BEL Member Research Staff Recruitment 2026

About This Job

BEL has released notification for 10 Member (Research Staff) posts in E-III Grade at its Central Research Laboratories in Bengaluru and Ghaziabad. Candidates who hold a PhD degree with minimum 4 years of industrial experience can apply by post. Last date to apply is 02 April 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 1,60,000 per month plus generous allowances.

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) Member (Research Staff) Recruitment 2026 - 10 Posts

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a Navratna Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, has released Advertisement No. 4926/M(RS)/HR/CRL-GAD/ALL-INDIA/2026-27 dated 25 February 2026. The recruitment is for 10 permanent posts of Member (Research Staff) in E-III Grade across 6 cutting-edge technology domains including AI, Quantum Technology, and Cyber Security. This is a rare opportunity for PhD professionals to join India's leading defence electronics company in a permanent executive role with excellent compensation and benefits.

Vacancy Breakdown by Domain

• Artificial Intelligence (AI): 3 posts
• Communication: 3 posts
• Aerospace / Civil Aviation: 1 post
• Cyber Security: 1 post
• Robotics / Autonomous Systems: 1 post
• Quantum Technology: 1 post

Category-wise Reservation:

• Unreserved (UR): 6 posts
• OBC (NCL): 2 posts
• SC: 1 post
• ST: 1 post

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You need a PhD degree (awarded or provisional) in the relevant domain from a recognized university or institution approved under UGC regulations.
• Experience: You must have at least 4 years of post-qualification industrial experience as on 31 December 2025. Only industrial experience counts here -- teaching, academic research, internships, banking/financial sector roles, and contractual or trainee positions in BEL or other PSUs will not be considered.
• Nationality: Only Indian nationals can apply. BEL internal candidates are not eligible for this recruitment.

Your PhD specialization must match the domain you are applying for. If the branch in your degree certificate does not match the application, you will not be considered for selection.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 37 years for General category (as on 01 January 2026)
• OBC (NCL): 3 years relaxation (up to 40 years)
• SC/ST: 5 years relaxation (up to 42 years)
• PwBD: 10 years additional relaxation as per government guidelines

Salary

• Pay scale: Rs. 50,000 - 3% - Rs. 1,60,000 per month (E-III Grade)
• You will get 5 advance increments at entry level along with 2 years seniority benefit
• Perquisites: 35% of basic pay as perks, plus Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and Performance Related Pay (PRP)
• Additional benefits include medical reimbursement, Provident Fund, Gratuity, Superannuation Pension, and Group Insurance as per BEL company rules

Application Fee

• General / OBC (NCL): Rs. 750 (non-refundable)
• SC / ST / PwBD: No fee (exempted)
• Payment mode: Through SBI Collect on the BEL website (online or at SBI branch)

Selection Process

The selection will be done in 2 stages:

1. Written Test: All eligible candidates will be called for a written examination. The exact date and time will be communicated via email.
2. Personal Interview: Based on written test scores, candidates will be shortlisted for interview in the ratio of 1:7 (7 candidates per vacancy) in order of merit and category. Outstation candidates (except NCR region) called for interview will be reimbursed II class rail fare by the shortest route.

The list of shortlisted candidates for both written test and interview will be published on the BEL website. Call letters will be sent via email only.

How to Apply

1. Go to the BEL website at www.bel-india.in and download the application form.
2. Pay the application fee of Rs. 750 through SBI Collect (General and OBC candidates only).
3. Fill in the application form carefully with all required details.
4. Attach self-attested photocopies of all required documents.
5. Write "Application for the post of Member (Research Staff) in E-III Grade" on the envelope.
6. Send the complete application by post to: Deputy General Manager (HR&A/CRL), Central Research Laboratory, Bharat Electronics Limited, Site IV, Industrial Area, Sahibabad, Ghaziabad - 201010 (UP).
7. Applications must reach CRL Ghaziabad by 02 April 2026. Hand delivery is not accepted.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 25 February 2026
• Application Start Date: 25 February 2026
• Last Date to Apply (by post): 02 April 2026
• Written Test Date: To be announced (via email)

• Conduct advanced research in assigned technology domain (AI, Communication, Cyber Security, Robotics, Quantum Technology, or Aerospace)
• Develop prototypes and proof-of-concept solutions for defence electronics applications
• Prepare technical reports, research papers, and documentation for ongoing projects
• Work with cross-functional teams on defence product development programs
• Assist in technology transfer from research lab to production units
• Monitor emerging technologies and recommend new research directions for BEL
• Manage laboratory equipment and research facilities in CRL Bengaluru or Ghaziabad