Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has released the official notice on 28th May 2026 regarding the exam date for the Direct Recruitment of Senior Executive Trainee of Telecom & Finance Streams in BSNL. The written exam for 120 SET vacancies will be conducted on 5th July 2026 (Sunday). The exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Mode at various exam centres throughout the country.
BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026
Engineering graduates, Chartered Accountants (CA) and Cost & Management Accountants (CMA) candidates has sucessfully applied for Senior Executive Trainee (SET) post. The selected candidates will have to complete a 2-year probation period before conversion to a full-time employee.
| BSNL Recruitment 2026- Overview | |
| Organisation Name | Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) |
| Post Name | Senior Executive Trainee (SET) |
| Streams | Telecom & Finance |
| Vacancies | 120 |
| Exam Date | 5th July 2026 (Sunday) |
| Number of Questions | 200 |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks |
| Selection Process | Examination and Interview |
| Probation Period | 2 years |
| Salary | Rs. 24,900-50,500/- |
| Official Website | https://bsnl.co.in/ |
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF |
BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Exam Date 2026
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced the BSNL Exam Date for 120 Senior Executive Trainee vacancies at the official website https://bsnl.co.in/. BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Exam Date 2026 for the written exam will be conducted on 5th July 2026 (Sunday). The admit card for the CBT exam will be released online at the BSNL official website, and candidates will need their username and password to download the hall ticket.
BSNL Recruitment 2026- Important Dates
The BSNL SET 1st stage of CBT exam will be conducted on 5th July 2026 (Sunday). Check important dates from the table below.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Release Date | 29th January 2026 |
| Apply Online Begins | 5th February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30th April 2026 |
| Application Form Correction Dates | 1st to 8th May 2026 |
| Admit Card | — |
| BSNL SET Exam Date | 5th July 2026 (Sunday) |
BSNL 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 the 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 Senior Executive Trainee 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) Exam.
| Stream | Education Qualification |
| Telecom |
|
| 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 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/- |
BSNL SET Selection Process 2026
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 Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern
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 Senior Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 Salary
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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