BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026 is open for 350 posts in Electronics and Mechanical. Bharat Electronics Limited will accept online applications at bel-india.in until November 18, 2026. The Computer Based Test (CBT) is set for December 22, 2026.
The notice carries Advertisement No. 17556/HR/All-India/2026. Bharat Electronics Limited released it on October 28, 2026.
This drive is limited to two branches, Electronics and Mechanical. BEL’s October 2025 Probationary Engineer drive also took Computer Science and Electrical graduates. Those two branches are not in the 2026 list.
Deadline Board
| What | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Notice released | October 28, 2026 | Out |
| Applications open | October 28, 2026, 2:00 p.m. IST | Started |
| Last date to apply and pay fee | November 18, 2026, 11:59 p.m. IST | Pending |
| Computer Based Test (tentative) | December 22, 2026 | Awaited |
The date that matters most is November 18, 2026. Applications close at 11:59 p.m. that night.
How many posts are in BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026?
BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026 has 350 posts in E-II grade. Electronics has 200 posts. Mechanical has 150 posts.
The 2026 count is 350, up from 340 in the October 2025 drive. The posts include backlog vacancies.
| Discipline | 2026 posts | October 2025 drive |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 200 | 175 |
| Mechanical | 150 | 109 |
| Computer Science | Not offered | 42 |
| Electrical | Not offered | 14 |
| Total | 350 | 340 |
Computer Science and Electrical candidates had 56 posts last year. This year they have none.
Who is eligible for BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026?
Candidates need a first class B.E, B.Tech or B.Sc degree in the relevant branch. For the Electronics post, that means Electronics, ECE, E&TC or Communication. For the Mechanical post, it means a Mechanical degree.
First class in AMIE or AMIETE in these branches also counts. SC, ST and PwBD candidates need a pass class.
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The upper age limit is 25 years for unreserved and EWS candidates, as on October 1, 2026.
OBC candidates in the non-creamy layer get three years more. SC and ST candidates get five years. PwBD candidates get ten years.
Main Computer Science se hoon, kya main BEL PE 2026 me apply kar sakta hoon?
No, Computer Science graduates cannot apply this year. BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026 is only for Electronics and Mechanical. Electrical graduates are left out too.
What is the last date to apply for BEL Probationary Engineer 2026?
The last date to apply is November 18, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. IST. The portal opened on October 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. IST.
Fee payment also closes at 11:59 p.m. on November 18. The portal locks on its own. Nobody sends a reminder.
What is the BEL Probationary Engineer 2026 application fee?
The BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026 fee is set out in the notice on bel-india.in. In BEL’s last two engineer drives, the fee was Rs 1,000 plus GST, which came to Rs 1,180.
SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen paid nothing. Confirm the 2026 fee on the portal before you pay. BEL says it charges no fee beyond the one in the advertisement.
How to apply for BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026
BEL Probationary Engineer 2026 is online only, at bel-india.in. Open the Careers section and find Advertisement No. 17556/HR/All-India/2026.
Fill the form and upload the documents. Then pay the fee online. No GATE score is needed for this recruitment.
Apply early. The portal can slow down near the deadline.
What is the BEL Probationary Engineer 2026 salary and selection process?
The E-II grade basic pay scale is Rs 40,000 to Rs 1,40,000 a month. The full package is about Rs 13 Lakh a year.
Selection is through the CBT. BEL has set the test for December 22, 2026, which is tentative. New hires serve a one-year probation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Last verified: October 28, 2026
Disclaimer: Dates, fees, cutoffs and eligibility can change without notice. Check with Bharat Electronics Limited before you act.
