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February 3, 2026 3 Min Read

BSNL SET Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 120 Senior Executive Trainee Posts

Updated: 30 January 2026 (09:50 AM) |
Online Apply: 05 February 2026 to 07 March 2026 |
Total Posts: 120

Apply OnlineSET (DR)Telecom & Finance

BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 – Overview
Organization	Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)
Post Name	Senior Executive Trainee (DR) – Telecom & Finance
Total Posts	120
Advertisement No.	BSNLCO-11/12(11)/1/2025-RECTT-CO-Part (1)
Pay Scale	IDA E-3 (Pre-revised) – Rs. 24,900 to Rs. 50,500
Apply Mode	Online
Official Websites	https://bsnl.co.in / https://www.externalexam.bsnl.co.in

Important Dates
Start of Online Registration	10:00 Hrs. – 05 February 2026
Last Date of Online Registration	10:00 Hrs. – 07 March 2026
Editing Window	08 March 2026 (10:00 Hrs.) to 15 March 2026 (10:00 Hrs.)
CBT Exam Date (Tentative)	29 March 2026 (10:00 Hrs.)

Vacancy Details (Stream Wise)
Post / Stream	No. of Posts
Senior Executive Trainee (DR) – Telecom Stream	95
Senior Executive Trainee (DR) – Finance Stream	25
Total	120

Eligibility Criteria
Telecom Stream Qualification	B.E./B.Tech (Regular Full-Time) with minimum 60% marks in relevant disciplines such as: Electronics & Telecommunication, Electronics, Computer Science, IT, Electrical, Instrumentation (or combinations as per notification).
Finance Stream Qualification	CA (Chartered Accountant) or CMA (Cost & Management Accountancy)
Nationality	Indian National

Application Fee
OC / OBC / EWS	Rs. 2,500/- (Online Only)
SC / ST / PwBD	Rs. 1,250/- (Online Only)
Payment Mode	Internet Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card via externalexam.bsnl.co.in
Note: Fee once paid is generally non-refundable (refer official notification).

Selection Process
Stages	Computer Based Test (CBT) – Objective MCQs (Aptitude + Technical/Professional Knowledge) Normalization of marks (if multiple sessions) Document Verification Medical Examination (as per company standards)
Negative Marking	+1 for correct, -0.25 for wrong (as per provided details)

Salary, Probation & Bond
Pay Scale	IDA E-3 (Pre-revised) – Rs. 24,900 to Rs. 50,500
Probation / Training	2 years probation with training (as per official guidelines)
Bond	Service bond may be applicable (e.g., Rs. 9 Lakhs for 5 years service as per notification details shared)

How to Apply Online
Apply Portal	https://www.externalexam.bsnl.co.in
Steps	Visit the portal and complete registration using valid mobile number & email (OTP based). Fill personal, educational and stream details carefully. Upload scanned photo & signature (as per required size limits). Pay application fee online and submit the form. Download/print the submitted application for future reference.
Editing Window	08 March 2026 to 15 March 2026 (limited fields as per portal)

Documents / Details to Keep Ready
Common	Mobile & Email (OTP), Class 10 certificate (DOB proof), Degree/Marksheets, ID proof, category/PwBD certificates (if applicable), scanned photo & signature, payment method (card/netbanking/UPI as supported).

FAQs – BSNL SET Recruitment 2026
Q1. Total vacancies?	120 posts (Telecom 95, Finance 25).
Q2. Apply dates?	Start: 05 Feb 2026, Last Date: 07 Mar 2026 (10:00 Hrs.).
Q3. Qualification for Telecom?	B.E./B.Tech with minimum 60% in relevant disciplines (as per notification).
Q4. Qualification for Finance?	CA or CMA.
Q5. Selection process?	CBT, normalization (if required), document verification and medical exam.