HAL Management and Design Trainee Recruitment 2026 for 120 Posts, Apply Online
HAL Management & Design Trainee Recruitment 2026: 120 Design Trainee & Management Trainee Posts Across India
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Ministry of Defence — 120 Design & Management Trainee Posts — Online CBT 5-6 September 2026 — Apply by 14 August 2026
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Defence, has released Advt No. HAL/CHRC-TM/RECT-02/2026 for 120 Design Trainee and Management Trainee vacancies. Online applications are accepted from (2:00 PM) to (2:00 PM) through hal-india.co.in. The online CBT is scheduled for .
Candidates aged up to 28 years as on with a full-time Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology in relevant discipline with minimum 70% marks (UR/OBC/EWS) or 60% (SC/ST/PwBD) can apply. The application fee is Rs.500 (SC/ST/PwBD/Internal exempted). Training starts on at Bengaluru with a stipend of Rs.50,000 per month plus allowances.
Key Details
- Conducting Authority: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Ministry of Defence
- Advt No: HAL/CHRC-TM/RECT-02/2026
- Total Vacancies: 120
- Design Trainee: 60 Posts
- Management Trainee: 60 Posts
- Disciplines: Aeronautical, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Computer Science, Metallurgy, Production, Civil
- Application Start: (2:00 PM)
- Application Last Date: (2:00 PM)
- Application Mode: Online at hal-india.co.in
- Application Fee: Rs.500 (SC/ST/PwBD/Internal exempted)
Eligibility & Stipend
- Age Limit: Max 28 years as on (UR/EWS)
- Age Relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3, PwBD +10 years
- Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in relevant discipline, min 70% marks (UR/OBC/EWS), 60% (SC/ST/PwBD)
- Training Stipend: Basic Pay Rs.50,000 + VDA + Canteen + Bachelor Accommodation
- After Training: Grade-II Rs.50,000-1,60,000 + perks + HRA + PRP + medical + PF + gratuity
- Online CBT:
- Interview: at Bengaluru
- Training Starts: at Bengaluru
- Service Bond: 5 years after training, Rs.15 lakh penalty
- Official Website: hal-india.co.in
HAL Management & Design Trainee Recruitment 2026 — Important Dates & Application Fee
Online Application: 29 July to 14 August 2026 — CBT 5-6 September 2026 — Fee Rs.500 (UR)
The online application process for HAL Trainee Recruitment 2026 opens on at 2:00 PM and closes on at 2:00 PM. The online CBT is scheduled for and interviews from at Bengaluru.
Important Dates
Online Application Starts: (2:00 PM) — Last Date to Apply Online: (2:00 PM) — Online CBT: — Interview: at Bengaluru — Training Starts: at Bengaluru
Tip: Candidates are advised to apply well before the last date to avoid last-minute technical issues. Keep scanned copies of photograph, signature, educational certificates, and category certificate ready before starting the application. The application number is required to download the admit card.
Application Fee
The application fee is Rs.500 for Unreserved (UR), OBC, and EWS candidates. SC, ST, PwBD, and Internal HAL candidates are exempted from payment of application fee.
Payment can be made through credit card, debit card, or net banking. Application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
HAL Management & Design Trainee Recruitment 2026 — Vacancy Details and Eligibility
120 Design & Management Trainee Posts — B.E./B.Tech Required — Min 70% Marks (UR/OBC/EWS)
HAL Trainee Recruitment 2026 covers 120 vacancies — 60 Design Trainee and 60 Management Trainee posts across multiple engineering disciplines. The vacancies are distributed across various HAL units in India.
