BHEL Electronics Division Project Engineer Recruitment 2026 – 16 Vacancies, ₹84,000/Month Salary

BHEL Electronics Division Project Engineer Recruitment 2026 is now officially open, and if you are a graduate engineer with experience in Control Systems, Defence electronics, or Naval platforms — this is one of the most exciting government-sector opportunities of the year. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Electronics Division, Bengaluru, has released Advertisement No. FTA 01/2026, inviting applications for 16 Project Engineer posts on a Fixed Tenure Basis of two years.

The selected engineers will be posted at the Defence and Aerospace Business Group (DABG), ESD of BHEL’s Electronics Division, with the possibility of deployment anywhere in India based on project requirements. The online application window opened on 08 August 2026 and closes on 22 August 2026 — so you have a tight window to apply.

The monthly remuneration starts at ₹84,000 and rises to ₹88,000 in the second year — with mediclaim benefits of ₹5 lakh for the entire family. Read everything you need to know before you hit “Apply.”

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BHEL Electronics Division Project Engineer Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview

Important Dates for BHEL Project Engineer Recruitment 2026

Mark these dates in your calendar right now — missing any one of them can cost you this opportunity.

⚠️ Don’t wait until 22 August! Government portals tend to slow down in the final days. Submit your online form well in advance, and dispatch your printed application by post at least 3–4 days before the deadline.

BHEL Electronics Division Project Engineer Vacancy 2026 – Category-Wise Breakdown

A total of 16 Project Engineer posts are available, split across reservation categories as per Government of India norms.

All 16 vacancies are for the Defence and Aerospace Business Group (DABG) within BHEL’s Electronics Division at Bengaluru, with possible postings anywhere in India based on project deployment.

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Eligibility Criteria for BHEL Electronics Division Project Engineer 2026

Before applying, make sure you meet every one of the following requirements. BHEL is strict about eligibility, and applications not meeting the criteria will be rejected outright.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold a full-time Degree (B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent) with at least 60% marks in aggregate across all years/semesters — or equivalent CGPA — from a recognised University or Institution. The qualifying degree must be in one of these disciplines:

• Electronics
• Electrical
• Instrumentation
• Computer Science

✅ SC/ST candidates are eligible with a minimum of 50% marks instead of 60%.

Experience Requirement

You must have at least 12 months of cumulative post-qualification relevant work experience — and this does not include any Trainee or Apprenticeship period.

Essential experience includes:

• Basic knowledge of Control Systems
• Familiarity with various communication protocols
• Testing and commissioning of Control Systems
• Minimum 12 months in Erection and Commissioning supervision
• Ability to read Drawings, Electrical Schematics, Wiring Charts, and Hook-up Drawings
• Ability to handle test instruments (Calibrators, Analog and Digital Multimeters, etc.)
• Willingness to work on board Naval ships in staggered shifts, anywhere in India
• Good communication skills and ability to handle customers independently

Desirable experience (bonus points during interview):

• Experience with Control System Hardware/System Engineering or Shipboard Propulsion Control Systems, Power Management Systems, Auxiliary Control Systems, or Battle Damage Control Systems
• Exposure to Setting to Work (STW), Harbour Acceptance Trials (HAT), or Sea Acceptance Trials (SAT)
• Experience dealing with Naval Inspectors or Classification Societies such as IRS, ABS, DNV, or LRS

💡 Pro Tip: The desirable criteria are not mandatory, but candidates with Naval or Defence electronics experience will have a clear edge at the Personal Interview stage. Highlight any relevant projects in your application.

BHEL Project Engineer Age Limit 2026

The upper age limit is 32 years as on 01 August 2026.

Age Relaxation Table

Relaxation for Ex-Servicemen and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) candidates is as per extant Government of India rules.

BHEL Electronics Division Project Engineer Salary 2026

This is what most candidates want to know — and the numbers are genuinely attractive for a fixed-tenure government sector role.

Medical Benefits: BHEL reimburses the Mediclaim Policy premium of up to ₹5 lakh for self and family (self, spouse, and dependent children) — a significant benefit that adds considerably to the total package value.

This is a fixed all-inclusive monthly compensation. No additional allowances like HRA or DA are separately mentioned in the notification. The in-hand amount is effectively ₹84,000 and ₹88,000 respectively, subject to applicable tax deductions.

