BEL Sr Assistant Engineer Drone Veteran 2026

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is hiring 1 Senior Assistant Engineer (E-I grade) - Drone Veteran for its Unmanned Systems SBU at the Bengaluru Complex. This post is only for ex-servicemen from the Army, Air Force or Navy who are certified test pilots or qualified flying instructors. You need a 3-year Diploma in Engineering and at least 15 years of experience. The pay scale is Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 1,20,000 per month. Apply offline by speed post before 22 June 2026. Maximum age is 50 years.

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) Senior Assistant Engineer Drone Veteran Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a Navratna company under the Ministry of Defence, has released advertisement no. 383/HR/REC/US/2026/ESM for 1 Senior Assistant Engineer (E-I) post on a fixed tenure basis. This is a special Drone Veteran post for retired or retiring officers of the Indian Armed Forces who have hands-on UAV (drone) flying and test experience. The job is based at BEL's Unmanned Systems unit in Bengaluru.

Who Can Apply?

Who Is Eligible

• You must be an ex-serviceman from the Indian Armed Forces (Army, Air Force or Navy only).
• You should be a retired or serving officer (retiring shortly) in the rank of Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) or equivalent.
• You must be a certified test pilot or qualified flying instructor, certified from a Category 'A' Indian Defence Service Training Establishment.

Educational Qualification

• A 3-year Diploma in Engineering (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Aeronautical or Mechatronics, with a pass class.

Experience

• At least 15 years of post-qualification experience as a Drone-Trained Veteran with UAV flying, mission handling, mapping and surveillance skills.
• At least 5 years of operational flying experience in the Tri-Services.
• Flying experience as Internal Pilot (IP) / External Pilot (EP): 200 hours as EP and 500 hours as IP.
• Experience on SR Tactical UAVs and/or MALE UAVs, and eligibility for security clearance.

Age Limit

• Upper age limit: 50 years (as on 1 April 2026).
• Only Indian nationals can apply.

Salary

• Pay scale: Rs. 30,000 - 3% - 1,20,000 per month (you join at the minimum of the scale).
• You also get Dearness Allowance, HRA, 35% of basic pay as perquisites, Provident Fund, Group Insurance, Performance Related Pay, Gratuity and medical facility for self and family.

Selection Process

The selection is done in two stages:

1. Written Test: A written test is held first. Candidates are shortlisted from it in the ratio of 1:7 for the interview.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview. The date, time and venue are sent by email only.

You must also be medically fit for aviation/UAV duties, with normal eyesight (non-colour blindness), sound decision-making ability and full functional use of limbs. Final medical clearance is as per BEL's authorised medical authority.

How to Apply

1. Download the application form from the link in the official advertisement on bel-india.in.
2. Fill the form and attach self-attested copies of all required documents.
3. Attach your 10th marksheet, Diploma certificate, discharge certificate, pension certificate (if any), and seniority certificate.
4. Government/PSU employees must attach a No Objection Certificate (NOC).
5. Send the completed application by speed post so it reaches by 22 June 2026.
6. Superscribe the envelope "Application for the post of Senior Assistant Engineer (E-I) for US SBU" and post to: Deputy Manager (HR) SC & US, Bharat Electronics Limited, Jalahalli Post, Bengaluru - 560013.

Important Dates

• Date of Advertisement: 27 May 2026
• Last Date to Receive Application (by Speed Post): 22 June 2026
• Written Test Date: To be announced
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Conduct test, certification, acceptance and operational flying of UAVs including SR Tactical and MALE UAVs
• Operate UAVs in Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) airspace including abnormal and emergency handling
• Perform duties as Internal Pilot (IP) and External Pilot (EP)
• Participate in flight safety reviews, trial readiness activities and certification support
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, airworthiness authorities and user representatives
• Support payload operations, data link management (LOS / SATCOM) and mission execution
• Prepare flight reports, safety documentation and operational feedback
• Support training of internal operators and standardise procedures