Overview
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Homeland Security and Smart City Business SBU (HLS&SCB), Bengaluru Complex has released a recruitment notification for the post of Field Operation Engineer (FOE) | Project Engineer-I (56 (FOE – 25 | Project Engineer-I – 31) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online only (via microsoft office form link / qr code on bel website) as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Homeland Security and Smart City Business SBU (HLS&SCB), Bengaluru Complex
- Qualification
- 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.
- Vacancies
- 56 (FOE – 25 | Project Engineer-I – 31)
- Advertisement No
- 383/HR/HLS&SCB/2025-26 dated 20/05/2026
- Last date to apply
- 08-06-2026
Important Dates
| 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 |
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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.
Eligibility
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, CCN…
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)
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.
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.
How to Apply
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) deg…
Important Instructions
• 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 app…
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for BEL Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 56 Field Operation Engineer, Project Engineer Posts?
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
What is the 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.
What is the 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)
What is the 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 …