BSNL has officially released the exam schedule for the Junior Telecom Officer (JTO) recruitment. The Computer-Based Test (CBT) is confirmed for August 23, 2026. Stay updated with the latest exam notifications and admit card release status here.
BSNL JTO Exam Date 2026 Official Notice
The BSNL Recruitment Cell, Corporate Office, New Delhi, has officially announced the Junior Telecom Officer (JTO) examination date. The CBT exam is scheduled to be held on 23 August 2026 (Sunday).
Candidates are advised to review the official notification thoroughly and align their preparation with the declared exam schedule. We recommend monitoring the official BSNL recruitment portal regularly for updates on admit card releases and essential examination guidelines.
BSNL JTO Exam Date 2026: Overview
| BSNL Junior Telecom Officer Exam Date 2026: Summary | |
| Organization | Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) |
| Post Name | Junior Telecom Officer (JTO) |
| Number of Vacancies | 100 Posts |
| Advertisement Number | BSNLCO-11/12(11)/1/2026-RECTT-CO |
| Notification Date | 31 July 2026 |
| Exam Date | 23 August 2026 (Sunday) |
| Admit Card | To be Released Soon |
| Educational Qualification | B.E/B.Tech/M.Sc. (Electronics & Computer Science) |
| Age Limit | 20 to 30 years |
| Application Fees |
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| Salary | Rs. 16,400 to Rs. 40,500/- |
| Selection Process |
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| Official Notification | PDF Link |
| Official Website |
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BSNL JTO Exam Date 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| BSNL JTO Recruitment Notification | 26 May 2026 |
| Online Application Started | 4 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 3 July 2026 |
| CBT Exam Date | 23 August 2026 (Sunday) |
| Admit Card Release | Before 7 Days |
| Result | To Be Announced |
BSNL JTO Vacancy 2026
| Category | Post |
| SC | 12 |
| ST | 06 |
| OBC (NCL) | 10 |
| EWS | 11 |
| UR/ OBC (CL) | 61 |
| Total | 100 |
Category-Wise Vacancy Details 2026
Refer to the table below for a detailed breakdown of category-wise and state-wise vacancy distributions.
| Circle | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS | UR/ OBC (CL) | Total | PwBD (Hearing) | PwBD (Locomotor) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A&N | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| AP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 01 | – |
| Assam | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | – | – |
| Kolkata TD | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | – | – |
| Chennai TD | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | – | – |
| Chhattisgarh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Gujarat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 01 | – |
| Haryana | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | – | – |
| J&K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Karnataka | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 26 | – | – |
| Kerala | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 15 | – | – |
| MP | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 10 | – | 01 |
| MH | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 16 | 01 | – |
| NE-II | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | – | – |
| Odisha | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 6 | – | – |
| Rajasthan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Sikkim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Tamil Nadu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Telangana | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | – | – |
| Uttarakhand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | – | 01 |
| UP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Total | 12 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 61 | 100 | 03 | 02 |
BSNL JTO Educational Qualification 2026
| Name of Posts | Educational Qualification |
| Junior Telecom Officer (JTO) | Bachelor of Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) degree from a recognised University in many disciplines, such as
Candidates must possess an M.Sc. in Electronics OR M.Sc. in Computer Science to be eligible for the post. |
Important Note:
- Candidates holding higher qualifications, such as an M.Tech in the specified disciplines, are eligible to apply.
- Applicants must be citizens of India to qualify for BSNL JTO recruitment.
BSNL JTO Age Limit 2026
| Name of Category | Max Age Limit | Relaxation | Age Limit | |
| Unreserved / EWS / OBC (CL) | 30 Years | Nil | 20 Years – 30 Years | |
| OBC (NCL) | 33 Years | 3 years | ||
| SC / ST | 35 Years | 5 years | ||
| PwBD | (Unreserved / EWS / OBC CL) | 40 Years | 10 years | |
| (OBC NCL) | 43 Years | 13 years | ||
| (SC / ST) | 45 Years | 15 years | ||
| BSNL Employees | (Unreserved / EWS / OBC CL) | 35 Years | 5 years | |
| (OBC NCL) | 38 Years | 8 years | ||
| (SC / ST) | 40 Years | 10 years | ||
| BSNL Employees (PwBD) | PwBD (OBC NCL) | 48 Years | 18 years | |
| PwBD (SC / ST) | 50 Years | 20 years | ||
NOTE: OBC (NCL) certificates must have been issued by the competent authority on or after 01 April 2026.
