BEL Invites Applications: Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a Navaratna Defence PSU under the Ministry of Defence, has announced a major recruitment drive for Senior Engineer (E-III) positions at its Product Development & Innovation Centre (PDIC), Bengaluru. The opportunity is aimed at experienced professionals in Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering, particularly those with hands-on exposure to Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) systems.
This recruitment reflects BEL’s growing focus on indigenous defence technologies, advanced aerial platforms, and next-generation aerospace solutions.
BEL Senior Engineer Recruitment 2026 OVERVIEW
- Post: Senior Engineer (E-III)
- Job Code: US01
- Location: Bengaluru (PDIC & Centre of Excellence)
- Total Vacancies: 4
- UR: 3
- SC: 1
- Upper Age Limit: 32 years (as on 1 February 2026)
- CTC: Approx. ₹15 lakh per annum
- Pay Scale: ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000 (with allowances)
Who Can Apply?
BEL is looking for candidates with strong academic grounding and real-world engineering exposure.
Educational Qualification for BEL Invites Applications
Applicants must hold a full-time B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering, secured with First Class from an AICTE-approved institution or a recognized university. Degrees with mismatched specializations will not be considered.
Experience Requirement
- B.E./B.Tech candidates: Minimum 4 years of post-qualification industry or defence laboratory experience
- M.E./M.Tech candidates: Minimum 2 years of post-qualification experience
Experience gained through internships, teaching, research, apprenticeships, or contractual PSU engagements is not treated as valid experience for this post.
What Will the Senior Engineer Do?
The role is highly technical and innovation-driven. According to the notification, the selected engineers will work on:
- End-to-end design of UAVs, including modelling, structural and thermal analysis
- Subsystem design, prototyping, and performance evaluation
- System engineering of aerial platforms
- Design and testing of composite and metallic airframe structures
- Control systems design for aerial vehicles
- Documentation as per BEL’s defence-grade standards
Candidates with exposure to guidance systems, autopilot design, communication systems, simulation tools, C/C++, Python, ROS, ML, or AI will have an added advantage.
Salary, Allowances, and Benefits
In addition to the attractive basic pay, BEL offers a comprehensive remuneration package that includes:
- Dearness Allowance and House Rent Allowance
- 35% of basic pay as perquisites
- Performance Related Pay (PRP)
- Medical benefits, Group Insurance, and Provident Fund
This makes the Senior Engineer (E-III) role one of the most competitive engineering positions in the defence PSU sector.
Selection Process Explained
The selection will be carried out in two stages:
- Written Test
- Interview (15 marks)
Candidates will be shortlisted for interview in a 1:7 ratio, category-wise, based on written test performance.
- Qualifying Marks:
- General: 35%
- SC / PwBD: 30%
Both the written test and interview will be conducted at BEL, Bengaluru.
Application Fee and How to Pay
- Application Fee: ₹600 + 18% GST
- Fee Exemption: SC, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates
Payment must be made through SBI Collect, either online or via SBI branch. The payment reference number must be mentioned in the application form.
How to Apply for BEL Invites Applications and Last Date
Unlike many online-only recruitments, this BEL recruitment requires offline application submission.
Eligible candidates must send their complete application with all mandatory documents by Registered Post to the address mentioned in the notification.
 Last date for receipt of application: 24 February 2026
Incomplete applications, missing documents, or late submissions will be rejected without further communication.
Official Notification: Download
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