BEL Project Engineer-I K-FON Recruitment 2026

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) — a Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence — is hiring engineers for the prestigious K-FON (Kerala Fibre Optic Network) Project. If you hold a BE/BTech degree and have hands-on experience in networking or IT infrastructure, this is your chance to work on one of Kerala's landmark digital connectivity projects with a monthly salary starting at Rs. 40,000.

Detail	Information
Organization	Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
Department	HLS & SCB SBU, Ministry of Defence
Post Name	Project Engineer-I (Contract)
Advertisement No.	383/HR/HLS&SCB/2025-26
Total Vacancies	12
Qualification	BE/BTech in Electronics / Electrical / CS / IT
Experience Required	Minimum 2 years post-qualification
Age Limit	Up to 32 years (General/EWS) as on 01-02-2026
Salary	Rs. 40,000/month (Year 1) — Rs. 55,000/month (Year 4)
Contract Duration	3 years (extendable to 4 years)
Job Location	Kerala (K-FON Project sites)
Application Mode	Online
Application Start	18 February 2026
Last Date to Apply	09 March 2026
Official Website	bel-india.in

What's Inside

• Who Can Apply
• Age Relaxation
• Total Vacancies
• Salary Details
• Selection Process
• Exam Pattern
• Preparation Tips
• How to Apply
• Important Dates
• FAQs

Who Can Apply

Before you fill out the application, check if you meet all three conditions — degree, experience, and age. All three must be satisfied.

Educational Qualification: You must hold a BE or BTech degree (4-year programme) in any of these streams:

• Electronics Engineering
• Electronics & Communication Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Computer Science Engineering
• Information Technology

A pass class degree is acceptable — no minimum percentage is specified. Make sure your degree is from a recognised university.

Work Experience: You need at least 2 years of post-qualification experience (after completing your BE/BTech) in one or more of these areas:

• IP Networking
• IT Infrastructure
• Data Centre operations
• CCTV systems
• IoT (Internet of Things)

Experience must be relevant and gained after you completed your engineering degree — internship experience during your course does not count.

Age Limit (as on 01 February 2026): The maximum age for General and EWS candidates is 32 years. Age relaxation applies for reserved category candidates — see the table below.

Age Relaxation

Category	Relaxation	Maximum Age After Relaxation
General / EWS	No relaxation	32 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	3 years	35 years
SC	5 years	37 years
ST	5 years	37 years

Age is calculated as on 01 February 2026. Make sure your date of birth proof is ready when you apply.

Total Vacancies

There are 12 vacancies in total for the Project Engineer-I (Contract) post under the K-FON Project. Here is the category-wise breakup:

Category	Vacancies
Unreserved (UR)	3
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	4
EWS	1
SC	3
ST	1
Total	12

All 12 positions are based at K-FON Project sites in Kerala. This is a contract post — not a permanent government job. The initial contract is for 3 years and can be extended to a 4th year based on project requirements and performance.

Salary Details

Here's the important part — the salary grows every year during your contract. Here is the full breakdown:

Component	Amount
Monthly Stipend — Year 1	Rs. 40,000/month
Monthly Stipend — Year 2	Rs. 45,000/month
Monthly Stipend — Year 3	Rs. 50,000/month
Monthly Stipend — Year 4 (if extended)	Rs. 55,000/month
Retention Bonus	Rs. 25,000/year
Insurance + Attire Allowance	Rs. 12,000/year
Area Allowance	10% of monthly stipend
Medical Benefit	Rs. 2,00,000/year

To give you a realistic picture: in Year 1, your base stipend is Rs. 40,000/month plus a 10% area allowance of Rs. 4,000/month, which brings your monthly earnings to around Rs. 44,000 before accounting for annual payouts. The retention bonus (Rs. 25,000) and insurance/attire allowance (Rs. 12,000) are paid on a yearly basis. Medical coverage of up to Rs. 2,00,000 per year is an added benefit.

By Year 4, your monthly stipend reaches Rs. 55,000, with the area allowance taking your in-hand pay to approximately Rs. 60,500/month — a significant jump from Year 1. Note that this is a contractual stipend, not a government pay scale, so standard deductions like NPS do not apply. However, TDS may be deducted based on your total annual income.

Application Fee: General / OBC / EWS — Rs. 400 + 18% GST (total Rs. 472) | SC / ST / PwBD — No fee. Pay online through the BEL portal.

Selection Process

Selection for this post happens in three stages. You must clear each stage to move to the next.

1. Written Test — 85 marks
2. Interview — 15 marks
3. Document Verification — Final step before joining

The total marks are 100 (85 written + 15 interview). BEL will release the written test schedule separately. Keep an eye on bel-india.in for updates on test dates and admit card downloads.

