The Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has officially announced the BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Recruitment 2025. According to the latest notification released on 27 October 2025, BSNL is inviting online applications for 120 Senior Executive Trainee (SET) vacancies across the Telecom and Finance streams. This recruitment drive aims to fill high-level technical and finance positions under the Direct Recruitment (DR) scheme through a Computer-Based Examination.

The online application process will begin soon, and eligible candidates can apply through the official BSNL website at www.bsnl.co.in. The last date for submission of the online application will be notified shortly, so candidates are advised to keep checking the official website for regular updates.

BSNL Recruitment 2025 Overview

The BSNL Senior Executive Trainee recruitment offers a total of 120 vacancies, which are tentatively divided into 95 posts under the Telecom stream and 25 posts under the Finance stream. These are prestigious Group ‘A’ level government positions under the IDA Pay Scale (E3), which ranges from Rs. 24,900 to Rs. 50,500 per month, along with dearness allowance, HRA, and other applicable benefits.

The minimum educational qualification required for the Telecom stream is a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) or Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree in a relevant discipline with at least 60% marks from a recognized university or institution. For the Finance stream, candidates must have completed Chartered Accountancy (CA) or Cost and Management Accountancy (CMA) from a recognized institute. Applicants must be Indian citizens and must have completed their course before the closing date of application submission.

Eligibility Criteria and Age Limit

To apply for the BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Recruitment 2025, the minimum age of the candidate should be 21 years, while the upper age limit is 30 years as of the application closing date. Age relaxation will be provided as per Government of India rules for reserved category candidates such as SC, ST, OBC, PwD, and others.

BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Salary 2025

Candidates selected for the post of Senior Executive Trainee will be placed in the E3 Grade of BSNL’s Industrial Dearness Allowance (IDA) pay structure. The salary ranges from Rs. 24,900 to Rs. 50,500 per month, which includes additional allowances like DA, HRA, medical benefits, and performance-linked incentives. The total in-hand salary is expected to be around Rs. 70,000 per month, depending on the posting location.

Selection Process

The selection process for BSNL Senior Executive Trainee (DR) posts will be conducted through a Computer-Based Objective Type Test. The exam will comprise multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covering subjects relevant to the respective streams — Telecom or Finance. Further details regarding the exam pattern, syllabus, exam date, and admit card will be announced soon on BSNL’s official website. Candidates are advised to start their preparation early based on the expected syllabus from previous BSNL executive exams, which typically includes sections on General Awareness, English Language, Reasoning Ability, and Technical Knowledge.

Application Process

The application process for the BSNL Senior Executive Trainee Recruitment 2025 will be conducted entirely online. Interested and eligible candidates need to visit the official BSNL recruitment portal and register using a valid email ID and mobile number. After registration, candidates should fill in their educational and personal details carefully, upload the required documents, and pay the application fee online. Once submitted, applicants are advised to take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference. The exact dates for registration, fee payment, and examination will be published shortly on the BSNL website.

Important Dates

The BSNL SET Notification 2025 was officially released on 27 October 2025. The start and last dates for submitting the online application form will be announced soon. The examination date and admit card release schedule will also be updated on BSNL’s official websites, so candidates should visit them regularly to stay informed.