Job Overview
| Organization | Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), Nigam Karyalay, Bharti Anubhag, New Delhi – 110001 |
| Post Name | Junior Telecom Officer – 100 Posts |
| Qualification | B.Tech/ B.E, M.Sc |
| Salary | IDA Pay Scale [E-1]: Rs. 16,400 – Rs. 40,500/- (2nd PRC pay scale w.e.f. 01.01.2007) |
| Age Limit | Candidates must be a minimum of 20 years and not exceed 30 years as on the closing date of receipt of application (03-07-2026). Maximum age indicated is for Unreserved / EWS / OBC (CL) candidates. Relaxation in upper age limit is applicable as per Central Government guidelines. Category Maximum Age Limit Unreserved (UR) / EWS / OBC (CL) 30 Years OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 33 Years (30 + 3) SC / ST 35 Years (30 + 5) Ex-Serviceman As per Central Government Rules PwBD – Unreserved / EWS / OBC (CL) 40 Years (30 + 10) PwBD – OBC (NCL) 43 Years (30 + 13) PwBD – SC / ST 45 Years (30 + 15) BSNL Employees – Unreserved / EWS / OBC (CL) 35 Years (30 + 5) BSNL Employees – OBC (NCL) 38 Years (30 + 8) BSNL Employees – SC / ST 40 Years (30 + 10) BSNL Employees (PwBD) – OBC (NCL) 48 Years (30 + 18) BSNL Employees (PwBD) – SC / ST 50 Years (30 + 20) |
| Advt No | BSNLCO-11/12(11)/1/2026-RECTT-CO |
| Job Type | Regular / Permanent; Probation period: 2 years; Bond: Rs. 6 Lakhs for 5 years of service |
| Post Date | 04/06/2026 |
| Last Date | 03-07-2026 |
Eligibility / Qualification
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the closing date of application (03-07-2026). Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply. The applicant must be capable of distinguishing principal colours and should have binocular vision. The qualification must have been completed as on the closing date of receipt of application from a University recognized under UGC Act, 1956. Criteria Details Educational Qualification (as on 03-07-2026) Bachelor of Engineering Degree or equivalent from a Central Govt. / State Govt. recognized Institution/University in any of the following disciplines: (1) Telecommunications, (2) Electronics, (3) Radio, (4) Computer, (5) Electrical, (6) Information Technology (IT), (7) Instrumentation OR M.Sc. (Electronics) / M.Sc. (Computer Science). Note: Candidates possessing higher qualifications viz. M.Tech. in the prescribed disciplines are also eligible. Colour Vision / Binocular Vision The applicant must be capable of distinguishing principal colours and should have binocular vision. OBC (NCL) Certificate validity OBC (NCL) certificate should have been issued on or after 01.04.2026 by the competent authority, containing date of issue, name of caste spelled exactly as in Central Government list, and the Village/Town where the candidate ordinarily resides. EWS Certificate validity Income and Asset Certificate (EWS) should have been issued on or after 01.04.2026 by the competent authority in prescribed format (as per DoPT OM No. 36039/1/2019–Estt (Res) dated 31/01/2019). Nationality Indian Nationals only.
Application Fee
Candidates are required to pay the prescribed examination fee through online mode only (Internet Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card) on the BSNL External Exam portal (www.externalexam.bsnl.co.in). Fee once paid will NOT be refunded under any circumstances nor can it be held in reserve for any other examination or selection. Additionally, a challenge/grievance window fee of Rs. 400/- per question/answer key is charged post-examination (non-refundable). Category Examination Fee UR / OBC / EWS Rs. 2,000/- (Non-Refundable) SC / ST / PwBD Rs. 1,000/- (Non-Refundable)
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Selection Process
Selection will be based on Computer Based Multiple Choice Objective Type Test (CBT). All candidates will be given a score based on their performance in the CBT. A final merit list will be prepared based on total marks obtained across all three sections. Selected candidates will go for document verification and medical examination. Appearance in the final merit list does not confer any right for appointment — a final offer letter will be issued only after successful completion of all pre-appointment formalities. BSNL reserves the right to cancel/restrict/enlarge/modify/alter the recruitment/selection process at any stage without notice. Stage 1 – Computer Based Multiple Choice Objective Type Test (CBT) Section Name of Test No. of Questions Maximum Marks Duration I Engineering Stream Section – I 50 200 3 Hours (Single shift, all sections combined) II Engineering Stream Section – II 50 200 III General Ability Test Section – III 20 80 Total 120 480 3 Hours Marking Scheme: For each correct answer: +4 Marks. For each wrong answer: -1 Mark (Negative Marking). The standard of engineering papers will be that of Engineering Degree Examination of an Indian University. In the General Ability Test, special attention will be paid to assess the candidate's capacity for general awareness, at the level expected of an Engineering Graduate. If the examination is held in multiple sessions, normalization of marks will be adopted. Minimum Qualifying Marks: For UR/OBC (CL) candidates — minimum 40% in each section and minimum 50% overall across all three sections combined. For SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PwBD/EWS candidates — minimum 35% in each section and minimum 45% overall. Candidates not meeting sectional or overall minimum qualifying marks will not be included in the merit list. The final merit list will be prepared based on total marks in all three sections combined, subject to minimum qualifying marks criteria being met. Stage 2 – Document Verification Candidates in the declared merit list will be called for document verification. Date and venue will be intimated in due course. All original certificates along with self-attested photocopies must be produced at the time of document verification. Stage 3 – Medical Examination Appointment of selected candidates will be subject to their passing the Company's Medical Examination as per standards laid down by BSNL. Candidates who are already employed elsewhere must resign from their current organization only after being declared medically fit. Details will be provided on BSNL website www.bsnl.co.in. DON'T MISSRRB 6565 Technician Online Form 2026 (Short Notice)6,565 Posts • Technician • RRB29 Jul 20266,565 postsOSSSC 5989 Nursing Officer Online Form 20265,989 Vacancies • Nursing Officer13 Jul 20265,989 postsGSRTC 4599 Driver Online Form 20264,599 Openings • GSRTC05 Jul 20264,599 postsCentral Bank of India 4,500 Apprentice Recruitment 20264,500 Posts • Central Bank of India28 Jun 20264,500 postsGSRTC 4318 Conductor Online Form 20264,318 Vacancies • Conductor • GSRTC05 Jul 20264,318 postsKSP Civil Police Constable Online Form 20263,991 Openings • Civil Police Constable03 Jul 20263,991 posts