Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has released its official notification for direct recruitment to 100 Junior Telecom Officer (Telecom) posts across multiple circles in India. Engineering graduates in Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Electrical, IT, and Instrumentation — along with M.Sc. holders in Electronics or Computer Science — are eligible to apply. The online application window opens on 4 June 2026 and closes on 3 July 2026.
Last verified on: 28 May 2026 (IST) | Advertisement No.: BSNLCO-11/12(11)/1/2026-RECTT-CO dated 26 May 2026
Key Highlights
| Organisation | Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) |
| Post Name | Junior Telecom Officer – Telecom [JTO(T)-DR] |
| Advertisement No. | BSNLCO-11/12(11)/1/2026-RECTT-CO |
| Total Vacancies | 100 |
| Pay Scale | IDA E-1: ₹16,400 – ₹40,500 per month |
| Age Limit | 20 – 30 years (as on 03/07/2026) |
| Application Start Date | 04 June 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Application Last Date | 03 July 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Application Correction Window | 04 July – 11 July 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| CBT (Exam) Date | Tentatively August 2026 |
| Application Fee (UR/OBC/EWS) | ₹2,000 |
| Application Fee (SC/ST/PwBD) | ₹1,000 |
| Apply Portal | externalexam.bsnl.co.in |
Vacancy Details
A total of 100 vacancies are distributed circle-wise across BSNL’s territorial units. Major circles with higher intake include Karnataka (26 posts), Maharashtra (16 posts), Kerala (15 posts), and Madhya Pradesh (10 posts), while other circles have 1–6 posts each as specified in Table-A of the official notification.
Of the total 100 posts, horizontal reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities includes 3 vacancies for Deaf or Hard of Hearing candidates and 2 vacancies for Locomotor disability (including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims, and muscular dystrophy). Category-wise distribution (UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS) follows Central Government reservation norms as detailed in the official notification PDF.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) or equivalent degree from a Central/State Government recognised institution in any of the following disciplines: Telecommunications, Electronics, Radio, Computer, Electrical, IT, or Instrumentation. Alternatively, M.Sc. (Electronics) or M.Sc. (Computer Science) from a recognised university is also accepted. Candidates with higher qualifications such as M.Tech in the above disciplines are also eligible.
Qualifications must be held as of the application closing date (3 July 2026). Final-year students should verify eligibility conditions in the official notification before applying.
Age Limit
The minimum age is 20 years and the maximum age is 30 years, as on 3 July 2026. Age relaxation is provided as follows: 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC candidates, and 10 years for PwBD candidates. Additional relaxation applies to BSNL employees and ex-servicemen as per Central Government rules. Date of birth proof accepted is the Matriculation or Secondary School Leaving Certificate only.
Nationality
Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.
Salary and Pay Scale
Selected candidates will be placed in the IDA E-1 pay scale of ₹16,400 to ₹40,500 per month. This is the entry-level Executive Grade for the JTO post in BSNL. Allowances such as HRA, medical benefits, and other PSU-level perks are applicable in addition to the basic pay; exact allowance amounts are not specified in the publicly available notification details. Candidates should refer to the official notification PDF for the complete pay and service conditions.
Selection Process
Selection will be based on a single-stage Computer-Based Test (CBT) of 3 hours duration comprising 120 objective-type questions carrying a total of 480 marks. The CBT consists of three sections: Engineering Stream Section-I, Engineering Stream Section-II, and General Ability Test Section-III.
The marking scheme awards +4 marks for each correct answer and deducts -1 mark for each wrong answer. Minimum qualifying marks are 40% in each section individually. The combined minimum qualifying score is 50% for UR/OBC (CL) candidates and 45% for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PwBD/EWS candidates.
Candidates who qualify the CBT will be called for document verification. A medical examination will also be conducted as part of the final selection. If candidates fail the training examination on the first attempt after appointment, they are given one additional chance; failure in the second attempt may result in cancellation of appointment.
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 26 May 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | 04 June 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Online Application Closes | 03 July 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Application Correction Window | 04 July 2026 (10:00 AM) – 11 July 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| CBT (Computer-Based Test) | Tentatively August 2026 (exact date not yet announced) |
| Admit Card | To be announced on externalexam.bsnl.co.in |
Application Fee
The application fee for UR, OBC, and EWS candidates is ₹2,000. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwBD categories are required to pay ₹1,000. The fee is non-refundable and must be paid online via internet banking, credit card, or debit card. No fee waiver beyond the categories mentioned in the notification is applicable.
