Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has released the official notification for direct recruitment of Senior Executive Trainees (SET) in Telecom and Finance streams from external candidates. The recruitment is being conducted for the 2026 cycle under Advertisement No. BSNLCO-11/12(11)/1/2025-RECTT-CO-Part (1).
Eligible candidates with engineering or finance qualifications can apply online through the official BSNL recruitment portal within the prescribed dates. The selection will be based on a Computer Based Test (CBT).
Overview of BSNL SET Recruitment 2026
| Organisation | Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) |
| Post Name | Senior Executive Trainee (SET) |
| Streams | Telecom & Finance |
| Total Vacancies | 120 Posts |
| Pay Scale | E-3 (₹24,900 – ₹50,500) |
| Recruitment Type | Direct Recruitment |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
Important Dates
| Start of Online Registration | 05 February 2026 (10:00 Hrs) |
| Last Date of Online Registration | 07 March 2026 (10:00 Hrs) |
| Application Editing Start | 08 March 2026 (10:00 Hrs) |
| Application Editing End | 15 March 2026 (10:00 Hrs) |
| Date of CBT Examination | 29 March 2026 (Tentative) |
Vacancy Distribution
| Post | Total | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS | OC/OBC (CL) | PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SET (Telecom) | 95 | 14 | 7 | 25 | 9 | 40 | 2 |
| SET (Finance) | 25 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 1 |
Educational Qualification
For SET – Telecom Stream:
Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Technology or equivalent engineering degree with minimum 60% marks on a full-time regular basis in any of the following disciplines:
- Electronics and Telecommunication
- Electronics
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Electrical
- Instrumentation
Or combination of these disciplines as core with other associated emerging branches.
For SET – Finance Stream:
- Chartered Accountant (CA)
- Cost and Management Accountant (CMA)
Age Limit
Applicants should be minimum 21 years as on closing date of receipt of application.
| Category | Max Age |
|---|---|
| Unreserved / EWS / OBC (CL) | 30 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 33 Years |
| SC / ST | 35 Years |
| PwBD (UR/EWS/OBC CL) | 40 Years |
| PwBD (OBC NCL) | 43 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 45 Years |
Examination Scheme
| Part | Subject | Questions / Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-I | Aptitude Test | 40 / 40 | 180 Minutes |
| Part-II | Technical Test | 160 / 160 | |
| Total | 200 / 200 |
Application Fee
| OC / OBC / EWS | ₹2500/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹1250/- |
How to Apply
Eligible candidates must apply online through the official BSNL recruitment portal. Applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted. Candidates should ensure that all eligibility conditions are fulfilled before applying.
Official Notification: DOWNLOAD NOTIFICATION PDF
Email for Queries: bsnlrectt@bsnl.co.in
Training and Career Growth
Selected candidates will undergo a 52-week training program comprising common managerial modules and stream-specific functional training. On successful completion, candidates may progress to Assistant General Manager (AGM) positions in the E-4 pay scale.