Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has issued a fresh notification regarding the Direct Recruitment of Senior Executive Trainee in Telecom and Finance streams. The notice informs candidates about the extension of the last date of online registration.
As per the revised schedule, the closing date for online registration and related activities has been extended. Candidates who have not yet applied can complete their registration within the updated timeline. The selection will be conducted through a Computer Based Test.
Overview of BSNL SET Recruitment 2026
| Organisation | Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) |
| Notification Number | BSNLCO-11/12(11)/1/2025-RECTT-CO-Part (1) |
| Post Name | Senior Executive Trainee (SET) |
| Streams | Telecom & Finance |
| Recruitment Type | Direct Recruitment |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
All the important details regarding this extension notice are provided below. Candidates are advised to check the revised dates carefully.
Revised Important Dates
Below is the table for the updated dates as per the latest notification dated 02 March 2026:
| Date & Time of End of Online Registration | 10:00 Hrs of 31 March 2026 |
| Date & Time of Start of Application Editing Period | 10:00 Hrs of 01 April 2026 |
| Date & Time of End of Application Editing Period | 10:00 Hrs of 08 April 2026 |
| Date & Time of Examination (CBT) | Will be notified later |
Vacancy Distribution
| Post | Total | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS | OC/OBC (CL) | PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Executive Trainee (Telecom) | 95 | 14 | 7 | 25 | 9 | 40 | 2 |
| Senior Executive Trainee (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 |
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 Details
Candidates are advised to refer to the BSNL websites for further instructions and updates. The notification has been issued with the approval of the competent authority.
Official Website: bsnl.co.in
Apply Link: APPLY ONLINE
Last Date Extension Notice: DOWNLOAD PDF