Exam Pattern

The written test carries 85 marks. While BEL has not released a detailed subject-wise breakup in this notification, based on the job requirements, you can expect questions in these areas:

Subject Area	Expected Coverage
Technical Knowledge (Core Engineering)	Electronics / Electrical / CS / IT fundamentals
Networking & IT Infrastructure	IP Networking, CCTV, IoT, Data Centre concepts
General Aptitude	Reasoning and problem-solving

Total marks for written test: 85. The interview carries the remaining 15 marks. BEL will release the full syllabus and exam pattern on their official website closer to the exam date. Check bel-india.in regularly for updates.

Preparation Tips for BEL Project Engineer-I Exam

Since the written test carries 85 out of 100 marks, doing well here is critical. Here are some practical tips to help you prepare:

• Download the official syllabus and exam pattern from bel-india.in as soon as it is released — this is your primary guide and should be your starting point.
• Focus heavily on your core engineering subjects — IP Networking, Data Centre architecture, IoT basics, and CCTV system design are directly mentioned in the job profile and are likely to feature in the exam.
• Revise networking fundamentals including OSI layers, TCP/IP protocols, routing, switching, and network security. These are common in PSU engineering exams.
• Practice with previous year question papers from BEL and similar Defence PSU exams (ECIL, DRDO, BEL Project Engineer exams from earlier years) — the pattern and difficulty level tend to be similar.
• The written exam has 85 marks — plan your time carefully. Estimate how many questions are there once BEL releases the full pattern, and practice to answer each question within your target time.
• Take at least 5-10 full-length mock tests before the exam to improve your accuracy and speed under exam conditions.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted online only. Follow these steps carefully:

1. Go to the official BEL website: bel-india.in
2. Click on Job Notifications and find the K-FON Project Engineer-I notification (Advt. No. 383/HR/HLS&SCB/2025-26).
3. Read the full notification PDF before you start filling the form.
4. Register with your valid email ID and mobile number.
5. Fill in your personal details, educational qualification, and work experience carefully.
6. Upload scanned copies of your documents — photograph, signature, degree certificate, experience certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), and EWS certificate (if applicable).
7. Pay the application fee online: Rs. 400 + 18% GST for General/OBC/EWS candidates. SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempt from paying the fee.
8. Submit the application and download the confirmation receipt. Save it for future reference.

Last Date to Apply: 09 March 2026. Do not wait until the last day — server load on the final day can cause technical issues. Apply at least 2-3 days early.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Start Date	18 February 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	09 March 2026
Age Limit Reference Date	01 February 2026
Written Test Date	To be announced
Interview Date	To be announced

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the salary of Project Engineer-I in BEL K-FON project?

A. The salary starts at Rs. 40,000/month in Year 1 and goes up to Rs. 55,000/month in Year 4. You also get a 10% area allowance, a Rs. 25,000 retention bonus per year, and medical coverage of Rs. 2,00,000 per year.

Q. What is the last date to apply for BEL Project Engineer-I K-FON 2026?

A. The last date to apply is 09 March 2026. You can apply online through the official BEL website at bel-india.in.

Q. What is the age limit for BEL Project Engineer-I 2026?

A. The maximum age is 32 years for General/EWS candidates, 35 years for OBC candidates, and 37 years for SC/ST candidates. Age is calculated as on 01 February 2026.

Q. How many vacancies are there in BEL Project Engineer-I K-FON 2026?

A. There are 12 vacancies in total — 3 for UR, 4 for OBC, 1 for EWS, 3 for SC, and 1 for ST candidates.

Q. What is the qualification needed for BEL Project Engineer-I K-FON?

A. You need a BE/BTech degree (4-year programme, pass class) in Electronics, Electrical, Computer Science, or IT engineering, along with at least 2 years of post-qualification experience in IP Networking, IT infrastructure, Data Centre, CCTV, or IoT.

Q. Is there negative marking in the BEL Project Engineer-I written exam?

A. The official notification does not mention negative marking. Check the official syllabus and exam pattern on bel-india.in when it is released for the latest details.

Q. What is the exam pattern for BEL Project Engineer-I K-FON 2026?

A. The selection process has a written test worth 85 marks followed by an interview worth 15 marks and document verification. BEL will release the detailed subject-wise exam pattern on their official website closer to the exam date.

Q. Is the BEL Project Engineer-I K-FON post permanent or contract?

A. This is a contract post. The initial contract period is 3 years, which can be extended to a 4th year based on project requirements and your performance. It is not a permanent government job.

- Plan, deploy, and maintain IP networking and IT infrastructure components at K-FON Project sites across Kerala - Configure and manage network equipment including routers, switches, and firewall systems - Monitor network performance and resolve connectivity issues to ensure uptime for the K-FON fibre optic network - Install, commission, and maintain CCTV and surveillance systems at project locations - Manage Data Centre operations including server monitoring, backup, and basic troubleshooting - Support IoT device integration and connectivity across the K-FON network - Coordinate with vendors, field teams, and government stakeholders for smooth project execution - Maintain technical documentation including network diagrams, configurations, and incident logs - Carry out site inspections and field visits as required by the project - Report project status and technical issues to the reporting officer in a timely manner