The latest Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) Recruitment 2026 has been announced for Field Operation Engineer and Project Engineer-I posts! Published on 20-05-2026 at the official website of BEL, this new recruitment drive offers 56 openings on a temporary/contractual basis for eligible candidates. Applicants with BE/B.Tech/B.Sc Engineering (4-year course)/ME/M.Tech or MCA from a recognized university with relevant post-qualification experience can apply online from 20-05-2026 to 08-06-2026. Find all details about the BEL HLS&SCB new vacancy 2026, including eligibility, walk-in registration, and notification PDF here.
BEL HLS&SCB Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Bharat Electronics Limited, Homeland Security and Smart City Business SBU, Bengaluru Complex has officially released Advertisement No. 383/HR/HLS&SCB/2025-26 dated 20/05/2026 for engagement of 56 personnel (Field Operation Engineers and Project Engineers-I) on temporary/contractual basis for various project sites in Delhi, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. The notification includes complete details on post-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, experience requirements, remuneration, selection process, category-wise reservation, application fee, and application instructions. Candidates are strongly advised to read the full notification before applying. The notification is available on the official BEL website.
BEL HLS&SCB Recruitment 2026 Overview
BEL is recruiting 56 Field Operation Engineer and Project Engineer-I posts on contractual basis with BE/B.Tech/ME/M.Tech/MCA qualification, last date 08 June 2026.
| Organization Name | Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Homeland Security and Smart City Business SBU (HLS&SCB), Bengaluru Complex |
| Advertisement No. | 383/HR/HLS&SCB/2025-26 dated 20/05/2026 |
| Post Names | Field Operation Engineer (FOE) | Project Engineer-I |
| Department | Homeland Security and Smart City Business SBU (HLS&SCB), Bharat Electronics Limited |
| Total Vacancies | 56 (FOE – 25 | Project Engineer-I – 31) |
| Remuneration | FOE: Rs. 60,000/- per month (Year 1) + Rs. 5,000/- increment per year of extension | Project Engineer-I: Rs. 40,000/- per month (Year 1) + Rs. 5,000/- increment per year |
| Additional Allowances | FOE: Rs. 20,000/- per year (medical insurance, attire, footwear, etc.) | Project Engineer-I: Rs. 12,000/- per year |
| Contract Duration | FOE: Initially 3 years, extendable up to 5 years max | Project Engineer-I: Initially 3 years, extendable up to 4 years max |
| Place of Posting | Various project sites in Delhi, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh (candidates must be willing to travel across India) |
| Application Mode | Online only (via Microsoft Office Form link / QR code on BEL website) |
| Selection Mode | Pre-Registered Walk-In Selection: Written Test (85 marks) + Interview (15 marks) |
| Official Website | https://www.bel-india.in/careers/ or https://belindia.in/careers/ |
BEL HLS&SCB Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Advertisement | 20/05/2026 |
| Opening of Online Registration | 20-05-2026 |
| Last Date for Online Registration and Application Submission | 08-06-2026 |
| Age Calculated As On | 01-06-2026 |
| Walk-In Written Test / Interview Venue & Date | To be intimated via registered e-mail ID after shortlisting |
BEL HLS&SCB Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details
A total of 56 posts have been announced across two roles - Field Operation Engineer (FOE) and Project Engineer-I - for project sites in Delhi, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. The number of vacancies is provisional and may be increased or decreased at the management's discretion. Reservation for Persons with Disability (PwBD) and concessions/relaxations for reserved categories will be as per Government of India guidelines.
| Post | Total |
|---|---|
| Field Operation Engineer (FOE) | 25 |
| Project Engineer-I | 31 |
| Total | 56 |
Abbreviations: UR – Unreserved, OBC (NCL) – Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer), EWS – Economically Weaker Section, SC – Scheduled Caste, ST – Scheduled Tribe. PwBD reservation is horizontal within overall vacancies as per Government guidelines.
BEL HLS&SCB Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
Only Indian Nationals are eligible. Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on 01-06-2026. Candidates should be willing to be posted at project sites in Delhi, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh and willing to travel across India.
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian Nationals only. |
| Educational Qualification (as on 01-06-2026) | ME/M.Tech/BE/B.Tech/B.Sc Engineering (4-year course) or MCA from AICTE/UGC approved college/institute or recognized university. Pass class for all categories including SC/ST/PwBD. |
| Eligible Disciplines | Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Telecommunication / Telecommunication / Communication / Mechanical / Electrical / Electrical & Electronics / Computer Science / Computer Science & Engineering / Computer Engineering / Information Technology / Information Science / MCA. (Note: Discipline on degree certificate must exactly match the advertised specialization.) |
| CGPA/Credits Conversion | Candidates assessed on CGPA/credits system must attach the official university conversion formula from CGPA/credits to percentage. Failure to do so will result in cancellation of candidature. |
| Experience – Field Operation Engineer | 5 years relevant post-qualification work experience in Networking/Data Centres operations/Database administration. Required knowledge: Data networking concepts, DBMS, Firewall, AAA server, Routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), Switching protocols (STP, RSTP, VTP), EtherChannel, NTP, VLAN, Port Security, DNS, CCNA basics, IP addressing & subnetting, Linux basics. |
| Experience – Project Engineer-I | 2 years relevant post-qualification work experience in the same domains as FOE above. |
| Non-Eligible Experience | Teaching/Academic/Research work, experience in banking and financial institutions, non-profit organizations, and internship placements forming part of academic curriculum will NOT be considered as experience. |
| BEL Employees | Trainee Engineers/Project Engineers/FOE/Sr.FOE currently working in BEL must submit a copy of 'Intimation Letter' duly signed by the concerned HR while applying. Lateral application for the same post is not permitted. |
| PSU / Govt. Employees | Must compulsorily submit a 'No Objection Certificate' at the time of application or interview. |
BEL HLS&SCB Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
The upper age limit indicated is for candidates belonging to General (UR) and EWS categories, as on 01-06-2026. Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India guidelines for reserved categories.
