BHEL EDN Bengaluru FTA Recruitment 2026: 16 Project Engineer Vacancies, Eligibility, Remuneration & Interview Process
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has released Advertisement FTA 01/2026 inviting applications for 16 Project Engineer posts at its Electronics Division, Bengaluru, under the Defence & Aerospace Business Group (DABG). The monthly remuneration is ₹84,000 in the first year and ₹88,000 in the second year, along with reimbursement of the premium for a ₹5 lakh Mediclaim policy covering you and your family. For an engineer with about a year of relevant experience, this is an outstanding pay package in the PSU sector.
One thing must be crystal clear before you apply — this is a Fixed Tenure Appointment (FTA) for 2 years, not a permanent BHEL job, and it does not entitle you to claim regular employment later. Online applications are open from 8 August 2026 to 22 August 2026, and you must also post a printed hard copy so it reaches BHEL by 27 August 2026. This article covers the complete eligibility, experience conditions, age limit, fee, selection method and the two-part application process. Read it fully and keep GovtJobsAlert.in with you for every update.
Key Highlights — BHEL Project Engineer Recruitment 2026
BHEL is India’s largest engineering and manufacturing PSU, and its Electronics Division (EDN) in Bengaluru handles high-end defence and aerospace electronics work. This particular engagement sits inside the Defence & Aerospace Business Group and involves control systems work for naval platforms — meaning you must be willing to work on-board Naval ships in staggered shifts anywhere in India. It is demanding work, but the exposure and the pay are both exceptional for a two-year engagement.
- Post Name: Project Engineer (Fixed Tenure Basis), Position Code FTA-1
- Total Vacancies: 16 posts
- Remuneration: ₹84,000 per month (1st year) and ₹88,000 per month (2nd year)
- Job Location: BHEL Electronics Division, Bengaluru — or anywhere in India as per requirement
- Application Start Date: 8 August 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 22 August 2026
BHEL Project Engineer Vacancy 2026: Category-Wise Breakdown
| Post Name | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Project Engineer | UR | 8 |
| Project Engineer | OBC (NCL) | 4 |
| Project Engineer | SC | 2 |
| Project Engineer | ST | 1 |
| Project Engineer | EWS | 1 |
| Total | — | 16 |
Reservation for Persons with Disability and Ex-Servicemen is horizontal, applied within these 16 seats as per Government directives. The posts are identified as suitable for candidates with locomotor disability, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims, blindness in a single eye, deaf or hard of hearing, and speech and language disability. The advertisement also notes that the number of vacancies is tentative and may vary based on further assessment.
What is the Eligibility for BHEL Project Engineer Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
- A Full-Time Degree in engineering with at least 60% marks (50% for SC/ST) or equivalent CGPA in the aggregate of all years and semesters, from a recognised University or Institution.
- Eligible disciplines: Electronics, Electrical, Instrumentation and Computer Science.
- The qualification must be held as on 1 August 2026. Where CGPA or letter grades are awarded, you must state the equivalent percentage as per your university’s norms and produce proof of the conversion formula at interview.
Candidates from the electronics and computer streams may also want to browse our engineering government jobs and computer and IT jobs listings for more openings.
Experience Required
You need a minimum of 12 months of cumulative post-qualification relevant work experience, and trainee or apprenticeship periods do not count. The essential experience areas are:
- Basic knowledge of Control Systems and familiarity with various communication protocols
- Testing and commissioning of control systems
- Minimum 12 months in erection and commissioning supervision
- Reading of drawings, electrical schematics, wiring charts and hook-up drawings
- Handling test instruments such as calibrators and analog or digital multimeters
- Willingness to work on-board Naval ships in staggered shifts pan-India, with good communication skills
Prior experience with shipboard propulsion control, power management systems, Harbour Acceptance Trials, Sea Acceptance Trials, or handling classification societies is desirable. Candidates without the relevant post-qualification experience are advised not to apply.
Age Limit
The upper age limit is 32 years as on 1 August 2026. No minimum age is prescribed in the advertisement.
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 32 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 35 years |
| SC / ST | 37 years |
| PwBD (General) | 42 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 45 years |
| PwBD (SC / ST) | 47 years |
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Candidates domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir between 1 January 1980 and 31 December 1989 get 5 years relaxation. Relaxation for Ex-Servicemen applies as per extant Government rules.
