HAL Junior Executive Recruitment 2026: 150 Posts Open on Short Term Basis
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has officially released the detailed recruitment notification for engagement of 150 Junior Executives on Short Term Basis across its production, overhaul, and research divisions. Applications are open online from 07 October 2026 (14:00 hrs) to 17 October 2026 (14:00 hrs). Selection is strictly through Shortlisting + Interview with induction in the E0 Pay Scale (₹30,000–₹1,20,000) for a tenure of up to 3 years.
HAL Junior Executive Recruitment 2026: Overview
Aspirants can review the complete structural summary of this direct recruitment drive in the table below:
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) |
| Advertisement No. | HAL/CHRC-TAR/RECT-03/2026 |
| Post Designation | Junior Executive |
| Nature of Engagement | Short Term Basis (Maximum Tenure: 3 Years) |
| Total Vacancies | 150 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online via official portal (hal-india.co.in/careers) |
| Application Start | 07 October 2026, 14:00 hrs |
| Last Date to Apply | 17 October 2026, 14:00 hrs |
| Prescribed Qualification | Regular / Full-Time Engineering / Technology Degree (B.E. / B.Tech / Equivalent) |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 60% aggregate for UR/OBC-NCL/EWS; 50% aggregate for SC/ST/PwBD (No Rounding Off) |
| Upper Age Limit | 28 years for UR/EWS as on 17.10.2026 (Relaxable for reserved categories) |
| Application Fee | ₹500 for UR/OBC-NCL/EWS (inclusive of 18% GST); Nil for SC/ST/PwBD |
| Pay Scale & Basic Pay | E0 Scale (₹30,000–₹1,20,000) | Initial Basic Pay: ₹30,000/Month |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting + Interview (Selection is through Interview only) |
| Interview Shortlisting Ratio | Maximum 1:10 per discipline and category based on qualifying degree marks |
| Official Website | hal-india.co.in |
About Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is a premier Maharatna Central Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. Over the last eight decades, HAL has spearheaded India's aerospace journey through the end-to-end design, development, manufacture, maintenance, repair, overhaul, and upgrade of fighter aircraft, helicopters, aero-engines, accessories, avionics, and airborne systems.
According to the official notification, HAL operates with 20 Divisions and 10 Research & Development Centres spread across seven States and ten geographical locations in India. Major customers include the Indian Air Force, Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Coast Guard, alongside critical partnerships in the space programmes of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
HAL Junior Executive Vacancy 2026
HAL has announced an aggregate of 150 Junior Executive vacancies distributed across nine core engineering disciplines. The official discipline-wise and category-wise distribution is detailed below:
| Discipline | SC | ST | OBC-NCL | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Metallurgy | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Production | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| TOTAL | 25 | 11 | 38 | 15 | 61 | 150 |
*Note: The vertical category reservation sums up accurately: 25 (SC) + 11 (ST) + 38 (OBC-NCL) + 15 (EWS) + 61 (UR) = 150 Total Posts. A total of 6 vacancies are horizontally reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBDs).
HAL Junior Executive Vacancy and Eligible Engineering Branches
Candidates must carefully check whether their specific qualifying degree branch is officially approved under the corresponding discipline in Clause 3.1 of the notification:
1. Aeronautical Discipline (2 Posts)
Eligible Branches: Aerospace, Aeronautical.
2. Civil Discipline (7 Posts)
Eligible Branches: Civil Engineering.
3. Computer Science Discipline (6 Posts)
Eligible Branches: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Science & IT, Information Technology, Information Science & Technology, Computer Systems Engineering, Information Systems, Information Science & Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Technology, Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence), Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning), Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security), Computer and Communication Engineering, Computer Networking.
4. Chemical Discipline (2 Posts)
Eligible Branches: Chemical Engineering.
5. Electrical Discipline (25 Posts)
Eligible Branches: Electrical, Electrical & Electronics, Electrical & Instrumentation, Electrical, Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Electrical & Power Engineering.
6. Electronics Discipline (21 Posts)
Eligible Branches: Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design & Technology), Electronics & Control Systems, Electronics & Communication (Communication System Engineering).
7. Production Discipline (6 Posts)
Eligible Branches: Industrial Production Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering & Production, Mechanical Production & Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering & Management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production & Industrial Engineering, Industrial Engineering & Management, Manufacturing Science & Engineering, Manufacturing Process & Automation Engineering.
8. Mechanical Discipline (78 Posts)
Eligible Branches: Mechanical Stream – Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, Mechanical, Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, Mechanical & Production Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical and Automation Engineering.
