BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026: Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has released Advt. No. 17556/HR/All-India/2026 for 350 Probationary Engineer posts in Electronics and Mechanical in the E-II grade.
B.E / B.Tech freshers up to 25 years of age can apply online from 28.10.2026 to 18.11.2026. Selection is through a computer based test (tentatively on 22.12.2026) and an interview.
About BEL:
Bharat Electronics Limited is a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Defence, headquartered in Bengaluru. It makes radars, communication systems and defence electronics.
BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026:
| Organization Name | Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) |
| Advt. No. | 17556/HR/All-India/2026 |
| Post Name | Probationary Engineer (E-II Grade) |
| Total Vacancies | 350 (Electronics 200, Mechanical 150) |
| Qualification | B.E / B.Tech / B.Sc (Engg) – 4 years, First Class (Pass Class for SC/ST/PwBD) |
| Age Limit | Up to 25 years (as on 01.10.2026) |
| Salary | Rs. 40,000 – 1,40,000 (approx. CTC Rs. 13 lakh) |
| Job Location | BEL units across India |
| Freshers / Experienced | Freshers |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | bel-india.in |
BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Notification Date | 28.10.2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 28.10.2026 (2:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 18.11.2026 (11:59 PM) |
| CBT Date (Tentative) | 22.12.2026 |
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BEL Probationary Engineer Openings 2026 – Details
| Discipline | UR | EWS | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | Total |
| Electronics | 81 | 20 | 54 | 30 | 15 | 200 |
| Mechanical | 62 | 15 | 40 | 22 | 11 | 150 |
| Total | 143 | 35 | 94 | 52 | 26 | 350 |
BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
| Discipline | Accepted Branches |
| Electronics | Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Communication, Telecommunication |
| Mechanical | Mechanical |
B.E / B.Tech / B.Sc (Engg) – 4 years from an AICTE-approved college. First Class is needed for UR, OBC (NCL) and EWS. Pass Class is enough for SC, ST and PwBD. AMIE / AMIETE / GIETE with First Class in the same branch can also apply.
Who Can Apply
- ✔ Has a 4-year B.E / B.Tech / B.Sc (Engg) in the listed branches
- ✔ Got First Class (Pass Class for SC/ST/PwBD)
- ✔ Studied a full-time regular course
- ✔ Is up to 25 years old on 01.10.2026 (UR/EWS)
- ✔ Is not colour blind
Age Limit (as on 01.10.2026)
Maximum 25 years for General and EWS candidates.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| PwBD | 10 years (in addition to category relaxation) |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Government rules |
BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General / EWS / OBC (NCL) | Rs. 1,180 (Rs. 1,000 + GST) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | No fee |
Fee is paid online through SBI e-Pay Lite and is not refundable.
BEL Probationary Engineer Salary / Pay Scale
BEL Probationary Engineers join in the E-II grade with a basic pay of Rs. 40,000 in the Rs. 40,000 – 3% – 1,40,000 scale. The approximate CTC is Rs. 13 lakh per year.
DA, HRA, conveyance, performance-related pay and medical benefits are paid extra.
Selection Process of BEL Probationary Engineer:
Selection in the BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment has two stages:
Stage 1 – Computer Based Test (85 marks)
125 questions in 120 minutes: 100 technical and 25 general aptitude and reasoning. 0.25 mark is cut for each wrong answer.
Stage 2 – Interview (15 marks)
Candidates are shortlisted in a 1:5 ratio for the interview. Final selection is on CBT (85%) plus interview (15%).
BEL Probationary Engineer Exam Pattern 2026
| Section | Questions | Marks |
| Technical (branch subject) | 100 | 100 |
| General Aptitude & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| Total (120 minutes) | 125 | 125 |
Minimum qualifying marks are 35% for General/OBC/EWS and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD in both the CBT and the interview. In the final merit, the CBT carries 85 marks and the interview 15.
Why Apply for BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026
The BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment offers a Navratna defence PSU job with a CTC of about Rs. 13 lakh, without needing a GATE score.
With 350 posts, this is one of BEL’s biggest engineer drives.
How to Prepare for BEL Probationary Engineer Exam 2026
The BEL Probationary Engineer Exam 2026 is mostly technical. Plan like this:
- Electronics: revise analog and digital circuits, signals, communication, microprocessors and control systems.
- Mechanical: revise thermodynamics, SOM, TOM, manufacturing and fluid mechanics.
- Practise aptitude and reasoning for the 25 general questions.
- Solve previous BEL PE papers and GATE-level MCQs with a timer.
Documents Required for BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026
Keep these documents ready for the BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment:
- ✔ 10th certificate (date of birth proof)
- ✔ B.E / B.Tech degree and all semester marksheets
- ✔ CGPA conversion certificate (if applicable)
- ✔ Caste / EWS / PwBD certificate (if applicable)
- ✔ Photo ID (Aadhaar / PAN)
- ✔ Recent photo and signature
How to Apply for BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026
Apply online on the BEL website:
- Go to bel-india.in and open the Careers / Job Notifications section.
- Find Advt. No. 17556/HR/All-India/2026 – Probationary Engineer.
- Register and fill the form. Choose your discipline and 5 exam centres.
- Pay the fee (if applicable) through SBI e-Pay Lite.
- Submit before 18.11.2026 and save the printout.
Important Points to Remember
- Only Electronics and Mechanical branches are covered.
- First Class is needed for UR/OBC/EWS.
- Age limit is 25 years for UR (as on 01.10.2026).
- There is 0.25 negative marking in the CBT.
- Last date is 18.11.2026.
BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
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BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment- Frequently Asked Questions:
Q1: What is the last date for BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026?
A: The last date to apply is 18.11.2026 (11:59 PM).
Q2: How many posts are there?
A: 350: Electronics 200 and Mechanical 150.
Q3: Is GATE needed?
A: No. Selection is through BEL’s own CBT and an interview.
Q4: What is the salary?
A: Basic pay Rs. 40,000 in the Rs. 40,000 – 1,40,000 scale, with an approximate CTC of Rs. 13 lakh.
Q5: What is the age limit?
A: 25 years for UR/EWS as on 01.10.2026, with 3 years extra for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST.
Q6: When is the exam?
A: The CBT is tentatively on 22.12.2026.
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