BSNL Junior Telecom Officer Application Fees 2026
Review the application fee structure carefully before finalizing your submission.
| Name of Category | Application Fees |
| UR/OBC/EWS | Rs 2,000/- |
| SC/ST/PwBD | Rs 1,000/- |
BSNL JTO Selection Process 2026
| Stage | Description |
| CBT 1 | A computer-based test (CBT) consisting of three sections with a total of 120 questions carrying 480 marks. |
| Document Verification | Shortlisted candidates will be called in to submit educational and personal documents. |
| Medical Examination | Candidates must qualify the prescribed medical fitness standards set by BSNL. |
| Appointment | Selected Candidates will receive the final appointment letter. |
Note: The selection process for the BSNL Junior Telecom Officer position does not include an interview.
BSNL Junior Telecom Officer Exam Pattern 2026
| Part | Particulars | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| I | Engineering Stream – I | 50 | 200 Marks | 3 Hours (Total Exam) |
| II | Engineering Stream – II | 50 | 200 Marks | |
| III | General Ability Test | 20 | 80 Marks | |
| Total | 120 | 480 Marks | 3 Hours | |
BSNL JTO Minimum Qualification Marks
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks | |
| Each Section | Overall | |
| UR/OBC(CL) | 40% | 50% |
| SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PwBD/EWS | 35% | 45% |
BSNL JTO Marking Scheme 2026
| Type | Details |
| Total Questions | 120 |
| Total Marks | 480 |
| Marks per Question | 4 mark |
| Negative Marking | 1 mark deducted per wrong answer |
BSNL Junior Telecom Officer Salary 2026
| Perticulars | Salary Amount |
| Monthly Salary | Rs. 16,400 to Rs. 40,500/- per month |
| Yearly Salary | ₹5.8 Lakhs to ₹8.4 Lakhs |
| Grade | E1 |
BSNL Junior Telecom Officer Bond, Training, and Probation
- Candidates selected for the post of BSNL Junior Telecom Officer (JTO) will have to sign a service bond of Rs. 6 lakh to serve BSNL for a minimum period of 5 years from the date of appointment.
- The probation period will be 2 years for selected candidates.
- Selected candidates must complete the BSNL training program successfully. If candidates fail the training exam on their first attempt, they will get one more chance, but failure in the second attempt may lead to cancellation of the appointment.
| Training Phase | Duration |
|---|---|
| JTO Phase-I Training | 10 Weeks |
| Field Training | 4 Weeks |
| JTO Phase-II Training (Specialisation Course) | 6 Weeks |
BSNL JTO 2026 Exam Centre List
| BSNL JTO Exam Centre List 2026 | ||
| Port Blair | Jammu | New Delhi |
| Shimla | Ranchi | Bhubaneshwar |
| Ambala | Bangalore | Chandigarh |
| Ahmedabad | Thiruvananthapuram | Jaipur |
| Chennai | Kolkata | Gangtok |
| Raipur | Bhopal | Hyderabad |
| Patna | Mumbai | Lucknow |
| Guwahati | Shillong | Meerut |
| Vijayawada | Dimapur | Dehradun |
| Related Article | |
| BSNL JTO Syllabus | BSNL JTO Salary Structure |
| BSNL JTO Previous Year Question Paper | |
FAQs
Yes, BSNL has officially confirmed the JTO 2026 CBT exam date on its website.
As per the official notification, the BSNL Junior Telecom Officer (JTO) Computer-Based Test (CBT) will be conducted on August 23, 2026.
BSNL has announced a total of 100 vacancies in the official recruitment PDF.
The application fee is Rs. 2,000/- for UR/OBC/EWS candidates, while SC/ST/PwBD applicants are required to pay Rs. 1,000/-.
Selected candidates will be offered a monthly salary ranging from Rs. 16,400 to Rs. 40,500.
The age limit for the BSNL JTO 2026 recruitment is 20 to 30 years. Age relaxations apply: up to 35 years for SC/ST candidates and 33 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates.
Applicants must hold a B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Radio, Computer, Electrical, IT, or Instrumentation, or an M.Sc. in Electronics or Computer Science. The required age range is 20 to 30 years.