9. Metallurgy Discipline (3 Posts)
Eligible Branches: Metallurgy, Materials & Metallurgy, Metallurgy & Materials Engineering, Metallurgy & Materials Technology, Metallurgy & Material Science.
Mandatory Condition: Regular / Full-Time Degree Requirement (Clause 3.7)
Candidates must possess a Regular or Full-Time Degree in Engineering / Technology acquired from a recognized University or Institute under the 10+2+4 system (or 10+3+3 system in case of lateral entry).
The notification strictly clarifies that qualifications acquired through Correspondence, Distance Education, Part-Time, or E-Learning modes are NOT treated as equivalent and candidates possessing such qualifications are NOT eligible to apply. Furthermore, courses offered by Professional Bodies/Institutions de-recognized after 01.06.2013 are not eligible.
Important Qualification Conditions
Integrated Degree Eligibility (Clause 3.5)
Candidates possessing a 5/6-year Integrated Degree in the relevant discipline and branch of engineering are fully eligible to apply.
CGPA / Grade Conversion (Clause 3.6)
Where CGPA or letter grades are awarded, candidates must enter the equivalent percentage according to their University norms and must produce a formal Conversion Certificate at the time of Interview.
Diploma + Engineering Degree (Clause 3.4)
Candidates holding a Diploma along with an Engineering Degree (lateral entry) must enter the marks of their Engineering Degree as the qualifying marks in the application.
Specialization Proof (Clause 3.8)
Where specific branch specialization is required, the degree or provisional certificate must clearly reflect it, or a formal specialization certificate issued by the institute must be produced.
HAL Junior Executive Minimum Marks & Calculation Rules (Clause 3.2)
| Category of Candidates | Prescribed Minimum Aggregate Marks |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) / OBC-NCL / EWS Candidates | 60% Aggregate |
| SC / ST / PwBD Candidates | 50% Aggregate |
⚠️ Critical Rule on Percentage Calculation:
The total maximum marks and total marks obtained across all Semesters / Years will be summed up to arrive at the aggregate percentage. NO ROUNDING OFF WILL BE DONE (e.g., 59.99% will NOT be treated as 60%). No separate weightage is given to any final semester or year.
HAL Junior Executive Age Limit 2026 (Clause 4.0)
The crucial reckoning date for age calculation is 17 October 2026 (the application closing date):
28 Years
Born on or after 17.10.199831 Years
3 Years relaxation admissible33 Years
5 Years relaxation admissible- PwBD Candidates: 10 years relaxation over and above the relaxation admissible for SC / ST / OBC-NCL categories.
- J&K Domicile (01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989): Relaxable by 5 years.
- Ex-Servicemen & Armed Forces Officers: As per Company rules.
- Absolute Maximum Age Cap (Clause 4.9): After applying all relaxations, age must not exceed 56 years for PwBDs and 55 years for other candidates.
OBC-NCL and EWS Certificate Requirements
OBC-NCL Mandatory Rules (Clause 2.2)
- Candidate must not belong to the Creamy Layer. (Creamy layer candidates must apply as UR).
- Caste name must appear in the Central List of Other Backward Classes.
- The OBC-NCL certificate must be in the prescribed Central format and not older than 6 months as on 17.10.2026 at the time of Interview.
EWS Mandatory Rules (Clause 4.5)
- Income and Asset Certificate must be valid for financial year 2026–2027.
- Must be prepared on the basis of income and asset verification for the financial year 2025–2026.
- Issued by a Competent Authority in the prescribed Government of India format.
PwBD Reservation and Eligible Disabilities (Clause 2.4)
A total of 6 vacancies are reserved horizontally for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (with minimum 40% disability) across the disciplines. Officially identified categories include:
• Visual Impairment: Blindness (B), Low Vision (LV) – identified for Computer Science.
• Hearing Impairment: Deaf (D), Hard of Hearing (HH) – identified across all disciplines.
• Locomotor Disability: One Arm (OA), One Leg (OL), Both Legs (BL), One Arm & One Leg (OAL), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Leprosy Cured (LC), Dwarfism (Dw), Acid Attack Victims (AAV), Spinal Deformity/Injury (SD/SI, SDD/SID).
• Other Disabilities: Autism Spectrum Disorder - Mild [ASD (M)], Specific Learning Disability (SLD), Multiple Disabilities (MD) involving identified categories.
HAL Junior Executive Tenure & Service Terms (Clause 5.0)
Selected candidates will be engaged on a tenure basis for a maximum period of 3 years from the date of joining. The tenure comes to an end automatically upon completion of 3 years without any further notice.
