BEL Probationary Engineer Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern: CBT, Marking Scheme, Qualifying Marks
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has released Advt. No. 17556/HR/All-India/2026 for 350 Probationary Engineer posts in E-II grade (200 Electronics and 150 Mechanical). Selection will be through a Computer Based Test (CBT) and an interview. This article explains the BEL Probationary Engineer Syllabus 2026 and the exam pattern exactly as given in the official notification, along with the qualifying marks, final merit weightage and preparation tips.
The CBT is tentatively scheduled for 22 December 2026, and the last date to apply online is 18 November 2026. You can also check the GSL Non Executive Recruitment 2026 and the BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026 Notification.
Quick summary:
➤ Post: Probationary Engineer (E-II), Electronics and Mechanical
➤ Vacancies: 350 (200 Electronics + 150 Mechanical)
➤ Selection: CBT (85 marks weightage) + Interview (15 marks weightage)
➤ CBT: 125 questions (100 Technical + 25 General Aptitude & Reasoning), 120 minutes
➤ Negative marking: 1/4 mark per wrong answer
➤ Qualifying marks: 35% (General / OBC / EWS), 30% (SC / ST / PwBD)
➤ CBT date: 22 December 2026 (tentative)
➤ Apply online: 28.10.2026 to 18.11.2026
BEL Probationary Engineer 2026 Overview
The BEL Probationary Engineer 2026 recruitment is for fresh engineering graduates in Electronics and Mechanical disciplines. The key details from the notification are given below.
| Organisation | Bharat Electronics Limited (Navratna PSU, Ministry of Defence) |
| Advertisement No. | 17556/HR/All-India/2026 (dated 28.10.2026) |
| Post | Probationary Engineer, E-II Grade |
| Vacancies | 350 (Electronics 200, Mechanical 150) |
| Pay scale | ₹40,000 – 3% – 1,40,000 (CTC about ₹13 lakh per year) |
| Upper age | 25 years for General / EWS (as on 01.10.2026) |
| Selection | Computer Based Test and Interview |
| CBT date | 22 December 2026 (tentative) |
| Official website | bel-india.in |
BEL Probationary Engineer Exam Pattern 2026
The BEL Probationary Engineer exam pattern 2026 has one Computer Based Test of 120 minutes with 125 objective questions. The section-wise pattern is given below.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Technical (core engineering subjects of your discipline) | 100 | 100 |
| General Aptitude and Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 125 | 125 (120 minutes) |
- Each question carries 1 mark.
- Negative marking: 1/4 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
- No marks for unattempted or marked-for-review questions.
- The paper is bilingual (English and Hindi); the English version is final in case of any difference.
- Candidates choose 5 test centres; there is no travel reimbursement for the CBT.
BEL Probationary Engineer Selection Process and Qualifying Marks
The BEL Probationary Engineer selection process has two stages, and candidates must clear both separately. The qualifying marks and final merit weightage are given below.
| Stage | Weightage in Final Merit | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Based Test | 85 marks | 35% (General / OBC / EWS), 30% (SC / ST / PwBD) |
| Interview | 15 marks | 35% (General / OBC / EWS), 30% (SC / ST / PwBD) |
| Total | 100 marks | - |
Candidates will be shortlisted for the interview in the ratio of 1:5, discipline-wise and category-wise, based on CBT performance. Outstation candidates called for interview get AC Chair Car / 3-Tier AC train fare by the shortest route.
BEL Probationary Engineer Syllabus 2026 (Official)
The BEL notification does not give a topic-wise syllabus. As per the official notice, the CBT will mainly have objective questions from the core engineering subjects that candidates studied in their own discipline, along with a General Aptitude section to test analytical and reasoning ability. BEL advises candidates to prepare thoroughly from the curriculum of their engineering degree.
Important Subjects to Prepare (Indicative)*
Since the official syllabus covers the core subjects of the B.E. / B.Tech curriculum, the subjects below are the ones usually taught in each discipline and are a good guide for preparation*.
| Discipline | Core Subjects* |
|---|---|
| Electronics (ECE / ETC / Telecom) | Electronic Devices, Analog Circuits, Digital Electronics, Network Theory, Signals and Systems, Control Systems, Analog and Digital Communication, Electromagnetics, Microprocessors and Microcontrollers |
| Mechanical | Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Theory of Machines, Machine Design, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Manufacturing / Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering |
| General Aptitude and Reasoning | Verbal ability, numerical ability, data interpretation and logical reasoning |
*This subject list is prepared by BongJobs from the standard B.E. / B.Tech curriculum; it is not printed in the BEL notification.
BEL Probationary Engineer Eligibility in Brief
- First class B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc. Engineering (4 years) from an AICTE-approved college in Electronics / ECE / Electronics & Telecommunication / Communication / Telecommunication, or Mechanical. Pass class is enough for SC / ST / PwBD.
- First class AMIE / AMIETE / GIETE in these disciplines is also accepted. Other equivalent disciplines and dual specialisations are not considered.
- Upper age: 25 years for General / EWS as on 01.10.2026; relaxation of 3 years (OBC-NCL), 5 years (SC / ST) and 10 years (PwBD), and 5 years for Ex-Servicemen as per rules.
- Application fee: ₹1,180 (₹1,000 + GST) for General / EWS / OBC (NCL); SC / ST / PwBD / ESM are exempted.
BEL Probationary Engineer Vacancy 2026
The category-wise BEL Probationary Engineer vacancy 2026 is given below.
| Discipline | UR | EWS | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 81 | 20 | 54 | 30 | 15 | 200 |
| Mechanical | 62 | 15 | 40 | 22 | 11 | 150 |
| Total | 143 | 35 | 94 | 52 | 26 | 350 |
PwBD posts (including backlog): 27 in Electronics and 18 in Mechanical.
BEL Probationary Engineer Exam Centres in West Bengal
BEL has listed exam centres in all major states. The CBT centres in West Bengal are Kolkata, Burdwan, Kalyani, Durgapur and Siliguri. Nearby centres include Jamshedpur, Ranchi, Dhanbad and Bokaro (Jharkhand), Bhubaneswar / Cuttack (Odisha) and Guwahati (Assam). The list is tentative.
BEL Probationary Engineer Preparation Tips
- Focus on core technical subjects, as they carry 100 of the 125 questions.
- Revise your B.E. / B.Tech notes and solve previous GATE-level objective questions in your branch.
- Practise aptitude and reasoning daily for the 25-question section.
- Avoid guessing, because each wrong answer costs 1/4 mark.
- Take full-length 120-minute mock tests to manage time.
BEL Probationary Engineer Syllabus 2026 FAQs
Q1. What is the BEL Probationary Engineer exam pattern 2026?
A 120-minute CBT with 125 questions: 100 technical and 25 general aptitude and reasoning, each of 1 mark.
Q2. Is there negative marking in the BEL PE exam?
Yes. 1/4 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
Q3. What are the qualifying marks?
35% for General / OBC / EWS and 30% for SC / ST / PwBD, separately in the CBT and the interview.
Q4. What is the weightage of the CBT and interview?
CBT 85 marks and interview 15 marks.
Q5. When is the BEL Probationary Engineer exam?
The CBT is tentatively scheduled for 22 December 2026.
Q6. Has BEL released a detailed syllabus?
No. The notification says the test will cover the core engineering subjects of your discipline and general aptitude.
BEL Probationary Engineer 2026 Important Links
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| BEL Careers (Notification and Apply Online) | bel-india.in |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join Now |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Now |
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