Overview
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), Nigam Karyalay, Bharti Anubhag, New Delhi – 110001 has released a recruitment notification for the post of Junior Telecom Officer (Telecom) [JTO(T)-DR] – Direct Recruitment from Open Market (100 (Provisional; BSNL reserves right to change the number of posts) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online only (via bsnl external exam portal: www.externalexam.bsnl.co.in) as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), Nigam Karyalay, Bharti Anubhag, New Delhi – 110001
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Engineering Degree or equivalent from a Central Govt. / State Govt. recognized Institution/University in any of the following disciplines: (1) Telecommunications, (2) Electronics, (3) Radio, (4) Computer, (5) Electrical, (6) Information Technology (IT), (7) Instrumentation OR M.Sc. (Electronics) / M.Sc. (Computer Science). Note: Candidates possessing higher qualifications viz. M.Tech. in the prescribed disciplines are also eligible.
- Vacancies
- 100 (Provisional; BSNL reserves right to change the number of posts)
- Advertisement No
- BSNLCO-11/12(11)/1/2026-RECTT-CO dated 26/05/2026
- Last date to apply
- 10:00 Hrs. of 03-07-2026
Important Dates
| Date of Advertisement | 26/05/2026 |
| Start of Online Registration | 10:00 Hrs. of 04-06-2026 |
| Last Date for Online Registration | 10:00 Hrs. of 03-07-2026 |
| Start of Application Editing Period | 10:00 Hrs. of 04-07-2026 |
| Last Date of Application Editing Period | 10:00 Hrs. of 11-07-2026 |
| Age Calculated As On | Closing date of receipt of application (03-07-2026) |
| Admit Card Download | Available via BSNL website using username & password (not by post/e-mail) |
| Online Examination (CBT) Date | Tentatively in August 2026 |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
A total of 100 vacancies have been announced for Junior Telecom Officer (Telecom) – Direct Recruitment posts. These are distributed across 21 BSNL Circles (Circle-wise) with category-wise breakup as per Central Government guidelines for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD/Ex-Serviceman candidates. JTO is a Circle Cadre post; selected candidates will be allotted a Circle based on their preference, merit, and vacancies available. Candidates may give preferences for up to all 21 Circles. Opting for more circles improves the chances of selection. Sl. No.: Circle | Total 1: A&N | 1 2: AP | 1 3: Assam | 2 4: Kolkata TD | 2 5: Chennai TD | 5 6: Chhattisgarh | 1 7: Gujarat | 3 8: Haryana | 1 9: J&K | 1 10: Karnataka | 26 11: Kerala | 15 12: MP | 10 13: MH | 16 14: NE-II | 3 15: Odisha | 6 16: Rajasthan | 1 17: Sikkim | 1 18: Tamilnadu | 1 19: Telangana | 2 20: Uttarakhand | 1 21: UPW | 1 Total: 100 Abbreviations: SC – Scheduled Caste, ST – Scheduled Tribe, OBC (NCL) – Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer), OBC (CL) – OBC Creamy Layer, EWS – Economically Weaker Section, UR – Unreserved, PwBD – Persons with Benchmark Disability (not less than 40% of specified disability). Reservation as per Central Government guidelines for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/EWS/Ex-Serviceman. Reservation for PwBD is horizontal within overall vacancies. No change in category will ordinarily be allowed after submission of online application. PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) - Categories Eligible Category: Description Deaf or …
Eligibility
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the closing date of application (03-07-2026). Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply. The applicant must be capable of distinguishing principal colours and should have binocular vision. The qualification must have been completed as on the closing date of receipt of application from a University recognized under UGC Act, 1956. Criteria: Details Educational Qualification (as on 03-07-2026): Bachelor of Engineering Degree or equivalent from a Central Govt. / State Govt. recognized Institution/University in any of the following disciplines: (1) Telecommunications, (2) Electronics, (3) Radio, (4) Computer, (5) Electrical, (6) Information Technology (IT), (7) Instrumentation OR M.Sc. (Electronics) / M.Sc. (Computer Science). Note: Candidates possessing higher qualifications viz. M.Tech. in the prescribed disciplines are also eligible. Colour Vision / Binocular Vision: The applicant must be capable of distinguishing principal colours and should have binocular vision. OBC (NCL) Certificate validity: OBC (NCL) certificate should have been issued on or after 01.04.2026 by the competent authority, containing date of issue, name of caste spelled exactly as in Central Government list, and the Village/Town where the candidate ordinarily resides. EWS Certificate validity: Income and Asset Certificate (EWS) should have been issued on or after 01.04.2026 by the competent authority in prescribed format (as per DoPT OM No. 36039/1/20…
Age Limit
