BSNL JTO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 100 Junior Telecom Officer Vacancies

BSNL Recruitment 2026: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) Limited has released the job notification regarding filling of Junior Telecom Officer Job Vacancies. The Government organization invites Online application from eligible candidates have required qualifications. These 100 Junior Telecom Officer Posts are Across India. The eligible candidates can apply for the post through Online from 04.06.2026 to 03.07.2026

BSNL Recruitment 2026 - Highlights

• Organization Name : Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)
• Post Name : Junior Telecom Officer
• Job Type : Central Govt
• Recruitment Type : Direct
• Advt No : BSNLCO-11/12(11)/1/2026-RECTT-CO
• Vacancies : 100
• Job Location : Across India
• Salary : Rs.16,400 - Rs.40,500 (Per Month)
• Mode of Application : Online
• Application Start : 04.06.2026
• Last Date : 03.07.2026

Job Details Descriptions

Important Dates : BSNL Recruitment 2026

• Starting Date to Apply : 04 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply : 03 July 2026
• Start of Application Editing Period : 04 July 2026
• End of Application Editing Period : 11 July 2026
• Date & Time of Examination (CBT) : Month of August, 2026 (Tentative)

Vacancy Details : BSNL Recruitment 2026 

• A&N : 01
• AP : 01
• Assam : 02
• Kolkata TD : 02
• Chennai TD : 05
• Chhattisgarh : 01
• Gujarat : 03
• Haryana : 01
• J&K : 01
• Karnataka : 26
• Kerala : 15
• MP : 10
• MH : 16
• NE-II : 03
• Odisha : 06
• Rajasthan : 01
• Sikkim : 01
• Tamilnadu : 01
• Telangana : 02
• Uttarakhand : 01
• UPW : 01

Total : 100 Posts

Salary Details : BSNL Recruitment 2026

• Scale of Pay: The Junior Telecom Officer (Telecom) [JTO(T)-DR] will be recruited in the IDA pay scale [E-1] of Rs.16,400 - Rs.40,500/- (2nd PRC pay scale w.e.f. 01.01.2007).
• Circle Cadre: JTO is a Circle Cadre and the unit of recruitment will be the respective Recruiting Circle. Recruitment will be made centrally, and candidates will be allotted a particular Circle depending on vacancies, choice, and merit.
• Service Liability: Selected candidates must serve the allotted circle as per the BSNL Transfer Policy. However, officers are liable to be transferred anywhere in India or any place falling in the operational area of BSNL in the interest of service/emergencies.

Age Limit : BSNL Recruitment 2026

• The baseline age limit is 20 to 30 years.

Upper age relaxations are outlined below:

• Unreserved / EWS / OBC (CL) : 30 Years
• OBC (NCL) : 33 Years (30+3)
• SC / ST : 35 Years (30+5)
• PwBD – Unreserved / EWS / OBC (CL) : 40 Years (30+10)
• PwBD – OBC (NCL) : 43 Years (30+13)
• PwBD – SC / ST : 45 Years (30+15)BSNL Employees – Unreserved / EWS / OBC (CL) : 35 Years (30+5)
• BSNL Employees – OBC (NCL) : 38 Years (30+8)
• BSNL Employees – SC / ST : 40 Years (30+10)
• BSNL Employees (PwBD) – OBC (NCL) : 48 Years (30+18)
• BSNL Employees (PwBD) – SC / ST : 50 Years (30+20)
• Ex-Servicemen : As per Central Govt. Rules

Qualification : BSNL Recruitment 2026

Telecom Stream: Bachelor of Engineering Degree or equivalent from a Central Govt./State Govt. recognized Institution/University in any of the following disciplines:

• Telecommunications, Electronics, Radio, ComputerElectrical, Information Technology (IT), Instrumentation

Alternative Qualifications: M.Sc. (Electronics) / M.Sc. (Computer Science).

Higher Qualifications: Candidates with an M.Tech in the prescribed disciplines are also eligible to appear.

Essential Condition: Qualifications must be from a recognized university incorporated by an Act of Parliament or declared deemed under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, and must be completed as on the closing date of application receipt.

Health/Vision Requirements: The applicant must be capable of distinguishing principal colors and must have binocular vision.

Application Fee : BSNL Recruitment 2026

• UR / OBC / EWS Candidates : Rs.2000/- (Rupees Two Thousand only)
• SC / ST / PwBD Candidates : Rs.1000/- (Rupees One Thousand only)

Pay the Examination Fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking.

Selection Process : BSNL Recruitment 2026

Mode of Examination: Candidates must undergo a single-shift, online Computer-Based Test (CBT) consisting of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs).

