Disabilities Identified as Suitable

Abbreviations: LV = Low Vision, D = Deaf, HH = Hard of Hearing, OA = One Arm, OL = One Leg, BA = Both Arms, BL = Both Leg, CP = Cerebral Palsy, LC = Leprosy Cured, Dw = Dwarfism, AAV = Acid Attack Victims, ASD (M) = Autism Spectrum Disorder (Mild), SLD = Specific Learning Disability, MI = Mental Illness, MD = Multiple Disabilities.

BEL Age Limit 2026

For both Probationary Engineer posts, the maximum age limit for Unreserved/EWS candidates is 25 years as on the crucial date of 1 October 2026.

Age Relaxation

For PwBD candidates who belong to the SC/ST/OBC (NCL) category, the PwBD relaxation is in addition to the category relaxation. Proof of age is accepted only as the certificate issued by a Board of Secondary Education for passing Matriculation/Higher Secondary, showing the date of birth. If that certificate does not show the date of birth, a Birth certificate issued by the competent authority will be considered.

BEL Salary 2026

The basic pay scale is due for revision with effect from 1 January 2027. On top of basic pay, selected candidates will be entitled to DA, HRA, Conveyance Allowance, Performance Related Pay, Medical Reimbursement and other perquisites as admissible.

BEL Application Fee 2026

The fee is paid online through the SBI e-Pay Lite payment gateway by Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, Wallets or UPI, by 18 November 2026 (11:59 PM). Fee paid once will not be refunded under any circumstances and will not be held for any other recruitment or selection process. If the fee is not received from a UR, EWS or OBC (NCL) candidate, the application will be rejected. BEL does not charge any fee or ask for money deposits at any stage of the recruitment other than this application fee.

BEL Selection Process 2026

1. Computer Based Test (CBT), with a weightage of 85 marks
2. Interview, with a weightage of 15 marks

Computer Based Test

Candidates who meet the qualifying criteria and whose online applications are accepted are provisionally shortlisted for the CBT. They must log on to the BEL website with their credentials to download and print the CBT call letter, and follow the instructions in it. Call letters will not be sent by e-mail or by post. Candidates will not be reimbursed the cost of travel to the CBT.

Shortlisting for Interview

Candidates are provisionally shortlisted for interview on the basis of their CBT performance, in the ratio of 1:5, discipline-wise and category-wise. The list of shortlisted candidates will be published on the BEL website through query mode.

Interview and Final Selection

The final selection is based on performance in both the CBT and the interview. Minimum qualifying marks apply to the CBT and the interview separately: 35% for General/OBC/EWS candidates and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates. Outstation candidates shortlisted for the interview are eligible for reimbursement of the to-and-fro AC Chair Car or III Tier AC train fare by the shortest route from their correspondence address to the place of interview. The results of candidates selected in the interview will be published on the BEL website. Candidates can choose to answer the CBT and the interview in English or Hindi. Eligibility has to be proved with original documents at the time of document verification, and appointment depends on being found medically fit by the Company's Medical Authorities.

BEL Exam Pattern 2026

• Each question carries 1 mark.
• 1/4th of a mark is deducted for each wrong answer. No marks are given for unattempted or marked-for-review questions.
• The question paper is bilingual (English and Hindi only). If the Hindi version has an error or variation, the English version will be treated as valid.
• The minimum qualifying marks are 35% for General/OBC/EWS candidates and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

Documents Required

• Age proof: a Matriculation/Higher Secondary certificate showing the date of birth, or a Birth certificate from the competent authority if that certificate does not show the date of birth.
• EWS: an EWS Certificate / Income and Asset Certificate based on income for FY 2025-2026 and issued on or after 01.04.2026. The applicant's photo on it must be pasted, signed and stamped by the issuing authority.
• OBC (NCL): a caste certificate issued by the competent authority on or after 01.10.2025, in the latest prescribed format for posts under the Government of India/Central PSUs. It must show the date of issue and the caste name spelt exactly as in the Central List. Candidates in the "Creamy Layer" must apply as Unreserved candidates.
• SC/ST: a caste certificate in the latest format prescribed by the Government of India, showing the date of issue and the caste name. The caste or tribe must appear in the Central List of SC/ST of the respective state.
• PwBD: a PwBD certificate in the latest format for the relevant category of disability, showing a disability of at least 40%. Conditions "likely to improve" under the temporary disability category are not eligible for reservation.
• Ex-Servicemen: Annexure-3 in the prescribed format, signed by the competent authority.
• At the interview (if shortlisted): the CGPA/GPI/SGPA to percentage conversion certificate/formula, where it applies, and a NOC from the current employer for candidates working in Government Departments / PSUs / Autonomous Bodies.
• At document verification: the relevant valid documents in original.

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