 43 years |
| PwBD (SC/ ST) | 45 years |
BSNL SET Application Form 2026
Only the candidates who meet all the eligibility criteria mentioned in the official notification can apply online for BSNL SET Recruitment 2026 for which link will be activated on 5th February 2026 at the official website https://bsnl.co.in/. The registration will be continued till 7th March 2026, and once link is active, the same will also be shared below.
BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Application Fee 2026
Candidates have to pay an application fee while submitting the BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Application Form 2026. Any application submitted without the fee will not be accepted and the mode of fee payment is “Online” only.
| Category | Examination Fee |
|---|---|
| OC (Open Category) | Rs. 1000/- |
| SC/ST/PwBD | Rs. 500/- |
Steps To Apply For BSNL Recruitment 2026
The step-by-step procedure mentioned below will help the candidates to apply for the posts of BSNL Senior Trainee Executive from the official website and also from the direct link that will soon be updated here.
1. Open the official website of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) i.e. https://bsnl.co.in/.
2. From the top of the homepage, find the ‘About Us’ section and click on it.
3. A drop-down menu displaying various options will appear. Select ‘Jobs’ from the list.
4. Now find the title ‘BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026’.
5. Click on the link with the title ‘Click Here’ and this will redirect to the online application portal.
6. Now fill in the required details such as the candidate’s name, contact information (mobile phone and e-mail ID), etc.
7. Candidates will receive a registration number and a password on their e-mail ID provided before.
8. Use the registration number and password to enter the candidate’s dashboard.
9. The candidates will now have to complete the application form by submitting the necessary documents and paying the application fee.
10. After submitting the form, the registration of the candidate for the Senior Executive Trainee post is completed.
BSNL Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) will select candidates for the Senior Executive Trainee (SET) posts through a written competitive exam, which will be a computer-based test.
- Written Exam
- Document Verification
BSNL Senior Executive Trainee SET Exam Pattern 2026
The exam pattern for Senior Executive Trainees is as follows:
- Total Questions: 200 (Aptitude Test + Technical Subject)
- Correct Attempt: 1 mark per question
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer
- Duration: 180 minutes (3 hours)
| Subjects | Marks |
| Written Aptitude | 40 |
| Core Subjects | 160 |
| Total | 200 |
BSNL Salary Structure 2026
The salary for Senior Executive Trainee under BSNL Recruitment comes under the IDA Pay Scale E3, ranging from Rs. 24900 to Rs. 50500. Along with the salary, they will get extra perks and benefits like HRA, DA, TA, etc.
| Parameters | Details |
| Pay Scale | E3 |
| Salary | Rs. 24900 to Rs. 50500 |
All candidates selected as Senior Executive Trainees in BSNL are required to sign a bond committing to serve the company for a period of five years from the date of their appointment. They will undergo a probation period of two years. In case the candidate is still unable to clear the training or exams during the extended period, their appointment with BSNL will be cancelled.


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