HAL: Job opportunity at the Ministry of Defence's Maharatna company; 150 posts for Junior Executives..

There is good news for engineering candidates aspiring to work at HAL. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has initiated recruitment for 150 Junior Executive positions. These appointments will be on a short-term basis. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is a 'Maharatna' PSU under the Ministry of Defence.

Recruitment advertisement number HAL/CHRC-TAR/RECT-03/2026 has been released. A total of 150 vacancies across 9 engineering disciplines will be filled through this recruitment drive. Candidates will be selected based on the marks obtained in their engineering degree and a personal interview.

**Important Recruitment Dates**
Application start date: October 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM
Application deadline: October 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM
Fee payment verification time: 48 to 72 hours after payment
Tentative interview period: November 2026
Post name: Junior Executive (Short-term)
Total posts: 150

**Vacancy breakdown by discipline**
HAL has released a category-wise breakdown of posts for various engineering disciplines. The Mechanical discipline has the highest number of vacancies, with 78 posts. This is followed by the Electrical discipline with 25 posts and the Electronics discipline with 21 posts.

Branch                     SC    ST    OBC    EWS    UR    Total Posts
Aeronautical             0        0        1        0         1           2
Chemical                   0        0       1         0         1        2
Civil                           1        0       1         0         5         7
Computer Science    1        0       1        1          3          6
Electrical                   4       2       6         3        10         25
Electronics                3       2        5         2         9         21
Mechanical               15      7      21        8         27       78
Metallurgical              0      0       1          0         2             3
Production                1       0       1         1          3          6
Total                        25     11      38       15        61       150

Who can apply?
Candidates must possess a regular or full-time degree in Engineering or Technology in the relevant engineering branch.
The degree must be from a recognized university or statutory institution.
Degrees obtained under the 10+2+4 pattern or 10+3+3 (lateral entry) pattern are valid. Additionally, 5-year or 6-year integrated degrees are also valid.
Qualifications obtained through correspondence, distance education, part-time study, or e-learning will not be considered valid.
The maximum age of the candidate should not exceed 28 years for the General and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) categories.
Candidates belonging to reserved categories will be granted age relaxation as per the rules.
Age will be calculated as of October 17, 2026.

What is the required percentage of marks?
A minimum marks requirement has been stipulated alongside the educational qualification.
General, OBC, and EWS categories: 60% marks
SC, ST, and PwD (Persons with Disabilities) candidates: 50% marks
Appointment for three years; what is the salary?

The appointment of the Junior Executive will be on a short-term basis for a maximum period of 3 years.

The appointment will automatically terminate upon the completion of the three-year tenure and will not be extended further.
Candidates will be placed in the E0 pay scale of ₹30,000 to ₹1,20,000.

What benefits will be provided along with the salary?
Initial basic pay of ₹30,000 per month
Dearness Allowance based on basic pay
House Rent Allowance based on city classification (if company accommodation is not provided)

Cafeteria allowance of up to 35% of basic pay
Annual increment of 3% on basic pay in the second and third years
Reimbursement of medical insurance premium up to ₹25,000 annually for health insurance coverage of up to ₹10 lakh

Casual and other types of leave
Leave Encashment
Provident Fund
Gratuity on a pro-rata basis upon completion of one year of service
Uniform and shoe allowance
Travel and daily allowance as per rules applicable to regular Grade-1 officers

What is the application fee?
The application fee varies by category:

General, OBC, and EWS: ₹500
SC, ST, and PwD candidates: No fee

The fee must be paid online via the State Bank of India (SBI) platform. Candidates must select the ‘HAL CHRC Recruitment 2026-27’ option for this purpose. The application fee paid is non-refundable.

How to apply for the HAL Junior Executive recruitment?
Candidates must apply online. The application process will be completed via the HAL website.

Visit the official HAL website and navigate to the 'Careers' section.
Click on the recruitment option labeled ‘Appointment of Junior Executive on a short-term basis-2026’.

Enter the details regarding eligibility. Upon completion of this step, the candidate will receive a unique application number.

Next, fill in personal details and information regarding educational qualifications, including marks obtained in each semester.

Upload a recent passport-sized photograph and your signature.
Candidates belonging to the General, OBC, and EWS categories must pay the application fee online via the State Bank of India.

It may take 48 to 72 hours to verify the fee payment.
Once verified, candidates can revisit the application portal to download the finally submitted application form.

For any specific queries regarding the application, candidates may contact HAL’s recruitment email address: recruitment.chrc1@hal-india.co.in.

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