BEL Recruitment 2026 – 43 Sr. Asst. Engineer Vacancy for IAF Ex-Servicemen | Apply Offline Before 18 May

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released for 43 Senior Assistant Engineer vacancies under E-I Grade (Ex-Servicemen) on Fixed Tenure Basis. Eligible Indian Air Force veterans can apply offline and send their application via Registered Post / Speed Post / Courier before the last date of 18 May 2026 to BEL Ghaziabad Complex.

BEL Recruitment 2026 Overview – Sr. Asst. Engineer E-I Grade (Ex-Servicemen) Fixed Tenure Vacancy

Particular	Details
Organization	Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
Advertisement No.	13704/02/HR-RADAR/GAD/2026
Post Name	Senior Assistant Engineer (Electronics) – E-I Grade
Total Vacancy	43
Tenure Type	Fixed Tenure (up to 15 Years or Superannuation, whichever is earlier)
Application Mode	Offline (Post / Courier)
Job Location	Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) & Bangalore (Karnataka) – PAN India Project Sites
Notification Date	28 April 2026
Last Date to Apply	18 May 2026
Official Website	www.bel-india.in

BEL is a Navaratna Defence PSU under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. It is one of India’s most respected public sector companies in the professional electronics sector with a portfolio of over 350 products. This BEL Recruitment 2026 is exclusively for Indian Air Force Ex-Servicemen, offering a great opportunity for retired IAF personnel to contribute to India’s defence electronics sector in a stable and well-paying government job.

BEL Sr. Asst. Engineer Vacancy 2026 – Category-Wise Distribution

Category	Number of Posts
Unreserved (UR)	22
OBC (NCL)	11
SC (Scheduled Caste)	7
ST (Scheduled Tribe)	3
Total	43

It is important to note that the reservation for these posts is 100% for Ex-Servicemen. Candidates must apply under the correct category and carry the relevant certificate during the selection process.

Eligibility Criteria – BEL Sr. Asst. Engineer Recruitment 2026 (Ex-Servicemen)

Educational Qualification:

Candidates must hold a 3-Year Diploma in Electronics Engineering or an equivalent qualification from a recognised board or institution.
Minimum marks: Pass class (no minimum percentage required).

Military Service Requirement:

Candidates must have served in the Indian Air Force in the rank of Junior Warrant Officer (JWO) or above.
A minimum of 15 years of post-qualification experience in IAF is mandatory.
Date of Retirement from IAF should be on or before 01 April 2026.

Candidates who are currently serving in the Armed Forces but are yet to be discharged must submit documentary proof in support of their medical category, character, and probable date of discharge along with the application.

Age Limit – BEL Recruitment 2026 (As on 01 April 2026)

Category	Maximum Age Limit
General / Unreserved	50 Years
OBC (NCL)	53 Years
SC / ST	55 Years
PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability)	As per Government of India Rules (in respective category)

Age relaxation for PwBD candidates will be given as per Government of India norms applicable in the respective category. There is no minimum age specified in the notification — the requirement of retirement from IAF on or before 01 April 2026 is sufficient as the lower bound.

Salary and Pay Scale – BEL Sr. Asst. Engineer E-I Grade 2026

Selected candidates will be placed in the following pay scale:

Pay Scale: ₹30,000 – 3% – ₹1,20,000 per month
Dearness Allowance (DA): As per company rules
House Rent Allowance (HRA): As applicable
Perquisites: At the rate of 35% of annual basic pay
Other Benefits: Reimbursement of medical expenses, Group Insurance, PF (Provident Fund), Gratuity, Performance Related Pay (PRP), etc.

The overall CTC offered by BEL for this position is competitive and is accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package in line with a Navaratna Central Public Sector Undertaking.

Tenure & Place of Posting – BEL Fixed Tenure Recruitment 2026

The total tenure of engagement will be for a period of up to 15 years or until the date of superannuation (i.e., 60 years of age), whichever comes earlier. However, the tenure engagement will be reviewed once every 5 years based on the candidate’s individual performance and the project’s requirements.

Regarding posting locations, candidates should be aware that the deployment will be at PAN-India Project Site locations as per BEL’s operational requirements. The primary complexes involved are:

Radar SBU – Ghaziabad Complex, Uttar Pradesh
Strategic Communication & Unmanned Systems SBU – Bangalore Complex, Karnataka

Selection Process – BEL Sr. Asst. Engineer Recruitment 2026

The selection process for BEL Ex-Servicemen Recruitment 2026 involves two stages:

Written Test: All shortlisted candidates will be called for a written examination. Candidates must carry a valid photo identity proof when appearing for the written test.
Interview: Candidates who qualify in the written test will be called for interview in a 1:7 ratio, i.e., seven candidates per vacancy per category will be shortlisted for the interview round.

Please note that merely fulfilling the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee a call letter for the written test. If there are more eligible applicants than required, BEL may restrict the number of candidates called based on academic excellence, experience, and other parameters.

Important Dates – BEL Recruitment 2026 Application Schedule

Notification Release Date	28 April 2026
Application Start Date	28 April 2026 (From Notification Date)
Last Date to Submit Application	18 May 2026

Documents Required – BEL Sr. Asst. Engineer Application 2026

Candidates must attach self-attested photocopies (legible and complete) of the following documents along with their application form:

Recent colour passport-size photograph (to be pasted on the application form)
SSLC Marks Card (as proof of date of birth / age)
Diploma Engineering certificate and all semester / year mark sheets (self-attested)
Experience certificates from previous employers or appointment letter / latest salary slip (if currently employed)
PAN Card copy (for identity proof)
Aadhaar Card copy (for identity proof)
Discharge Book / Certificate from the Indian Air Force clearly indicating medical category, date of discharge, and service record (Exemplary / Very Good or Equivalent)
Caste / Tribe / Community Certificate issued by a competent authority (if applicable)
OBC-NCL Certificate issued on or after 01 April 2025 (for OBC category candidates)
Disability Certificate in the prescribed format available on BEL website (for PwBD candidates)
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer — if employed in Govt. / Semi-Govt. / PSU (or apply through proper channel)
For currently serving defence candidates: documentary proof of medical category, character, and probable date of discharge

Failure to include any of the required documents will result in outright rejection of the application without any further correspondence. Ensure that all documents are self-attested before submission.

