BEL Recruitment 2026: Apply for Trainee Engineer-I & Trainee Officer-I (50+ Vacancies)

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a Navratna Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has announced a fresh recruitment drive for its Kotdwara Unit. Eligible Indian candidates are invited to apply for Trainee Engineer-I and Trainee Officer-I posts on a temporary project-based engagement.

This recruitment is ideal for engineering and finance freshers seeking a career with a reputed defence PSU.


Organization Overview

  • Recruiting Body: Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)

  • Enterprise Type: Navratna PSU

  • Ministry: Ministry of Defence

  • Unit: Kotdwara, Uttarakhand

  • Advertisement No.: 21001/HR/KOT/REC/2025-26/04

  • Notification Date: 01 January 2026


Post Name & Vacancy Details

🧑‍💻 Trainee Engineer-I

Discipline Vacancies
Electronics 30
Mechanical 17
Civil 02
Electrical 01
Total 50

💼 Trainee Officer-I (Finance)

Qualification Vacancies
MBA (Finance) / M.Com 01

Reservation is applicable as per Government of India norms.


Educational Qualification

Trainee Engineer-I

  • Full-time B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc Engineering (4 years)

  • Pass Class from AICTE / UGC recognized institute

  • Relevant engineering discipline only

Trainee Officer-I

  • Full-time MBA (Finance) or M.Com

  • Pass Class from a recognized university/institute

📌 Experience: Not required (Freshers eligible)


Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026)

  • General / EWS: Up to 28 years

  • OBC-NCL: 3 years relaxation

  • SC / ST: 5 years relaxation

  • PwBD: Additional 10 years relaxation (minimum 40% disability)


Salary Structure

Year Monthly Remuneration
1st Year ₹30,000
2nd Year ₹35,000
3rd Year (if extended) ₹40,000

Additional Allowances

  • ₹12,000 per year (insurance, uniform & footwear allowance)

  • 10% Area Allowance for outstation postings


Job Location

  • Kotdwara Unit (Uttarakhand)

  • Other BEL project locations across India as per requirement


Selection Process

  1. Online Pre-Registration

  2. Written Examination

  3. Document Verification

Written Test Pattern

  • Duration: 90 Minutes

  • Questions: 100 (Technical + General Aptitude)

  • Negative Marking: 0.25

Minimum Qualifying Marks

  • UR / EWS / OBC-NCL: 35%

  • SC / ST / PwBD: 30%


Written Test Schedule

  • Exam Date: 25 January 2026 (Sunday)

  • Reporting Time: 09:00 AM

  • Venue:
    Bharat Electronics Limited
    Kotdwara – 246149
    Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand


Application Fee

Category Fee
UR / EWS / OBC ₹177 (₹150 + 18% GST)
SC / ST / PwBD Exempted

How to Apply

Candidates must pre-register online to attend the walk-in selection.

🗓 Pre-Registration Period:
01 January 2026 to 15 January 2026 (11:00 PM)

⚠️ Without online registration, candidates will not be allowed to appear for the written test.


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Important Dates

Event Date
Start of Online Registration 01 January 2026
Last Date to Apply 15 January 2026
Written Test 25 January 2026

Final Words

BEL offers a transparent, merit-based recruitment process with excellent exposure to defence and strategic electronics projects. This opportunity is highly recommended for fresh graduates aiming for PSU experience.