BEL Sr Asst Engineer Recruitment 2026 Apply Offline for 43 Posts

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)Sr Asst Engineer Recruitment 2026 Apply Offline for 43 Posts

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has published the Senior Assistant Engineer (Ex-Servicemen) Notification 2026 on 28th April 2026. The recruitment drive aims to fill 43 Senior Assistant Engineer (Electronics) - E-I Grade positions exclusively for Ex-Servicemen. Candidates within the age range of up to 50 years (relaxation available for reserved categories) and holding a 3-Year Diploma in Electronics Engineering with 15 years of post-qualification experience in IAF are eligible to apply offline. The application process will be active from 28th April 2026 to 18th May 2026, and candidates can easily access the notification PDF and apply link below.

BEL Sr. Asst. Engineer (ESM) Recruitment 2026 Overview

Organization Name	Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) - A Navaratna Company, Govt. of India Enterprise under Ministry of Defence
Advertisement No.	13704/02/HR-RADAR/GAD/2026 dated 28.04.2026
Post Name & Grade	Senior Assistant Engineer (Electronics) - E-I Grade on Fixed Tenure
Units / Complex	RADAR SBU / Ghaziabad Complex AND Strategic Communication & Unmanned Systems (SC&US) SBU / Bangalore Complex
Total Vacancies	43 Posts
Reservation	100% for Ex-Servicemen (ESM)
Eligibility	Ex-Servicemen from IAF in the rank of JWO or above with 15 years post-qualification experience; Date of retirement from IAF on or before 01.04.2026
Application Mode	Offline only - Registered Post / Speed Post / Courier (Hand delivery NOT accepted)
Selection Mode	Written Test followed by Interview (1:7 ratio - category-wise)
Scale of Pay	Rs. 30,000/- – 3% – 1,20,000/-
Last Date for Receipt of Application	18.05.2026
Official Website	www.bel-india.in
Enquiry Email	hrradargad@bel.co.in

BEL Sr. Asst. Engineer (ESM) Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
Date of Advertisement	28.04.2026
Last Date for Receipt of Applications	18.05.2026
Age Limit Calculated As On	01.04.2026
Date of Retirement from IAF (Required On or Before)	01.04.2026
Written Test Date	To be announced on www.bel-india.in (intimated via email)
Interview Date	To be announced on www.bel-india.in (only for candidates qualifying in Written Test)

BEL Sr. Asst. Engineer (ESM) Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details

A total of 43 vacancies are available for the post of Senior Assistant Engineer (Electronics), E-I Grade on Fixed Tenure. The reservation is 100% for Ex-Servicemen. The category-wise distribution of the 43 posts is as follows: Unreserved (UR) - 22 posts; OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) - 11 posts; Scheduled Caste (SC) - 7 posts; Scheduled Tribe (ST) - 3 posts. All posts are exclusively for Ex-Servicemen from the Indian Air Force (IAF).

Post Name	Grade	Total Posts
Senior Assistant Engineer (Electronics)	E-I Grade - Fixed Tenure	43

BEL Sr. Asst. Engineer (ESM) Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria

This recruitment is exclusively for Ex-Servicemen from the Indian Air Force (IAF). Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on 01.04.2026. The minimum educational qualification is a 3-year Diploma in Electronics Engineering or equivalent. Candidates must have served in the IAF in the rank of Junior Warrant Officer (JWO) or above, with a minimum of 15 years of post-qualification experience.

The date of retirement from the IAF must be on or before 01.04.2026. The reservation is 100% for Ex-Servicemen. Candidates currently employed in the Armed Forces who are yet to be discharged must submit documentary proof of their medical category, character, and probable date of discharge.

Criteria	Details
Educational Qualification	3-Year Diploma in Electronics Engineering or equivalent (Pass Class - no minimum percentage specified)
Post-Qualification Experience	Minimum 15 years of post-qualification experience in the Indian Air Force
Rank in Armed Forces	Junior Commissioned Officer - Junior Warrant Officer (JWO) or above rank from IAF
Date of Retirement from IAF	On or before 01.04.2026 (mandatory)
Reservation	100% for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) - not open to any other category
Medical Category at Discharge	Must be clearly indicated in IAF Discharge Book / Certificate
Character on Discharge	Exemplary / Very Good or Equivalent (clearly stated in IAF Discharge Book / Certificate)

BEL Sr. Asst. Engineer (ESM) Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit

The upper age limit is calculated as on 01.04.2026. The maximum age for General (UR) and EWS candidates is 50 years. OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates get a relaxation of 3 years (upper age limit: 53 years). SC/ST candidates get a relaxation of 5 years (upper age limit: 55 years).

PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability) candidates are eligible for age relaxation as per Government of India rules applicable to their respective category. Since this recruitment is exclusively for Ex-Servicemen, age relaxation as per ESM/IAF service norms is inherently covered. Only candidates with at least 40% disability are eligible for PwBD reservation and relaxation.

Category	Upper Age Limit (as on 01.04.2026)
General (UR) / EWS	50 Years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	53 Years (3 years relaxation)
SC / ST	55 Years (5 years relaxation)
PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability)	As per Govt. of India rules applicable to respective category

BEL Sr. Asst. Engineer (ESM) Recruitment 2026 - Pay Scale & Benefits

Selected candidates will be inducted in the E-I Grade pay scale of Rs. 30,000/- – 3% – 1,20,000/-. In addition to basic pay, the complete remuneration package includes Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Perquisites at the rate of 35% of the annual basic pay, reimbursement of medical expenses, Group Insurance, Provident Fund (PF), Gratuity, and Performance Related Pay (PRP) as per Company rules.

The total tenure of engagement will be for a period of 15 years or until the date of superannuation (60 years of age), whichever is earlier. The engagement will be reviewed after every 5 years based on individual performance and project requirements. Posting will be on PAN-India Project Site locations as per company requirements.

Component	Details
Scale of Pay	Rs. 30,000/- – 3% – 1,20,000/-
Dearness Allowance (DA)	As per Company rules
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	As per Company rules
Perquisites	35% of Annual Basic Pay
Medical Expenses Reimbursement	As per Company rules
Group Insurance	Covered
Provident Fund (PF)	Covered
Gratuity	As per Company rules
Performance Related Pay (PRP)	As per Company rules
Total Tenure	15 years or date of superannuation (age 60), whichever is earlier
Tenure Review	Every 5 years based on individual performance and project requirements
Place of Posting	PAN-India Project Site locations as per company requirement

BEL Sr. Asst. Engineer (ESM) Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process

Selection for the post of Senior Assistant Engineer, E-I Grade (Fixed Tenure) will be conducted through a Written Test followed by a Personal Interview. Only candidates who qualify in the written test will be called for the interview in a ratio of 1:7 (as per the vacancy in each category).

The candidature at all stages of the selection process is provisional in nature - merely fulfilling the minimum qualification and experience requirements does not guarantee being called for the written test. If the number of eligible applicants is high, the number of candidates to be called for the written test may be restricted based on academic excellence and experience.

BEL reserves the right to change, cancel, modify, or add to any criteria, method of selection, or number of posts based on actual requirements at the time of selection. All further announcements related to the written test date, venue, and result will be published on www.bel-india.in.

Stage	Details
Stage 1 - Written Test	All eligible applicants; shortlisting for interview based on written test performance
Stage 2 - Interview	Only candidates qualifying in written test; called in ratio of 1:7 (category-wise vacancy)
Stage 3 - Pre-Employment Medical Examination	Selected candidates must be found medically fit as per BEL norms before final appointment
Final Appointment	Subject to medical fitness and document verification

How to Apply for BEL Sr. Asst. Engineer (ESM) Recruitment 2026

Candidates must apply in the prescribed application format available on the BEL website www.bel-india.in (Annexure-1). The application form must be submitted on A4 size paper with a recent passport-size colour photograph pasted on it, filled in CAPITAL LETTERS only.

The completed application along with self-attested copies of all required documents must be placed in a sealed envelope with the cover superscribed as "Application for the post of Sr. Asst. Engineer, E-I Grade/RADAR SBU" and sent by Registered Post / Speed Post / Courier to the following address. Hand delivery of applications will not be accepted. Only one application per candidate is allowed - if multiple applications are received, only the latest valid (complete) application will be retained. The last date for receipt of applications is 18.05.2026.

Send Application To:

Deputy General Manager (HR & Administration)
Bharat Electronics Limited
GHAZIABAD

(By Registered Post / Speed Post / Courier only - Hand Delivery NOT accepted)

Envelope Superscription: "Application for the post of Sr. Asst. Engineer, E-I Grade/RADAR SBU"

Last Date for Receipt of Applications: 18.05.2026

Submit completed application by post to:

Deputy General Manager (HR & Administration)
Bharat Electronics Limited, GHAZIABAD
(By Registered Post / Speed Post / Courier only)

Important Links

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Note: Before applying Candidates are suggested to please always check once and confirm the above detail with the official website and Notification/Advertisement.