Post-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- Design Trainee: 60 Posts
- Management Trainee: 60 Posts
- Total: 120
Disciplines Covered
- Aeronautical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Instrumentation Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Computer Science Engineering
- Metallurgy Engineering
- Production Engineering
- Civil Engineering
Educational Qualification
- Qualification: Full-time Bachelor's degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Engineering/Technology in relevant discipline from a recognised university
- Minimum Marks: 70% for UR/OBC/EWS candidates, 60% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates
Other Eligibility Conditions
- Age Limit: Maximum 28 years as on for UR/EWS
- Age Relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBC +3 years, PwBD +10 years
- Final Year Students: Must complete degree before training start date
- Service Bond: 5 years after training, Rs.15 lakh penalty for early resignation
HAL Management & Design Trainee Recruitment 2026 — Exam Pattern and Age Limit
Online CBT 2.5 Hours — 160 MCQs — General Awareness 20 + English & Reasoning 40 + Discipline 100
The selection includes an online Computer Based Test (CBT) of 2.5 hours duration followed by personal interview at Bengaluru. The CBT carries 85% weightage and interview carries 15% weightage in the final merit.
CBT Exam Pattern
- Total Duration: 2.5 hours (150 minutes)
- General Awareness: 20 MCQs
- English Language & Reasoning: 40 MCQs
- Discipline (Engineering): 100 MCQs
- Total MCQs: 160
- Weightage: CBT 85% + Interview 15%
Age Limit
The maximum age limit is 28 years as on for Unreserved and EWS candidates. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per Government of India rules.
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years relaxation (up to 33 years)
- OBC: 3 years relaxation (up to 31 years)
- PwBD: 10 years relaxation (up to 38 years)
- Ex-Servicemen: As per Government of India rules
- EWS: No age relaxation (maximum 28 years)
HAL Management & Design Trainee Recruitment 2026 — Job Profile, Salary and Training Details
Stipend Rs.50,000/month During Training — After Training Grade-II Rs.50,000-1,60,000 — 5-Year Service Bond
Selected candidates will undergo training at Bengaluru starting from . During training, they receive a stipend of Rs.50,000 per month plus VDA, canteen allowance, and bachelor accommodation. After successful training, they are placed in Grade-II with pay scale Rs.50,000-1,60,000 plus perks, HRA, PRP, medical, PF, and gratuity.
Job Locations
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Tumakuru, Karnataka
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Nasik, Maharashtra
- Koraput, Odisha
- Barrackpore, West Bengal
- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Korwa, Uttar Pradesh
Salary / Stipend
- During Training: Basic Pay Rs.50,000 + VDA + Canteen Allowance + Bachelor Accommodation
- After Training (Grade-II): Rs.50,000 – 1,60,000 + Perks + HRA + PRP + Medical + PF + Gratuity
- Service Bond: 5 years after training completion, Rs.15 lakh penalty for early resignation
HAL Management & Design Trainee Recruitment 2026 — How to Apply
Apply Online at hal-india.co.in — Last Date 14 August 2026 (2:00 PM) — Fee Rs.500
The application process is entirely online through the HAL website hal-india.co.in. Candidates must register, fill the application form, upload required documents, and pay the application fee online. Applications must be submitted before at 2:00 PM.
How to Apply
- Step 1: Visit the official HAL website hal-india.co.in
- Step 2: Navigate to the careers/recruitment section and find "Design Trainee & Management Trainee Recruitment 2026"
- Step 3: Read the notification carefully and check eligibility for the desired post and discipline
- Step 4: Register with valid email ID and mobile number
- Step 5: Fill in personal, educational, and other details in the application form
- Step 6: Upload photograph, signature, and required certificates in prescribed format
- Step 7: Pay the application fee of Rs.500 online (if applicable)
- Step 8: Submit the application and take a printout of the confirmation page
Important Instructions
- Application fee is non-refundable; SC/ST/PwBD/Internal candidates are exempted
- Candidates must ensure all details are correct before final submission
- Admit cards for CBT will be available on hal-india.co.in before the exam
- Carry original photo ID to the CBT exam centre
- Interview will be conducted at Bengaluru from
- Training starts on at Bengaluru
- Service bond of 5 years with Rs.15 lakh penalty is mandatory after training
HAL Management & Design Trainee Recruitment 2026 — Selection Mode and Documents Required
Online CBT (85%) + Personal Interview (15%) at Bengaluru — Final Merit Based on Combined Score
Selection for HAL Trainee Recruitment 2026 is through online CBT followed by personal interview at Bengaluru. The CBT carries 85% weightage and interview carries 15% weightage in the final merit list.
