BSNL JTO Recruitment 2026 notification released for 100 Junior Telecom Officer posts. Check eligibility, age limit, salary, application dates, selection process, exam pattern, and apply online details.
BSNL JTO Recruitment 2026 Notification Released
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Junior Telecom Officer (JTO) Telecom posts through Direct Recruitment 2026. A total of 100 vacancies have been announced across various BSNL circles in India. Eligible engineering graduates can apply online through the official BSNL website within the prescribed dates.
BSNL JTO Recruitment 2026 Job Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) |
| Advertisement No. | BSNLCO-11/12(11)/2026-RECTT-CO |
| Post Name | Junior Telecom Officer (JTO) Telecom |
| Total Vacancies | 100 |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Online Application Start Date | 04 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 03 July 2026 |
| Edit Window Start Date | 04 July 2026 |
| Edit Window Last Date | 11 July 2026 |
| Exam Date | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Official Website | www.bsnl.co.in |
Post Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
| Junior Telecom Officer (JTO) Telecom | 100 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must possess any one of the following qualifications from a recognized University/Institution:
- Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) / B.Tech in:
- Telecommunications
- Electronics
- Radio Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Information Technology (IT)
- Instrumentation Engineering
OR
- M.Sc. (Electronics)
- M.Sc. (Computer Science)
Candidates must have completed the qualification on or before the closing date of application.
Age Limit
| Category | Maximum Age |
| UR / EWS / OBC (NCL) | 30 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 33 Years |
| SC / ST | 35 Years |
| PwBD (UR/EWS/OBC) | 40 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 43 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 45 Years |
Additional age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India rules.
Salary
Selected candidates will be appointed in the IDA pay scale:
₹16,400 – ₹40,500 (E-1 Pay Scale)
In addition to basic pay, candidates will receive applicable allowances and benefits as per BSNL rules.
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
| UR / OBC / EWS | ₹1000/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹500/- |
Payment Mode: Online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Registration Starts | 04 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 03 July 2026 |
| Application Editing Starts | 04 July 2026 |
| Application Editing Ends | 11 July 2026 |
| CBT Examination | August 2026 (Tentative) |
Selection Process
The selection process consists of:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Merit List Preparation
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Merit Criteria
- 60% weightage of CBT Marks
- 40% weightage of GATE Score
Exam Pattern
| Section | Subject | Questions | Marks |
| Section-I | Engineering Stream | 50 | 200 |
| Section-II | Engineering Stream | 50 | 200 |
| Section-III | General Ability Test | 20 | 80 |
| Total | – | 120 | 480 |
Duration: 3 Hours
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Qualifying Marks |
| UR / EWS / OBC | 50% |
| SC / ST | 45% |
Negative marking is applicable. One mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
Training & Bond
Selected candidates must execute a bond of:
₹6 Lakhs
Candidates must serve BSNL for at least 5 years from the date of appointment.
Training Schedule:
- Phase-I Training: 10 Weeks
- Field Training: 4 Weeks
- Phase-II Training: 6 Weeks
Examination Cities
The CBT examination may be conducted in cities including:
Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi, Jaipur, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Bhopal, Guwahati, Bhubaneswar, Raipur, Port Blair, Vijayawada, Jammu, Shimla, Gangtok, Meerut, Dehradun and others as notified by BSNL.
How to Apply?
- Visit the official BSNL website.
- Open the JTO Recruitment 2026 notification.
- Complete online registration.
- Fill the application form carefully.
- Upload required documents.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and print the final application form for future reference.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
| Official Notification | Read Here |
| Apply Online | Apply Online Here |
| Official Website | https://www.bsnl.co.in |
BSNL JTO Recruitment 2026 is an excellent opportunity for engineering graduates seeking a central government telecom sector job. Interested and eligible candidates should complete the online application process before the closing date and start preparing for the CBT examination. Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying.