Bharat Electronics Recruitment 2026: Graduates looking to begin their career with a leading defence PSU have a strong opportunity this year. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a Navratna company under the Ministry of Defence, has released an official recruitment notification for Trainee Engineer-I and Trainee Officer-I posts for its Kotdwara Unit, with postings across India based on project requirements.
The recruitment is being conducted on a temporary project basis, but it offers competitive pay, nationwide exposure, and a clear performance-based growth path.
BEL Recruitment 2026 Overview:
- Recruiting authority: Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
- Unit: Kotdwara (Uttarakhand)
- Advertisement No.: 21001/HR/KOT/REC/2025-26/04
- Mode of selection: Written test through walk-in process
- Experience required: Not required
- Last date for pre-registration: 15 January 2026
- Written test date: 25 January 2026
Vacancies and Disciplines
Trainee Engineer-I (Total: 50 Posts)
Engineering disciplines covered:
- Electronics and allied branches – 30 posts
- Mechanical Engineering – 17 posts
- Civil Engineering – 2 posts
- Electrical / Electrical & Electronics – 1 post
Trainee Officer-I (Finance) – 1 Post
- Qualification: MBA (Finance) or M.Com
Reservation for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, and PwBD candidates is applicable as per Government of India norms.
Eligibility Criteria for Bharat Electronics Recruitment
Educational Qualification
- Full-time BE / BTech / BSc (Engineering) in relevant discipline for Trainee Engineer
- Full-time MBA (Finance) or M.Com for Trainee Officer
- Degree must be from an AICTE/UGC-approved institution
- Pass class is sufficient
Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026)
- General & EWS: Not more than 28 years
- SC/ST: 5 years relaxation
- OBC-NCL: 3 years relaxation
- PwBD: Additional 10 years relaxation (minimum 40% disability)
Salary and Benefits
Selected candidates will receive a monthly consolidated remuneration:
- 1st Year: ₹30,000
- 2nd Year: ₹35,000
- 3rd Year (if extended): ₹40,000
Additional benefits include:
- ₹12,000 per year towards insurance, attire, footwear, and related expenses
- Area allowance of 10% of salary for postings outside Kotdwara where BEL facilities are unavailable
- Medical and life insurance coverage
Career Growth Opportunity
Candidates who complete two years as Trainee Engineer or Officer with strong performance may be considered for promotion to Project Engineer-I / Officer-I. This comes with higher responsibility and eligibility for a retention bonus of up to ₹1,00,000 after completing the full tenure.
Selection Process Explained
- Online pre-registration is mandatory: Link
- Eligible candidates will appear for a written test
- Test duration: 90 minutes
- Total questions: 100 (technical + general aptitude)
- Negative marking applicable
- Minimum qualifying marks:
- General/EWS/OBC-NCL: 35%
- SC/ST/PwBD: 30%
The written test will be held only at BEL Kotdwara on 25 January 2026.
Application Fee
- General / EWS / OBC-NCL: ₹177 (₹150 + GST)
- SC / ST / PwBD: No fee
How to Apply for Bharat Electronics RecruitmentÂ
Interested candidates must pre-register online to attend the walk-in written test. Applications without pre-registration will not be accepted.
- Pre-registration window: 01 January 2026 to 15 January 2026
- Candidates must bring:
- Printed application form
- Government photo ID
- Original documents for verification
Important Dates at a Glance
- Start of pre-registration: 01 January 2026
- Last date to apply: 15 January 2026
- Written test date: 25 January 2026
Official Helpdesk
- Email (recruitment queries): reckot@bel.co.in
- Phone: 01382-236452 / 456
- Technical support: belkotdwra@jobapply.in
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