| Post | Upper Age Limit (as on 01-06-2026) |
|---|---|
| Field Operation Engineer (FOE) | 40 years (UR / EWS) |
| Project Engineer-I | 32 years (UR / EWS) |
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years relaxation |
| SC / ST | 5 years relaxation |
| PwBD (minimum 40% disability) | 10 years relaxation (in addition to SC/ST/OBC relaxation if applicable) |
BEL HLS&SCB Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee
Application fee must be paid through SBI Collect (online mode only) before submitting the application. Candidates applying for more than one post must make separate payments for each post. Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. Candidates must note the SBI Collect Reference Number generated after payment and enter it in the application form.
| Post | Application Fee | Exemption |
|---|---|---|
| Field Operation Engineer (FOE) | Rs. 450/- + 18% GST | PwBD, SC and ST candidates are exempted from payment of application fee. |
| Project Engineer-I | Rs. 400/- + 18% GST |
SBI Collect Payment Link: https://www.onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm?corpID=14842 - Select PSU → Bharat Electronics Ltd → Payment Category: "Field Operation Engineer for HLS SCB" or "Project Engineer-I for HLS SCB" as applicable.
BEL HLS&SCB Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
Selection shall be through a Pre-Registered Walk-In Selection to be held in and around Delhi, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Venue, date and time will be published on BEL's website careers section and communicated via registered e-mail to shortlisted candidates.
Stage 1 - Written Test (Objective Type)
| Component | Marks Weightage | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Written Test | 85 marks (85%) | Conducted for all shortlisted candidates meeting eligibility criteria. |
| Interview | 15 marks (15%) | Only candidates passing the written test are shortlisted for interview in ratio 1:10 (merit and category-wise). Interview scheduled on same day or subsequent days immediately after written test results. |
Final selection results will be notified on BEL's official website and offer of engagement sent to selected candidates' registered e-mail ID. A candidate not selected will receive no separate communication.
Stage 2 - Document Verification & Medical Fitness
Selected candidates must produce all original documents for verification and submit proof of medical insurance at the time of joining. FOE candidates: Medical Insurance cover of Rs. 2 lakhs per annum and Life Cover Insurance of Rs. 10 lakhs per annum. Project Engineer candidates: Medical Insurance cover of Rs. 2 lakhs per annum and Life Cover Insurance of Rs. 5 lakhs per annum.
Who should NOT apply for BEL HLS&SCB Recruitment 2026?
- Candidates seeking a permanent/regular government or PSU job; this is strictly a contractual engagement (3 to max 5 years for FOE, 3 to max 4 years for Project Engineer-I) with no guarantee of absorption into BEL.
- Candidates without the mandatory post-qualification experience (5 years for FOE, 2 years for Project Engineer-I); teaching, academic, research, banking, non-profit, and internship experience are explicitly excluded.
- Fresh graduates or candidates with less than 2 years of relevant post-qualification industrial experience.
- Candidates whose degree discipline/specialization does not exactly match the branches listed in the advertisement; mismatched specializations will be summarily rejected.
- Candidates above the upper age limit as on 01-06-2026 (40 years for FOE, 32 years for Project Engineer-I), even by a single day, except those entitled to category-based relaxation.
- Candidates not willing to be posted at project sites in Delhi, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh or Madhya Pradesh or not willing to travel across India as per project requirements.
- Candidates who have previously applied for the same post as a lateral application within BEL; lateral applications are not permitted and will be summarily rejected.
- BEL employees (Trainee/Project Engineers/FOE/Sr.FOE) who have not given prior intimation to their HR department before the application deadline, or who cannot attach the signed Intimation Letter.
- PSU/Government organization employees who cannot produce a No Objection Certificate at the time of application or interview.
- Candidates whose CGPA/credits cannot be converted to percentage as per official university norms, or who cannot provide the conversion formula document from their university.
Common mistakes / What to check before applying BEL HLS&SCB Recruitment 2026?
- Applying without first verifying that your degree discipline/specialization exactly matches one of the listed branches; mismatches lead to rejection at any stage of selection.
- Entering wrong or inactive e-mail ID or mobile number in the application form; all communications including shortlisting, venue and offer of engagement are sent only to registered e-mail/mobile - BEL is not responsible for bounced or non-received e-mails.