Candidates must be a minimum of 20 years and not exceed 30 years as on the closing date of receipt of application (03-07-2026). Maximum age indicated is for Unreserved / EWS / OBC (CL) candidates. Relaxation in upper age limit is applicable as per Central Government guidelines. Category: Maximum Age Limit Unreserved (UR) / EWS / OBC (CL): 30 Years OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 33 Years (30 + 3) SC / ST: 35 Years (30 + 5) Ex-Serviceman: As per Central Government Rules 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)
Application Fee
Candidates are required to pay the prescribed examination fee through online mode only (Internet Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card) on the BSNL External Exam portal (www.externalexam.bsnl.co.in). Fee once paid will NOT be refunded under any circumstances nor can it be held in reserve for any other examination or selection. Additionally, a challenge/grievance window fee of Rs. 400/- per question/answer key is charged post-examination (non-refundable). Category: Examination Fee UR / OBC / EWS: Rs. 2,000/- (Non-Refundable) SC / ST / PwBD: Rs. 1,000/- (Non-Refundable)
Exam Pattern
The examination is a Computer Based Multiple Choice Objective Type Test (CBT) of 3 hours duration consisting of three sections. Sections I and II cover Engineering Stream subjects at B.E./B.Tech. degree level, and Section III covers General Ability. The detailed syllabus topic-wise is given below. Section I – Engineering Stream (Topics) Topic: Key Subtopics 1. Materials and Components: Structure and properties of Electronic Engineering materials; Conductors, Semiconductors and Insulators; Magnetic, Ferroelectric, Piezoelectric, Ceramic, Optical and Superconducting materials; Passive components and characteristics – Resistors, Capacitors, Inductors; Ferrites, Quartz crystal, Ceramic resonators; Electromagnetic and Electromechanical components. 2. Physical Electronics, Electron Devices and ICs: Electrons and holes in semiconductors; Carrier Statistics; Mechanics of current flow in a semi-conductor; Hall effect; Junction theory; Different types of diodes and their characteristics; Bipolar Junction transistor; Field effect transistors; Power switching devices like SCRs, CTOs, power MOSFETs; Basics of ICs-bipolar, MOS and CMOS types; Basics of Opto Electronics. 3. Network Theory: Network analysis techniques; Network theorem; Transient and steady state sinusoidal response; Transmission criteria – delay and rise time, Elmore's and other definitions; Effect of cascading; Elements of network synthesis. 4. Electromagnetic Theory: Transmission lines – basic theory, standing waves, match…
Selection Process
Selection will be based on Computer Based Multiple Choice Objective Type Test (CBT). All candidates will be given a score based on their performance in the CBT. A final merit list will be prepared based on total marks obtained across all three sections. Selected candidates will go for document verification and medical examination. Appearance in the final merit list does not confer any right for appointment — a final offer letter will be issued only after successful completion of all pre-appointment formalities. BSNL reserves the right to cancel/restrict/enlarge/modify/alter the recruitment/selection process at any stage without notice. Stage 1 – Computer Based Multiple Choice Objective Type Test (CBT) Section: Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration I: Engineering Stream Section – I | 50 | 200 | 3 Hours (Single shift, all sections combined) II: Engineering Stream Section – II | 50 | 200 III: General Ability Test Section – III | 20 | 80 Total: 120 | 480 | 3 Hours Marking Scheme: For each correct answer: +4 Marks. For each wrong answer: -1 Mark (Negative Marking). The standard of engineering papers will be that of Engineering Degree Examination of an Indian University. In the General Ability Test, special attention will be paid to assess the candidate's capacity for general awareness, at the level expected of an Engineering Graduate. If the examination is held in multiple sessions, normalization of marks will be adopted. Minimum Qualifying Marks: For UR/OBC (…
How to Apply
Candidates shall apply online only through the BSNL External Exam portal (www.externalexam.bsnl.co.in). No manual/paper application will be entertained. Candidates should keep the following ready before starting the registration process: valid mobile number and email ID for OTP, scanned photograph, signature, Class 10th certificate, Degree Certificate, Consolidated Mark Sheet, Photo ID proof, Category/Disability Certificate (if applicable). Documents Required to be Scanned and Uploaded: • Recent passport-size colour photograph with white background in JPG/JPEG format (20kb – 50kb only) • Signature in JPG/JPEG format (10kb – 20kb only) • Class 10th Certificate (for verification of Date of Birth) • Degree Certificate of Essential Qualification • Consolidated Mark Sheet / transcript of essential qualification for all semesters or years • Photo identity proof (Aadhaar Card, Passport, Driving License, Voter ID Card) • Valid proof of reservation category as applicable (SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/EWS/PwBD) • Medical Certificate for PwBD (issued by Govt. Medical Board in prescribed format) Documents to be Produced at Document Verification / Appointment: • Admit Card (downloaded from www.externalexam.bsnl.co.in using username & password) along with valid photo identity proof in original • All original educational qualification certificates and mark sheets • Caste Certificate in prescribed Central Government format (for SC/ST candidates) • OBC (NCL) Certificate issued on or after 01.04.2026 in pr…
