Vacancies: 16 · Posts: 1 · Type: Fixed Term Employment · Mode: Online + Hard Copy · Fee: ₹236 (Gen/OBC/EWS) · Apply: 08 Aug–22 Aug 2026 · Remuneration: ₹84,000–₹88,000/month · Selection: Personal Interview · Location: Bengaluru / Pan-India
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), a Maharatna central public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Heavy Industries, has opened applications for Project Engineers on a fixed tenure basis at its Electronics Division in Bengaluru.
The drive targets the Defence and Aerospace Business Group (DABG) and needs engineers ready to work on control systems for naval and aerospace projects, including on-board ship trials.
Online applications run from 08 August to 22 August 2026. Selected candidates will serve a pure two-year fixed tenure with no claim to regular employment. The monthly remuneration starts at ₹84,000 and rises to ₹88,000 in the second year.
Who Should Apply?
Full-time B.E./B.Tech in Electronics / Electrical / Instrumentation / Computer Science with minimum 60% marks (50% for SC/ST) + at least 12 months relevant post-qualification experience → Project Engineer – 16 posts
Candidates must already possess hands-on exposure to control systems, communication protocols, testing & commissioning, erection supervision, drawing interpretation and test instruments. Willingness to work on board naval ships in staggered shifts anywhere in India is mandatory.
Special categories: PwBD (specific locomotor, visual, hearing and speech disabilities) and Ex-Servicemen are eligible as per Government of India directives. Reservation is horizontal.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 08 August 2026 |
| Online application closes | 22 August 2026 |
| Last date for receipt of hard-copy application | 27 August 2026 |
| Last date for far-flung areas | 29 August 2026 |
| Age cut-off date | 01 August 2026 |
No extension has been announced. Submit the hard copy well before the postal deadline.
Quick Overview – BHEL Project Engineer 2026
- Organisation: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) – Electronics Division
- Sector: Heavy Engineering / Defence & Aerospace
- Advertisement No.: FTA 01/2026
- Post: Project Engineer (Fixed Tenure)
- Total Vacancies: 16 (tentative)
- Job Location: Bengaluru (DABG, ESD) or anywhere in India; on board naval ships
- Remuneration: ₹84,000/month (Year 1) → ₹88,000/month (Year 2)
- Application Mode: Online + postal hard copy
- Official Website: BHEL Electronics Division recruitment portal
- Apply Online: Apply for BHEL Project Engineer 2026
- Notification PDF: Download BHEL Project Engineer FTA 01/2026 PDF
What Posts Are Available? – BHEL Vacancy & Eligibility 2026
Only one designation is notified. Category-wise distribution is given below.
| Post Name | UR | EWS | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Engineer | 8 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 16 |
Vacancy interpretation note: All 16 posts belong to the same Project Engineer cadre under the Defence and Aerospace Business Group. The numbers are tentative and may change. UR candidates face the highest competition (8 seats). SC/ST/EWS seats are limited, so reserved-category candidates with matching experience stand a better chance.
Qualification (exact): Full-time degree in Electronics / Electrical / Instrumentation / Computer Science from a recognised university/institution with at least 60% marks in aggregate (50% for SC/ST) or equivalent CGPA.
Experience (mandatory): Minimum 12 months cumulative post-qualification relevant work experience (Trainee/Apprenticeship period excluded). Essential skills include basic knowledge of control systems, communication protocols, testing & commissioning, erection supervision, reading of drawings/schematics, and handling of calibrators and multimeters.
Desirable: Prior experience on shipboard propulsion control, power management, auxiliary or battle damage control systems; exposure to Setting to Work (STW), Harbour Acceptance Trials (HAT) and Sea Acceptance Trials (SAT); handling of naval inspectors or classification societies (IRS, ABS, DNV, LRS).
Age Limit (as on 01 August 2026)
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 32 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 35 years |
| SC / ST | 37 years |
| PwBD (UR) | 42 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 45 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 47 years |
Additional relaxation for Ex-Servicemen and candidates domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir (01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989) as per Government rules.
Examples: ✅ A 31-year-old UR candidate born on 02 August 1995 — eligible (within 32-year limit as on 01 August 2026). ❌ A 33-year-old UR candidate born on 01 July 1993 — not eligible (exceeds maximum age by 1 year).
Use our Age Eligibility Calculator to check instantly.
