BEL Director Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has announced vacancy for the post of Director (Research & Development). Candidates applying for this leadership position must be an Engineering graduate preferably in Electronics/ Electronics & Communication/ Communication/Electronics & Telecommunications/ Computer Science/ AI/ML, with a minimum age of 45 years as on 1 April 2027. The appointment shall be for a period of five years from the date of joining or upto the date of superannuation or until further orders, whichever is earlier, with a pay scale of Rs. 1,80,000 – 3,40,000 (IDA). Eligible applicants must fill up the Application Form online against this Job Description on the website of PESB by 5 November 2026, and the nodal officer or competent authority should forward it online as per procedure specified in para V(1) by 5 November 2026.

BEL Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

Who Can Apply

Applicants must satisfy the educational qualification, experience, and employment status requirements specified for the Director (R&D) post.

Educational Qualification

• Engineering graduate preferably in Electronics/ Electronics & Communication/ Communication/Electronics & Telecommunications/ Computer Science/ AI/ML.
• Postgraduate in AI/ ML/ Communication/ Tele-Communication/ Micro-Electronics Embedded Systems will be desirable.

Experience

• Technical / operational experience at a senior level of management in an organization of repute.
• At least five years during the last ten years the candidate should have led R&D projects of adequate significance in AI/ ML/ Communication/ Tele-Communication/ Micro Electronics and Embedded Systems in Research/design/development in the Defence Sector.

Employment Status and Pay Scale Eligibility

• Must be employed in a regular capacity in Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSE), Central Government Group 'A' Officers (including Armed Forces/All India Services/Public Sector Banks/Financial Institutions/Autonomous Bodies), State Public Sector Enterprises (SPSE) with annual turnover of Rs. 5,000 crore or more, or Private Sector Companies/Joint Ventures/Federations with annual turnover of Rs. 5,000 crore or more.
• Eligible internal pay scales include Rs. 120000-280000 (IDA) Post 01.01.2017 (E8 Grade) and various pre-revised IDA and CDA scales specified in the notification.

Pay and Terms

The post carries a scale of pay of Rs. 180000 – 340000 (IDA). The appointment shall be for a period of five years from the date of joining or up to the date of superannuation or until further orders, whichever is earlier. Central Government Officers and officers from Public Sector Banks, Financial Institutions, and Autonomous Bodies will be eligible for consideration only on immediate absorption basis.

BEL Recruitment 2026 Job Description

The Director (R&D) is a member of the Board of Directors and reports to the Chairman and Managing Director of BEL. The key responsibilities include:

• To lay down the R&D policy of the company and formulate the strategy for development of components, modules, sub-systems, equipment, systems and systems of systems to maintain market leadership in Aerospace, Defence and Civilian Electronics and promote indigenisation under the Atma Nirbhar Scheme.
• To continuously study market requirements and technology advancements in India and abroad to update company technology and products.
• To provide functional guidance and direction to all Heads of Strategic Business Units (SBUs) and Unit Heads regarding technology planning, road maps, new product development, and product upgradation.
• To provide direction and guidance to Development and Engineering (D&E) groups and SBU/Unit Heads in preparing annual and long-term plans.
• To co-ordinate development activities with Defence R&D Organisations, national laboratories like CSIR, research institutions, and academia.
• To develop expertise and establish facilities at BEL's Central Research Laboratories (CRL), Centres of Excellence (CoEs), and Product Development & Innovation Centre (PDIC).
• To provide indigenous solutions in a timely and cost-effective manner, addressing obsolescence and providing product upgrades by leveraging start-ups and MSMEs.
• To ensure Intellectual Property (IP) creation, IP Rights Valuation, and Protection.

How to Apply for BEL Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official PESB website at https://pesb.gov.in/.
2. Fill up the Application Form online against the specific Job Description for Bharat Electronics Limited Director (Research & Development).
3. Ensure submission of the online application by the applicant by 03:00 PM on 05.11.2026.
4. Submit the application through the proper channel as prescribed for your respective sector (e.g., Cadre Controlling Authority, Administrative Ministry, or CPSE).
5. For private sector applicants, submit required documents including annual reports, listing proof, and experience evidence directly to PESB, while ensuring the online form is submitted within the stipulated timeline.

Selection Process

The Board reserves the right to shortlist applicants for interview, keeping in view the extant guidelines issued from time to time.

BEL Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions

• Applications must be submitted online only; physical or email applications will be rejected.
• Incomplete applications or those not received online by the stipulated date (05.11.2026 for applicants) shall be rejected.
• Central Government officers and public sector bank employees are considered strictly on immediate absorption basis.
• Candidates must provide an undertaking to join the post if selected; backing out after interview or after receiving an appointment offer incurs a debarment period of two years from being considered for Board-level posts in CPSEs.
• Applications forwarded through proper channels must include the vigilance profile in the 13-point proforma prescribed by CVC.

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