Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited — 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 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 in Telecommunications, Electronics, Radio, Computer, Electrical, IT, or Instrumentation OR M.Sc. in Electronics or Computer Science. and be within the prescribed age limit of 20 to 30 years as of 2026-07-03. Relaxations apply as per government norms., with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of IDA Pay Scale E-1: ₹16,400 – ₹40,500/-. 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 |
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| Last Date to Apply |
03 Jul 2026
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| Exam Date | 23 Aug 2026 |
| Post Name | Junior Telecom Officer (JTO) |
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| Total Vacancies | 100 |
| Qualification | B.E./B.Tech in Telecommunications, Electronics, Radio, Computer, Electrical, IT, or Instrumentation OR M.Sc. in Electronics or Computer Science. |
| Age Limit | 20 to 30 years as of 2026-07-03. Relaxations apply as per government norms. |
| Salary | IDA Pay Scale E-1: ₹16,400 – ₹40,500/- |
| Application Fee | ₹2,000 for UR/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 released an official notification (Advt. No. BSNLCO-11/12(11)/1/2026-RECTT-CO) for the direct recruitment of 100 Junior Telecom Officer (JTO - Telecom) positions from the open market. Candidates holding relevant engineering degrees are eligible to apply through the official BSNL recruitment portal.
| Circle | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Karnataka | 26 |
| Maharashtra | 16 |
| Kerala | 15 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 10 |
| Others | 33 |
| Total | 100 |
Candidates must possess a B.E./B.Tech degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Radio, Computer, Electrical, IT, or Instrumentation engineering. M.Sc. holders in Electronics or Computer Science are also eligible. All qualifications must be obtained by the application closing date of 3 July 2026; appearing students are not eligible.
The selection is based on a 3-hour Computer Based Test (CBT) containing 120 multiple-choice questions. The exam carries a total of 480 marks with a negative marking of -1 for every incorrect answer. Candidates must secure the minimum sectional and aggregate cut-off marks as per their category to qualify for document verification and medical examination.
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