An official recruitment notification from Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Kotdwar Unit (Uttarakhand), announces 23 temporary Trainee Engineer-I vacancies in Electronics, Mechanical, and Computer Science. BEL is a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Defence. The notification, Advt. No. 21001/HR/KOT/REC/02, is dated 12 November 2026. These posts are for Kotdwar Unit and various project locations across India. Fresh candidates aged up to 28 years who hold a full-time B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc. Engineering (4-year course) degree with Pass Class can apply; no experience is required. Mandatory online pre-registration is available at jobapply.in/bel2026kotdwarte from 12 November 2026 until 26 November 2026 (11:59 PM). Candidates can then appear for the Walk-In Written Test at BEL Kotdwar on 13 December 2026 (Sunday).
Important Dates
| Advertisement Released Date | 12 November 2026 |
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| Online Pre-Registration Start Date | 12 November 2026 |
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| Last Date for Online Pre-Registration | 26 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
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| Walk-In Written Test Date | 13 December 2026 (Sunday) |
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| Test Reporting Time | 08:00 AM |
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| Written Test Venue | BEL Kotdwar - 246149, Pauri Garhwal (Uttarakhand) |
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Application Fee
| General / EWS / OBC (NCL) | Rs. 177/- (Rs. 150/- + 18% GST) |
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| SC / ST / PwBD Candidates | Rs. 0/- (Exempted) |
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| Payment Mode | Pay online through SBI Collect (onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect) and enter the SBI Collect Reference Number in the online application form. Fee is non-refundable. |
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Age Limit as on 01/11/2026
| Maximum Age Limit (General & EWS) | Not More Than 28 Years |
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| Age Relaxation | OBC (NCL): +03 Years | SC / ST: +05 Years | PwBD (min 40% disability): +10 Years (in addition to category relaxation). |
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| Certificate Validity | OBC (NCL) certificate must be issued on or after 01/11/2025; EWS certificate for 2026-27 must be issued on or after 01/04/2026. |
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Remuneration, Tenure & Allowances
| 1st Year Consolidated Pay | Rs. 40,000/- per month |
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| 2nd Year Consolidated Pay | Rs. 45,000/- per month |
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| 3rd Year (On Contract Extension) | Rs. 50,000/- per month |
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| Initial Tenure | 02 Years (Extendable up to max 3 years; eligible for advancement to Project Engineer-I after 2 years with Retention Bonus up to Rs. 1,00,000/-). |
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| Allowances | Rs. 12,000/- per year (insurance, attire & footwear) + 10% Tough Location Allowance (when applicable) + Gratuity as per rules. |
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BEL Kotdwar Trainee Engineer-I Vacancy 2026: Total 23 Posts
| Post & Discipline | Total Posts | Educational Qualification & Experience (No Experience Required) |
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| Trainee Engineer-I (Electronics) | 16 | Full-time B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc. Engineering (04 Year Course) with Pass Class from AICTE/UGC approved institute/university in: Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Telecommunication / Communication & Telecommunication. (No Experience Required). |
| Trainee Engineer-I (Mechanical) | 05 | Full-time B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc. Engineering (04 Year Course) with Pass Class from AICTE/UGC approved institute/university in: Mechanical Engineering. (No Experience Required). |
| Trainee Engineer-I (Computer Science) | 02 | Full-time B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc. Engineering (04 Year Course) with Pass Class from AICTE/UGC approved institute/university in: Computer Science / Computer Science Engineering / Computer Science & Engineering / Information Technology. (No Experience Required). |
| Total Vacancies | 23 | Posting Location: Kotdwar Unit & Other Locations All Over India as per requirement |
Discipline & Category-Wise Vacancy Breakup: Total 23 Posts
| Discipline | UR | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | Total |
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| Electronics | 04 | 01 | 07 | 02 | 02 | 16 |
| Mechanical | 01 | 00 | 01 | 01 | 02 | 05 |
| Computer Science | 02 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 02 |
| Grand Total Posts | 07 | 01 | 08 | 03 | 04 | 23 |
Selection Process & Walk-In Written Test Pattern 2026
| Stage 1 - Mandatory Pre-Registration | Candidates must pre-register online by 26 November 2026 (11:59 PM). Candidates without online pre-registration will not be allowed to attend the Walk-In Written Test. |
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| Stage 2 - Walk-In Written Test (13 December 2026) | 90 minutes duration comprising 100 Questions (Technical & General Aptitude). Each correct answer carries +1 mark and each wrong answer carries 0.25 negative mark. (PwBD candidates eligible for 20 mins/hour compensatory time). |
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| Minimum Qualifying Marks | General / EWS / OBC-NCL: 35% | SC / ST / PwBD: 30%. |
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| Stage 3 - Document Verification | Merit list of Written Test qualifiers will be uploaded on bel-india.in for Document Verification. (No separate call letter is issued for Written Test; no TA/DA paid). |
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How to Apply Online for BEL Kotdwar Trainee Engineer-I Recruitment 2026
- Start by paying Rs. 177/- through SBI Collect (onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm?corpID=14842) if you belong to UR / EWS / OBC (NCL). Choose All India, then PSU: Bharat Electronics Limited, followed by Payment Category: Recruitment of Trainee Engineer-I for BEL-KOT. Save or print your receipt. Keep a note of the SBI Collect Reference Number.
- Open jobapply.in/bel2026kotdwarte to access the BEL Kotdwar Online Pre-Registration Portal between 12 November and the closing date, 26 November 2026 (11:59 PM).
- Accurately enter all required details about your education, personal information and discipline, along with the SBI Collect Reference Number. Only one application is allowed per post.
- Upload scans of the required documents: your signature and recent colour passport photo; 10th/SSLC marksheet as DOB proof; 12th/Diploma marksheet; B.E./B.Tech marks cards for all semester/year records; Final/Provisional Degree certificate; proof of CGPA conversion (if applicable); and the Caste/EWS/PwBD certificate using BEL format.
- Carefully check all your details, as changes are not permitted after submission. Before 26 November 2026, submit the form and print a copy of your Online Application Form.
- On 13 December 2026 (Sunday), report at 8:00 AM to Bharat Electronics Limited, Kotdwar - 246149, Pauri Garhwal (Uttarakhand). Bring your printed Online Application Form along with a valid Original Govt. Photo ID Proof: Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN / Driving License / Passport.
Important Links
Before Applying
Before you submit the online application, check the official notification for full details of eligibility, education qualification, age limits, fee rules and other terms.
Frequently asked questions
What are the important dates for BEL Kotdwar Recruitment 2026?
Advertisement Released Date: 12 November 2026; Online Pre-Registration Start Date: 12 November 2026; Last Date for Online Pre-Registration: 26 November 2026 (11:59 PM); Walk-In Written Test Date: 13 December 2026 (Sunday).
What is the application fee for BEL Kotdwar Recruitment 2026?
General / EWS / OBC (NCL): Rs. 177/- (Rs. 150/- + 18% GST); SC / ST / PwBD Candidates: Rs. 0/- (Exempted); Payment Mode: Pay online through SBI Collect (onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect) and enter the SBI Collect Reference Number in the online application form. Fee is non-refundable.
What is the official website for BEL Kotdwar Recruitment 2026?
The official website is bel-india.in.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.