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Application Fee for BHEL Electronics Division Project Engineer Recruitment 2026

Payment Mode: Fee must be paid only through SBI Collect — the link is available on the official website. BHEL will not accept Demand Drafts, Money Orders, Postal Orders, or Cheques. The Journal/Receipt Number generated after payment must be entered in the online application form.

Selection Process for BHEL Project Engineer 2026

The selection is based on a Personal Interview. Here’s how the shortlisting works:

1. If applicants are up to 1:10 ratio (i.e., 160 or fewer eligible candidates for 16 posts): All eligible candidates will be called directly for the Personal Interview.
2. If applicants exceed the 1:10 ratio: Candidates will be shortlisted for the interview based on their aggregate marks in the qualifying Degree examination.
3. Shortlisted candidates will be individually notified via email about the interview date and venue.
4. Candidates attending the interview will be reimbursed second-class return train fare by the shortest route, on production of valid train tickets.

⚠️ Keep your qualifying degree marksheet handy and ensure the aggregate percentage is accurately filled in your application — it is the shortlisting criterion if applications are high.

How to Apply for BHEL Electronics Division Project Engineer Recruitment 2026

The process involves both an online submission and a physical hard copy by post. Follow every step carefully.

1. Go to the official website — edn.bhel.com or careers.bhel.in.
2. Open the online application form under Advertisement No. FTA 01/2026.
3. Fill in personal, educational, and experience details accurately.
4. Pay the application fee of ₹236/- through SBI Collect (SC/ST and PwBD candidates are exempted).
5. Note the SBI Collect Journal/Receipt Number and enter it in the online form.
6. Submit the online application — the system will generate a unique acknowledgement number.
7. Download and print the application form.
8. Send the printed application along with fee receipt (wherever applicable) by post to:

AGM (HR), Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Electronics Division,
P. B. No. 2606, Mysore Road, Bengaluru – 560026

9. Superscribe the envelope clearly as:
   “Application for Appointment as Project Engineer on Fixed Tenure Basis – DABG”
10. Ensure the hard copy reaches BHEL by 27 August 2026 (29 August 2026 for candidates from far-flung areas).

💡 Pro Tip: Scan your photograph (20–50 KB) and signature (10–40 KB) before you start filling the form — the portal often requires uploads at different stages and having them ready saves time.

⚠️ BHEL takes no responsibility for postal delays or loss. Use a tracked/Speed Post service and keep the tracking receipt safely.

Documents Required at the Time of Interview

Keep self-attested photocopies and originals of all of the following ready before the interview date:

• Class X (High School) certificate as proof of Date of Birth
• Category certificate (EWS / SC / ST / OBC / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen) from Competent Authority, if applicable
• OBC (NCL) self-undertaking format (certificate must be dated on or after 01 January 2025)
• J&K domicile certificate, if claiming age relaxation under that category
• Mark sheets of all semesters / consolidated mark sheet of Degree qualification
• Proof of CGPA-to-percentage conversion norms issued by your University/Institute
• Offer of Appointment / Joining Letter / Experience Certificate
• First and Last Salary Slip as proof of period of service
• Any additional qualification certificates

⚠️ Certificates in languages other than Hindi or English must be accompanied by a certified translation.

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Summing Up…

The BHEL Electronics Division Project Engineer Recruitment 2026 is a rare opportunity for engineers with a background in Control Systems, Defence electronics, or Naval systems to work on cutting-edge Defence and Aerospace projects under India’s premier public sector engineering company. With a monthly salary of ₹84,000–₹88,000 and comprehensive medical benefits, the package is competitive — and the experience of working with Naval platforms and Defence systems is a powerful career asset.

The window is short — the online application closes on 22 August 2026 and your hard copy must reach BHEL by 27 August 2026. Do not wait.

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Disclaimer: The information in this article is based on the official BHEL Electronics Division Project Engineer Recruitment 2026 notification (Advertisement No. FTA 01/2026). Govtserviceinfo.com is not affiliated with BHEL or any government authority. Readers are advised to check the official notification and BHEL’s official websites (edn.bhel.com / careers.bhel.in) for the most accurate and updated information before applying. We are not responsible for any discrepancy between this article and the official notification.