BSNL JTO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 100 Junior Telecom Officer Posts – Direct Recruitment

Introduction

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced a golden opportunity for engineering graduates seeking careers in telecommunications. The government enterprise is recruiting 100 Junior Telecom Officers through direct recruitment, offering excellent career prospects in India’s largest telecommunications network.

Position Summary

Junior Telecom Officers serve as the backbone of BSNL’s technical operations, managing telecommunications infrastructure and ensuring seamless connectivity across the country.

Purpose of the Role

To maintain, operate, and expand telecommunications networks while providing technical support for various communication services offered by BSNL.

Where the Role Fits

Ministry of Communications and Information Technology > Department of Telecommunications > Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited

Key Impact Area

Network maintenance, service quality improvement, technical troubleshooting, and customer service enhancement in assigned telecom circles.

Vacancy and Reservation Details

Total Vacancies

100 Posts across all categories

Category-wise Breakup

• Unreserved (UR): 50 Posts
• Scheduled Caste (SC): 15 Posts
• Scheduled Tribe (ST): 7 Posts
• Other Backward Classes (OBC): 27 Posts
• Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 1 Post

Horizontal Reservation

• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 4% horizontal reservation
• Ex-Servicemen: As per government norms

Eligibility Criteria

4.1 Educational Qualification

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering
• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering

Desirable

• Additional certification in telecommunications technology
• Knowledge of digital communication systems

4.2 Age Criteria

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 30 years (as on closing date of application)
• SC/ST: 5 years relaxation
• OBC: 3 years relaxation
• PwBD: 10 years relaxation (15 years for SC/ST PwBD)
• Ex-Servicemen: As per government rules

4.3 Experience Requirements

Freshers are eligible to apply. No prior work experience required for direct recruitment.

Salary and Benefits

Pay Level and Pay Matrix

Pay Level 6 as per 7th Central Pay Commission recommendations

Basic Pay Range

Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400 with annual increments

Allowances

• Dearness Allowance (DA): As per central government rates
• House Rent Allowance (HRA): 8%, 16%, or 24% based on city classification
• Transport Allowance: Rs. 3,600 per month

Benefits

• New Pension Scheme (NPS) contribution
• Medical benefits for self and family
• Earned Leave, Casual Leave, and Medical Leave
• Provident Fund and Gratuity

Job Responsibilities

Core Functional Duties

• Installation and maintenance of telecommunications equipment
• Network monitoring and fault rectification
• Quality testing of communication lines and equipment
• Coordination with technical teams for service restoration
• Implementation of new technology upgrades

Administrative Duties

• Preparation of technical reports and documentation
• Inventory management of telecom equipment
• Coordination with vendors and contractors
• Staff supervision and training

Field Work

• Site visits for equipment installation
• Emergency response for network failures
• Customer premises equipment maintenance

Reporting Structure

Reports to Assistant General Manager (Technical) or Deputy General Manager based on circle assignment.

Selection Process

Stages of Selection

1. Written Examination (Computer Based Test)
2. Document Verification
3. Medical Examination

Written Examination Details

• Computer Based Test (CBT)
• Duration: 3 hours
• Total Questions: 200
• Maximum Marks: 200
• Subjects: Technical Knowledge, General Awareness, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude

Document Verification

Candidates qualifying the written examination will be called for document verification based on merit list and category-wise cut-off marks.

Medical Examination

Final selection is subject to medical fitness as per BSNL medical standards.