How to Apply Offline – BEL Sr. Asst. Engineer Recruitment 2026 Step-by-Step

Visit the official BEL website at www.bel-india.in and download the prescribed Application Form (Annexure-1) available in A4 format.
Fill the application form carefully using CAPITAL LETTERS only, as mentioned in the format.
Paste a recent passport-size photograph on the application form in the space provided.
Attach self-attested copies of all required documents as listed above.
Place the application form and all documents inside a sealed envelope.
On the top of the envelope, clearly superscribe: “Application for the post of Sr. Asst. Engineer, E-I Grade / RADAR SBU”
Send the sealed envelope via Registered Post / Speed Post / Courier to the following address:

Deputy General Manager (HR & Administration)
Bharat Electronics Limited,
Ghaziabad Complex,
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh

⚠️ Important: Hand-delivered applications will not be accepted under any circumstances. Only applications received via Registered Post, Speed Post, or Courier will be considered valid. Applications received after 18 May 2026 will be rejected.

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Important Links – BEL Recruitment 2026 Notification & Official Website

Action	Link
Official Website	Visit www.bel-india.in
Official Notification PDF	Download Notification (Visit BEL Website)
Email for Queries	hrradargad@bel.co.in

FAQs – BEL Sr. Asst. Engineer Ex-Servicemen Recruitment 2026

Q1. What is the last date to apply for BEL Recruitment 2026 for Sr. Asst. Engineer post?
The last date to submit the offline application is 18 May 2026. Applications must be sent via Registered Post, Speed Post, or Courier to the Deputy General Manager (HR & Administration), BEL Ghaziabad Complex. Hand-delivered applications will not be accepted, so candidates should send their forms well in advance to avoid any last-minute postal delays.

Q2. How many vacancies are there in BEL Sr. Asst. Engineer Recruitment 2026?
A total of 43 vacancies have been notified for the post of Senior Assistant Engineer in E-I Grade on Fixed Tenure Basis. Out of these, 22 posts are for Unreserved (UR) category, 11 for OBC (NCL), 7 for SC, and 3 for ST candidates. All posts are exclusively reserved for Indian Air Force Ex-Servicemen.

Q3. Who is eligible to apply for BEL Sr. Asst. Engineer Recruitment 2026?
Only Indian Air Force Ex-Servicemen are eligible to apply. The candidate must hold the rank of Junior Warrant Officer (JWO) or above in IAF, must have completed at least 15 years of post-qualification service, must possess a 3-year Diploma in Electronics Engineering or equivalent, and must have retired from IAF on or before 01 April 2026. Candidates currently serving but awaiting discharge may also apply with supporting documents.

Q4. What is the selection process for BEL Sr. Asst. Engineer Vacancy 2026?
The selection is a two-stage process — first a Written Test, followed by an Interview for those who clear the written stage. Interview calls will be issued in a 1:7 ratio (7 candidates per vacancy per category). BEL may also restrict the number of candidates called for the written test based on academic and experience merit if there are too many applicants.

Q5. What is the salary for BEL Sr. Asst. Engineer (E-I Grade) post?
The pay scale for this post is ₹30,000 – 3% – ₹1,20,000 per month. In addition to basic pay, the selected candidate will receive Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, perquisites at 35% of annual basic pay, medical expense reimbursement, Group Insurance, Provident Fund, Gratuity, and Performance Related Pay (PRP) as per BEL’s company rules.

Q6. What is the tenure of the BEL Sr. Asst. Engineer Fixed Tenure Post?
The engagement is on a Fixed Tenure Basis for up to 15 years or until the candidate reaches the age of 60 (superannuation), whichever happens earlier. The tenure will be reviewed every 5 years depending on the candidate’s individual performance and the ongoing project requirements. Posting will be at PAN-India project sites as per BEL’s operational needs.

Q7. Can I apply online for BEL Recruitment 2026?
No, online applications are not accepted for this particular recruitment. Candidates must fill the prescribed application form (available on www.bel-india.in), attach all required documents, and send the sealed application envelope via Registered Post, Speed Post, or Courier only. Applications submitted by hand or any other mode will be straightaway rejected.

Q8. What documents should be attached with the BEL application form?
Candidates must attach self-attested copies of their SSLC marks card, Diploma certificate and all mark sheets, IAF Discharge Book with medical category and service record, Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, caste certificate (if applicable), OBC-NCL certificate issued after 01 April 2025 (for OBC candidates), experience certificates, and a recent passport-size photograph. Missing documents will lead to automatic disqualification without any intimation.

Q9. Is there any application fee for BEL Ex-Servicemen Recruitment 2026?
The official BEL notification does not mention any application fee for this recruitment. BEL has also issued a clear disclaimer stating that it does not demand or collect any money during the recruitment process. Candidates are strongly advised not to pay any amount to anyone claiming to be a BEL representative offering a job in exchange for payment — this is fraudulent activity.

Q10. Where will the selected candidates be posted after joining BEL?
Selected candidates will primarily be posted at the Radar SBU, Ghaziabad Complex or the Strategic Communication & Unmanned Systems SBU, Bangalore Complex. However, as per company policy, posting could be at any PAN-India project site depending on BEL’s operational and project requirements at the time of joining.

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