🚀 BHEL Recruitment 2026 – Project Engineers (Defence & Aerospace Business Group, ESD)

📢 Official Notification Overview

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), India’s premier engineering and manufacturing enterprise, has released Advertisement No. FTA 01/2026 for the recruitment of Project Engineers on a Fixed Tenure Basis. The appointment will be for two years in the Defence and Aerospace Business Group (DABG), Electronics Division, Bengaluru, with postings across India as per requirement.

📌 Vacancy Details

📊 Category-Wise Distribution

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

• Age Limit: 32 years as on 01.08.2026 (with relaxations: OBC – 3 years, SC/ST – 5 years, PwBD – 10 to 15 years as per category).
• Educational Qualification: Full-time degree in Engineering (Electronics/Electrical/Instrumentation/Computer Science) with at least 60% marks (50% for SC/ST).
• Experience: Minimum 12 months post-qualification relevant work experience.

🛠️ Experience Requirements

Candidates must have experience in:

• Basic knowledge of Control Systems.
• Working with communication protocols.
• Testing & commissioning of Control Systems.
• Erection & commissioning supervision.
• Reading electrical schematics, wiring charts, hook-up drawings.
• Handling test instruments like calibrators, analog & digital multimeters.
• Willingness to work on-board Naval ships in staggered shifts across India.
• Good communication skills and ability to handle customers independently.

Desirable: Prior experience in Control System Hardware, Shipboard Propulsion Control, Power Management Systems, Harbour Acceptance Trials (HAT), Sea Acceptance Trials (SAT), and handling Naval Inspectors/Classification Societies.

💰 Remuneration & Benefits

📝 Selection Process

• If eligible applicants ≤ 1:10 ratio of vacancies, all will be called for interview.
• If applicants exceed 1:10 ratio, shortlisting will be based on aggregate marks in qualifying degree.
• Final selection will be through Personal Interview.

📅 Important Dates

📂 Application Process

1. Apply online at https://edn.bhel.com or https://careers.bhel.in.
2. Pay non-refundable processing fee of ₹236 (General/OBC/EWS) via SBI Collect. SC/ST/PwBD are exempted.
3. Print application form with acknowledgement number and send along with fee receipt (if applicable) to:
   AGM (HR), BHEL Electronics Division, P. B. No. 2606, Mysore Road, Bengaluru – 560026 by 27 August 2026.
4. Super-scribe envelope: “Application for Appointment as Project Engineer on Fixed Tenure Basis – DABG”.

📑 Documents Required (at interview stage)

• Class X certificate (DOB proof).
• Mark sheets of all semesters/consolidated degree.
• Category certificates (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD/Ex-servicemen).
• Proof of CGPA conversion norms.
• Experience certificates with joining & relieving letters.
• No Objection Certificate (for PSU/Govt employees).

⚠️ General Instructions

• Appointment is purely on fixed tenure basis; no claim for permanent employment.
• Indian Nationals only need to apply.
• Incomplete/late applications will be rejected.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
• Legal jurisdiction: Bengaluru courts only.

📞 Contact Information

For queries, email: recruit.edn@bhel.in

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – BHEL Project Engineer Recruitment 2026

1. What is the post advertised by BHEL?

The recruitment is for Project Engineers on a fixed tenure basis in the Defence & Aerospace Business Group (DABG), Electronics Division, Bengaluru.

2. How many vacancies are available?

There are 16 vacancies distributed as UR – 8, EWS – 1, OBC-NCL – 4, SC – 2, ST – 1.

3. What is the upper age limit?

The maximum age limit is 32 years as on 01 August 2026, with relaxations for OBC (3 years), SC/ST (5 years), PwBD (10–15 years), and other categories as per government rules.

4. What qualifications are required?

Candidates must have a full-time degree in Engineering (Electronics/Electrical/Instrumentation/Computer Science) with at least 60% marks (50% for SC/ST).

5. What experience is required?

Minimum 12 months post-qualification relevant work experience in areas like control systems, communication protocols, testing & commissioning, reading electrical schematics, and handling test instruments.

6. What is the tenure of appointment?

The appointment will be for two years on a fixed tenure basis. It does not entitle candidates to permanent employment in BHEL.

7. What is the salary package?

Compensation is ₹84,000 per month in the first year and ₹88,000 per month in the second year. Medical benefits include reimbursement of Mediclaim policy premium of ₹5 lakhs for self and family.

8. What is the selection process?

If eligible applicants are ≤ 1:10 ratio of vacancies, all will be called for interview. If more, shortlisting will be based on aggregate marks in qualifying degree. Final selection will be through Personal Interview.

9. What is the application fee?

A non-refundable processing fee of ₹236 is payable by General, OBC, and EWS candidates. SC/ST and PwBD candidates are exempted.

10. How can I apply?

Candidates must apply online at https://edn.bhel.com or https://careers.bhel.in. After submission, print the application form and send it along with fee receipt (if applicable) to AGM (HR), BHEL Electronics Division, Bengaluru – 560026 by 27 August 2026.

11. What are the important dates?

• Start of online applications: 08 August 2026
• Closing of online applications: 22 August 2026
• Last date for receipt of hard copy: 27 August 2026
• Last date for far-flung areas: 29 August 2026

12. Who can I contact for queries?

For queries, candidates can email recruit.edn@bhel.in.

✅ Conclusion

The BHEL Project Engineer Recruitment 2026 offers a prestigious opportunity to work in Defence & Aerospace projects. With attractive remuneration and exposure to advanced systems, this is an excellent chance for engineering graduates with relevant experience. Interested candidates should apply online before 22 August 2026 and send hard copies by 27 August 2026.

Official Source: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) – Advertisement No. FTA 01/2026, dated 08 August 2026.