Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)

Senior Executive Trainee SET Answer Key 2026 Released
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Crucial DatesFee Structure
  • Notification Released : 01 February 2026
  • Online Application Last Date : 01 March 2026
  • SET Exam Date : 15 February 2026
  • Provisional Answer Key : 08 July 2026 (Available Now)
  • Objection Last Date : 12 July 2026
  • Final Answer Key + Result : July 2026
  • General / OBC : Rs.500/-
  • SC / ST : Rs.250/-
  • Payment Mode : Online (UPI, Card, Net Banking)
Maximum & Minimum Age
  • Minimum Age : 21 Years
  • Maximum Age : 30 Years (as on 01 March 2026)
  • Age Relaxation : OBC +3 Years, SC/ST +5 Years, PwD +10 Years
Important Instructions
  • Notification for Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) released
  • Application/result available now for eligible candidates
  • Selection as per notification rules
  • Pay scale and allowances as per government norms
  • Visit official website for regular updates
Total PostQualification Required
146
  • BE / B.Tech in Telecom / Electronics / CS / IT / Electrical
  • OR MBA for management posts
  • GATE 2025/2026 score preferred
  • Indian citizen with valid photo ID
Examination Format
  • Mode : Online Computer Based Test (for non-GATE candidates)
  • Total Questions : 120
  • Total Marks : 120
  • Duration : 2 Hours
  • Marking : +1 for correct, -0.25 for wrong
  • Sections : Technical (90) + General Aptitude (30)
Selection Method
  • GATE Score (70% weightage)
  • Online Examination / Interview (30% weightage)
  • Final Merit List based on GATE + Interview
  • Document Verification and Medical
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BSNL Senior Executive Trainee SET Answer Key 2026 Released

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has officially released the provisional answer key for the Senior Executive Trainee (SET) recruitment examination 2026 on 08 July 2026. The examination was conducted on 15 February 2026 for 146 Senior Executive Trainee vacancies. Candidates can download the answer key from the official BSNL website at bsnl.co.in.

The BSNL SET recruitment was notified on 01 February 2026 for 146 vacancies across various telecom disciplines. Eligibility required BE/B.Tech in relevant engineering branches with GATE 2025/2026 score preferred. The selection is based on GATE score (70% weightage) and online examination/interview (30% weightage).

The online examination had 120 objective type questions of 120 marks in 2 hours, with each correct answer carrying 1 mark and each wrong answer carrying a penalty of 0.25 mark (negative marking). The exam covered Technical (90 questions) and General Aptitude (30 questions) sections. BSNL has opened the objection window for candidates who wish to challenge any answer.

Sarkari Notice 247 advises all candidates to carefully review the answer key and raise objections before 12 July 2026. The pay scale for Senior Executive Trainee is Rs.44900-142400 per month (IDA pattern) plus allowances as per BSNL rules.

How to Download BSNL SET Answer Key 2026

  • Visit the official BSNL website at bsnl.co.in
  • Click on "Career" or "Recruitment" section
  • Look for "SET Answer Key 2026" link
  • Download the answer key PDF
  • Match your responses and calculate expected score
  • To raise objection, submit before 12 July 2026 with evidence
  • Save confirmation for future reference

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. When was BSNL SET Answer Key 2026 released?
BSNL released the SET provisional answer key on 08 July 2026 at bsnl.co.in.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in BSNL SET recruitment?
A total of 146 Senior Executive Trainee vacancies.
Q3. How can I raise objection?
Visit bsnl.co.in, find the objection link, and submit before 12 July 2026.
Q4. Is there negative marking in BSNL SET exam?
Yes, 0.25 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
Q5. What is the salary of BSNL Senior Executive Trainee?
Pay scale is Rs.44900-142400 per month (IDA pattern) plus allowances.
Q6. What is the selection process for BSNL SET?
GATE score (70%) + Online exam/Interview (30%) + Document Verification.