Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), New Delhi has released BSNL JTO recruitment 2026 notification on its official website for direct recruitment of junior telecom officer (JTO) telecom posts. Under this recruitment drive, total 100 vacancies have been released across 21 BSNL circles. Candidates having be / B.tech degree in telecommunications, electronics, radio, computer, electrical, it, instrumentation or M.Sc. In electronics / computer science are eligible to apply for these posts.

Interested candidates can submit online application form through official website (http://www.externalexam.bsnl.co.in). BSNL JTO recruitment 2026 online application form will start from 04 June 2026 (10:00 hrs) and candidates can apply till 03 July 2026 (10:00 hrs). Application fee is Rs.2000 for UR, OBC and EWS candidates, while SC, st and PwBD candidates have to pay Rs.1000 application fee.

Selection process will be based on computer-based test (CBT) consisting of 120 objective type questions for 480 marks. Candidates qualified in written exam will be called for document verification. Candidates must check complete eligibility details, age limit, salary and official notification before apply online form.

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)

BSNL JTO (Telecom) Recruitment 2026

Advt. No: BSNLCO-11/12(11)/1/2026-RECTT-CO| Read Short Details

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Important Dates

Application Fees

•Apply Online Start Date: 04 June 2026 (10:00 Hrs)

•Apply Online Last Date: 03 July 2026 (10:00 Hrs)

•Application Editing Window: 04 July to 11 July 2026

•Tentative CBT Exam Date: August 2026

•General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 2000/-

•SC / ST / PwBD: Rs. 1000/-

• Apply Mode : Online

BSNL Junior Telecom Officer JTO Notification 2026: Age Limit

TOTAL POST

•Minimum Age: 20 years

•Maximum Age: 30 Years

•Age calculated: 03 July 2026

100

Age Relaxation:

•OBC (NCL): 3 Years
•SC / ST: 5 Years
•PwBD (UR / EWS / OBC-CL): 10 Years
•PwBD (OBC-NCL): 13 Years
•PwBD (SC / ST): 15 Years
•BSNL Employees (UR / EWS / OBC-CL): 5 Years
•Ex-Servicemen: As per Central Govt. Rules.

Bharat Junior Telecom Officer JTO Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications

Post Name

BSNL JTO Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications

Junior Telecom Officer (Telecom)

• Candidates Must have B.E. OR B.Tech Degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Radio, Computer, Electrical, IT, or Instrumentation From Recognized University/ Institute in India

• Candidates must possess M.Sc. (Electronics) / M.Sc. (Computer Science).

• Note: Candidates possessing higher qualifications like M.Tech in the prescribed disciplines are also eligible.

BSNL JTO Recruitment 2026: Circle Name Wise Vacancies Details
Circle Name	Total Vacancies
Andaman & Nicobar (A&N)	01
Andhra Pradesh (AP)	01
Assam	02
Kolkata TD	02
Chennai TD	05
Chhattisgarh	01
Gujarat	03
Haryana	01
Jammu & Kashmir (J&K)	01
Karnataka	26
Kerala	15
Madhya Pradesh (MP)	10
Maharashtra (MH)	16
North East-II (NE-II)	03
Odisha	06
Rajasthan	01
Sikkim	01
Tamil Nadu	01
Telangana	02
Uttarakhand	01
UP West (UPW)	01
GRAND TOTAL	100

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BSNL JTO Recruitment 2026: Salary & Pay Scale Details
Post Name	Salary / Pay Scale Details
Junior Telecom Officer (Telecom)	IDA pay scale [E-1] of Rs. 16,400 - 40,500/- (2nd PRC pay scale w.e.f. 01.01.2007)

Junior Telecom Officer JTO Examination 2026: Selection Process

The selection process will be done via an All-India Computer Based Test, also called CBT, with 120 objective questions. For each incorrect answer there will be negative marking of 1 mark. The final merit list will be based on the CBT performance, and then we’ll proceed with document verification, followed by a medical examination. After that, the selected candidates are required to finish a 2-year probation term and also sign a service bond of Rs. 6 Lakhs to serve BSNL for at least a minimum period of 05 years.

• Written Examination

• CBT Exam Pattern

• Engineering Stream Questions

• General Ability Test

• Negative Marking

• Minimum Qualifying Marks

• Final Merit List & Medical Examination

• Document Verification

• BSNL Service Bond & Probation Period

How to Apply for Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)JTO Recruitment 2026

· First, you must go to the official BSNL external exam portal on www.externalexam.bsnl.co.in and check everything there, okay.

· Register yourself online to generate your application ID. Make sure you keep your active mobile number and email ID ready for OTP verification.

· During registration, use the drop-down menu to select all 21 BSNL Circles in your order of preference. Opting for a greater number of circles enhances your chances of selection based on merit.

· Now carefully enter all personal details and academic achievements, including your Engineering Degree or M.Sc. details, in the online application form, don’t skip anything important.

· Next, go to the upload section and attach scanned copies of your most recent color Passport Size Photograph (20kb-50kb) and your Signature (10kb-20kb) in jpg/jpeg format.

· After that, you have to pay the application fee based on your category; you can use Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking.

· After payment, submit the form properly, and once everything is successful, take a printout of the completed application form for your records. Do not send any physical documents to BSNL.

· Finally, keep checking the same official website for the latest updates about exam dates, admit cards, and more Sarkari Naukri alerts.

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FAQs

Q1. What is the BSNL JTO Recruitment 2026 and how many vacancies are there? Ans: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has released a direct recruitment notification to fill 100 vacancies for the Junior Telecom Officer (Telecom) post from the open market across 21 telecom circles.

Q2. What is the educational qualification for BSNL JTO (Telecom) 2026? Ans: Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Engineering Degree or equivalent in Telecommunications, Electronics, Radio, Computer, Electrical, IT, or Instrumentation. Candidates with an M.Sc. in Electronics or Computer Science are also eligible.

Q3. What is the age limit for this BSNL Recruitment? Ans: The minimum age limit is 20 years and the maximum age limit is 30 years as of the closing date of the application (03 July 2026). Upper age limit relaxations apply for reserved categories as per Government rules.

Q4. Is there any negative marking in the BSNL JTO CBT Exam? Ans: Yes, there is a negative marking scheme. While every correct answer awards 4 marks, a penalty of 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.

Q5. What is the application fee for the BSNL JTO Vacancy? Ans: The online application fee is Rs. 2000/- for Unreserved (UR), OBC, and EWS category candidates. For SC, ST, and Divyang (PwBD) candidates, the fee is reduced to Rs. 1000/-. All fees must be paid through online modes.

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