Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced its Senior Executive Trainee (SET) Recruitment 2026 for a total of 120 vacancies across technical and finance streams. With the official notification now released, eligible candidates can start applying online from 05 February 2026. The recruitment drive offers a valuable opportunity for engineering graduates and finance professionals to secure a career in a leading public sector telecom organisation.
BSNL SET 2026: Vacancy and Streams
The 120 Senior Executive Trainee posts are divided between two major streams:
- Telecom Stream: Engineering-related roles
- Finance Stream: Roles suited for qualified finance professionals
This blend reflects BSNL’s aim to reinforce both its technical and financial workforce through structured recruitment.
Important Dates for BSNL Recruitment 2026
Candidates should note the key schedule as follows (tentative and subject to official notification details):
- Notification release date: 29 January 2026
- Online registration start: 05 February 2026
- Last date to apply: 07 March 2026
- Application editing window: 08–15 March 2026
- Tentative CBT exam date: 29 March 2026
A correction window allows candidates to revise certain application details after initial submission.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible candidates must meet the educational and age criteria specified:
- Telecom stream: Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Technology (BE/B.Tech) with minimum required marks in recognised disciplines
- Finance stream: Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost & Management Accountant (CMA) qualifications.
Age limits and category-wise relaxations are as per government norms provided in the official BSNL notification.
Selection Process and Pay
Candidate selection will be primarily based on performance in a Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by subsequent stages such as document verification. Successful candidates can expect a structured pay scale under the E-3 IDA pay band, along with allowances, perks and other benefits typical of BSNL management-level roles as outlined in the official notification.
How to Apply?
Interested candidates must:
- Visit the official BSNL recruitment portal or the designated application link provided in the notification.
- Register with valid details and create a login profile.
- Complete the application form with accurate educational and personal information.
- Upload required documents and pay the application fee (as applicable).
- Submit the form and save the confirmation for future reference.