BSNL Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 120 SET Posts | Last Date 15.04.2026

BSNL Recruitment 2026: Senior Executive Trainee (SET) Posts

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced recruitment for 120 Senior Executive Trainee (SET) posts in Telecom Operations and Finance streams through a direct recruitment scheme via a Computer Based Test (CBT). This is a great opportunity for eligible candidates to join a leading Public Sector Undertaking.

Important Dates Table

Eligibility Criteria:

Age Limit:

21-30 Years (with usual relaxations for OBC(NCL)+3, SC/ST+5, PwBD+10 years).

Educational Qualification:

• Telecom Operations: Full-time BE/BTech or equivalent with a minimum of 60% marks in Electronics & Telecommunications / Electronics / Computer Science / Information Technology / Electrical / Instrumentation or related disciplines.
• Finance: Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) / Cost & Management Accountant (CMA).

Selection Process:

• Computer Based Test (CBT - Multiple Choice Objective Type)
• Document Verification

Application Fee:

Payment Mode: Online Only

Important Dates:

• Notification Release Date: 29 January 2026
• Online Registration Starts: 05 February 2026
• Last Date for Online Application & Fee Payment: 15 April 2026 (10:00 Hours)
• Application Editing Window: 16 to 23 April 2026
• Date of CBT Examination: To be notified later

How to Apply:

Eligible candidates must apply ONLINE only through the BSNL External Exam portal (externalexam.bsnl.co.in) from 05 February 2026. No other mode of application will be accepted.

1. Visit the portal externalexam.bsnl.co.in.
2. Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
3. Fill the online application with personal, educational, and other details.
4. Upload scanned Photograph, Signature, ID Proof, and required certificates/documents.
5. Pay the application fee online and submit the form.
6. Take a printout of the application for future reference.