BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026: 350 Vacancies Open New Career Opportunities for Engineering Graduates Across India — Careerindia (October 28, 2026)
Article Updated: October 29, 2026 · Applications close November 18, 2026
Bharat Electronics Limited has opened applications for 350 Probationary Engineer posts in Electronics and Mechanical disciplines, with a pay scale of ₹40,000 to ₹1,40,000.
This guide covers the dates, vacancy split, eligibility, age limits, fee, selection process and what is still unconfirmed.
1. What BEL announced
BEL released Advertisement No. 17556/HR/All-India/2026 on October 28, 2026 for Probationary Engineers in the E-II grade. Careerindia reports that the posts are in the Production and Support Services departments across BEL units and offices, and open to engineering graduates in the specified Electronics and Mechanical disciplines.
| Item | Detail (as reported) |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) |
| Post | Probationary Engineer, E-II grade |
| Vacancies | 350 (Electronics 200, Mechanical 150) |
| Application window | October 28, 2026 (2:00 PM) to November 18, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Computer-based test | December 22, 2026 (tentative) |
| Official website | bel-india.in |
2. Key dates
Applications opened on October 28 at 2:00 PM and stay open until November 18. The computer-based test is tentatively set for December 22. No interview date appears in the reports reviewed.
3. Vacancies by discipline and category
Adda247 lists the following split, which includes backlog vacancies. The official advertisement is the final authority for reservation rules.
Adda247 also lists posting locations in Bangalore, Ghaziabad, Pune, Nagpur, Navi Mumbai, Hyderabad, Ibrahimpatnam, Chennai, Palasamudram, Nimmaluru, Machilipatnam, Panchkula and Kotdwara.
4. Eligibility
- Electronics: a four-year B.E., B.Tech or B.Sc. Engineering degree in Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Electronics and Telecommunication, Communication or Telecommunication.
- Mechanical: a four-year B.E., B.Tech or B.Sc. Engineering degree in Mechanical.
- Marks: Careerindia says a first-class degree is generally required, with SC, ST and PwBD candidates eligible with a pass class, subject to the notification.
| Category | Maximum age (as on Oct 1, 2026) |
|---|---|
| UR and EWS | 25 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 28 years |
| SC and ST | 30 years |
| PwBD (UR/EWS) | 35 years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 38 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 40 years |
Ex-servicemen are covered under government rules. Age figures are as listed by Adda247 and should be matched to the notification.
5. Pay and selection process
Selected candidates join the E-II grade on a pay scale of ₹40,000 to ₹1,40,000 with an approximate annual cost to company of ₹13 lakh, plus allowances such as DA and HRA, per Adda247 and Careerindia. Selection is by a 125-question computer-based test (85 marks, 120 minutes, one-fourth negative marking) followed by an interview (15 marks).
6. Fee and how to apply
The fee is ₹1,180 (₹1,000 plus GST) for General, EWS and OBC (NCL) candidates; SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen are exempted. Apply through the Careers section of bel-india.in: read the advertisement, register, verify your mobile number and email, fill in your details, upload your photo, signature and documents, pay the fee, and download the application and receipt.
7. Application checklist
- Match your degree branch exactly to the Electronics or Mechanical list.
- Keep your photograph, signature, certificates and category or EWS documents ready.
- Pay the fee and submit before November 18, not on the last evening.
- Save your registration details and payment receipt.
- Use only the official website for updates on the test, admit card and interview.
8. What is still unknown
The interview date, the detailed syllabus and the final test date are still to be confirmed. We did not open the full advertisement PDF or the application portal, so the exact percentage requirement and category-wise rules should be checked there.
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10. Frequently asked questions
1. How many vacancies has BEL announced?
350 Probationary Engineer posts in the E-II grade: 200 in Electronics and 150 in Mechanical, including backlog vacancies.
2. What is the last date to apply?
November 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM, for both the online application and the fee. Applications opened on October 28 at 2:00 PM.
3. Who is eligible?
Candidates with a four-year B.E., B.Tech or B.Sc. Engineering degree in the relevant discipline. The maximum age is 25 for UR and EWS candidates as on October 1, 2026, with relaxations for other categories.
4. What is the salary?
The pay scale is ₹40,000 to ₹1,40,000 in the E-II grade, with an approximate annual cost to company of ₹13 lakh, plus allowances and benefits.
5. What is the selection process?
A computer-based test worth 85 marks and an interview worth 15 marks. The test has 125 questions in 120 minutes with one-fourth negative marking.
6. What is the application fee?
₹1,180 for General, EWS and OBC (NCL) candidates. SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen are exempted, as reported.
11. Conclusion
BEL’s 350-post drive is a large intake of engineers for a defence electronics public enterprise, and the application window is open until November 18. Eligible Electronics and Mechanical graduates should confirm their branch, age and category details in the official advertisement and apply well before the deadline.
12. Sources and references
- Careerindia — BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026: Notification Released for 350 Posts (Gowri L), October 28, 2026. Headline-date source; vacancies, eligibility, pay, fee and selection process.
Read the Careerindia report ↗ - Adda247 Engineering Jobs — BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026 Out (Simran Raj), October 28, 2026. Category-wise vacancies, age relaxation table, documents and posting locations.
Read the Adda247 report ↗ - Adda247-hosted copy of the BEL advertisement PDF (Advt. No. 17556/HR/All-India/2026). Not opened for this article; linked for readers who want the original text.
Open the notification PDF ↗ - Rojgarlive — BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 350 Posts. Confirms dates, vacancy split and tentative test date.
Read the Rojgarlive report ↗ - FreeJobAlert — BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026 Notification Out. Confirms the advertisement number and the backlog vacancy note.
Read the FreeJobAlert report ↗
