Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a premier Navratna Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has officially released the recruitment advertisement Advt No. 17556/HR/All-India/2026 dated 28.10.2026. This national recruitment drive invites applications from dynamic and qualified engineering graduates for 350 posts of Probationary Engineer (PE) in the E-II Grade across Electronics and Mechanical engineering streams.

Selected engineers will receive an attractive pay scale of ₹40,000 – 3% – ₹1,40,000/- with an estimated annual Cost to Company (CTC) of ₹13 Lakhs per annum (Approx.). The online application registration begins on 28.10.2026 (02:00 PM) and concludes on 18.11.2026 (11:59 PM) via the official portal at bel-india.in.

BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview

Important Dates for BEL PE Recruitment 2026

Discipline-Wise & Category-Wise Vacancy Breakup

A total of 350 vacancies (including backlog reservations) are distributed across disciplines and categories as follows:

Salary, Allowances & Financial Benefits

Candidates appointed as Probationary Engineers enter at E-II Grade:

• Basic Pay Scale: ₹40,000 – 3% – ₹1,40,000/- (Due for standard revision w.e.f. 01.01.2027).
• Estimated CTC: Approximately ₹13 Lakhs per annum.
• Additional Allowances:
  • Dearness Allowance (DA) linked to Industrial All India Consumer Price Index.
  • House Rent Allowance (HRA) or company-leased accommodation.
  • Conveyance Allowance and Perks under the Cafeteria Approach.
  • Performance Related Pay (PRP) based on company and individual performance.
  • Medical Reimbursement for self and dependents, Group Insurance, PF, and Gratuity.

Eligibility Criteria for BEL Probationary Engineer 2026

1. Essential Educational Qualification

• Candidates must possess a 4-Year B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc Engineering Graduate Degree from an AICTE/UGC recognized University or Institution.
• Candidates with AMIE / AMIETE / GIETE in the relevant discipline are also eligible.
• Eligible Disciplines & Specializations:
  • Electronics: Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Communication, or Telecommunication Engineering.
  • Mechanical: Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum Percentage Criteria:
  • General, OBC (NCL), and EWS Candidates: Must secure First Class in the qualifying engineering degree.
  • SC, ST, and PwBD Candidates: Must secure Pass Class.
• CGPA to Percentage: Where CGPA/OGPA is awarded, the conversion certificate issued by the University/Institute must be produced during interview verification.

2. Upper Age Limit (As on 01.10.2026)

• General / EWS Category: Maximum 25 Years (Candidate must be born on or after 01.10.2001).
• Category-wise Relaxations:
  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years (Up to 28 Years)
  • SC / ST Candidates: 5 Years (Up to 30 Years)
  • Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 Years relaxation over and above the category limit (Minimum 40% disability).
  • Ex-Servicemen: As per Government of India guidelines.

Selection Procedure & Merit Weightage

The selection framework for BEL Probationary Engineers is transparent and strictly competitive:

[Computer-Based Test (CBT) - 85 Marks Weightage] ➔ [Personal Interview - 15 Marks Weightage] ➔ [Final Merit Selection]

1. Shortlisting Ratio for Interview: Candidates will be shortlisted for the interview round in a 1:5 ratio discipline-wise and category-wise based on their CBT performance.
2. Minimum Qualifying Standards:
   • General / OBC / EWS: Minimum 35% marks in the CBT and Interview separately.
   • SC / ST / PwBD: Minimum 30% marks in the CBT and Interview separately.
3. Weightage Breakdown: $$\text{Final Merit Score} = (85\% \times \text{CBT Performance}) + (15\% \times \text{Personal Interview})$$Final Merit Score=(85%×CBT Performance)+(15%×Personal Interview)

CBT Exam Pattern & Syllabus Details

The Computer-Based Test will be conducted tentatively on 22.12.2026 at designated test centres nationwide.

• Mode: Computer-Based Objective Test
• Test Duration: 120 Minutes (2 Hours)
• Total Questions: 125 Objective MCQs
  • Part I – Core Engineering Domain: 100 Questions (Electronics or Mechanical branch topics)
  • Part II – General Aptitude & Reasoning: 25 Questions (Logical reasoning, quantitative analysis, verbal skills)
• Marking Scheme: Each question carries 1 mark.
• Negative Marking: 1/4th (0.25) mark is deducted for every incorrect response.
• Medium of Exam: Bilingual (English and Hindi).

Application Fee & Payment Mode

Payment Mode: The fee must be remitted online through the integrated SBI e-Pay Lite payment gateway using Net Banking, UPI, or Credit/Debit Card on or before 18.11.2026 (11:59 PM).

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Apply Online for BEL PE Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the Career Portal: Open the official Bharat Electronics Limited portal at bel-india.in and navigate to the “Careers” ➔ “Recruitment – Advertisements” section.
2. Online Registration: Locate Advt No. 17556/HR/All-India/2026 and click on the online application link. Register by entering your active email ID, mobile number, and primary engineering branch.
3. Fill Detailed Form: Enter personal particulars, category details, academic marks (10th, 12th/Diploma, and B.E./B.Tech semesters), and choose 5 preferred examination centres nearest to your correspondence address.
4. Upload Scanned Documents:
   • Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG format, clean light background).
   • Scanned specimen signature (JPEG format, black/blue ink).
   • Community/Caste/Disability certificate (where applicable in PDF format).
5. Fee Payment: Verify all entered data prior to final submission. Once submitted, details cannot be edited. Proceed to SBI e-Pay Lite to pay the application fee of ₹1,180/- (if applicable).
6. Print Confirmation: After successful fee confirmation, download and print the complete application PDF form for Document Verification and Interview stages.

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