BSNL SET (DR) Recruitment 2025 — Senior Executive Trainee (Telecom & Finance)

Short overview: BSNL has released a recruitment notification dated 27.10.2025 for direct recruitment (DR) to the post of Senior Executive Trainee (SET) in two functional streams — Telecom Operations and Finance. Vacancy counts are shown as tentative in the notification.

Vacancy Summary

Note: Vacancies are marked tentative. Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen will be as per Government of India rules. The official notification PDF is the primary source. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Pay Scale

IDA Pay Scale E3: Rs. 24,900 — Rs. 50,500/-.

Eligibility (Educational Qualification)

Telecom Operations (SET – Telecom)

• Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Technology (or equivalent) — minimum 60% marks on a regular full-time basis.
• Accepted branches (core / combinations / related emerging branches): Electronics & Telecommunication, Electronics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical, Instrumentation, or a combination of these.

Finance (SET – Finance)

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost & Management Accountant (CMA) (CMA/CWA) as per the notification.

Age Limit

Minimum 21 years and maximum 30 years as on the crucial date (to be notified later). Age relaxations will apply as per Government rules for reserved categories.

Important — Application & Exam Details

1. The schedule of application, online registration link, exam fee, exam scheme, exam date and other details will be published on BSNL official websites: www.bsnl.co.in and/or www.externalexam.bsnl.co.in.
2. The notification marks vacancies as tentative; final numbers, application opening/closing dates, and the crucial date for age calculation will be shared in the detailed application notification on the BSNL sites.

How to Apply — Quick Steps

1. Wait for the BSNL online application portal link to be published on the official website(s) listed above.
2. Keep scanned copies of required documents ready: passport photo, signature, degree/mark sheets, CA/CMA certificate (where applicable), category certificate (if any), and photo ID.
3. Register on the BSNL external exam portal (or BSNL careers portal) using a valid email & mobile number.
4. Fill application details carefully, upload documents, and pay the exam fee (if applicable).
5. Submit and print the confirmation page for your records.

Documents to Keep Ready

• Class 10 & 12 marksheets / DOB proof
• Degree/Provisional Certificate showing 60% (for Telecom stream)
• CA / CMA certificate (for Finance stream)
• Category (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) certificate if applicable
• Passport size photograph & signature (scanned)
• Valid photo ID (Aadhaar / PAN / Driving Licence / Voter ID)

FAQs

Q: Is the application link active now?
A: No — the notification says registration/exam schedule will be published on BSNL official websites. Regularly check www.bsnl.co.in and www.externalexam.bsnl.co.in for the live link. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Q: Are the vacancy numbers final?
A: No — numbers shown in the notification are marked tentative. Final vacancies will be in the detailed application notification.

Official Source

Detailed notification (pdf) dated 27.10.2025 — official recruitment branch release. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}