Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), a Maharatna Central Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence and India's premier aerospace and defence company, has announced the engagement of Junior Executives on Short Term Basis, with 150 vacancies across nine Engineering disciplines. Selected candidates will be posted across HAL's Production, Overhaul and Service Divisions, Research & Development Centres and Offices, supporting aircraft, helicopter and aero-engine programmes.
HAL Junior Executive Recruitment 2026
- Notification07 Oct
- Applications Open07 Oct
- Applications Closed17 Oct
About HAL Junior Executive Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
- Advertisement No.
- HAL/CHRC-TAR/RECT-03/2026
- Post Name
- Junior Executive on Short Term Basis - Aeronautical, Junior Executive on Short Term Basis - Chemical and 7 more
- Job Location
- All India
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 28 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- E0 Pay Scale (2017) of DPE: Rs. 30,000 - 1,20,000; basic pay Rs. 30,000
- Tenure
- Maximum 3 years from the date of engagement, ending automatically with no extension
- Notice Period
- One month's notice by either party or payment of Basic+DA in lieu of notice
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Executive on Short Term Basis - Aeronautical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Junior Executive on Short Term Basis - Chemical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Junior Executive on Short Term Basis - Civil | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Junior Executive on Short Term Basis - Computer Science | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Junior Executive on Short Term Basis - Electrical | 10 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 25 |
| Junior Executive on Short Term Basis - Electronics | 9 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 21 |
| Junior Executive on Short Term Basis - Mechanical | 27 | 21 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 78 |
| Junior Executive on Short Term Basis - Metallurgy | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Junior Executive on Short Term Basis - Production | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Grand Total | 61 | 38 | 25 | 11 | 15 | 150 |
Eligibility Details
Regular / Full Time Degree in Engineering / Technology acquired from Universities / Institutes recognized by appropriate Statutory Authorities in India under the 10+2+4 system (10+3+3 in case of lateral entry to Engineering Courses) in the eligible branches of the applied discipline. Minimum aggregate of 60% marks for UR / OBC-NCL / EWS candidates and 50% for SC / ST / PwBD candidates across all semesters or years, with no rounding off. Candidates with a 5 or 6 year Integrated Degree in the relevant discipline are eligible. Qualifications through Correspondence, Distance Education, Part Time or E-Learning are not accepted. Technical courses offered by Professional Bodies enrolled on or after 01.06.2013 are not eligible.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Executive on Short Term Basis | Regular / Full Time Degree in Engineering / Technology acquired from Universities / Institutes recognized by appropriate Statutory Authorities in India under the 10+2+4 system (10+3+3 in case of lateral entry to Engineering Courses) in the eligible branches of the applied discipline. Minimum aggregate of 60% marks for UR / OBC-NCL / EWS candidates and 50% for SC / ST / PwBD candidates across all semesters or years, with no rounding off. Candidates with a 5 or 6 year Integrated Degree in the relevant discipline are eligible. Qualifications through Correspondence, Distance Education, Part Time or E-Learning are not accepted. Technical courses offered by Professional Bodies enrolled on or after 01.06.2013 are not eligible. |
Age Limit
Not above 28 years as on 17-10-2026 for UR and EWS candidates
Age Relaxation
SC / ST: 5 years; OBC-NCL: 3 years; PwBD: 10 years over and above the relaxation for SC / ST / OBC-NCL; candidates domiciled in Jammu and Kashmir between 01-01-1980 and 31-12-1989: 5 years; Ex-Servicemen and serving officers of the Armed Forces as per company rules. Maximum age after all relaxations is 56 years for PwBDs and 55 years for other candidates.
Application Fee
Bank Details for Fee Payment
Payment through SBI Collect; the payment page shows the account as 'HAL CHRC RECRUIMENT 2026-27'; modes are credit card, Internet Banking and UPI
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Candidates are shortlisted on aggregate marks in the qualifying degree in the ratio of 1:10 to the number of vacancies in each discipline and category.
- 2Document Verification
Original certificates for all particulars declared in the application form are verified before the interview.
- 3Interview
A Selection Committee assesses shortlisted candidates; at least 50% marks are needed to qualify, with relaxation for SC, ST and PwBD candidates.
- 4Pre-Employment Medical Examination
Provisionally selected candidates must clear a medical examination as per the company's medical standards before joining.
Shortlisting ratio: 1:10
Salary Structure
E0 Pay Scale (2017) of DPE: Rs. 30,000 - 1,20,000; basic pay Rs. 30,000
Basic Pay: Rs. 30,000 Dearness Allowance: revised quarterly on the basic pay House Rent Allowance: as per classification of cities when a company quarter is not provided Cafeteria Allowance: 35% of the basic pay Annual increment: 3% on the basic pay in the second and third year Medical insurance reimbursement: up to Rs. 25,000 per annum for coverage up to Rs. 10 lakh Leave, uniforms, provident fund, gratuity, TA/DA and company quarters as applicable to regular officers
How to Apply
- 1Click the 'Engagement of Junior Executives on Short term Basis-2026' link in the Careers section of www.hal-india.co.in to start registration.
