BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026 — 350 Posts
Bharat Electronics Limited has opened 350 vacancies for Probationary Engineers in the E-II Grade, split into 200 seats for Electronics and 150 for Mechanical, backlog included. If you have finished a B.E. or B.Tech and want a long-term PSU career, this drive is worth planning for right away. The pay band starts at Rs 40,000 and rises to Rs 1,40,000, and BEL puts the CTC at roughly Rs 13 lakh a year. Registration opened on 28 October 2026 and closes on 18 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. The computer based test is tentatively fixed for 22 December 2026.
About Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
BEL is a Navaratna defence electronics company under the Ministry of Defence. This drive runs under Advt. No. 17556/HR/All-India/2026 and fills entry-level engineering roles in two disciplines. After selection you go through 6 months of training and sign a 2-year service agreement. You can be posted to any BEL unit in India; the notice names Bangalore, Ghaziabad, Pune, Nagpur, Navi Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Panchkula and Kotdwara among them.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Probationary Engineer (Electronics) | 200 (UR 81 / EWS 20 / OBC-NCL 54 / SC 30 / ST 15) |
| Probationary Engineer (Mechanical) | 150 (UR 62 / EWS 15 / OBC-NCL 40 / SC 22 / ST 11) |
Eligibility
For the Electronics post you need a 4-year B.E., B.Tech or B.Sc Engineering degree in Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Electronics and Telecommunication, Communication or Telecommunication. For Mechanical, the degree has to be in Mechanical Engineering. UR, OBC (NCL) and EWS candidates need a first class from an AICTE approved college, while a pass class is enough for SC, ST and PwBD. AMIE, AMIETE and GIETE holders with a first class in these branches are also eligible. Dual specialisations are not accepted, and your degree branch must match the one you pick in the form. If your result is in CGPA, collect the university's percentage conversion certificate before the interview.
The upper age limit is 25 years for General and EWS candidates, counted as on 1 October 2026. OBC (NCL) candidates get 3 extra years, SC and ST get 5, Ex-Servicemen get 5 and PwBD candidates get 10. Combined relaxation goes up to 13 years for PwBD plus OBC (NCL) and 15 years for PwBD plus SC or ST. Only your Class 10 or Class 12 board certificate counts as date of birth proof; a birth certificate is used only if that date is missing.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 28 October 2026 |
| Online Registration Opens | 28 October 2026, 2:00 PM |
| Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee | 18 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Computer Based Test (tentative) | 22 December 2026 |
Application Fee
| General / EWS / OBC (NCL) | ₹1,180 (₹1,000 + GST) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
Salary / Stipend
| Pay | Rs 40,000-3%-1,40,000 (E-II Grade); CTC approx. Rs 13 lakh per year |
The basic pay scale is Rs 40,000-3%-1,40,000, and the notice says it is due for revision from 01.01.2027. BEL estimates the CTC at about Rs 13 lakh a year. Along with basic pay you get DA, HRA, conveyance allowance, performance related pay, medical reimbursement and other perks as admissible. Keep the bond in mind too: breaking the 2-year service agreement means paying Rs 2,00,000 to BEL.
Selection Process
Selection happens in two stages, a computer based test and an interview. The CBT has 125 questions, 100 technical and 25 on general aptitude and reasoning, to be finished in 120 minutes. A right answer earns 1 mark and a wrong one costs a quarter mark. The paper is set in English and Hindi. Interview calls go out in a 1:5 ratio, discipline-wise and category-wise. The final merit uses 85 marks from the CBT and 15 from the interview, and you must clear 35% (General/OBC/EWS) or 30% (SC/ST/PwBD) in each stage separately.
How to Apply
The notice gives no separate portal link, so you apply through the Careers section of the BEL website. Register with your mobile number and e-mail, verify both OTPs, then log in with the Application Sequence No. and password sent to you. Fill in your details, upload a white-background photo (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, 100-200 KB) and a signature scan (80-150 KB), preview and submit. UR, EWS and OBC (NCL) candidates pay Rs 1,180 through SBI e-Pay Lite; SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen pay nothing. One page of the notice lists EWS as exempt, so check what the portal shows for your category.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are there in BEL Probationary Engineer 2026?
There are 350 posts in total: 200 in Electronics and 150 in Mechanical, including backlog seats.
What is the last date to apply?
18 November 2026, 11:59 PM, for both the form and the fee.
Is there negative marking in the BEL PE CBT?
Yes. Each correct answer gives 1 mark and a quarter mark is deducted for every wrong answer.
What is the age limit for BEL Probationary Engineer?
The maximum age is 25 years for General and EWS as on 1 October 2026, with relaxation for OBC (NCL), SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen.
Can a colour blind candidate apply?
No. The notice says colour blind candidates are not suitable for these posts.