What Is the Remuneration? – BHEL Project Engineer 2026
| Year | Monthly Remuneration |
|---|---|
| 1st Year | ₹84,000 |
| 2nd Year | ₹88,000 |
Additional benefit: Reimbursement of premium for Mediclaim Policy of ₹5 lakh covering self, spouse and dependent children.
This is a consolidated fixed-tenure package. No DA, HRA or other allowances are mentioned. Approximate annual cost to the company is ₹10–10.5 lakh.
Given the high consolidated amount, income tax will be applicable. Use our Income Tax Calculator to estimate TDS liability based on your total income.
What Is the Application Fee?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC (NCL) / EWS | ₹236 (non-refundable) |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Exempt |
How to Apply?
- Visit the BHEL Electronics Division recruitment portal or go to edn.bhel.com / careers.bhel.in.
- Register and fill the online application carefully.
- Pay the processing fee (if applicable) via SBI Collect and note the journal number.
- Submit the online form and take a print-out of the application bearing the unique acknowledgement number.
- Attach self-attested copies of required documents and the fee receipt.
- Send the complete set by post to: AGM (HR), Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Electronics Division, P. B. No. 2606, Mysore Road, Bengaluru – 560026. Superscribe the envelope: “Application for Appointment as Project Engineer on Fixed Tenure Basis – DABG”.
Hard copies must reach by 27 August 2026 (29 August for far-flung areas). BHEL is not responsible for postal delays.
Use our Photo & Signature Resizer before uploading documents if the portal requires specific sizes.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Sending the hard copy without the unique acknowledgement number generated after online submission.
- Paying the fee by any mode other than SBI Collect.
- Claiming experience that includes only trainee or apprenticeship period (explicitly excluded).
- Missing the postal deadline even after successful online submission.
- Not superscribing the envelope correctly — applications without the prescribed superscription risk rejection.
ಬಿಹೆಚ್ಇಎಲ್ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಪ್ರಾಜೆಕ್ಟ್ ಇಂಜಿನಿಯರ್ ಭರ್ತಿ 2026 – 16 ಹುದ್ದೆಗಳಿಗೆ ಆನ್ಲೈನ್ ಅರ್ಜಿ
ಭಾರತ್ ಹೆವಿ ಎಲೆಕ್ಟ್ರಿಕಲ್ಸ್ ಲಿಮಿಟೆಡ್ (ಬಿಹೆಚ್ಇಎಲ್) ಎಲೆಕ್ಟ್ರಾನಿಕ್ಸ್ ವಿಭಾಗವು ರಕ್ಷಣಾ ಮತ್ತು ವಾಯುಯಾನ ವ್ಯವಹಾರ ಗುಂಪಿಗಾಗಿ 16 ಪ್ರಾಜೆಕ್ಟ್ ಇಂಜಿನಿಯರ್ ಹುದ್ದೆಗಳನ್ನು ನಿಗದಿತ ಅವಧಿ ಆಧಾರದ ಮೇಲೆ ಭರ್ತಿ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಿದೆ. ಅರ್ಜಿ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸುವ ಕೊನೆಯ ದಿನಾಂಕ 22 ಆಗಸ್ಟ್ 2026. ಇದು ಎರಡು ವರ್ಷಗಳ ನಿಗದಿತ ಅವಧಿಯ ಉದ್ಯೋಗವಾಗಿದ್ದು, ಶಾಶ್ವತ ನೇಮಕಾತಿಗೆ ಯಾವುದೇ ಹಕ್ಕು ನೀಡುವುದಿಲ್ಲ.
ಯಾರು ಅರ್ಜಿ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಬಹುದು? ಎಲೆಕ್ಟ್ರಾನಿಕ್ಸ್ / ಎಲೆಕ್ಟ್ರಿಕಲ್ / ಇನ್ಸ್ಟ್ರುಮೆಂಟೇಶನ್ / ಕಂಪ್ಯೂಟರ್ ಸೈನ್ಸ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ಪೂರ್ಣಾವಧಿ ಬಿ.ಇ./ಬಿ.ಟೆಕ್ ಪದವಿ (ಕನಿಷ್ಠ 60% ಅಂಕಗಳು, ಎಸ್ಸಿ/ಎಸ್ಟಿಗೆ 50%) ಮತ್ತು ಕನಿಷ್ಠ 12 ತಿಂಗಳ ಸಂಬಂಧಿತ ಅನುಭವ ಹೊಂದಿರುವ ಅಭ್ಯರ್ಥಿಗಳು ಅರ್ಹರು. ನೌಕಾ ಹಡಗುಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಕೆಲಸ ಮಾಡಲು ಸಿದ್ಧರಿರಬೇಕು.
