Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) will select Probationary Engineers through a Computer Based Test of 125 questions in 120 minutes. This article gives the complete exam pattern, the marking scheme and the syllabus exactly as stated in the official advertisement, so that candidates can prepare for the 22 December 2026 test with a clear plan.
Short About
This guide covers the BEL Probationary Engineer examination as set out in Advertisement No. 17556/HR/All-India/2026. It explains only what the official notification itself states about the test pattern and the syllabus — the technical section is drawn from the core engineering subjects of the candidate’s own discipline, and no extra topics have been added from any other source.
Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) |
| Post Name | Probationary Engineer (E-II Grade) — Electronics & Mechanical |
| Advertisement Number | 17556/HR/All-India/2026, dated 28 October 2026 |
| Total Posts | 350 (Electronics — 200, Mechanical — 150, including backlog) |
| Qualification | B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc. (4 Years) Engineering in the relevant discipline |
| Age Limit | Maximum 25 years for UR/EWS as on 01 October 2026 (relaxation as per rules) |
| Salary | E-II Grade, Rs. 40,000 – 3% – 1,40,000; approx. CTC Rs. 13 lakh per annum |
| Apply Online | 28 October 2026 (02:00 PM) to 18 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Exam Date (CBT) | 22 December 2026 (tentative) |
| Selection | Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by Interview |
| Official Website | www.bel-india.in |
Exam Pattern
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Total Questions | 125 |
| Technical Questions | 100 |
| General Aptitude & Reasoning Questions | 25 |
| Duration | 120 minutes (2 hours) |
| Marks per Question | 1 mark |
| Negative Marking | 1/4 mark (0.25) deducted for each wrong answer; no marks for un-attempted questions |
| Question Paper Language | Bilingual — English and Hindi (the English version prevails in case of any variation) |
| Qualifying Marks | 35% for General / OBC / EWS and 30% for SC / ST / PwBD, separately in the CBT and in the Interview |
| Shortlisting for Interview | 1:5 ratio, discipline-wise and category-wise, based on CBT performance |
| Final Selection Weightage | CBT — 85 marks, Interview — 15 marks |
Every correct answer earns one mark, while a wrong answer costs a quarter of a mark. With 100 of the 125 questions coming from the technical section, the core engineering subjects of your own branch carry the greatest weight in the final merit.
Subject Wise Syllabus
| Section | Questions | What It Covers |
| Technical (Core Engineering Subjects) | 100 | Objective questions from the core engineering subjects studied in the candidate’s own discipline — Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Telecommunication / Communication / Telecommunication for Electronics posts, and Mechanical Engineering for Mechanical posts |
| General Aptitude & Reasoning | 25 | Questions that assess the analytical and reasoning abilities of the candidate |
| Total | 125 | 120 minutes |
Important note: The official notification (Section 11.1) states that the syllabus will primarily focus on objective type questions derived from the core engineering subjects that candidates have studied as part of their respective engineering disciplines or specializations, along with a General Aptitude section. BEL has not published a topic-by-topic list for any subject, so no such list has been added here. Candidates are advised to prepare thoroughly from the curriculum of their own engineering qualification.
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test — 125 questions in 120 minutes (100 technical + 25 General Aptitude & Reasoning), with 0.25 negative marking per wrong answer, tentatively on 22 December 2026.
- Interview — candidates are shortlisted in the 1:5 ratio discipline-wise and category-wise on CBT performance; the list is published on the BEL website through query mode.
- Final selection — based on the combined performance in the CBT (85 marks weightage) and the Interview (15 marks weightage), subject to the qualifying marks in each stage.
- Document Verification and medical fitness as per BEL standards.
Important Links
| Syllabus Download | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026 | Click Here |
FAQs
Q1. How many questions are there in the BEL Probationary Engineer CBT? There are 125 questions — 100 technical questions from your core engineering subjects and 25 questions of General Aptitude & Reasoning — to be answered in 120 minutes.
Q2. Is there negative marking in the BEL Probationary Engineer exam? Yes. One-fourth of a mark (0.25) is deducted for every wrong answer, and no marks are given for un-attempted questions.
Q3. What is the syllabus for the BEL Probationary Engineer CBT? As per the official notification, the test is based on the core engineering subjects of the candidate’s own discipline or specialization, plus a General Aptitude section that checks analytical and reasoning ability. BEL has not issued a separate topic-wise list.
Q4. What are the qualifying marks for the BEL Probationary Engineer selection? General, OBC and EWS candidates need at least 35%, and SC, ST and PwBD candidates at least 30%, separately in the Computer Based Test and in the Interview.
Q5. When will the BEL Probationary Engineer CBT be held? The Computer Based Test is tentatively scheduled for 22 December 2026. The final selection weightage is 85 marks for the CBT and 15 marks for the Interview.