Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has released an official notification for the direct recruitment of Junior Telecom Officer (Telecom) [JTO(T)] vacancies from the open market. Interested external and internal candidates who fulfill the prescribed eligibility conditions can apply online through the official BSNL exam portal.
Below are the complete details regarding vacancy breakdown, eligibility criteria, selection process, and application fees.
## Important Dates
- Detailed Notification Date: 26.05.2026
- Start Date for Online Registration: 04.06.2026 (From 10:00 AM)
- Last Date for Online Registration: 03.07.2026 (Until 10:00 AM)
- Application Editing Window: 04.07.2026 to 11.07.2026
- Date of Online Examination (CBT): August, 2026 (Tentative)
## Vacancy Details & Pay Scale
- Post Name: Junior Telecom Officer (Telecom) [JTO(T)-DR]
- Total Vacancies: 100 Posts
- Scale of Pay: IDA Pay Scale [E-1] of ₹16,400 – ₹40,500/- (2nd PRC).
### Circle-wise Vacancy Breakdown
The recruitment is being conducted centrally for 21 circles. Candidates can select their preferences from the dropdown list during registration:
| Sl. No | Name of Circle | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | UR / OBC (CL) | Total | PwBD (Horizontal) |
| 1 | A&N | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2 | AP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | Assam | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 4 | Kolkata TD | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 5 | Chennai TD | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 6 | Chhattisgarh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 7 | Gujarat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 8 | Haryana | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 9 | J&K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 10 | Karnataka | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| 11 | Kerala | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| 12 | MP | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
| 13 | MH | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 1 |
| 14 | NE-II | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 15 | Odisha | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| 16 | Rajasthan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 17 | Sikkim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 18 | Tamilnadu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 19 | Telangana | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 20 | Uttarakhand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | UPW | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 12 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 100 | 5 |
(Note: Discrepancies in sub-totals match the original official advertisement table layout.)
## Eligibility Criteria
### 1. Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications from a recognized Institution/University as of the closing date:
- Bachelor of Engineering (B.E. / B.Tech) or equivalent degree in: Telecommunications, Electronics, Radio, Computer, Electrical, Information Technology (IT), or Instrumentation.
- M.Sc. (Electronics) / M.Sc. (Computer Science).
- Higher qualifications like M.Tech in the prescribed streams are also eligible to apply.
### 2. Age Limit (As of Closing Date)
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years (For UR / EWS / OBC-Creamy Layer)
Upper Age Relaxation:
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 33 Years
- SC / ST: 35 Years
- PwBD (UR/EWS/OBC-CL): 40 Years
- BSNL Employees (UR/EWS/OBC-CL): 35 Years(Further relaxations for Ex-Servicemen and other combinations apply as per Govt. rules).
### 3. General Requirements
- Only Indian Nationals are eligible.
- The applicant must have binocular vision and be capable of distinguishing principal colors.
## Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Selection will be entirely based on a Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by document verification and a medical fitness exam.
### Exam Scheme
The exam consists of one paper divided into 3 sections, with a total duration of 3 hours:
- Section I: Engineering Stream I | 50 Questions | 200 Marks
- Section II: Engineering Stream II | 50 Questions | 200 Marks
- Section III: General Ability Test | 20 Questions | 80 Marks
- Total: 120 Questions | 480 Marks
Negative Marking: For each correct answer, 4 marks will be awarded. For each wrong answer, 1 mark (-1) will be deducted.
### Minimum Qualifying Marks
- UR / OBC (CL): 40% in each section and 50% overall combined.
- SC / ST / OBC (NCL) / PwBD / EWS: 35% in each section and 45% overall combined.
## Service Bond & Probation
- Bond Amount: Selected candidates must execute a service bond of ₹6 Lakhs (Rupees Six Lakhs) to serve BSNL for a minimum period of 5 Years from their appointment date.
- Probation Period: 2 Years.
- Training Course: Mandatory pre-appointment training structure includes Phase-I (10 weeks), Field Training (4 weeks), and Phase-II Specialization (6 weeks).
## Application Fee
- UR / OBC / EWS: ₹2000/-
- SC / ST / PwBD: ₹1000/-
- Mode of Payment: Online via Internet Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card only.
## How to Apply
- Visit the official BSNL recruitment web portal: www.externalexam.bsnl.co.in.
- Register using your valid Mobile Number and Email ID to receive the OTP.
- Fill out the application form carefully and upload scanned copies of your color passport photo (20kb-50kb), signature (10kb-20kb), Class 10th certificate, degree certificates, and caste/EWS/PwBD certificate if applicable.
- Submit the online registration fee.
- Download and print your computer-generated registration form for future reference.
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