Exam Duration & Structure: The test lasts for 3 hours and is divided into three sections: Engineering Stream Section I (50 questions), Engineering Stream Section II (50 questions), and General Ability Test Section III (20 questions).

Marking Scheme: A total of 120 questions carry a maximum of 480 marks. Each correct answer awards +4 marks, while each wrong answer incurs a negative marking of -1 mark.

Sectional & Overall Cut-offs:

• UR and OBC (CL) Candidates: Must secure a minimum of 40% in each individual section and a combined overall minimum of 50% across all sections to qualify.
• SC, ST, OBC (NCL), PwBD, and EWS Candidates: Must secure a minimum of 35% in each individual section and a combined overall minimum of 45% across all sections to qualify.

Merit List & Tie-Breaker: The final merit list is prepared strictly based on the total marks obtained across all three sections, provided the candidate meets the minimum qualifying cut-offs. In case of equal marks, the older candidate by date of birth is placed higher in seniority.

Post-Exam Formallities: Shortlisted candidates from the merit list must successfully pass a document verification process and meet BSNL's prescribed medical examination standards before receiving a final offer letter.

Examination Centres : BSNL Recruitment 2026

• Port Blair, Vijayawada, Guwahati, Patna, Chennai, Raipur, Ahmedabad, Ambala, Shimla, Jammu, Ranchi, Bangalore, Thiruvananthapuram, Kolkata, Bhopal, Mumbai, Shillong, Dimapur, New Delhi, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Gangtok, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Meerut, Dehradun

How to Apply : BSNL Recruitment 2026

If you are interested and found yourself eligible for Junior Telecom Officer, click on the apply online link given below. Then, find the appropriate option and fill up the form. You can apply online from 04 Jun 2026 to 03 Jul 2026.

Follow the steps given below to Apply Online

• Open the official website www.bsnl.co.in
• Find the Senior Executive Trainee Job Notification in the “Recruitment / Career / Advertising Menu” and click on it.
• Download the official notification from the link provided at the end.
• Read the Full Notification. carefully and check your eligibility criteria.
• Visit the Online Official Online Application / Registration link below.
• Fill in the required details correctly without any mistakes.
• Upload all required documents in the format and size mentioned in the notification.
• Finally, after verifying that the registered details are correct, then submit.
• Next, if Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) Limited requires an application fee, make the payment as per the notification mode. Otherwise, go to the next step.
• Take a printout of it and keep it safe

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What are the educational qualifications required to apply for BSNL JTO (T) 2026?

Ans: Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E. / B.Tech) degree or equivalent from a recognized institution in any of the following disciplines:

• Telecommunications, Electronics, Radio, Computer, Electrical, Information Technology (IT), or Instrumentation.
• Alternatively, candidates with an M.Sc. (Electronics), M.Sc. (Computer Science), or a higher degree like an M.Tech in the prescribed streams are also fully eligible. Candidates must complete their qualification on or before the closing date of registration.

Q2: What is the age limit for applying, and are there any age relaxations?

Ans: The standard age limit for open-market candidates is 20 to 30 years as of the closing date of application. Upper age relaxations apply to reserved categories as per Central Government guidelines:
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): Up to 33 years

• SC / ST: Up to 35 years
• PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities): Relaxed by 10 years for UR/EWS, 13 years for OBC, and 15 years for SC/ST.
• BSNL Employees: Up to 5 years of relaxation is provided based on category rules.

Q3: What is the examination pattern and marking scheme for the CBT?

Ans: The selection relies on a single-shift Computer-Based Test (CBT) lasting 3 hours with a total of 120 multiple-choice questions (480 marks). The test is divided into three sections:

• Section I (Engineering Stream): 50 Questions (200 Marks)
• Section II (Engineering Stream): 50 Questions (200 Marks)
• Section III (General Ability Test): 20 Questions (80 Marks)
• Marking Scheme: Every correct answer awards +4 marks, while a wrong answer results in a negative marking of -1 mark.

Q4: What are the minimum qualifying marks required to clear the exam?

Ans: To qualify, candidates must clear both sectional and overall percentage cut-offs:

• For General (UR) & OBC (Creamy Layer): A minimum of 40% in each individual section and an overall aggregate of 50% across all sections.
• For SC / ST / OBC (NCL) / PwBD / EWS: A minimum of 35% in each individual section and an overall aggregate of 45% across all sections.

Q5: Is there a service bond or probation period after selection?

• Ans: Yes. Selected candidates must execute a Service Bond of ₹6,000,000/- (Six Lakhs) agreeing to serve BSNL for an absolute minimum period of five years from their appointment date. Additionally, newly appointed Junior Telecom Officers will undergo pre-appointment training (with a stipend) and will be placed on a two-year probation period.