How to Apply
Candidates must visit the official BSNL website at https://bsnl.co.in, click on ‘About Us’, select ‘Jobs’ from the dropdown, find the link for BSNL Junior Telecom Officer (JTO) Recruitment 2026, and proceed to the application portal at externalexam.bsnl.co.in.
- Go to externalexam.bsnl.co.in (the official BSNL external examination portal).
- Click on the BSNL JTO Recruitment 2026 registration/apply link (Advt. No. BSNLCO-11/12(11)/1/2026-RECTT-CO).
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number. Note the credentials.
- Log in and fill in the application form with accurate personal and educational details.
- Select your preferred exam centre/BSNL circle carefully — once a telecom circle is chosen, it cannot be changed later.
- Upload a passport-size photograph and signature in the required format and size.
- Pay the applicable application fee online (internet banking / credit / debit card).
- Review all entries, submit the form, and download/print the confirmation page for future reference.
The correction window (4–11 July 2026) can be used to fix errors after submission, but candidates should confirm which fields are editable from the official portal at that time.
Documents Required
Keep the following documents ready before starting the application. These will also be needed at the document verification stage:
- Matriculation/Secondary School Leaving Certificate (for date of birth proof)
- Degree certificate or provisional certificate (B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc.) from a recognised institution
- Mark sheets of all semesters/years
- Category certificate (OBC/SC/ST/EWS/PwBD), if applicable — issued by a competent authority
- Valid photo identity proof (Aadhaar, passport, PAN, voter ID, etc.)
- Recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature
- Ex-serviceman discharge certificate, if claiming age relaxation
Documents must meet the specifications given in the official notification. Uploading unclear or mismatched documents may result in rejection at the verification stage.
Offer and Notice Verification — Scam Warning
BSNL has issued a public notice cautioning candidates against fake recruitment notifications. The only authentic source for BSNL JTO recruitment is the official website bsnl.co.in and the examination portal externalexam.bsnl.co.in.
Any recruitment communication received via WhatsApp, Telegram, or unofficial PDF sharing platforms should be verified against the official advertisement number (BSNLCO-11/12(11)/1/2026-RECTT-CO) before acting on it. BSNL does not collect application fees through cash, UPI to personal accounts, or DD — payment is only through the official portal’s payment gateway. If you receive a job offer letter from BSNL without having appeared in the CBT and cleared document verification, it is fraudulent. Report such instances to cybercrime.gov.in.
Official Links
- BSNL Official Recruitment / Jobs Page — bsnl.co.in
- BSNL External Exam Portal (Apply Online) — externalexam.bsnl.co.in
- BSNL Official Website — bsnl.co.in
Note: The direct notification PDF link was not independently verified from an official domain at the time of writing. Access the PDF through the official jobs page or examination portal using the advertisement number BSNLCO-11/12(11)/1/2026-RECTT-CO.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How many vacancies are there in BSNL JTO Recruitment 2026?
There are 100 vacancies for the post of Junior Telecom Officer (Telecom) [JTO(T)-DR] as per the official advertisement dated 26 May 2026.
2. What is the last date to apply for BSNL JTO 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 3 July 2026 at 10:00 AM. A correction window is available from 4 to 11 July 2026.
3. What is the application fee for BSNL JTO 2026?
UR, OBC, and EWS candidates pay ₹2,000. SC, ST, and PwBD candidates pay ₹1,000. The fee is non-refundable and payable only through the official portal’s online payment gateway.
4. Is there negative marking in the BSNL JTO 2026 CBT?
Yes. Each correct answer carries +4 marks and each wrong answer results in a deduction of -1 mark. The CBT has 120 questions totalling 480 marks across three sections.
5. What is the pay scale for BSNL JTO 2026?
Selected candidates are placed in the IDA E-1 pay scale of ₹16,400 to ₹40,500 per month, plus applicable allowances as per BSNL service rules.
6. Where do I apply for BSNL JTO Recruitment 2026?
Applications must be submitted online at externalexam.bsnl.co.in, which is BSNL’s official external examination and recruitment portal. Do not apply through any third-party website.