Selection Stages
- Stage I: Online CBT — 160 MCQs, 2.5 hours —
- Stage II: Personal Interview — At Bengaluru —
- Stage III: Document Verification
- Stage IV: Medical Fitness Test
- Final Merit: CBT (85%) + Interview (15%) = Combined Score
Candidates shortlisted from CBT will be called for personal interview at Bengaluru. Final merit list is prepared based on combined marks of CBT and interview. Selected candidates must join training on at Bengaluru.
Documents Required
- Educational Certificates: B.E./B.Tech degree certificate and all semester marksheets
- 10th/12th Marksheets: As proof of date of birth
- Aadhaar Card: For identity verification
- Caste Certificate: For SC/ST/OBC candidates (if applicable)
- EWS Certificate: For EWS candidates
- PwBD Certificate: For Persons with Benchmark Disability
- Photo ID: PAN Card / Voter ID / Passport
- Recent Photographs: Passport-size colour photographs
- Experience Certificate: If applicable
- No Objection Certificate: For employed candidates
General Conditions
- Providing false information leads to disqualification and FIR
- Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification
- Service bond of 5 years with Rs.15 lakh penalty is mandatory after training
- Candidates must be willing to work at any HAL location across India
- HAL reserves the right to fill or cancel any vacancy without assigning any reason
HAL Management & Design Trainee Recruitment 2026 — Important Links and Follow Us
Official Recruitment Links
- Official Notification PDF — Download PDF
- Apply Online — Active from to — hal-india.co.in
- Official Website — hal-india.co.in
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HAL Management & Design Trainee Recruitment 2026 — Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date to apply for HAL Trainee Recruitment 2026?
The last date for online application is at 2:00 PM. Applications open on at 2:00 PM through hal-india.co.in.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in HAL Trainee Recruitment 2026?
There are 120 total vacancies — 60 Design Trainee and 60 Management Trainee posts across disciplines like Aeronautical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Computer Science, and more.
Q3. What is the qualification for HAL Trainee posts?
Candidates must have a full-time B.E./B.Tech degree in the relevant discipline from a recognised university with minimum 70% marks (UR/OBC/EWS) or 60% marks (SC/ST/PwBD).
Q4. When is the HAL Trainee CBT exam?
The online CBT is scheduled for . The exam is of 2.5 hours duration with 160 MCQs covering General Awareness, English & Reasoning, and Discipline questions.
Q5. What is the stipend during training at HAL?
During training, trainees receive Basic Pay Rs.50,000 + VDA + Canteen Allowance + Bachelor Accommodation. After training, Grade-II pay scale is Rs.50,000-1,60,000 plus perks, HRA, PRP, medical, PF, and gratuity.
Q6. What is the age limit for HAL Trainee Recruitment 2026?
The maximum age limit is 28 years as on for UR/EWS candidates. SC/ST get +5 years, OBC +3 years, and PwBD +10 years relaxation.
Q7. What is the selection process for HAL Trainee 2026?
Selection is through Online CBT (85% weightage) followed by Personal Interview (15% weightage) at Bengaluru. CBT is on 5-6 September and interview from 21-25 September 2026.
Q8. What is the application fee for HAL Trainee Recruitment 2026?
The application fee is Rs.500 for UR/OBC/EWS candidates. SC/ST/PwBD and Internal HAL candidates are exempted from payment of application fee.
Q9. Is there a service bond at HAL?
Yes. Selected candidates must execute a service bond of 5 years after completion of training. Early resignation attracts a penalty of Rs.15 lakh.
Q10. Where does HAL training take place?
Training starts on at Bengaluru. After training, posted at HAL locations including Bengaluru, Tumakuru, Hyderabad, Nasik, Koraput, Barrackpore, Lucknow, Kanpur, or Korwa.
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