- 2Fill in the eligibility details accurately; a unique application number is generated and eligibility details cannot be edited after submission.
- 3Re-login with the application number and fill in personal, qualification and other details, using the Edit option before final submission.
- 4Upload a passport size colour photograph in .jpg under 100 KB and a signature in .jpg under 50 KB.
- 5UR, OBC-NCL and EWS candidates pay the Rs. 500 fee through SBI Collect by credit card, internet banking or UPI; SC, ST and PwBD candidates skip this step.
- 6Wait 48 to 72 hours for payment validation, then re-visit the application page with your credentials and download the final submitted application form.
- 7Print the application confirmation page for future reference.
Documents to Carry / Upload
Important Details
- Candidates may apply for only one Engineering Discipline.
- Applications for more than one discipline are rejected and the fee is forfeited; for the same discipline, only the last submitted application is considered.
- Candidates employed in Central or State Government departments, Public Sector Enterprises, autonomous or quasi government organizations, the Armed Forces or Para-Military Forces must produce a No Objection Certificate at document verification, failing which they cannot appear for the interview.
- The engagement is temporary for a maximum of 3 years with no extension and confers no right to regular executive status.
- Selected candidates are liable to be posted or transferred to any HAL division, R&D centre, office or base, and no request for change of posting is entertained after joining.
- Appointment is subject to a pre-employment medical examination and verification of caste, income and asset or disability certificates and character and antecedents.
- The vacancies are open to external candidates only through direct recruitment.
PwBD Identified Disabilities
| Discipline | Visual Impairment | Hearing Impairment | Locomotor Disability | Other Disabilities (d) | Other Disabilities (e) | Vacancies Reserved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeronautical | - | HH | OA, OL, Dw, AAV, SDD/SID, SD/SI | ASD (M), SLD | MD involving (b) to (d) | 06 |
| Civil | - | D, HH | OA, OL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV, SDD/SID, SD/SI | SLD | MD involving (b) to (d) | — |
| Computer Science | B, LV | D, HH | OL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV, SDD/SID, SD/SI | SLD | MD involving (a) to (d) | — |
| Chemical | - | D, HH | OA, OL, CP, Dw, AAV, SDD/SID, SD/SI | SLD | MD involving (b) to (d) | — |
| Electrical | - | D, HH | OA, OL, BL, OAL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV, SDD/SID, SD/SI | ASD (M), SLD | MD involving (b) to (d) | — |
| Electronics | - | D, HH | OA, OL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV, SDD/SID, SD/SI | ASD (M), SLD | MD involving (b) to (d) | — |
| Production | - | D, HH | OA, OL, LC, Dw, AAV, SDD/SID, SD/SI | SLD | MD involving (b) to (d) | — |
| Mechanical | - | D, HH | OA, OL, LC, Dw, AAV, SDD/SID, SD/SI | SLD | MD involving (b) to (d) | — |
| Metallurgy | - | D, HH | OA, OL, CP, Dw, AAV, SDD/SID, SD/SI | SLD | MD involving (b) to (d) | — |
Reservation Rules
- OBC-NCL candidates must not belong to the Creamy Layer and their caste must appear in the Central List of Other Backward Classes; the OBC-NCL certificate must not be older than 6 months as on 17.10.2026.
- EWS reservation is as per the prevalent Government Directives; the Income and Asset Certificate must be valid for the financial year 2026-2027 and prepared on income and asset verification for 2025-26.
- PwBD reservation is distributed among SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS and UR categories; candidates with not less than 40% of the identified disability are eligible and must submit a Disability Certificate in the prescribed format.
Pre-Employment Medical Standards
- Provisionally selected candidates, including PwBDs, must undergo a pre-employment medical examination before joining.
- Appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical report from the Company's Doctor as per the Medical Standards of the Company, and the Doctor's decision is final and binding.
- No relaxation in health standards is allowed.
- For PwBDs, suitability is decided on the reports of the Medical Board attached to the Special Employment Exchanges for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, and appointment stays provisional until verification of the Disability Certificate.
Other Benefits and Allowances
- Medical insurance reimbursement up to Rs. 25,000 per annum for coverage up to Rs. 10 lakh; proof of the policy within three months of engagement.
- Casual Leave, Vacation Leave, Compensatory Off and Vacation Leave Encashment on completion or termination of tenure.
- Uniforms, stitching charges and shoe allowance as applicable to regular officers.
- Maternity benefits, creche facilities and paternity leave as applicable to regular officers.
- Provident Fund contributions as per rules and gratuity on completion of the term, subject to one year of service on a pro-rata basis.
- TA/DA benefits for joining duty, temporary duty and transfers as applicable to regular officers at Grade-I.
- Special Allowance and Transport Allowance and Special Casual Leave for personnel with benchmark disabilities.
- Periodical medical check-up for self and company quarters wherever available.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates with a part-time or distance education engineering degree apply?
No. Only regular or full-time degrees in Engineering or Technology from recognised universities and institutes are accepted.
Can a candidate apply for more than one engineering discipline?
No. Only one discipline is allowed. Applications for different disciplines are rejected and the fee paid is forfeited.
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