The Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has extended the deadline for its Senior Executive Trainee (SET) Recruitment 2026. Candidates interested in the 120 SET posts in the Telecom and Finance streams now have additional time to complete their applications as the last date has been moved to 31 March 2026.
BSNL SET 2026 Recruitment: Vacancy & Application Dates
The recruitment drive aims to fill 120 vacancies under the Senior Executive Trainee (SET) category through a direct recruitment process. The registrations began on 5 February 2026 and were originally scheduled to end on 7 March 2026. In response to requests and to provide more time, BSNL has extended the registration window until 31 March 2026.
- Organisation: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)
- Post: Senior Executive Trainee (SET)
- Total Vacancies: 120
- Stream: Telecom & Finance
- Online Application End Date: 31 March 2026 (Extended
BSNL SET 2026 Eligibility and Streams Details
The recruitment is open to candidates with specified qualifications in the respective streams:
- Telecom Stream: Full-time B.E./B.Tech in Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Science, IT, Electrical or related engineering fields with required minimum marks.
- Finance Stream: Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost & Management Accountant (CMA) qualifications.
- Age Limit: Typically 21–30 years (as per notification rules).
Both fresh graduates and experienced candidates meeting the eligibility criteria can apply before the revised deadline.
How to Apply BSNL SET 2026 Online?
Candidates should complete the application process through the official BSNL recruitment portal before 31 March 2026
- Visit the BSNL official website (bsnl.co.in) and navigate to the recruitment section.
- Look for the Senior Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 notification.
- Register using a valid email and mobile number.
- Fill in educational and personal details accurately.
- Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, certificates.
- Pay the application fee (where applicable).
- Submit the form and download/save the confirmation for future reference.
BSNL SET 2026 Selection Process and Exam
The selection process typically involves a Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by document verification and possibly other phases as indicated in the official notification. BSNL will release further updates on exam dates and hall tickets on its official portal
Opportunity for Job Seekers
This extension provides added flexibility for engineering graduates, finance professionals and eligible applicants to apply for government jobs with one of India’s major public sector telecom providers. Interested candidates are advised to complete and submit their applications well before the extended last date of 31 March 2026 to avoid technical delays.