Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)
BSNL JTO 2026: 100 Posts | Junior Telecom Officer | Apply by
Quick Information
| Post Name | Junior Telecom Officer (JTO) |
| Total Vacancies | 100 |
| Salary | Pay Scale: E1 IDA (Industrial Dearness Allowance) scale — Basic Pay ₹16,400 to ₹40,500. Gross salary including IDA (at current rates of ~236.8%), HRA, and allowances is approximately ₹65,000 per month; estimated in-hand (net) salary is ₹54,000–₹60,000 per month depending on posting city. Additional perks include medical benefits for self and family, subsidized BSNL telephone/broadband connection, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), and pension benefits. |
| Organization | Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) |
Important Dates
| Start Date | 4 June 2026 |
| Last Date | 3 July 2026 |
| Exam Date | 1 August 2026 |
Selection Process
- 1**Stage 1 — Computer Based Test (CBT)** Objective type (MCQ) exam with 120 questions worth 480 marks
- 2duration 3 hours. Three sections: Engineering Stream I (core technical subjects based on discipline)
- 3Engineering Stream II (applied engineering topics)
- 4and General Ability Test (reasoning
- 5aptitude
- 6English). Marking scheme: +4 marks for each correct answer
- 7-1 mark for each wrong answer
- 80 for unattempted. Qualifying marks: General/OBC/EWS — minimum 40% in each section and 50% overall aggregate; SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PwBD — minimum 35% in each section and 45% overall. **Stage 2 — Document Verification (DV)** Candidates shortlisted on the basis of CBT merit list will be called for document verification. Original certificates of qualification
- 9age
- 10category
- 11and other documents must be produced. **Stage 3 — Medical Examination** Shortlisted candidates must clear a medical fitness test as per BSNL norms. There is no interview.
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BSNL JTO 2026 — Complete Guide for Junior Telecom Officer Recruitment
BSNL is hiring again — and if you have an engineering degree in electronics, telecom, or computer science, this is one of the better PSU opportunities open right now. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has released the official notification for 100 Junior Telecom Officer (JTO) posts in 2026, with applications open from June 4 and a last date of July 3, 2026.
Here's everything you need to know — dates, eligibility, salary, exam pattern, and how to apply.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 26 May 2026 |
| Application Opens | 4 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 3 July 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 3 July 2026 |
| CBT Exam (Tentative) | August 2026 |
| Admit Card | ~2 weeks before exam (bsnl.co.in) |
Don't wait until July 3 — submit your application well in advance to avoid last-minute portal issues.
Total Vacancies
100 Junior Telecom Officer posts across various BSNL circles and telecom districts in India. BSNL last recruited JTOs through GATE scores, so this direct recruitment notification has generated a lot of interest among engineering graduates.
Salary
BSNL JTOs are placed in the E1 IDA (Industrial Dearness Allowance) pay scale: ₹16,400 – ₹40,500.
With the current IDA rate of ~236.8% and other allowances, the gross monthly salary works out to approximately ₹65,000. After deductions, the estimated in-hand (net) salary is ₹54,000–₹60,000 per month depending on your posting city.
Note: BSNL has not released an official in-hand breakup for this cycle. The above figures are estimates based on current IDA rates and historical salary patterns.
Additional benefits include:
- Medical benefits for self and family
- Subsidized BSNL telephone/broadband connection
- Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
- Pension benefits under applicable BSNL scheme
Service Bond: Selected candidates must sign a bond of ₹6 lakh to serve BSNL for a minimum of 5 years from the date of joining. This is a significant commitment — factor it into your decision before applying.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
You need one of the following:
- B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech in any of these disciplines — from a recognized university:
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Radio Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Information Technology (IT)
- Instrumentation Engineering
- M.Sc. in Electronics or M.Sc. in Computer Science — from a recognized university
Final-year students are not eligible. You must have completed the degree before applying.
Age Limit (as on 3 July 2026)
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 20–30 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 20–33 years |
| SC / ST | 20–35 years |
| PwBD (General) | 20–40 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 20–43 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 20–45 years |
Nationality
Must be an Indian National.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹2,000 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹1,000 |
Payment is online only — debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI. Keep your payment receipt safe.
How to Apply
- Go to bsnl.co.in and look for the JTO 2026 recruitment notification
- Click on the online application link
- Register with your email ID and mobile number
- Fill in personal details, educational qualification, and other required information
- Upload your scanned photo and signature (as per the specified file size and format)
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit and download the confirmation page
Last date: July 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM.
Selection Process
BSNL will select candidates through a 3-stage process — no interview:
Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Stream I | 50 | 200 |
| Engineering Stream II | 50 | 200 |
| General Ability Test | 20 | 80 |
| Total | 120 | 480 |
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Mode | Online (Computer Based) |
| Duration | 3 hours (no section-wise time limit) |
| Correct Answer | +4 marks |
| Wrong Answer | −1 mark |
| Unattempted | 0 marks |
Qualifying marks:
- General / OBC / EWS: Minimum 40% in each section, 50% overall
- SC / ST / OBC (NCL) / PwBD: Minimum 35% in each section, 45% overall
The CBT is tentatively scheduled for August 2026.
Stage 2: Document Verification
Candidates shortlisted based on CBT merit will be called to verify original documents — degree certificate, age proof, caste certificate (if applicable), and others.
Stage 3: Medical Examination
A basic medical fitness test as per BSNL standards. Candidates who clear DV and the medical exam get the final offer letter.
Why Consider BSNL JTO?
BSNL is India's largest government-owned telecom company and a Navratna PSU under the Department of Telecommunications. Here's the honest picture:
Pros:
- Stable government job with PSU security
- Good technical exposure — BSNL operates one of India's largest wire-line and wireless networks
- Regular pay revisions under IDA pattern
- All-India posting — you can request transfers over time
- Medical benefits for family included
Things to keep in mind:
- 5-year service bond of ₹6 lakh — breaking it early means paying back
- BSNL has been going through restructuring in recent years — keep track of company news
- Postings can be in rural or semi-urban areas depending on vacancy
If you're an electronics or CS engineering graduate and want a stable central PSU job, BSNL JTO is worth applying for — especially with only 100 posts making it relatively competitive.
Quick Links
- Official Website: bsnl.co.in
- Apply Online: bsnl.co.in
- Official Notification: bsnl.co.in