Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a Navratna company under the Ministry of Defence, has invited online applications for 350 Probationary Engineer posts in the E-II Grade under Advertisement No. 17556/HR/All-India/2026, dated 28 October 2026. The recruitment covers Electronics and Mechanical disciplines, and applications are open from 28 October 2026 at 2:00 PM to 18 November 2026 at 11:59 PM on the official website bel-india.in. No GATE score is required for this recruitment, which makes it a major opportunity for fresh engineering graduates.
Vacancy Details
A total of 350 Probationary Engineer posts have been announced, including 200 posts in Electronics and 150 posts in Mechanical. The total includes 45 posts for persons with disabilities, including 32 backlog vacancies, with 27 in Electronics and 18 in Mechanical. The vacancies are on an all-India basis, and the number may be increased or decreased by the management at the time of recruitment. Selected candidates will be placed in the E-II Grade with a pay scale of Rs 40,000 to Rs 1,40,000 and a CTC of about Rs 13 lakh per year, and the pay scale is due for revision with effect from 1 January 2027.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must hold a first-class B.E. or B.Tech degree in Electronics or Mechanical engineering or the relevant disciplines listed in the notification, while Pass Class is accepted for SC, ST and PwBD candidates. Only the engineering disciplines listed in the advertisement are accepted, and other equivalent disciplines and dual specialisations are excluded, so applicants should check the list carefully. The maximum age limit is 25 years as on 1 October 2026 for UR and EWS candidates, with age relaxation applicable as per government rules for reserved categories.
Important Dates
Online registration for BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026 opened on 28 October 2026 at 2:00 PM, and the last date to submit the online application with the applicable fee is 18 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. The computer-based test is tentatively scheduled for 22 December 2026, and BEL may change the date. Applications must be submitted online only through bel-india.in, and candidates should not wait until the last day, as the portal usually sees heavy traffic near the deadline.
Selection is through a computer-based test followed by an interview, and the notification carries the detailed exam pattern and the interview process. The application fee is Rs 1,180 for UR, OBC and EWS candidates, while SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen candidates are exempted from the fee. Candidates should read the official advertisement for the complete selection process and the fee payment instructions before applying.
How to Apply
Visit the official BEL website at bel-india.in and open the Careers section, then find Advertisement No. 17556/HR/All-India/2026 for Probationary Engineers and open the online application link. Fill in personal and educational details carefully, upload the required documents, pay the application fee online if applicable and submit the form before 18 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. Keep a copy of the submitted application and fee receipt for future reference, and check the BEL website regularly for the admit card. Also read: DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 through GATE
With 350 posts, no GATE requirement and a computer-based test on 22 December, the BEL Probationary Engineer drive is one of the best PSU opportunities for fresh Electronics and Mechanical engineers this year. Apply well before the 18 November deadline. Also read: RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 for 1,265 posts
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