BEL Kotdwar Trainee Engineer-I Recruitment 2026 – 23 Posts, Walk-in Written Test on 13 December, Register by 26 November
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), the Navratna defence electronics PSU under the Ministry of Defence, has issued Advertisement No. 21001/HR/KOT/REC/02 dated 12 November 2026 for 23 Trainee Engineer-I posts at its Kotdwar Unit in Uttarakhand, on a temporary basis. Fresh engineering graduates can apply, as no experience is needed. You must pre-register online by 26 November 2026; selection is through a walk-in written test at BEL Kotdwar on 13 December 2026.
About Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Kotdwar Unit – Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Defence
The 23 posts are split by discipline: Electronics 16 (UR 4, EWS 1, OBC-NCL 7, SC 2, ST 2), Mechanical 5 (UR 1, OBC-NCL 1, SC 1, ST 2) and Computer Science 2 (UR 2). PwBD reservation follows Government guidelines. Selected engineers work for the Kotdwar unit and can be sent to project sites anywhere in India, including far-flung and tough locations. The number of posts may change with actual requirements. Trainee Engineers already working in any BEL unit cannot apply for the same post.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Trainee Engineer-I – Electronics | 16 |
| Trainee Engineer-I – Mechanical | 5 |
| Trainee Engineer-I – Computer Science | 2 |
| Total | 23 |
Eligibility
You need a full-time four-year B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg) with at least a pass class from an AICTE/UGC-approved college or recognised university. Electronics posts accept Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication and Communication & Telecommunication. Mechanical posts need Mechanical Engineering. Computer Science posts accept Computer Science, Computer Science Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering and Information Technology. No post-qualification experience is required. If your degree does not name the specialisation, bring a certificate from your institution at document verification.
The upper age limit is 28 years for General and EWS candidates as on 1 November 2026. SC/ST candidates get 5 years' relaxation and OBC (NCL) candidates get 3 years. PwBD candidates with 40% or more disability get a further 10 years. OBC (NCL) certificates must be issued on or after 1 November 2025, and EWS certificates on or after 1 April 2026, in BEL's prescribed formats.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 12 November 2026 |
| Online pre-registration for walk-in opens | 12 November 2026 |
| Last date of online pre-registration | 26 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Walk-in Written Test at BEL Kotdwar (reporting 8:00 AM) | 13 December 2026 (Sunday) |
Application Fee
| UR / EWS / OBC (NCL) | ₹177 (₹150 + 18% GST) via SBI Collect |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Exempted |
Salary / Stipend
| Pay | ₹40,000 (1st year), ₹45,000 (2nd year), ₹50,000 (3rd year, if extended) per month consolidated + ₹12,000 a year for insurance, attire etc. |
Trainee Engineer-I is engaged for two years, extendable by one year. The consolidated pay is ₹40,000 a month in year one, ₹45,000 in year two and ₹50,000 in year three if extended. You also get ₹12,000 a year for insurance premium, attire and footwear, paid in two instalments. A 10% Tough Location Allowance applies at far-flung sites, and gratuity is paid as per rules. After two years, trainees scoring 80% or more in appraisals may move up to Project Engineer-I. You must take medical insurance of ₹2 lakh and life insurance of ₹5 lakh.
Selection Process
Selection is only through a written test of 100 questions in 90 minutes, covering technical subjects and general aptitude. Each correct answer earns 1 mark and each wrong answer loses 0.25. You must score at least 35% (General/EWS/OBC-NCL) or 30% (SC/ST/PwBD). The test is on 13 December 2026 (Sunday) at BEL, Kotdwar-246149, Pauri Garhwal; report by 8:00 AM with a printout of your online application and a government photo ID. No separate call letter is issued. Results are posted on the BEL website, and qualified candidates are called for document verification in merit order.
How to Apply
Pay the fee first, if it applies: ₹177 (₹150 + 18% GST) for UR/EWS/OBC (NCL) through SBI Collect (select Bharat Electronics Limited and 'Recruitment of Trainee Engineer-I for BEL-KOT'); SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempt. Then pre-register at jobapply.in/bel2026kotdwarte, linked on bel-india.in → Job Notifications, by 26 November 2026, 11:59 PM. Enter the SBI Collect reference number and upload your photo, signature, Class 10 and 12/Diploma mark sheets, all-semester degree mark sheets, degree certificate, CGPA conversion proof and category certificates. Candidates who have not registered will not be allowed into the test. Queries: reckot@bel.co.in, 01382-236469/456.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many posts are in BEL Kotdwar Trainee Engineer-I 2026?
23: Electronics 16, Mechanical 5 and Computer Science 2.
What is the last date to register?
26 November 2026 up to 11:59 PM for online pre-registration.
When is the written test?
13 December 2026 (Sunday) at BEL Kotdwar, reporting time 8:00 AM.
Is experience required?
No. Freshers with a full-time 4-year B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg) can apply.
What is the age limit?
28 years for General/EWS as on 1 November 2026, with relaxation for SC/ST, OBC (NCL) and PwBD.
What is the salary?
₹40,000 a month in year one, ₹45,000 in year two and ₹50,000 in year three if extended, plus ₹12,000 a year.