- No Extension: There will be no further extension of tenure beyond 3 years.
- Notice Period: Employment may be terminated at any time during the short-term engagement by giving one month's notice by either party or payment of Basic + DA in lieu of notice.
- Mandatory Undertaking: An undertaking will be obtained at joining acknowledging that the engagement is temporary in nature and will automatically cease after 3 years.
- Not Regular Executives: Short-term engagement confers NO right to claim regular executive status in the Company.
HAL Junior Executive Salary 2026 (Clause 6.0)
Personnel engaged on Short Term Basis will be inducted into the E0 Pay Scale (2017) of DPE:
Monthly Pay Elements
- Pay Scale: ₹30,000 – ₹1,20,000 (E0 Grade).
- Initial Basic Pay: ₹30,000/- per month.
- Dearness Allowance (DA): Revised quarterly on Basic Pay as per DPE rates.
- House Rent Allowance (HRA): Payable as per city classification (when Company quarter is not provided).
- Cafeteria Allowance: 35% of Basic Pay.
- Annual Increment: 3% on Basic Pay admissible in the 2nd and 3rd year.
Comprehensive Welfare Allowances
- Medical Insurance Reimbursement: Up to ₹25,000/- per annum for coverage up to ₹10 Lakhs.
- Leave Entitlement: Casual Leave, Vacation Leave, Compensatory Off, and Vacation Leave Encashment on completion/termination.
- Allowances: Uniforms, stitching charges & shoe allowance as applicable to regular officers.
- Family Benefits: Maternity benefits, crèche facilities, and paternity leave.
- Terminal Benefits: Provident Fund (PF) and Gratuity (on completion of 1 year on pro-rata basis).
- Travel: TA/DA benefits for joining duty, temporary duty, and transfers as applicable to Grade-I officers.
HAL Junior Executive Application Fee & Payment Process (Clauses 8.0 & 9.0)
How to Pay via SBI Collect & 48–72 Hours Validation Rule:
- After submitting eligibility and personal particulars, candidates are directed to the online payment page with HAL Account details mentioned as ‘HAL CHRC RECRUITMENT 2026-27’.
- Payment is deposited via SBI Collect using Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI.
- Mandatory Waiting Window: Candidates must wait 48 to 72 hours for validation of payment and confirmation of submission.
- Upon successful validation, re-visit the application page with your credentials and download the final submitted Application Form.
- Application fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances.
Important: Candidates Can Apply for Only One Discipline (Clause 9.5)
Applicants must apply ONLY for the Engineering Discipline that best matches their qualifying degree.
If an applicant submits more than one application for different Disciplines, ALL such applications will be summarily rejected and the application fee paid will be forfeited. However, if more than one application is submitted for the SAME Discipline, only the last submitted application will be considered.
HAL Junior Executive Selection Process 2026 (Clause 11.0)
Official Selection Rule: Selection is Done Through Interview Only
The official notification categorically establishes that there is NO WRITTEN TEST OR CBT. Selection of candidates is made strictly through Interview.
Step 1: Shortlisting for Interview in 1:10 Ratio (Maximum)
Eligible candidates are shortlisted on the basis of aggregate percentage scored in their qualifying engineering examination, arranged in order of merit in a maximum ratio of 1:10 to the number of vacancies in each discipline and category.
Step 2: Tie-Breaking Mechanism
In case aggregate marks in the qualifying examination are equal among candidates, the candidate who is elder or senior in age is placed higher in the shortlisting merit.
Step 3: Document Verification (DV)
Shortlisted candidates must produce original certificates (degree, marksheets, conversion certificate, caste/EWS/disability proofs, and NOC where applicable) for verification prior to appearing in the Interview.
Step 4: Selection Interview
Candidates must secure at least 50% marks in the Interview for qualifying in the selection (relaxation for SC/ST/PwBD as per rules). Final selection against notified vacancies is made purely on Interview performance.
How Does the 1:10 Shortlisting Work?
For example, if a discipline has 10 vacancies in a specific category, up to a maximum of 100 eligible candidates with the highest degree marks will be invited for Interview.
• UR Grouping: All Unreserved candidates along with SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates who do not avail any relaxation are first grouped together and arranged in descending order of merit for the UR quota in the 1:10 ratio.
• Reserved Regrouping: Reserved category candidates who are not shortlisted under UR merit are regrouped within their respective community categories and called for interview in the 1:10 ratio.
