HAL Junior Executive Bharti 2026 - 150 Posts (Short Term Basis)

HAL Junior Executive Bharti 2026 has been announced by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Defence, for 150 Junior Executive posts on short term basis. Engineering graduates can apply online on or before 17 October 2026 (14:00 hrs).

The recruitment is published under Advt. No. HAL/CHRC-TAR/RECT-03/2026 by the CHRC-Talent Acquisition Vertical, with the notification dated 07-10-2026. It covers nine engineering disciplines and is direct recruitment of external candidates only. Selected candidates will be posted in HAL's Production, Overhaul and Service Divisions, R&D Centres and Offices across Karnataka, Telangana, Maharashtra, Odisha, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh.

HAL designs and manufactures aircraft, helicopters, aero-engines, avionics and systems for the Indian Air Force, Army, Navy and Coast Guard, and is a key partner in ISRO programmes. Note that this is a fixed tenure engagement and does not give the status of a regular executive.

1. Educational Qualification

• Regular/Full Time Degree in Engineering/Technology from a university/institute recognised by the appropriate statutory authority in India (10+2+4 system, or 10+3+3 for lateral entry).
• Aeronautical: Aerospace, Aeronautical.
• Chemical: Chemical Engineering.
• Civil: Civil Engg.
• Computer Science: Computer Science, Computer Engg., CS & IT, Information Technology, Information Science & Technology, Computer Systems Engg., Information Systems, Information Science & Engg., Software Engg., Computer Technology, CSE (AI), CSE (AI & ML), CSE (Cyber Security), Computer & Communication Engg., Computer Networking.
• Electrical: Electrical, Electrical & Electronics, Electrical & Instrumentation, Electrical Instrumentation & Control, Electrical & Power Engg.
• Electronics: Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Electronics Engg. (VLSI), Electronics & Control Systems, Electronics & Communication (Communication System Engg.).
• Mechanical: Mechanical, Mechanical & Industrial Engg., Mechanical & Production Engg., Mechatronics, Mechanical and Automation Engg.
• Metallurgy: Metallurgy, Materials & Metallurgy, Metallurgy & Materials Engg., Metallurgy & Materials Technology, Metallurgy & Material Science.
• Production: Industrial Production, Production Engg., Industrial Engg. & Production, Mechanical Production & Industrial Engg., Production Engg. & Management, Industrial Engg., Manufacturing Engg., Production & Industrial Engg., Industrial Engg. & Management, Manufacturing Science & Engg., Manufacturing Process & Automation Engg., Mechanical Stream - Production Engg., Industrial Engg. and Operations Research.
• HAL may consider other branches of the same disciplines if the degree/provisional certificate mentions one of the disciplines listed above.
• Diploma + Engineering Degree holders must enter Engineering Degree marks as qualifying marks.
• 5/6 year Integrated Degree in the relevant discipline is also eligible.
• Technical courses of professional bodies were de-recognised from 01.06.2013; only candidates enrolled up to 31.05.2013 are treated as equivalent to an Engineering degree.

2. Minimum Aggregate Marks

• Marks of all semesters/years are summed up; no rounding off and no extra weightage to any semester.
• If CGPA/grade is awarded, enter equivalent percentage as per university norms and submit a Conversion Certificate at interview.

3. Age Limit (as on 17 October 2026)

4. Other Age Relaxations

• PwBD: 10 years extra, over and above SC/ST/OBC-NCL relaxation.
• Domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir between 01-01-1980 and 31-12-1989: 5 years.
• Ex-Servicemen and serving officers of Armed Forces: as per Company rules.
• After all relaxations, age must not exceed 56 years for PwBD and 55 years for others.
• OBC-NCL/SC/ST/EWS candidates applying for UR posts are treated at par with UR criteria.

5. Restrictions

• Only Indian nationals can apply.
• Regular/full-time degree only; Correspondence, Distance, Part Time and E-Learning degrees are not eligible.
• Direct recruitment for external candidates only; internal candidates will not be considered.
• PwBD benefit requires at least 40% disability; PwBD vacancies (6 in Aeronautical, Civil, Computer Science, Chemical, Electrical, Electronics, Production, Mechanical and Metallurgy as per identified disabilities) are spread across categories.

1. Check that you meet the eligibility criteria for your engineering discipline and keep a valid email ID active until the selection process ends.
2. Keep ready a passport size colour photo (.jpg, under 100 KB), signature (.jpg, under 50 KB), semester-wise marks and employment details (if any).
3. Visit the HAL website www.hal-india.co.in and open the Careers section. The application window runs from 07.10.2026 (14:00 hrs) to 17.10.2026 (14:00 hrs).
4. Click the link 'Engagement of Junior Executives on Short term Basis-2026' to start registration.
5. Fill in the Eligibility Details carefully. A unique application number is generated after submission and these details cannot be edited later.
6. Re-login using the application number and complete the Personal and Qualification details. You can edit these before final submission using the Edit option.
   • Apply for only ONE engineering discipline.
   • Enter correct category, as it cannot be changed later.
7. Upload the photograph and signature as per the size limits.
8. SC/ST/PwBD candidates: registration completes on the confirmation page after submission (no fee).
9. UR/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates: pay Rs. 500 online through SBI Collect (credit card, internet banking or UPI) on the payment page titled 'HAL CHRC RECRUIMENT 2026-27'.
10. Wait 48-72 hours for payment validation, then log in again to download and print the final submitted application form.
11. For queries, write to recruitment.chrc1@hal-india.co.in (no other mode of communication is entertained).

Online Application

• Passport size colour photograph (.jpg, less than 100 KB)
• Scanned signature (.jpg, less than 50 KB)
• Valid email ID and mobile number
• Semester-wise marks and employment details (if applicable)

Academic Documents (original at Document Verification)

• Degree/provisional certificate mentioning the discipline or branch
• Mark sheets of all semesters/years proving the minimum aggregate percentage
• Conversion Certificate from university/institute if CGPA or grades are awarded
• Certificate showing specialisation, if required

Category/Reservation Documents

• Caste certificate (SC/ST) in prescribed format, with date of issue and caste name as in the Central List
• OBC-NCL certificate in prescribed format, not older than 6 months as on 17.10.2026
• EWS Income and Asset Certificate valid for FY 2026-27 (based on FY 2025-26)
• Disability Certificate (40% or more) issued by the Competent Authority

Other Documents

• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer, if employed in Government/PSU/armed forces, or a document showing NOC is not applicable
• Documents proving age relaxation (J&K domicile or Ex-Servicemen), if applicable
• Original certificates for all particulars declared in the application form