BSNL Recruitment 2025: Senior Executive Trainee Vacancies Announced
Significant recruitment has been announced by BSNL after many years. This detailed recruitment drive is highly anticipated, especially as BSNL has recently become profitable after approximately 15-20 years. This is a positive development for current employees and those seeking upcoming opportunities in a reputable Public Sector Undertaking (PSU).
Recruitment Details and File Information
The recruitment file number is associated with the 2025 recruitment, and the date mentioned for its issuance is 27.10.2025. Currently, recruitment has been announced for two specific posts, with a possibility of more positions opening up given the long gap since the last major recruitment.
Current Vacancies
Two key positions have been identified for this recruitment:
- Senior Executive Trainee (Telecom Stream): There are 95 vacancies for this stream. This is a considerable number, as PSU vacancies in the ECE/Telecom industry are often less than 100, typically seen in only a few organizations like BEL or ISRO when they occur.
- Senior Executive Trainee (Finance Stream): This stream has 25 vacancies.
Reservation policies will apply as per the Government of India rules.
Salary and Age Limit
The pay scale for these positions ranges from ₹24,900 to ₹50,500. The starting Cost-to-Company (CTC) is expected to be around ₹5.5 lakhs per annum, accompanied by good facilities.
The age limit for applicants is set at a minimum of 21 years and a maximum of 30 years. This is considered a favorable age bracket compared to some PSUs that restrict the maximum age to 25 or 26 years, which can intensify competition for many aspirants.
Education Qualification
The educational requirements vary based on the functional stream:
Telecom Operations Stream
Candidates for the Telecom Operations functional stream must possess a Bachelor’s Degree (B.E. or B.Tech) on a regular full-time basis, with a minimum of 60% marks.
The following engineering branches are eligible:
- Electronics and Telecommunication
- Electronics
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Electrical
- Instrumentation
- Combinations of these disciplines as core with other associated emerging branches.
Finance Stream
For the Finance stream, candidates must be a Charted Accountant (CA) pass and a Cost and Management Accountant (CMA).
Where to Find Further Information
The detailed notification, once released, will be available on the official BSNL websites: BSNL.co.in or external.bsnl.co.in. It is highly anticipated that the notification will be released in November.
Exam Preparation and Syllabus
For eligible candidates from ECE, CS, Electrical, or Instrumentation backgrounds, it is advisable to begin preparation. The examination is expected to be at the level of the SSC JE paper.
The specific syllabus will be an important aspect to watch for, especially for the Electronics section. Non-technical sections are highly likely to be included, with an expectation of at least two to three such sections.
Expected Non-Technical Sections:
- Aptitude and Reasoning: These are highly probable sections.
- English: May also be included.
- General Knowledge/General Awareness: This section is also a possibility and often includes Current Affairs. If 20 questions are asked in General Awareness, approximately 5-7 questions (around 30%) are typically from Current Affairs.
The recruitment process is most likely to be non-interview based, though this will be confirmed with the official notification.
General Syllabus Overview
Based on typical competitive exams, the syllabus for the non-technical sections could include:
- Reasoning: Topics typically cover logical and analytical reasoning abilities.
- English Language: This section usually assesses comprehension, grammar, and vocabulary.
- General Awareness/General Knowledge: Encompasses current events, static general knowledge, and potentially computer knowledge.
- Aptitude: Covers numerical ability and quantitative aptitude.
Future Outlook for PSU Jobs
This BSNL recruitment is a significant development in the PSU job market. Other PSU notifications are also expected soon, including RRB JE and various other PSUs. Some PSUs are splitting their recruitment, with 50% through GATE and 50% through their own Computer Based Test (CBT). For example, Coal India also released a notification recently for their own CBT, with details likely to follow in December, recalling a large recruitment drive from 2020.
It is crucial for aspirants to engage in continuous study and preparation, as success in these competitive exams requires persistent effort.