BEL Probationary Engineer 2026: Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Defence, has announced recruitment for 350 Probationary Engineer posts in E-II Grade. The vacancies are divided between Electronics and Mechanical disciplines, with 200 posts in Electronics and 150 in Mechanical, including backlog vacancies. The recruitment notification, Advertisement No. 17556/HR/All-India/2026, provides details of eligibility, remuneration and the selection process.The online application window opens on October 28, 2026, at 2 PM and closes on November 18, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Eligible engineering graduates can submit their applications through the official website, bel-india.in. The computer-based test is tentatively scheduled for December 22, 2026.BEL Recruitment 2026 vacancy detailsThe recruitment covers positions in the Production and Support Services departments across BEL units and offices. The post-wise vacancy distribution is given below.
| Post | Vacancies |
| Probationary Engineer (Electronics) | 200 |
| Probationary Engineer (Mechanical) | 150 |
| Total | 350 |
Eligibility criteria and age limitCandidates must possess a B.E., B.Tech. or four-year B.Sc. Engineering degree in the prescribed Electronics or Mechanical disciplines. A first-class qualification is required, while pass-class candidates are eligible under the stated provisions for SC, ST and PwBD categories.The upper age limit for Unreserved and EWS candidates is 25 years as of October 1, 2026. Applicable age relaxations will be governed by the recruitment notification.Salary and application feeSelected candidates will be appointed in E-II Grade, with a pay scale of Rs. 40,000–1,40,000, including the prescribed increments. The approximate annual cost to company (CTC) is Rs. 13 lakh.Candidates belonging to the General, EWS and OBC (NCL) categories must pay Rs. 1,180, comprising Rs. 1,000 plus GST. SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-servicemen candidates are exempt from the application fee.BEL Recruitment 2026 important dates
| Event | Date |
| Advertisement date | October 28, 2026 |
| Online applications begin | October 28, 2026, 2:00 PM |
| Application deadline | November 18, 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Computer-based test | December 22, 2026 (tentative) |
Selection process and exam patternSelection will comprise a computer-based test carrying 85 marks and an interview carrying 15 marks. The test will contain 125 questions to be answered in 120 minutes. One-fourth of a mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.How to apply for BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026Candidates should visit bel-india.in, locate the recruitment notification under Advertisement No. 17556/HR/All-India/2026 and complete the online registration. Applicants must enter their details accurately, upload the required documents, pay the applicable fee and submit the form before the deadline.BEL has listed potential job locations across its units and offices in Bengaluru, Ghaziabad, Pune, Nagpur, Navi Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai and other locations in India. Candidates should consult the official notification for the complete discipline-wise eligibility requirements and application instructions.
