BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026: (E-II Grade) Jobs – Apply Now!

BEL Recruitment 2026: Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a Navaratna PSU under the Ministry of Defence, has invited online applications for 350 Probationary Engineer (E-II Grade) posts: 200 in Electronics and 150 in Mechanical. Applications opened on 28 October 2026 and close on 18 November 2026, 11:59 PM. The pay scale is ₹40,000-3%-1,40,000, with a cost to company of about ₹13 lakh a year. Selection is through a computer-based test (85 marks) and an interview (15 marks), with the test tentatively on 22 December 2026.

BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026;

Important Dates

BEL may change the test date. Updates and corrigenda are posted in the Careers section of www.bel-india.in.

Vacancy and Reservation

Post-wise Vacancy

Category-wise Reservation

The number of posts in each branch can go up or down based on BEL’s needs at the time of recruitment.

Eligibility: Qualification

• UR, OBC (NCL) and EWS candidates need first class from an AICTE-approved college. AMIE / AMIETE / GIETE with first class in the same disciplines is also accepted.
• SC, ST and PwBD candidates need a pass class.
• Other equivalent disciplines and dual specialisations are not considered.
• If your result is in CGPA or grades, bring the percentage conversion certificate from your institute to the interview. Without it, candidature is disqualified.
• The degree specialisation must match the branch you select in the form.

Age Limit

The only accepted proof of age is the Matriculation or Higher Secondary certificate showing the date of birth. A birth certificate is accepted only if the date is missing there. PwBD candidates need a disability of at least 40%.

Application Fee

EWS note: the advertisement is not consistent. The fee paragraph (Para 9) lists EWS among the fee-paying categories, while the application instructions list EWS as exempt. Check the fee shown for you in the online form and the latest notice on www.bel-india.in before paying. The fee is paid through SBI e-Pay Lite by debit card, credit card, net banking, wallet or UPI, and is not refunded.

Salary and Benefits

• Pay scale: ₹40,000-3%-1,40,000 (E-II Grade), due for revision from 1 January 2027.
• Cost to company: about ₹13 lakh a year (approximate).
• Plus DA, HRA, conveyance allowance, performance related pay, medical reimbursement and other perquisites as admissible.

Selection Process

1. Computer-based test (CBT) for eligible candidates whose applications are accepted.
2. Interview for candidates shortlisted from the CBT, in a 1:5 ratio, discipline-wise and category-wise.
3. Document verification with originals, then a medical test.

The minimum marks apply separately in the test and the interview. Candidates can answer the test and the interview in English or Hindi.

CBT Exam Pattern

• Duration: 120 minutes. Each question carries 1 mark.
• Negative marking: 1/4 mark is cut for each wrong answer. Unattempted and marked-for-review questions get no marks.
• Language: English and Hindi. If there is a difference, the English version is final.
• Syllabus: objective questions from the core subjects of your engineering branch, plus general aptitude. BEL has not published a detailed topic list in the notice.

The 125 test marks are scaled to the 85-mark weightage. The notice does not show the exact conversion.

Tamil Nadu Exam Centres and Posting

You choose 5 centres nearest to you, and BEL allots one based on availability. Tamil Nadu centres in the list are Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli and Vellore. The full list covers many states and is in Annexure-A of the notice. Travel costs are not reimbursed.

Postings are in production or support departments at BEL units in Bangalore, Ghaziabad, Pune, Nagpur, Navi Mumbai, Hyderabad, Ibrahimpatnam, Chennai, Palasamudram, Nimmaluru, Machilipatnam, Panchkula and Kotdwara. BEL can post selected candidates anywhere in India.

How to Apply?

1. Go to www.bel-india.in and open the Careers section.
2. Read the advertisement, then click the registration link for this recruitment.
3. Step 1: register with a valid email and mobile number, verify both with OTPs, and note the Application Sequence Number and password you receive.
4. Step 2: log in, fill personal, additional, communication and qualification details, and upload your photo, signature and documents.
5. Preview the form. It cannot be edited after you submit.
6. Pay the fee through SBI e-Pay Lite if it applies to you.
7. Print or save the form and payment slip. Do not post any documents to BEL.

Apply only once. If you submit more than one application, only the one with the higher sequence number is considered, and fees are not adjusted. For help, use the Helpdesk tab on the portal or call +91 91520 28159 (Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 5 PM).

Service Agreement and Conditions

• Six months of orientation / on-the-job training.
• A service agreement for 2 years. The amount payable for breaking the agreement is ₹2,00,000.
• Only Indian nationals can apply.
• Selection depends on being medically fit. Candidates with colour blindness are not suitable for these posts.
• Government or PSU employees must bring a No Objection Certificate to the interview.
• BEL does not charge any fee except the application fee and warns against fraudsters who ask for money.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many posts are in BEL PE Recruitment 2026?

350 posts: 200 in Electronics and 150 in Mechanical.

What is the last date to apply?

18 November 2026, 11:59 PM.

What is the salary of a BEL Probationary Engineer?

The pay scale is ₹40,000-3%-1,40,000, with a CTC of about ₹13 lakh a year, plus DA, HRA and other benefits.

What is the age limit?

25 years for General and EWS as on 1 October 2026, with 3 years’ relaxation for OBC (NCL), 5 for SC/ST and 10 more for PwBD.

Which degrees are accepted?

4-year B.E / B.Tech / B.Sc Engineering in Electronics (and its listed variants) or Mechanical, with first class for UR, OBC (NCL) and EWS, and pass class for SC, ST and PwBD.

Is there a negative mark in the exam?

Yes. 1/4 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.

About This Information

This article summarises BEL Advertisement No. 17556/HR/All-India/2026. This website is not affiliated with Bharat Electronics Limited, the Ministry of Defence or any government body. We do not charge any fee for jobs or applications. Dates, fees and rules can change, so confirm everything on www.bel-india.in before you apply. If you find an error, tell us and we will correct it.