Important Instructions
• Both internal BSNL employees and external (open market) candidates fulfilling the prescribed eligibility conditions are eligible to apply. • JTO is a Circle Cadre post; candidates will be allotted a Circle depending on vacancies, their preference, and merit. Options once exercised shall be final — change of Circle afterwards will not be allowed. • Candidates are strongly advised to select all 21 Circles in order of preference to maximise the possibility of selection. Selecting a limited number of Circles restricts candidature only to those opted Circles. • All selected candidates must execute a Bond of Rs. 6 Lakhs to serve BSNL for at least 5 years from the date of appointment as Junior Telecom Officer. • The admit card will be available only for download from the BSNL website — it will NOT be sent by post or email. Issuance of admit card does not confer any right for appointment. • After closing of registration period, an Editing Window will be opened for 7 days — candidates can edit selective fields only. No further editing will be allowed after the editing period. • Candidates applying for UR vacancy can also be SC/ST/EWS/OBC/Ex-Serviceman/BSNL employees subject to meeting all general eligibility standards — category relaxation in such cases cannot be availed. • Candidature is liable to be rejected at any stage if any information provided is found false or not in conformity with the eligibility criteria mentioned in the advertisement. • No request for withdrawal of candi…
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for BSNL JTO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online Link Activated for 100 Junior Telecom Officer Posts?
Date of Advertisement: 26/05/2026; Start of Online Registration: 10:00 Hrs. of 04-06-2026; Last Date for Online Registration: 10:00 Hrs. of 03-07-2026; Start of Application Editing Period: 10:00 Hrs. of 04-07-2026; Last Date of Application Editing Period: 10:00 Hrs. of 11-07-2026; Age Calculated As On: Closing date of receipt of application (03-07-2026); Admit Card Download: Available via BSNL website using username & password (not by post/e-mail); Online Examination (CBT) Date: Tentatively in August 2026
What is the application fee?
Candidates are required to pay the prescribed examination fee through online mode only (Internet Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card) on the BSNL External Exam portal (www.externalexam.bsnl.co.in). Fee once paid will NOT be refunded under any circumstances nor can it be held in reserve for any other examination or selection. Additionally, a challenge/grievance window fee of Rs. 400/- per question/answer key is charged post-examination (non-refundable). Category: Examination Fee UR / OBC / EWS: Rs. 2,000/- (Non-Refundable) SC / ST / PwBD: Rs. 1,000/- (Non-Refundable)
What is the age limit?
Candidates must be a minimum of 20 years and not exceed 30 years as on the closing date of receipt of application (03-07-2026). Maximum age indicated is for Unreserved / EWS / OBC (CL) candidates. Relaxation in upper age limit is applicable as per Central Government guidelines. Category: Maximum Age Limit Unreserved (UR) / EWS / OBC (CL): 30 Years OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 33 Years (30 + 3) SC / ST: 35 Years (30 + 5) Ex-Serviceman: As per Central Government Rules 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)
What is the selection process?
Selection will be based on Computer Based Multiple Choice Objective Type Test (CBT). All candidates will be given a score based on their performance in the CBT. A final merit list will be prepared based on total marks obtained across all three sections. Selected candidates will go for document verification and medical examination. Appearance in the final merit list does not confer any right for appointment — a final offer letter will be issued only after successful completion of all pre-appointment formalities. BSNL reserves the right to cancel/restrict/enlarge/modify/alter the recruitment/selection process at any stage without notice. Stage 1 – Computer Based Multiple Choice Objective Type Test (CBT) Section: Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration I: Engineering Stream Section – I | 50 | 200 | 3 Hours (Single shift, all sections combined) II: Engineering Stream Se…