Design Trainee / Management Trainee 2026

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION: - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology (Regular/Full Time, 10+2+4 pattern) in specified disciplines: - Design Trainee: Aeronautical, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Computer Science, Metallurgy - Management Trainee: Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Computer Science, Metallurgy, Production, Civil - Minimum aggregate marks: 70% (UR/OBC-NCL/EWS), 60% (SC/ST/PwBD) - Final year candidates may apply subject to meeting aggregate marks up to last semester; must produce final degree proof at interview - Only Full Time/Regular courses considered; Part-time/Correspondence/Distance Education not eligible SALARY: - Training Stipend: Basic Pay Rs. 50,000 + Variable Dearness Allowance + Canteen Allowance + Bachelor Accommodation - Post-training (as Engineer): Grade-II Pay Scale Rs. 50,000 - 1,60,000 + VDA + Perks/Allowances + HRA + Performance Related Pay + Medical/PF/Gratuity benefits AGE LIMIT: - Maximum age: 28 years as on 14.08.2026 (UR/EWS) - SC/ST relaxation: 5 years - OBC (NCL) relaxation: 3 years - PwBD relaxation: 10 years (additional to SC/ST/OBC relaxation) - J&K domiciled (1980-1989): 5 years - Ex-Servicemen: up to 5 years - Maximum age after all relaxations: 56 years (PwBD), 55 years (others) VACANCY DETAILS: - Design Trainee: 60 posts (UR-23, SC-8, ST-6, OBC-17, EWS-6) across Aeronautical, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Computer Science, Metallurgy - Management Trainee: 60 posts (UR-20, SC-10, ST-7, OBC-17, EWS-6) across Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Computer Science, Metallurgy, Production, Civil - Includes backlog vacancies: SC-2, ST-5, OBC-NCL-5 APPLICATION FEE: - General/OBC-NCL/EWS: Rs. 500 (inclusive of GST) - SC/ST/PwBD/Internal candidates: Exempted - Payment mode: Online via SBIePAY (Credit Card/Internet Banking/UPI) SELECTION PROCESS: - Online Computer Based Selection Test (2.5 hours, MCQ - Part I: 20 Qs General Awareness, Part II: 40 Qs English & Reasoning, Part III: 100 Qs discipline-specific) - Personal Interview at Bengaluru - Final Merit: 85% weightage Online Test + 15% weightage Interview; minimum 50% required in both stages HOW TO APPLY: - Step 1: Visit www.hal-india.co.in (Careers Section) between 29.07.2026 (1400 hrs) and 14.08.2026 (1400 hrs) - Step 2: Register with valid email ID (OTP based) - Step 3: Fill Eligibility Details and upload photograph; unique Application number generated - Step 4: Fill Personal & Qualification details - Step 5: Pay application fee online (UR/OBC-NCL/EWS only) and download Application Confirmation page IMPORTANT NOTES: - Candidates can apply for only ONE post; multiple applications lead to rejection and fee forfeiture - Test conducted in Hindi or English (choice made at application, cannot be changed later) - Candidates choose 3 preferred test cities; HAL reserves right to allot any center - Interview shortlisting ratio: 1:5 based on Online Test merit, category-wise - Selected candidates must execute 5-year Service Agreement Bond (excluding training); breach requires reimbursement up to Rs. 15,00,000 - 52-week training programme; induction training tentatively begins end of October 2026 at Bengaluru - Pre-employment Medical Examination mandatory; no relaxation in health standards - Court jurisdiction for disputes: Bengaluru

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology in specified disciplines with minimum 70% marks (UR/OBC-NCL/EWS) or 60% (SC/ST/PwBD)