ವೇತನ ಮತ್ತು ಆಯ್ಕೆ ಪ್ರಕ್ರಿಯೆ ಮೊದಲ ವರ್ಷ ₹84,000 ಮತ್ತು ಎರಡನೇ ವರ್ಷ ₹88,000 ಮಾಸಿಕ ವೇತನ. ಆಯ್ಕೆ ವೈಯಕ್ತಿಕ ಸಂದರ್ಶನದ ಮೂಲಕ ನಡೆಯುತ್ತದೆ. ಅರ್ಜಿದಾರರ ಸಂಖ್ಯೆ ಹೆಚ್ಚಿದರೆ ಪದವಿ ಅಂಕಗಳ ಆಧಾರದಲ್ಲಿ ಶಾರ್ಟ್ಲಿಸ್ಟ್ ಮಾಡಲಾಗುತ್ತದೆ.
ಅರ್ಜಿ ಹೇಗೆ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸುವುದು? edn.bhel.com ಅಥವಾ careers. bhel.in ಮೂಲಕ ಆನ್ಲೈನ್ ಅರ್ಜಿ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿ. ನಂತರ ಮುದ್ರಿತ ಅರ್ಜಿ ಮತ್ತು ದಾಖಲೆಗಳನ್ನು AGM (HR), BHEL Electronics Division, P.B. No. 2606, Mysore Road, Bengaluru-560026 ವಿಳಾಸಕ್ಕೆ ಅಂಚೆ ಮೂಲಕ ಕಳುಹಿಸಿ. ವಿವರಗಳಿಗಾಗಿ ಅಧಿಕೃತ ಅಧಿಸೂಚನೆ PDF ನೋಡಿ.
How Are Candidates Selected?
Selection is based solely on a personal interview.
- If the number of eligible applicants is up to 10 times the vacancies, all eligible candidates are called for interview.
- If the ratio exceeds 1:10, shortlisting is done on the basis of aggregate marks in the qualifying degree.
Shortlisted candidates receive intimation by e-mail only. Interview call does not guarantee selection. Second-class return train fare by the shortest route is reimbursed on production of tickets.
No written examination is conducted.
Why Does BHEL Electronics Division Bengaluru Matter?
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited is a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Heavy Industries and one of India’s largest engineering and manufacturing companies in the energy and infrastructure sector.
The Electronics Division in Bengaluru specialises in control and automation systems, including those used in defence and aerospace platforms. Working here gives direct exposure to naval shipboard systems, harbour and sea acceptance trials, and interaction with classification societies.
One practical limitation is the pure fixed-tenure nature of the engagement — there is no absorption clause or regularisation path mentioned in the notification.
The SahisarkariJobs.in Analyst’s Take
Candidates comparing this opening with other PSU fixed-tenure drives (for example NTPC or BEL project engineer posts) will notice that BHEL’s package of ₹84,000–₹88,000 is among the higher consolidated offers currently available for two-year contracts in the defence electronics space.
Best fit: Engineers who already have 12+ months of hands-on control-system or shipboard experience and are comfortable with naval trials and pan-India mobility for a defined two-year period.
Who should skip: Freshers without the mandatory experience, candidates seeking permanent absorption, or those unwilling to work on board ships in staggered shifts.
Practical tip: Prepare a crisp experience certificate that clearly separates post-qualification work from any trainee or apprenticeship period — this is the most common reason for rejection at the shortlisting stage.
What Documents Are Required?
At the time of interview (self-attested copies + originals):
- Class X certificate (for date of birth)
- Degree mark sheets and certificate (all semesters)
- CGPA-to-percentage conversion certificate if applicable
- Experience certificates/offer letters/salary slips proving 12 months relevant experience
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD) in prescribed format
- OBC non-creamy layer self-undertaking
- J&K domicile certificate (if claiming relaxation)
- Fee receipt (SBI Collect)
NOC from present employer is required if currently employed.
What Happens After Selection?
- Shortlisted candidates are called for a personal interview (e-mail intimation).
- Document verification is conducted on the day of interview.
