Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) — Department of Telecommunications
Cut-off Date: 03 Jul 2026 — Candidates must be between 20 to 30 years (General category). Category-wise relaxation and exact DOB boundaries are shown below.
| Category | Min Age | Max Age | Relaxation | DOB Must Be Between |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 20 yrs | 30 yrs | — | 04 Jul 1996 to 03 Jul 2006 |
| EWS | 20 yrs | 30 yrs | — | 04 Jul 1996 to 03 Jul 2006 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 20 yrs | 33 yrs | +3 yrs | 04 Jul 1993 to 03 Jul 2006 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 20 yrs | 35 yrs | +5 yrs | 04 Jul 1991 to 03 Jul 2006 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 20 yrs | 35 yrs | +5 yrs | 04 Jul 1991 to 03 Jul 2006 |
| PwD (General) | 20 yrs | 40 yrs | +10 yrs | 04 Jul 1986 to 03 Jul 2006 |
Prescribed Age: 20–30 Years (As on 03 Jul 2026)
The Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has issued an official recruitment notification for Junior Telecom Officer (JTO), announcing a total of 100 vacancies located in All India. The online application window opens on 04 June 2026 and closes on 03 July 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold B.E/B.Tech or M.Sc in relevant engineering/science streams and be within the prescribed age limit of 20-30 years with age relaxation for reserved categories, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of ₹16,400 - ₹40,500 (E-1 IDA Pay Scale). The selection procedure comprises Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by document verification and medical examination. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Application Start | 04 Jun 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply |
03 Jul 2026
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| Fee Payment Deadline | 03 Jul 2026 |
| Exam Date | 01 Aug 2026 |
| Post Name | Junior Telecom Officer (JTO) |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 100 |
| Qualification | B.E/B.Tech or M.Sc in relevant engineering/science streams |
| Age Limit | 20-30 years with age relaxation for reserved categories |
| Salary | ₹16,400 - ₹40,500 (E-1 IDA Pay Scale) |
| Application Fee | ₹2,000 for General/OBC/EWS; ₹1,000 for SC/ST/PwBD |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by document verification and medical examination |
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has officially announced the recruitment for 100 Junior Telecom Officer (JTO) positions under the Direct Recruitment (Telecom) stream. This is a prestigious opportunity for engineering graduates to join a leading Government of India enterprise. The recruitment process is open for both internal and external candidates who meet the specified technical requirements.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 26 May 2026 |
| Online Registration Start | 4 June 2026 |
| Online Registration End | 3 July 2026 |
| Application Editing Period | 4 July 2026 to 11 July 2026 |
| Tentative CBT Exam Date | August 2026 |
The selected candidates will be inducted into the E-1 IDA Pay Scale, ranging from ₹16,400 to ₹40,500. Please note that appointees are required to serve a two-year probation period and sign a service bond of ₹6 Lakhs to remain with BSNL for at least 5 years.
The selection is based on a 3-hour Computer Based Test (CBT) consisting of 120 objective-type questions totaling 480 marks. The structure is as follows:
Note: Each correct answer carries +4 marks, while a wrong answer attracts -1 penalty. A minimum of 40% in each section is mandatory to qualify.
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