BSNL JTO Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to recruit eligible candidates for 100 Junior Telecom Officer (Telecom) vacancies. The last date to apply online is 3rd July 2026. Check all important details from this article.
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has come up with a total of 100 vacancies for Junior Telecom Officer (JTO) – Telecom under Direct Recruitment quota from the open market. These vacancies are spread across 21 BSNL Circles including Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and others.
The online registration process for JTO (Telecom) Direct Recruitment 2026 is ongoing at the official BSNL external examination portal https://www.externalexam.bsnl.co.in, and interested candidates who fulfill the required eligibility criteria can submit their application forms till 3rd July 2026 (10:00 AM). The selection process comprises a Computer-Based Test (CBT) of 3 hours duration with 120 objective-type questions (480 marks).
BSNL JTO Recruitment 2026 – Summary
The BSNL JTO Recruitment 2026 has been released for Group ‘A’ Engineering cadre posts in the Telecom stream. The selection of candidates will be based on a single-stage Computer-Based Test (CBT) comprising three sections: Engineering Stream Section-I, Engineering Stream Section-II, and General Ability Test Section-III.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) |
| Post | Junior Telecom Officer (Telecom) – JTO (T) |
| Vacancy | 100 |
| Advt. No. | BSNLCO-11/12(11)/1/2026-RECTT-CO |
| Mode of Application | Online Only |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 3rd July 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Application Editing Window | 4th July to 11th July 2026 |
| Exam Date (CBT) | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Educational Qualification | B.E./B.Tech in Telecom/Electronics/Radio/Computer/Electrical/IT/Instrumentation OR M.Sc. (Electronics/CS) |
| Age Limit | 20 to 30 years (relaxation as per rules) |
| Selection Process | Computer-Based Test (CBT) → Document Verification → Medical Examination |
| Official Website | www.bsnl.co.in / www.externalexam.bsnl.co.in |
Also Read:
BSNL JTO (Telecom) Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Important Dates
The detailed BSNL JTO Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released along with the complete registration schedule. Candidates must submit their online application form before the last date, i.e., 3rd July 2026. Check all important dates from the table provided below.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Apply Online Starts | 4th June 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 3rd July 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Application Editing Window Starts | 4th July 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Application Editing Window Ends | 11th July 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| CBT Exam Date | August 2026 (Tentative) |
BSNL JTO Notification 2026 Out
A detailed BSNL JTO Recruitment Notification 2026 under Advt. No. BSNLCO-11/12(11)/1/2026-RECTT-CO has been released by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) at their official website www.bsnl.co.in to recruit eligible candidates for Junior Telecom Officer posts. A total of 100 vacancies have been announced for the Junior Telecom Officer (Telecom) stream. Candidates who are interested in applying must go through the detailed notification PDF to check all important details.
BSNL JTO Notification 2026 PDF – Click to Download
BSNL Junior Telecom Officer Vacancy 2026
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced a total of 100 vacancies for Junior Telecom Officer (Telecom) posts. The highest number of vacancies has been announced for the Karnataka Circle (26 posts), followed by Maharashtra Circle (16 posts) and Kerala Circle (15 posts).
Circle-wise JTO Vacancy Breakup
| Name of Circle | SC | ST | OBC (NCL)/OBC(CL) | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A&N | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| AP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Assam | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Kolkata TD | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Chennai TD | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Chhattisgarh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Gujarat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Haryana | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| J&K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Karnataka | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 26 |
| Kerala | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 15 |
| MP | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 10 |
| MH | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 16 |
| NE-II | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Odisha | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 6 |
| Rajasthan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Sikkim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tamilnadu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Telangana | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Uttarakhand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| UPW | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 12 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 61 | 100 |
BSNL JTO Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates applying for the JTO (Telecom) post must ensure they fulfill the required eligibility criteria as specified by BSNL before submitting their application forms.
Educational Qualification
| Functional Stream | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Telecom | Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) or equivalent from a Central/State Govt. recognized Institution/University in any of the following disciplines: 1. Telecommunications 2. Electronics 3. Radio 4. Computer 5. Electrical 6. Information Technology (IT) 7. Instrumentation OR M.Sc. (Electronics) / M.Sc. (Computer Science) |
Age Limit
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Unreserved / EWS / OBC (CL) | 30 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 33 Years (30+3) |
| SC/ST | 35 Years (30+5) |
| PwBD (UR/EWS/OBC-CL) | 40 Years (30+10) |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 43 Years (30+13) |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 45 Years (30+15) |
| BSNL Employees (UR/EWS/OBC-CL) | 35 Years (30+5) |
| BSNL Employees (OBC-NCL) | 38 Years (30+8) |
| BSNL Employees (SC/ST) | 40 Years (30+10) |
| BSNL Employees PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 48 Years (30+18) |
| BSNL Employees PwBD (SC/ST) | 50 Years (30+20) |
BSNL JTO Apply Online 2026
The online registration process for Junior Telecom Officer (Telecom) posts is ongoing at the BSNL external examination portal https://www.externalexam.bsnl.co.in. Candidates must submit their online application well before the last date, i.e., 3rd July 2026 (10:00 AM) . After the closing date, an editing window will be available from 4th July to 11th July 2026 for selective field corrections.
Direct BSNL JTO Apply Online Link – Click to Apply
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 2,000/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Rs. 1,000/- |
BSNL Junior Telecom Officer Selection Process 2026
The selection of candidates for JTO (Telecom) posts will be based on a multi-stage process. Candidates must qualify for each stage to be selected.
- Computer-Based Test (CBT) – Objective type (MCQ) with negative marking. 120 questions (480 marks) – 3 hours duration.
- Document Verification – For candidates in the merit list.
- Medical Examination – As per BSNL Medical Standards.
FAQs
How many vacancies are released under BSNL Junior Telecom Officer Recruitment 2026?
A total of 100 vacancies have been announced for Junior Telecom Officer (Telecom) posts across 21 BSNL Circles.
What is the last date to apply for BSNL JTO Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 3rd July 2026 (10:00 AM) .
What is the age limit for BSNL JTO 2026?
The age limit is 20 to 30 years for General category candidates. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per Central Govt. rules.
What is the application fee for BSNL Junior Telecom Officer for General category?
General/OBC/EWS candidates have to pay Rs. 2,000/- as application fee. SC/ST/PwBD candidates pay Rs. 1,000/- .
Is there negative marking in the BSNL JTO exam?
Yes. For each correct answer, +4 marks are awarded, and for each wrong answer, -1 mark is deducted.
What is the bond amount for BSNL Junior Telecom Officer?
Selected candidates will have to execute a bond of Rs. 6 Lakhs to serve BSNL for a minimum period of 5 years.
