BSNL Junior Telecom Officer Recruitment 2026 | 100 Posts
Published/Updated: 06 August 2026 09:08:28
The online application registration, fee payment, and correction windows for these 100 JTO vacancies permanently closed on July 11, 2026. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited is currently auditing candidate data arrays to announce the nationwide Computer Based Test (CBT) schedules. Registered engineers should focus on the high-weightage engineering modules detailed below.
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has issued an official notification for filling up vacant regular Junior Telecom Officer (Telecom) positions through a Direct Recruitment model from the open market. Selections are processed via a nationwide multi-section Computer Based Test (CBT). Complete parameters regarding circle-wise vacancy distributions, eligibility metrics, and syllabus tracks are detailed below.
Sarkari Database Expert Guide: Circle Allocations & Sectional Cut-off Realities
Securing an appointment as a Junior Telecom Officer (JTO) within Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) represents a premier PSU career avenue for engineering graduates. Entering the executive cadre under the IDA pay scale [E-1] unlocks exceptional professional backing and technical field management experience running far ahead of routine local private networking jobs.
Circle Vacancy Dynamics & Selection Strategy:
With a targeted pool of 100 vacancies, analyzing the circle-wise distribution is vital to understanding your competitive baseline. High-volume telecom circles like Karnataka (26 seats) and Maharashtra (16 seats) offer statistically better placement ratios. Conversely, circles with singular openings face hyper-competitive, razor-thin cut-off limits, making precise subject execution across your respective telecom trade the ultimate determining factor.
The Double Sectional Filter Passing Trick:
A severe error made by many competitive engineering graduates is focusing entirely on technical engineering streams while neglecting the General Ability paper of Section-III. BSNL enforces a strict double-tier filtering floor. To qualify for the merit pool, unreserved candidates must cross a mandatory 40% threshold in every individual section independently, coupled with a 50% overall aggregate mark. Failing a single sectional cutoff completely invalidates a high core engineering score, filtering out casual test-takers instantly.
Organization: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) | Last Date: 03 July 2026 | Total Vacancies: 100
Important Dates
| Notification Release | 26 May 2026 |
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| Application Start | 04 June 2026 |
| Last Date | 03 July 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 03 July 2026 |
| Correction Last Date | 04 July - 11 July 2026 |
| Exam Date |
To be announced later. |
Application Fee
- UR/OBC/EWS Candidates: Rs. 2000/-
- SC/ST/PwBD Candidates: Rs. 1000/-
- Mode: Online Payment.
- The fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
Age Relaxation(max age):
- OBC (NCL): 43 Years (30+13)
- SC/ST: 45 Years (30+15)
- PwBD (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)
- Ex-Serviceman: Relaxation as per Central Govt. Rules.
Note: Date of Birth proof must be from Matriculation or equivalent certificate.
Eligibilty Criteria
| Nationality | Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply. |
| Educational Qualifications | Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) Degree or equivalent from a Central Govt./State Govt. recognized Institution/University in any of the following disciplines: |
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| The candidates must possess the requisite educational qualification from a recognized University on or before the closing date of receipt of application. | |
| Candidates possessing higher qualifications (e.g., M.Tech) in the prescribed disciplines are also eligible. | |
| The applicant must be capable of distinguishing principal colors and should have binocular vision. |
Vacancy Details 100 Posts
| Name of Circle | Total Vacancies | SC/ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS | UR/OBC (CL) | PwBD (Hearing) | PwBD (Locomotor) |
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| A&N | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| AP | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Assam | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kolkata TD | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chennai TD | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Chhattisgarh | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Gujarat | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Haryana | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J&K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Karnataka | 26 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerala | 15 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 10 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Maharashtra | 16 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| NE-II | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Odisha | 6 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rajasthan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sikkim | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tamil Nadu | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Telangana | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Uttarakhand | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| UP West | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 100 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 61 | 3 | 2 |
*Reservation as per Central Govt. guidelines will be applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/EWS/Ex-Serviceman candidates.
**Degree of Disability for PwBDs: Not less than 40% of specified disability.
Selection Process Permanent
Syllabus
Scheme of Examination:
The examination will be a Computer Based Multiple Choice Objective Type Test of 3 hours duration, consisting of the following three sectional papers:
- Section - I: Engineering Stream - I
- Section - II: Engineering Stream - II
- Section - III: General Ability Test
Number of Questions and Marks:
| Section | Particulars | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section - I | Engineering Stream - I | 200 Marks (50 Questions) | 3 Hours |
| Section - II | Engineering Stream - II | 200 Marks (50 Questions) | |
| Section - III | General Ability Test | 80 Marks (20 Questions) | |
| Total | 480 Marks | 120 Questions | |
Marking Scheme:
- Each correct answer: +4 Marks
- Each wrong answer: -1 Mark
Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- Unreserved/OBC(CL) Candidates: 40% in each Section and 50% overall.
- SC/ST, OBC(NCL), PwBD, EWS Candidates: 35% in each Section and 45% overall.
Syllabus Details:
- Engineering Stream Section - I & II: Covers topics like Materials and components, Physical Electronics, Electron Devices and ICs, Network theory, Electromagnetic Theory, Electronic Measurements and Instrumentation, Power Electronics, Analog Electronic Circuits, Digital Electronic Circuits, Control Systems, Communication Systems, Microwave Engineering, Computer Engineering, Microprocessors. (Detailed syllabus provided in Annexure-B of the notification).
- General Ability Test Section - III: Assesses comprehension and understanding of General English, current events, scientific aspects of everyday observations, Telecommunications, History of India, and Geography.
Required Document
- Scanned copy of a recent passport-size colour photograph with a white background (JPG/JPEG format, 20kb-50kb).
- Scanned copy of the candidate's signature (JPG/JPEG format, 10kb-20kb).
- Class 10th Certificate (for Date of Birth verification).
- Degree Certificate of Essential Qualification.
- Consolidated Marksheet/Transcript of essential qualification for all semesters or years.
- Photo Identity Proof (e.g., Aadhaar card, Passport, Driving License, Voter ID Card).
- Valid proof of reservation in category as applicable (SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS/PwBD, etc.).
- Medical Certificate for PwBD (if applicable).
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the present employer (if employed with Govt./PSU/Autonomous Bodies).
Salary Criteria
Important Links
Download NotificationFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the last date to apply for the BSNL JTO (Telecom) recruitment?
A: The last date to apply online for the BSNL JTO (Telecom) recruitment is July 3, 2026.
Q: What is the educational qualification required for the BSNL JTO post?
A: Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Engineering Degree or equivalent in Telecommunications, Electronics, Radio, Computer, Electrical, Information Technology (IT), or Instrumentation from a recognized institution.
Q: What is the application fee for BSNL JTO recruitment?
A: The application fee is Rs. 2000/- for UR/OBC/EWS candidates and Rs. 1000/- for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
Q: What is the age limit for BSNL JTO recruitment?
A: The minimum age is 20 years and the maximum age is 30 years as on the closing date of application. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories.
Q: What is the selection process for BSNL JTO recruitment?
A: The selection process involves a Computer Based Multiple Choice Objective Type Test (CBT) and subsequent document verification and medical examination.