What is the Salary for BHEL Project Engineer FTA 2026?
The remuneration is a consolidated monthly amount, fixed for each year of the two-year engagement.
- 1st Year: ₹84,000 per month
- 2nd Year: ₹88,000 per month
- Medical Benefit: reimbursement of premium for a ₹5 lakh Mediclaim policy covering self, spouse and dependent children
- Period of Engagement: 2 years, purely on fixed tenure basis
A consolidated ₹84,000 per month in the first year, rising to ₹88,000 per month in the second year, makes this one of the highest-paying fixed-tenure engineering engagements currently open in a Central PSU.
Please keep in mind that no annual CTC figure is published in the advertisement — the monthly amounts above and the Mediclaim reimbursement are the confirmed benefits. The appointment is not against any permanent vacancy.
What is the Selection Process for BHEL Project Engineer Recruitment 2026?
There is no written examination and no online test in this recruitment. Selection is based on a Personal Interview only.
Stage 1: Eligibility Scrutiny
Applications are checked against the age limit, the full-time degree with the required percentage in an eligible discipline, and the minimum 12 months of relevant post-qualification experience.
Stage 2: Shortlisting on Degree Marks
If the number of eligible applicants is within 1:10 of the vacancies, all eligible candidates are called for interview. If applications exceed that ratio — more than 160 eligible applicants for 16 posts — candidates are shortlisted strictly on the aggregate marks obtained in the qualifying degree examination.
Stage 3: Personal Interview
This is the only selection test. Shortlisted candidates are informed individually by email about the interview, so give an email address you check regularly. Carry originals of all certificates, including the CGPA-to-percentage conversion norms of your institute. Check our exam calendar and recruitment updates page for related announcements.
How to Apply for BHEL Project Engineer Recruitment 2026?
This recruitment has two mandatory parts — the online submission and the postal hard copy. Candidates who apply online but never post the hard copy risk outright rejection.
- Visit the BHEL FTA recruitment portal (direct link given in the Essential Links section below).
- Fill the online application form completely, entering your correct reserved category — no category change is allowed later.
- Indicate your equivalent percentage of marks where your degree awards CGPA, OGPA, DGPA or letter grades.
- Pay the non-refundable processing fee online through SBI Collect if applicable.
- Enter the receipt or journal number given by the bank into the online application form.
- Submit the online application before 22 August 2026 and take a printout of the completed form.
- Attach self-attested copies of all supporting documents along with the fee receipt printout.
- Post the hard copy to AGM (HR), Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Electronics Division, P. B. No. 2606, Mysore Road, Bengaluru – 560026, with the envelope superscribed “Application for Appointment as Project Engineer on Fixed Tenure Basis – DABG”, so that it reaches by 27 August 2026 (29 August 2026 for far-flung areas).
Demand drafts, money orders, postal orders and cheques are not accepted for the fee under any circumstances.
What are the Important Dates for BHEL Project Engineer Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 8 August 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 22 August 2026 |
| Last date for hard copy by post | 27 August 2026 |
| Hard copy deadline (far-flung areas) | 29 August 2026 |
| Age & qualification reckoned as on | 1 August 2026 |
| Personal Interview | To be intimated by email |
Candidates residing in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Jammu & Kashmir, Lahaul & Spiti and Pangi sub-division of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, along with the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep or abroad, get the extended 29 August 2026 hard-copy deadline.
What is the Application Fee for BHEL Project Engineer Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹236 |
| SC, ST, PwBD | No Fee |
The fee is non-refundable and must be paid online through SBI Collect only. Remember to enter the bank receipt or journal number in the online form and enclose a printout of the receipt with your posted hard copy.
Essential Links — BHEL Project Engineer Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for BHEL Project Engineer Recruitment 2026
- Visit BHEL Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
With selection resting on a single interview and no written exam to clear, this is a fast route into a top-tier defence electronics project — provided your 12 months of relevant experience is properly documented. Complete the online form well before 22 August 2026 and post your hard copy immediately after, so it reaches by 27 August 2026. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more PSU recruitment notifications and job alerts.