BEL Invites Applications for 350 Probationary Engineer Posts

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a premier Navratna public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Defence, has officially announced a nationwide recruitment drive for 350 Probationary Engineer positions. The openings span across Electronics and Mechanical engineering disciplines, offering eligible candidates an opportunity to secure a prestigious engineering career in India's defense manufacturing sector.

Appointed under the E-II Grade, selected candidates will receive a competitive pay scale ranging from Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 1,40,000, bringing the approximate annual cost to company (CTC) to Rs. 13 lakh. Successful applicants will be posted across various BEL units and operational offices located throughout the country.

Vacancy Distribution and Key Dates

The total of 350 vacancies has been divided primarily into two core technical domains:

- Probationary Engineer (Electronics): 200 posts - Probationary Engineer (Mechanical): 150 posts

Online registration for the recruitment drive commenced on October 28. Eligible engineering graduates can submit their applications through the official BEL portal until November 18, 2026, closing at 11:59 PM. The computer-based test for the selection process is tentatively scheduled to be conducted on December 22, 2026.

Eligibility Criteria and Selection Process

Candidates applying for these roles must possess a B.E., B.Tech, or four-year B.Sc. Engineering degree in the relevant Electronics or Mechanical discipline. A first-class division is mandatory for General, EWS, and OBC candidates, while reserved categories including SC, ST, and PwBD are eligible with a pass-class degree in accordance with government guidelines.

The upper age limit is capped at 25 years for Unreserved and EWS applicants as of October 1, 2026, with permissible age relaxations applicable to reserved categories as detailed in the official notification.

The comprehensive selection procedure comprises a computer-based objective test carrying 85 marks and a personal interview carrying 15 marks. The examination will feature 125 multiple-choice questions to be completed within a 120-minute timeframe, with a negative marking scheme of one-fourth of a mark deducted for every incorrect response.

Application Fee

The application fee is structured at Rs. 1,180 for General, EWS, and OBC (NCL) candidates. Meanwhile, applicants belonging to SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-servicemen categories are fully exempted from paying the application fee. Aspirants are advised to review the detailed notification and complete their submissions well in advance of the November deadline.