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BSNL MT Eligibility

shape Introduction

Prospective candidates of BSNL Management Trainee (MT), should satisfy the BSNL MT Eligibility Criteria: Educational Qualifications, Age and Nationality to apply for the position of Management Trainee.
Educational/Academic Qualifications Nationality/Citizenship Age Limit
Graduation Degree from a university or institution recognized by the Govt. Of India or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.
Check the below Academic Qualifications section for more details about Educational Qualification
Only Indian Nationals would be eligible to apply. For MT (Internal): Candidate shall not exceed 50 years
For MT (External): Candidate shall not exceed 30 years

shape Eligibility

The BSNL MT Eligibility criterion are described in detail in below sections:
For Internal Candidates:

  • Candidate shall not exceed 50 years as on 1st August of the year of examination (as on 1st August, 2019). Maximum age limit shall be relaxable in case of SC/ST category candidates for five years.

For External Candidates:

  • Candidate shall not exceed 30 years as on 1st August of the year of examination (as on 1STAugust, 2019). However, the upper age limit is relaxable as per the standing instructions of Government of India for the following categories:

  • Categories Upper age Limit
    SC/ST Candidates 5 Years
    OBC Candidates 3 Years
    OC (PWD Candidates) 10 Years
    SC/ST (PWD Candidates) 15 Years
    OBC (PWD Candidates) 13 Years
    Ex-Servicemen Ex-Servicemen will get the benefit of age relaxation as per Central Government rules
    For Residents of J & K Relaxation shall be in accordance with DOP&T's Notification No. 15012/7/1991-Estt.(D) dated 07/12/2007 pertaining to "Residents of State of Jammu & Kashmir (Relaxation of Upper Age Limit for Recruitment to Central Civil Services & Posts) Rules 1997"
For Internal Candidates:

  • Bachelor of Engineering/ Bachelor of Technology degree or equivalent in Telecommunications, Electronics, Computer/ IT, Electrical.

  • (or)


  • B.Sc. with first division (in Physics & Mathematics)

  • (Plus)


  • Work experience in BSNL - 4 (Four) years as Executive on the last date of application.

For External Candidates:

  • Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Technology degree or equivalent Engineering degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Computer/IT & Electrical with minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/ST candidates) and should have completed the course on a regular full time basis on the last date of application from recognized/reputed Indian Institute/University recognized under Indian Law.

  • (Plus)


  • MBA or M.Tech. (on a regular full time basis on the last date of application from recognized/reputed Indian Institute/University recognized under Indian Law).
  • Reservation as per Central Govt. guidelines will be applicable for PWD candidates.

  • Horizontal reservation of 4% of the total vacancies in respect of People with Disabilities persons as applicable in the cadre. (2% for Deaf and hard of hearing and 2% for Locomotor disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy).

  • Degree of Disability for PWDs:
    • In case of PWD candidates only such persons would be eligible for reservation in service/posts, who suffer from not less than 40 percent of relevant disability. A person who wants to avail the benefit or reservation would have to submit a Disability Certificate issued by a Competent Authority as per ANNEXURE-I [Click Here].

    • In respect of PWD persons, candidates with following physically disabilities will be permitted:

    • (i) For Hearing Impairment:
      Physical Requirement Category of the Disabled suitable for the job
      (1) S- Work performed by sitting PD- Partially Deaf
      (2) B- Work performed by Bending
      (3) SE- Work performed by seeing
      (4) Work performed by Reading and writing

      (ii) For Locomotor Impairment:
      Physical Requirement Category of the Disabled suitable for the job
      (1) S- Work performed by sitting (1) BL- Both Legs affected but not arms
      (2) B- Work performed by Bending (2) OA- One Arm affected (R or L)
        (a) Impaired reach (b) Weakness or grip (c) Ataxic
      (3) SE- Work performed by seeing (3) OL- One Leg affected (R or L)
      (4) Work performed by Reading and writing (4) BH- Stiff Back and hips (cannot sit or stoop)
    BSNL Management Trainee (MT)– Related Information
    BSNL Management Trainee MT (Internal) 2019 – Official Notification
    BSNL Management Trainee MT (External) 2019 – Official Notification