- Medical fitness is assessed as per BHEL standards.
- Offer of engagement on a fixed tenure basis is issued.
- Candidate joins at the designated location (Bengaluru or other site) and completes joining formalities.
- Engagement continues for exactly two years; extension or absorption is not provided for in the current notification.
Contact & Helpline
E-mail: recruit.edn@bhel.in Postal Address: AGM (HR), Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Electronics Division, P. B. No. 2606, Mysore Road, Bengaluru – 560026
⚠️ Contact details sourced from the official notification. Verify before contacting. NEVER pay any money over the phone or to any person claiming to offer job assistance. Report fraud to cybercrime.gov.in.
Important Links – BHEL Project Engineer 2026
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Notification PDF | Download BHEL Project Engineer FTA 01/2026 PDF |
| Apply Online | Apply for BHEL Project Engineer 2026 |
| Official Website | BHEL Electronics Division |
| Careers Portal | BHEL Careers |
FAQs – BHEL Bengaluru Project Engineer Recruitment 2026
Q1: What is the last date to apply for BHEL Project Engineer 2026?
A: 22 August 2026 for online submission. Hard copies must reach by 27 August 2026 (29 August for far-flung areas). No extension has been announced.
Q2: What is the age limit for BHEL Project Engineer?
A: Maximum 32 years as on 01 August 2026 for UR/EWS. OBC gets 3 years, SC/ST 5 years and PwBD up to 10–15 years relaxation. Age is calculated strictly as on the cut-off date.
Q3: Is there an exam for the BHEL Project Engineer role, or is it interview-based?
A: No written exam. Selection is through personal interview only. If applications exceed 10 times the number of vacancies, shortlisting is done based on degree marks before the interview.
Q4: What is the salary of a BHEL Project Engineer?
A: ₹84,000 per month in the first year and ₹88,000 in the second year, plus Mediclaim reimbursement up to ₹5 lakh for self and family. This is consolidated fixed-tenure pay.
Q5: Can final-year students or result-awaited candidates apply for BHEL 2026?
A: No. You must have completed the full-time degree and possess the required 12 months post-qualification experience as on 01 August 2026.
Q6: Is BHEL Project Engineer a permanent government job?
A: No. The appointment is purely on a fixed tenure basis for two years and does not entitle any candidate to claim regular or permanent employment in BHEL.
Q7: Can candidates from other states apply for BHEL recruitment?
A: Yes. This is an all-India recruitment. Indian nationals from any state can apply. Posting can be anywhere in India, including on board naval ships.
Q8: Where will I be posted if I get selected for BHEL Project Engineer?
A: Primarily at Defence and Aerospace Business Group, Electronics Division, Bengaluru, or anywhere in India as per requirement. Willingness to work on board naval ships in staggered shifts is mandatory.
Q9: Is GATE score required for BHEL Project Engineer recruitment?
A: No. Selection is based only on eligibility and personal interview. GATE score is neither required nor considered.
Q10: What is the career growth after joining BHEL on fixed tenure?
A: The notification does not provide any absorption or career progression path. Engagement ends after two years. Candidates should treat it as a high-value short-term exposure opportunity.
Q11: What are the disadvantages of this BHEL fixed-tenure post?
A: Here’s the catch — there is no provision for regularisation or extension mentioned in the notification. After two years, the engagement ends, and you must look for the next opportunity.
Q12: Do BHEL fixed-tenure engineers get the same benefits as regular employees?
A: No. Only the stated monthly remuneration and Mediclaim reimbursement are provided. Regular PSU benefits such as DA, HRA, pension or housing do not apply to this engagement.
Q13: Is experience in naval or defence projects mandatory for a BHEL Project Engineer?
A: Minimum 12 months relevant control-system experience is mandatory. Naval or shipboard exposure is listed as desirable, not mandatory, but it significantly strengthens the application.
Final Checklist – Is This the Right Job for You?
- You meet the age and educational criteria as of 01 August 2026.
- You have at least 12 months relevant post-qualification experience (excluding trainee period).
- You are comfortable with a pure two-year fixed-tenure engagement with no absorption claim.
- You are willing to work on board naval ships in staggered shifts anywhere in India.
- You can arrange all documents and send the hard copy before the postal deadline.
📄 Source: Official notification released by BHEL (Advertisement No. FTA 01/2026). All details sourced from the BHEL official notification PDF.
