Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has released the notification for recruitment of Senior Executive Trainee (SET) for 120 positions. The online application will start from 05 February 2026 and the last date to apply is 07 March 2026. The minimum age is 21 years and the maximum age is 30 years as on 07 March 2026. Candidates must read the official notification carefully before applying.
Advt. No.: BSNLCO-11/12(11)/1/2025-RECTT-CO-Part (1)
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Apply Start Date | 05 February 2026 |
| Online Apply Last Date | 07 March 2026 |
| Last Date For Fee Payment | 07 March 2026 |
| Correction Date | 08 - 15 March 2026 |
| Exam Date | 29 March 2026 |
| Admit Card | Before Exam |
| Result Date | Will Be Updated Here Soon |
Candidates are advised to confirm all updates from the BSNL official website.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹ 2500/- |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹ 1250/- |
Payment Mode (Online): Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card / Mobile Wallet
Age Limit (As on 07 March 2026)
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
- Age relaxation for the SET position as per BSNL rules
Total Posts
120 Posts
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Senior Executive Trainee (DR) Telecom Stream | 95 |
| Senior Executive Trainee (DR) Finance Stream | 25 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post / Stream | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Senior Executive Trainee (DR) Telecom Stream | Candidates must have a B.E. / B.Tech degree (or equivalent) with minimum 60% marks (regular full-time) in: Electronics and Telecommunication, Electronics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical, or Instrumentation Engineering (or combination of these disciplines as core with other associated emerging branches). |
| Senior Executive Trainee (DR) Finance Stream | Candidates must be a Chartered Accountant (CA) or possess Cost and Management Accountancy (CMA) qualification. |
Candidates applying for SET (DR) should be Indian Nationals and should possess the required educational qualification from a recognized Indian Institute / University and must have completed the course as on the closing date of receipt of application.
Exam Pattern (SET DR)
SET (DR) - Telecom
| Paper | Particulars | Number of Questions / Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-I (Common) | Aptitude Test | 40 Questions / 40 Marks | 180 Minutes |
| Part-II (Core) | Technical (Telecom) Test | 160 Questions / 160 Marks | |
| Total | 200 Questions / 200 Marks |
SET (DR) - Finance
| Paper | Particulars | Number of Questions / Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-I (Common) | Aptitude Test | 40 Questions / 40 Marks | 180 Minutes |
| Part-II (Core) | Technical (Finance) Test | 160 Questions / 160 Marks | |
| Total | 200 Questions / 200 Marks |
Syllabus
Part-I (Common) Aptitude Test (40 Questions / 40 Marks)
- Quantitative ability and data sufficiency
- Reasoning (analytical, logical and critical reasoning)
- Verbal ability, reading comprehension and analysis
Part-II (Core) Technical - Telecom (160 Questions / 160 Marks)
| Sr. No. | Topic | Topic Sub Heading (Highlights) | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic Telecommunications Concepts | Signal Processing, Modulation & Demodulation Technologies, Multiplexing Techniques, Spectrum Management | 15% |
| 2 | Wireless Telecommunications Technologies | Wireless communication principles, Mobile antenna basics (Azimuth, Tilt, VSWR), GSM (2G/3G), LTE, IMS, 5G fundamentals & use cases, mobile network KPIs (2G/3G/4G/5G), Satellite communications (LEO/MEO), Telco-cloud basics, Mobile radio backhaul, Fixed wireless access, USIM/ESIM/ISIM, Network management (MMS), Signaling (SS7/SIGTRAN, SIP, H.248/Megaco, MGCP, RTP/RTCP), Disaster management through ICT | 15% |
| 3 | Wireline Telecommunications Technologies | NGN/Soft switches, Call routing & switching, Broadband technologies, FTTx, PSTN signaling, C4/C5 NGN architecture, NGN protocols, IMS architecture, ISDN (PRI/BRI), EPABX, SIP services, Wi-Fi services, Encrypted hotspot, Enterprise hotspot solution | 15% |
