BEL Kotdwar Trainee Engineer Recruitment 2026: Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a Navratna Company under the Ministry of Defence, has released a notification (Adv. No. 21001/HR/KOT/REC/02) dated 12 November 2026 for the engagement of Trainee Engineer-I on a temporary basis for its Kotdwar Unit and various project locations all over India. A total of 23 vacancies have been announced in the Electronics (16), Mechanical (5) and Computer Science (2) disciplines. Candidates have to pre-register online from 12 November 2026 to 26 November 2026 (11:59 PM), and the walk-in written test will be held on 13 December 2026 (Sunday) at BEL Kotdwar.
Freshers with a full-time 4-year B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc. Engineering degree with pass class can apply, and no experience is required. The selected candidates will be engaged for an initial period of 2 years (extendable by 1 year) with a consolidated remuneration of Rs. 40,000 per month in the 1st year, Rs. 45,000 in the 2nd year and Rs. 50,000 in the 3rd year, along with Rs. 12,000 per year for insurance and other expenses. Trainee Engineers with good performance may be advanced to Project Engineer-I after 2 years. Candidates who do not pre-register online will not be allowed to appear in the walk-in selection.
BEL Kotdwar Trainee Engineer Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Kotdwar Unit |
| Department Name | Ministry of Defence, Government of India |
| Post Name | Trainee Engineer-I |
| Advt. No. | 21001/HR/KOT/REC/02 |
| Total Vacancy | 23 |
| Salary | Rs. 40,000 – 50,000/- per month (Consolidated) |
| Job Type | Temporary (2 Years, Extendable by 1 Year) |
| Job Location | Kotdwar Unit & Other Locations All Over India |
| Notification Date | 12.11.2026 |
| Category | BEL Kotdwar Trainee Engineer-I Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | bel-india.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 12.11.2026 |
| Online Pre-Registration Start Date | 12.11.2026 |
| Last Date for Pre-Registration | 26.11.2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Walk-in Written Test Date | 13.12.2026 (Sunday), Reporting 8:00 AM |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS / OBC (NCL) | Rs. 177/- (Rs. 150 + 18% GST) |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Nil (Exempted) |
| Mode of Payment | Online through SBI Collect |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for BEL Kotdwar Trainee Engineer Recruitment 2026 is Maximum 28 Years for General & EWS candidates. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 01.11.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Upper age relaxation: SC/ST 5 Years, OBC (NCL) 3 Years and PwBD 10 Years (in addition to category relaxation).
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Trainee Engineer-I (Electronics) | 16 | Full Time B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc. Engg. (4 Years) with Pass Class in Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Telecommunication / Communication & Telecommunication |
| Trainee Engineer-I (Mechanical) | 05 | Full Time B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc. Engg. (4 Years) with Pass Class in Mechanical Engineering |
| Trainee Engineer-I (Computer Science) | 02 | Full Time B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc. Engg. (4 Years) with Pass Class in Computer Science / Computer Science & Engineering / Information Technology |
| Total | 23 | – |
Note: No post-qualification experience is required. Trainee Engineers presently working in any unit of BEL are not eligible to apply. Candidates posted at tough locations will get 10% of the remuneration as Tough Location Allowance.
BEL Kotdwar Trainee Engineer Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for BEL Kotdwar Trainee Engineer Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Written Test at BEL Kotdwar – 100 Questions (Technical & General Aptitude), 90 Minutes; +1 for each correct answer and -0.25 for each wrong answer
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: 35% for General / EWS / OBC (NCL) and 30% for SC / ST / PwBD
- Document Verification (based on merit)
- Final Selection – Category-wise & Discipline-wise Merit
How to Apply for BEL Kotdwar Trainee Engineer Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for BEL Kotdwar Trainee Engineer Recruitment 2026:
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 177 (if applicable) through SBI Collect (onlinesbi.sbi) by selecting Bharat Electronics Limited and the post “Recruitment of Trainee Engineer-I for BEL-KOT”, and save the payment receipt.
- Open the pre-registration link jobapply.in/bel2026kotdwarte between 12.11.2026 and 26.11.2026.
- Fill in the online application form and enter the SBI Collect Reference Number.
- Upload your photograph, signature, 10th / 12th / Diploma mark sheets, all semester mark sheets, degree certificate, CGPA conversion proof and category certificate (if applicable).
- Submit the form before 26.11.2026 (11:59 PM) and take a printout of the application form.
- Report at BEL Kotdwar (Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand) on 13.12.2026 by 8:00 AM with the printout and a valid photo ID for the written test. No separate call letter will be sent.
Important Links
| BEL Kotdwar Trainee Engineer Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| BEL Kotdwar Trainee Engineer Recruitment 2026 Online Pre-Registration Link | Apply Online |
| BEL Kotdwar Trainee Engineer Recruitment 2026 Fee Payment Link (SBI Collect) | Pay Fee |
| Bharat Electronics Limited Official Website | BEL |