- Paying application fee through SBI Collect with a different mobile number or e-mail ID than the one entered in the online application form, which can cause payment-application mismatch.
- Not noting the SBI Collect Reference Number after payment; this must be entered in the application form and is mandatory for processing.
- Applying in the wrong post category (FOE vs Project Engineer-I) or not paying separate fees for each post when applying for both.
- OBC candidates belonging to the Creamy Layer applying under OBC (NCL) reservation; only candidates with a valid Non-Creamy Layer OBC certificate issued on or after 01.06.2025 are eligible for OBC reservation benefits.
- EWS candidates not ensuring their Income & Asset certificate is for the year 2025-26 as required.
- Not printing and carrying the filled application form with 2 passport-size photographs and all required originals/attested copies to the Walk-In selection venue on the notified day.
- Counting teaching, research, internship, banking sector, or non-profit experience toward the required post-qualification experience years; these are explicitly excluded and will lead to disqualification at document verification.
- Registering after the closing date (08-06-2026); candidates who have not registered online will not be allowed to appear for the Walk-In selections under any circumstances.
How to Apply for BEL HLS&SCB Recruitment 2026
Candidates shall apply online only through the Microsoft Office Form link / QR code provided on the BEL official website. Registrations received in any other format will not be considered. Candidates must first pay the application fee via SBI Collect, note the reference number, and then complete the online form. Applications that are incomplete, not legible, contain false or suppressed information, or do not meet the eligibility criteria will be summarily rejected.
Steps to Fill the Online Application:
- Go through the detailed advertisement and confirm all eligibility criteria are met before proceeding.
- Pay the application fee through SBI Collect at the link provided; note the SBI Collect Reference Number.
- Register online using the Microsoft Office Form link / QR code available on BEL's official website for the respective post.
- Fill in all mandatory fields including SBI Collect Reference Number and submit the form.
- After clicking Submit, a copy of the filled application form will be sent to your registered e-mail ID.
- Print the application form. Carry the printout along with 2 recent passport-size colour photographs and all required documents to the Walk-In selection venue on the intimated date.
Documents Required at the Time of Written Test / Interview / Document Verification:
- SSLC/SSC/10th standard marks card as proof of date of birth
- All educational certificates starting from Matriculation/Class X
- ME/M.Tech/MCA/BE/B.Tech/B.Sc Engineering (4-year course) degree certificate; CGPA/credits conversion formula from university (if applicable) - mandatory, failing which candidature will be cancelled
- All semester mark sheets / final consolidated mark sheet
- Caste/Community/Disability/Income certificate for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD/EWS candidates in prescribed Government of India format (OBC NCL certificate issued on or after 01.06.2025; EWS Income & Asset certificate for 2025-26)
- Post-qualification experience certificate(s) from all previous and current employers; joining/appointment letter, relieving letter and, where current experience certificate is unavailable, first and latest pay slips and employee ID proof
- 'No Objection Certificate' for candidates working in PSUs/Government organizations
- 'Intimation Letter' duly signed by concerned HR for candidates currently working in BEL
- Copy of SBI Collect application fee payment receipt
- Any document in a language other than Hindi/English must be accompanied by a transcript attested by a gazette officer or notary
Register Online at: https://www.bel-india.in/careers/ or https://belindia.in/careers/
For queries: E-mail: [email protected] | Telephone: 080-22197933
Important Instructions for BEL HLS&SCB Recruitment 2026 Candidates
- THIS IS A TEMPORARY/CONTRACTUAL ENGAGEMENT, NOT REGULAR EMPLOYMENT IN BEL. Candidates engaged will not be treated as regular employees of BEL and will not be entitled to employee benefits. BEL has no obligation to offer regular employment during or after the contract period.
- Candidates must be willing to be posted at project sites in Delhi, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh and must be willing to travel across India based on project requirements.
- Candidates can apply for more than one post, but must submit separate applications and separate fee payments for each post.
- Online registration is mandatory before the closing date of 08-06-2026; candidates who have not registered will not be allowed to appear for Walk-In selections.
- Lateral application for the same post within BEL is not permitted and will be summarily rejected.
- Merely fulfilling the minimum eligibility criteria does not vest any right on candidates to be called for the Written Test or Interview. BEL reserves the right to debar/disqualify any candidate at any stage for any reason.
- BEL reserves the right to cancel, restrict, enlarge, modify or alter the recruitment/selection process at any stage without issuing further notice or assigning reasons.
- No changes to date/time/venue of the written test or interview will be entertained once a candidate is shortlisted/selected.
- There will be no separate communication to candidates regarding non-selection at any stage.
- Only Indian Nationals need apply. Canvassing in any form will result in disqualification.
- BEL does not demand or charge any fee other than the application fee stated in this advertisement. Candidates are urged not to be misled by fraudsters claiming to represent BEL. BEL will take legal action including criminal action against fraudsters.
- All revisions/corrigendum, if any, will be hosted on BEL's official website only - candidates should visit regularly.
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