BSNL SET (DR) 2026: Exam Pattern, Scheme & Qualifying Marks
The application form is open for recruitment of Senior Executive Trainees in BSNL for Telecom and Finance Department. The candidates will be selected on the basis of written test and will have to attain the qualifying marks or percentage for next round
BSNL SET DR Exam Format 2026
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT), Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) with negative marking.
- Duration: 180 minutes (one shift: Part-I + Part-II).
- Marking: +1 for correct; -0.25 for wrong. Unanswered: 0.
- Total: 200 questions, 200 marks.
- Syllabus: Detailed in Annexure-B (Aptitude common; Technical stream-specific: Telecom or Finance).
Paper Structure by Stream
SET (DR) – Telecom Stream
| Part | Section | Questions | Marks | Focus Areas |
| Part-I | Aptitude (Common) | 40 | 40 | Quant, Reasoning, English |
| Part-II | Technical (Telecom) | 160 | 160 | ECE/Telecom Core (Annexure-B) |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 180 Min |
SET (DR) – Finance Stream
| Part | Section | Questions | Marks | Focus Areas |
| Part-I | Aptitude (Common) | 40 | 40 | Quant, Reasoning, English |
| Part-II | Technical (Finance) | 160 | 160 | Accounting, Finance (Annexure-B) |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 180 Min |
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Part-I (40%) | Part-II (40%) | Overall (50%) |
| General/OBC/EWS | 40% (16 marks) | 40% (64 marks) | 50% (100 marks) |
| SC/ST/PwBD/EWS | 35% (14 marks) | 35% (56 marks) | 45% (90 marks) |
Notes:
- Qualifying per part + overall; merit from total score.
BSNL SET (DR) Final Merit List & Selection Rules
Merit Preparation
- Basis: Total marks from Part-I (Aptitude, Common) + Part-II (Core Technical).
- Condition: Must secure minimum qualifying marks in each part (40%/35% per category) and overall (50%/45%).
- Exclusion: Candidates below mins in any section are out—no merit inclusion.
Post-Merit Steps
- Merit list shortlists for Document Verification → Medical Exam → Offer Letter.
- No Automatic Right: Name on merit list ≠ job guarantee. Final offer issued only after clearing all stages (med fit, docs, vacancies).
- Tie-Breaker: Likely age/seniority (check notification).
Strategy: Score 120+ safely (Gen); focus Tech Part-II (80% weight). Full process: CBT → DV → Medical → E-3 Joining.
FAQs
Candidates who submits their application form successfully will appear for entrance test
For other it is 50 percent and for reserved category it is 45 percent
Candidate will get a call for document verification and medical fitness
There are 120 vacancies available to be filled
The minimum age is 21 years and maximum is 30 years and age relaxation for reserved category candidates