BSNL Junior Telecom Officer Recruitment 2026 | 100 Posts

Organization: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) | Post Date: 2026-06-01 | Last Date: 2026-07-03 | Total Vacancies: 100

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Important Dates

Notification Release	26 May 2026
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:
	Telecommunications Electronics Radio Computer Electrical Information Technology (IT) Instrumentation
	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)
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

The selection process will be based on a Computer Based Multiple Choice Objective Type Test (CBT). The test will comprise three sections: Engineering Stream Section - I, Engineering Stream Section - II, and General Ability Test Section - III. Candidates will be shortlisted based on their performance in this test. Final selection will be subject to qualifying in the CBT, document verification, and medical examination.

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.

How To apply

Visit the official BSNL recruitment portal: www.externalexam.bsnl.co.in.
Register online by filling in the required details.
Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, and required documents.
Fill in the application form carefully.
Pay the application fee online.
Review and submit the application form.
Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.

Required Document

Candidates are advised to keep the following documents ready for uploading during the online registration process and for submission during document verification:

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

The Junior Telecom Officer (Telecom) [JTO(T)-DR] will be recruited in the IDA pay scale [E-1] of ₹16,400 - ₹40,500/- (2nd PRC pay scale w.e.f. 01.01.2007).

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Frequently 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.

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