BSNL has officially released the JTO (Telecom) CBT Exam Date 2026. The Computer-Based Test will take place on 23 August 2026. Check the official notice, admit card details, and latest updates here.
BSNL JTO Exam Date 2026 Official Notice
BSNL has formally announced the examination date for the Junior Telecom Officer position. The CBT exam is scheduled to be held on 23 August 2026 (Sunday). This crucial notification has been published by the Recruitment Cell of the BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi.
Aspirants should thoroughly review the official notice and align their preparation strategy with the updated timeline. Stay connected with the official BSNL recruitment portal for immediate announcements regarding hall tickets and exam day instructions.
BSNL JTO Exam Date 2026: Complete 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 | 20 August 2026 |
| 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 Milestones
| 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) |
| BSNL JTO Admit Card Release | 20 August 2026 |
| BSNL JTO Answer Key | 29 August 2026 |
BSNL JTO Vacancy Distribution 2026
| Category | Post |
| SC | 12 |
| ST | 06 |
| OBC (NCL) | 10 |
| EWS | 11 |
| UR/ OBC (CL) | 61 |
| Total | 100 |
Category-Wise and State-Wise Vacancy Details 2026
Candidates can check the detailed category-wise and state-wise vacancy breakdown in the official schedule provided below.
| 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 Requirements 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
M.Sc. (Electronics) OR M.Sc. (Computer Science) |
Important Note:
- Candidates possessing higher educational credentials like M.Tech in the specified fields are also fully eligible to apply.
- Applicants registering for the JTO recruitment drive must be Indian citizens.
BSNL JTO Age Limit and Eligibility 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: The OBC (NCL) certificate must be issued on or after 01 April 2026 by the competent authority.
BSNL Junior Telecom Officer Application Fee Structure 2026
Applicants are advised to verify the application fee criteria before submitting their final application forms.
| Name of Category | Application Fees |
| UR/OBC/EWS | Rs 2,000/- |
| SC/ST/PwBD | Rs 1,000/- |
BSNL JTO Recruitment 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: There is no personal interview round included in the BSNL Junior Telecom Officer selection procedure.
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 Qualifying Cut-Off 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 and Evaluation 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 Structure 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 Service Bond, Training & 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 Venues 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 |
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| BSNL JTO Syllabus | BSNL JTO Salary Structure |
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