Job Description

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), India's leading state-owned telecommunications company, is inviting applications for the prestigious Senior Executive Trainee (SET) 2026 recruitment. This is a golden opportunity for dynamic and qualified professionals to join a cornerstone of India's digital infrastructure and contribute to the nation's connectivity mission.

The SET examination is a direct recruitment drive for external candidates, offering a stable and rewarding career in the central government sector. Selected candidates will undergo comprehensive training before being deployed in key roles across BSNL's vast network, handling critical operations in telecom engineering or finance.

This position is ideal for engineering graduates and commerce professionals seeking a long-term career with excellent growth prospects, job security, and the chance to work on transformative national projects in telecommunications and financial management.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Begin	05/02/2026
Last Date for Apply Online	31/03/2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	31/03/2026
Correction Window for Application	01-08 April 2026
BSNL SET Exam Date	As per Schedule (to be announced)
Admit Card Availability	Before Exam (to be announced)

Exam Fee

The application fee must be paid online. The fee structure is as follows:

• General / OBC / EWS Category Candidates: ₹2500/-
• SC / ST / PwD Category Candidates: ₹1250/-

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 21 years
• Maximum Age: 30 years

Age is calculated as of the last date for application (31/03/2026). Age relaxations, as per the rules of the Government of India, will be applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen candidates. Please refer to the official notification for detailed relaxation criteria.

Vacancy Details

A total of 120 vacancies are available across two distinct streams. The post-wise breakdown is as follows:

Post Name	Total Vacancies	Eligibility
Senior Executive Trainee DR Telecom Stream	95	Full-time BE / B.Tech Engineering Degree in Electronics and Telecommunication / Electronics / Computer Science / Information Technology / Electrical / Instrumentation with a minimum of 60% marks (or equivalent CGPA).
Senior Executive Trainee DR Finance Stream	25	Professional qualification as a Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost and Management Accountant (CMA).

Note: Eligibility must be met as on the last date of application (31/03/2026).

Important Links

• Official Website: https://bsnl.co.in/en
• Apply Online Portal: https://bsnlregistration.ibtexamination.com/
• Download Official Notification: BSNL SET Notification 2026 PDF

Links for Admit Card, Result, Exam Notice, and Interview Schedule will be activated on the official website and the apply online portal as per the examination schedule. Candidates are advised to check these platforms regularly for updates.

How to Apply?

Follow these steps carefully to submit your application for BSNL SET 2026:

1. Read the Notification: Thoroughly read the official notification PDF (link provided above) to understand all eligibility criteria, required documents, and instructions.
2. Visit the Apply Online Portal: Click on the official "Apply Online" link provided in the Important Links section on or after 05/02/2026.
3. Registration: New users must register by providing a valid email ID and mobile number. You will receive login credentials.
4. Fill Application Form: Log in with your credentials and fill in the application form with accurate personal, educational, and contact details. Ensure all information matches your original certificates.
5. Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of required documents, such as photograph, signature, age proof, educational certificates, and category certificate (if applicable), as per the specifications in the notification.
6. Pay Application Fee: Pay the requisite application fee online using the available payment gateways (net banking, credit/debit card). Take a printout of the payment receipt.
7. Submit and Print: Review the entire application form carefully. Once satisfied, submit the form. Finally, take a clear printout of the final submitted application form and the payment receipt for your future reference.
8. Correction Window: If any mistake is found, use the correction window (01-08 April 2026) to make necessary amendments, as no further changes will be allowed afterward.

Selection Process

The selection for the post of Senior Executive Trainee will be based on the following stages as per the BSNL SET 2026 notification:

• Stage 1: Written Examination (SET): Candidates will have to appear for a computer-based online examination known as the Senior Executive Trainee Selection Test (SET). The exam will be separate for the Telecom and Finance streams, with syllabi tailored to the respective disciplines.
  • Telecom Stream: The test will cover subjects related to Electronics & Telecommunication, Electrical, Computer Science, etc., as per the engineering curriculum.
  • Finance Stream: The test will cover topics from Accounting, Finance, Costing, Taxation, and professional knowledge relevant to CA/CMA syllabi.
  • The exam pattern (number of questions, marking scheme, duration) will be detailed in the official notification.
• Stage 2: Document Verification: Candidates who qualify the written examination will be called for document verification. Original certificates and testimonials regarding age, educational qualifications, category, experience (if any), etc., will be verified at this stage.
• Stage 3: Final Merit List: A final merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in the written examination, subject to successful document verification. No separate interview is typically part of this direct recruitment process unless specifically mentioned in the final notification.

Candidates are advised to prepare using the official syllabus and practice tests (if any) mentioned in the notification. All updates regarding the exam schedule, admit card, and result will be conveyed through the official BSNL websites.