NOC Requirement for Government & PSU Employees (Clause 11.7)
Candidates currently employed on regular or contract basis in Central/State Government Departments, Public Sector Enterprises (PSUs), Autonomous Bodies, Quasi-Govt bodies, Armed Forces, or Para-Military Forces must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer at Document Verification.
If NOC does not apply to your employment terms, an official document from your employer establishing non-applicability must be submitted. Candidates failing to submit NOC will not be allowed to attend the Interview and will forfeit TA reimbursement.
Pre-Employment Medical Examination (Clause 13.0)
Provisionally selected candidates, including PwBDs, must undergo a mandatory Pre-employment Medical Examination before joining HAL. Appointment is strictly subject to a satisfactory medical report from the Company's Doctor conforming to HAL's medical standards. No relaxation in health standards is permitted.
Posting Locations Across HAL Establishments
Selected Junior Executives will be posted across HAL's Production, Overhaul, and Service Divisions, Research & Development Centres, and Offices at:
*Note: Appointees are liable to be transferred to any Division, Office, or Base of the Company based on organizational requirements. No request for change of posting will be entertained after joining.
Direct Recruitment for External Candidates Only (Clause 11.9)
These 150 vacancies are identified exclusively for direct recruitment of external candidates. Applications from internal employees of HAL will not be considered under this advertisement. Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.
How to Apply for HAL Junior Executive Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates meeting the official eligibility criteria must follow the step-by-step procedure detailed below to submit their application online:
- Visit the Official Portal: Go to www.hal-india.co.in and navigate to the Careers section.
- Open the Recruitment Link: Click on the link: “Engagement of Junior Executives on Short term Basis-2026” (Advt. No. HAL/CHRC-TAR/RECT-03/2026).
- Read Notification Carefully: Review all qualification parameters, eligible disciplines, and conditions in the official PDF notification.
- Select Engineering Discipline: Choose your single eligible Engineering Discipline that best matches your qualifying degree.
- Fill Eligibility Details: Accurately enter preliminary eligibility details.
- Generate Application Number: On submission of eligibility details, a unique Application Number will be generated. (Eligibility details once submitted cannot be edited).
- Enter Personal & Qualification Details: Fill in personal, communication, and educational details (semester-wise marks, aggregate calculation across all years/semesters without rounding off).
- Upload Photograph & Signature: Upload soft copy of latest passport-size colour photograph (JPG format, less than 100 KB) and signature (JPG format, less than 50 KB).
- Review Information: Review all details thoroughly using the Edit Option/Button before final submission.
- Proceed to Payment (UR/OBC-NCL/EWS): UR, OBC-NCL, and EWS candidates proceed to SBI Collect and make online payment of ₹500/- under account heading ‘HAL CHRC RECRUITMENT 2026-27’ via Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
- Wait for Payment Validation: Wait 48 to 72 hours for validation of payment by the portal.
- Re-visit Application Portal: Re-login to the application portal using your credentials after the 48–72 hour validation period.
- Complete Final Submission: Check payment confirmation status and complete final application submission.
- Download & Print Confirmation Form: Download and print the completed application confirmation page for document verification. (SC/ST/PwBD candidates complete registration directly without payment).
Common Mistakes Candidates Must Avoid
- Applying for Multiple Disciplines: Applying for more than one engineering discipline leads to automatic cancellation of all your applications and fee forfeiture.
- Assuming Written Exam: Do not prepare for a written test; selection is through shortlisting and Interview only.
- Rounding Off Aggregate Marks: Entering rounded-off percentages (such as 60% when actual score is 59.8%) will lead to disqualification during document verification.
- Distance Education Degrees: Engineering degrees earned via distance, correspondence, or part-time mode are strictly ineligible.
- Missing Payment Validation Window: After paying ₹500 via SBI Collect, you must re-login after 48–72 hours to confirm submission and download your completed form.
- Treating as Permanent Job: This is a 3-year short-term engagement and does not confer any claim to regular HAL executive employment.
Answer Engine Quick Facts (AEO Direct Answers)
How many vacancies are available in HAL Junior Executive 2026?
150 vacancies across 9 engineering disciplines on Short Term Basis.
What is the last date to apply?
17 October 2026, strictly up to 14:00 hrs.
Is there a written exam?
No. Selection is done through Interview only, following 1:10 shortlisting on degree marks.
What is the salary?
E0 Pay Scale (₹30,000–₹1,20,000) with starting Basic Pay of ₹30,000 + DA + HRA + 35% Cafeteria Allowance.
What is the maximum tenure?
Maximum 3 years with no extension. It is not a permanent regular post.
Where can candidates apply?
Exclusively online via the official portal at https://www.hal-india.co.in/careers.