| 4 | Telecom Transmission Infrastructure | Transmission systems fundamentals, Optical fiber technology, DWDM, OTN, FTTH, GPON, EPON | 15% |
| 5 | IP / Data Networks | Network elements, Routing, OSI & TCP/IP, Caching & peering, Secure IP network, IPv4 (addressing/subnetting/supernetting), IPv6 (scheme/types/routing/tunneling), MPLS, Cloud network design, QoS, Proxy services, DNS, Cyber security, Firewall | 15% |
| 6 | Emerging Technologies | IoT (including M2M), Block chain, SDN, Cloud computing & data centers, AI and telecom network | 15% |
Part-II (Core) Technical - Finance (160 Questions / 160 Marks)
| Sr. No. | Topic | Topic Sub Heading (Highlights) | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Advanced Accounting | Financial Statements (BS, P&L), Financial ratios, EBITDA, Consolidation, Projections (BEP, NPV, IRR, Payback), Accounting policies, Inventory valuation, Cash flow, Depreciation, Revenue recognition, Fixed assets, Share capital changes, Underwriting, Debentures & redemption reserve, Buyback, Amalgamation/Reconstruction, Computerized accounting (SAP), Accounting standards compliance | 15% |
| 2 | Taxation Rules | Indirect tax, GST liability, GST TDS, invoice/credit-debit notes, e-way bill, ITC, returns, CGST/IGST levy & collection, exemptions, composition levy, Direct tax, income computation, set-off & carry forward, advance tax, self assessment, TDS | 15% |
| 3 | Cost Accounting | Cost elements, Cost sheets, costing systems, overheads, ABC analysis, break-even, process/operation costing, service costing, standard/marginal costing, budgetary controls | 15% |
| 4 | Financial Statement | Financial management functions and ratio analysis in profitability, liquidity, financing, shareholder investment | 15% |
| 5 | Corporate & Other Law | Company incorporation, prospectus & allotment, share capital & debentures, SEBI regulations, dividend, auditors | 15% |
| 6 | Audit & Assurance | Audit concepts, internal controls, engagement standards, documentation & evidence, risk assessment, fraud, audit report | 15% |
| 7 | Accounting Receivable Management | Receivable management objectives, credit policy & analysis, best practices, turnover ratio, dunning importance | 10% |
Examination Centre Cities (Annexure)
| Sr. No. | City / Centre |
|---|---|
| 1 | Port Blair |
| 2 | Vijayawada |
| 3 | Guwahati |
| 4 | Patna |
| 5 | Chennai |
| 6 | Raipur |
| 7 | Ahmedabad |
| 8 | Ambala |
| 9 | Shimla |
| 10 | Jammu |
| 11 | Ranchi |
| 12 | Bangalore |
| 13 | Thiruvananthapuram |
| 14 | Kolkata |
| 15 | Bhopal |
| 16 | Mumbai |
| 17 | Shillong |
| 18 | Dimapur |
| 19 | New Delhi |
| 20 | Bhubaneshwar |
| 21 | Chandigarh |
| 22 | Jaipur |
| 23 | Gangtok |
| 24 | Hyderabad |
| 25 | Lucknow |
| 26 | Meerut |
| 27 | Dehradun |
How To Fill BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Online Form 2026
- Apply online between 05 February 2026 to 07 March 2026.
- Use the Apply Online link given in the Important Links section (active from 05 February 2026).
- Fill all details carefully, upload required documents, and pay the application fee.
- Submit the form and take a printout of the final submitted application.
छात्रो से ये अनुरोध किया जाता है की वो अपना फॉर्म भरने से पहले Official Notification को ध्यान से जरूर पढे उसके बाद ही अपना फॉर्म भरे ।
(Last Date, Age Limit, & Education Qualification)
Mode of Selection
- Written Exam
- Merit List
BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Online Form 2026: Important Questions
Question: When will the online application for BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 start?
Answer: The online application will start from 05 February 2026.
Question: What is the last date for BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Online Form 2026?
Answer: The last date is 07 March 2026.
Question: What is the age limit for BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Bharti 2026?
Answer: Minimum 21 Years and Maximum 30 Years as on 07 March 2026 (age relaxation as per rules).
Question: What is the eligibility for BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Vacancy 2026?
Answer: Telecom: B.E./B.Tech (eligible branches) with minimum 60% marks; Finance: CA or CMA.
Question: What is the official website for BSNL?
Answer: https://bsnl.co.in/en