Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) — a Ministry of Defence Maharatna PSU — is running Advt. HAL/CHRC-TM/RECT-02/2026 (29 July 2026) for 120 engineering trainee posts: 60 Design Trainee (DT) and 60 Management Trainee (MT).
Apply status: CLOSED on 14 August 2026 at 1400 hrs. Online applications ran 29 July – 14 August 2026 on hal-india.co.in (Careers).
Current focus (9 September 2026): the advertisement’s tentative calendar placed the online CBT on 5 & 6 September 2026. Next watches are online-test results (tent. 10 Sep), interview call letters (tent. 12 Sep), and Bengaluru interviews (21–25 Sep). HAL can revise stage dates — confirm only on the official Careers page.
Apply: CLOSED (14 Aug, 14:00) · Posts: 120 (60 DT + 60 MT) · CBT: 5–6 Sep 2026 · Next: Result → Interview call letter → Bengaluru PI · Portal: hal-india.co.in
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Who this guide is for
Use this page if you:
- Already applied under HAL/CHRC-TM/RECT-02/2026 and need vacancies, CBT pattern and interview watch
- Need DT vs MT eligibility, fee and bond explained clearly
- Want official HAL Careers links without fake “result unlock” offers
Do not use this page to:
- Start a new application (window closed)
- Treat third-party WhatsApp “result PDFs” as final
- Apply for both DT and MT (already a rejection ground)
Easy Applications is an independent desk — not HAL.
What we verified
We summarise Advt. HAL/CHRC-TM/RECT-02/2026 public details: 120 posts (60 DT + 60 MT), apply 29 Jul – 14 Aug 2026 (1400 hrs), fee ₹500 (exempt SC/ST/PwBD/Internal), selection CBT + Bengaluru interview, and the advertisement’s tentative schedule (admit card 20 Aug, CBT 5–6 Sep, result 10 Sep, interview letters 12 Sep, interviews 21–25 Sep, induction training from 29 Oct). As of 9 September 2026 we treat post-CBT stage dates as tentative until HAL Careers confirms each release.
Official Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| HAL website / Careers | www.hal-india.co.in |
| Recruitment section | Careers → Selection of Design Trainee / Management Trainee – 2026 |
| Notification PDF | Download only from the official HAL careers section |
Use only hal-india.co.in. Ignore look-alike “HAL form / result” websites.
Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) |
| Advertisement | HAL/CHRC-TM/RECT-02/2026 dated 29-07-2026 |
| Posts | Design Trainee · Management Trainee |
| Total vacancies | 120 (60 + 60; includes backlog as indicated) |
| Nationality | Indian nationals only |
| Apply status | CLOSED — 14 August 2026, 14:00 hrs |
| Current stage | Post-CBT · result / interview watch |
| Selection | Online CBT + Personal Interview (Bengaluru) |
| Training | 52 weeks (theory + OJT) |
| Absorption | Engineer Grade-II ₹50,000–1,60,000 |
Important Dates (advertisement tentative calendar)
| Event | Date / status |
|---|---|
| Advertisement & online form live | 29 July 2026 — completed |
| Last date to apply / fee | 14 August 2026 (14:00 hrs) — closed |
| Admit card download | 20 August 2026 — completed on Advt calendar |
| Online CBT | 5 & 6 September 2026 — as applicable |
| Online test results | 10 September 2026 — watch (tentative) |
| Interview call letters | 12 September 2026 — watch (tentative) |
| Interviews (Bengaluru) | 21–25 September 2026 — watch |
| Provisional select list | 30 September 2026 — tentative |
| Provisional offer download | 6 October 2026 — tentative |
| Pre-employment medical | 9–15 October 2026 — tentative |
| Pre-induction DV (Bengaluru) | 26–28 October 2026 — tentative |
| Induction training starts (Bengaluru) | 29 October 2026 — tentative |
HAL may revise stage dates after each stage; always recheck Careers updates.
Vacancy Snapshot
| Stream | Posts |
|---|---|
| Design Trainee (DT) | 60 |
| Management Trainee (MT) | 60 |
| Total | 120 |
Category-wise and discipline-wise seats (including backlog) are in the official PDF. Reservation follows Government rules for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD.
Discipline totals (from Advt tables)
| Design Trainee | Posts | Management Trainee | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aeronautical | 4 | Electrical | 11 |
| Electrical | 7 | Electronics | 12 |
| Electronics | 20 | Mechanical | 27 |
| Instrumentation | 3 | Computer Science | 1 |
| Mechanical | 22 | Metallurgy | 2 |
| Computer Science | 3 | Production | 5 |
| Metallurgy | 1 | Civil | 2 |
| DT total | 60 | MT total | 60 |
Eligibility Criteria
Essential qualification
- Full-time / regular Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Technology (or equivalent) from a recognised university/institution
- Pattern: 10+2+4 (or 10+3+3 lateral entry); 5-year integrated engineering degrees in notified branches also accepted
- Not accepted: part-time, correspondence, e-learning, distance education
- Branch must match the notified list for DT or MT — other branches are ineligible
- If you hold Diploma + Engineering degree, enter Engineering degree marks as qualifying marks
Minimum aggregate marks
| Category | Design Trainee | Management Trainee |
|---|---|---|
| UR / OBC-NCL / EWS | 70% | 70% |
| SC / ST / PwBD | 60% | 60% |
Calculate aggregate as defined by HAL (all semesters/years). Final-year candidates who applied needed the minimum % up to the last declared result; final degree proof is needed by interview.
Age limit (as on 14 August 2026)
| Category | Upper age |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 28 years |
| OBC-NCL | +3 years |
| SC / ST | +5 years |
| PwBD | Additional relaxation over SC/ST/OBC as per notice |
| Ex-servicemen / commissioned officers | As per the PDF |
Reserved candidates applying under UR seats are treated under UR age/marks rules. Overall age after all relaxations must not exceed the ceiling in the advertisement.
Application Fee (Paid During Closed Window)
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC-NCL / EWS | ₹500 (incl. GST) via SBIePAY |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Internal | Exempt |
Fee is non-refundable.
Selection Process
1. Online Computer Based Test (All India) — held 5–6 Sep 2026
| Part | Content | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| I | General Awareness | 20 |
| II | English & Reasoning | 40 |
| III | Concerned engineering discipline | 100 |
| Total | MCQ · 2.5 hours | 160 |
- Language: Hindi or English (choice at application; cannot change later)
2. Shortlist for interview
Roughly 1:5 of vacancies per discipline & category, based on CBT marks.
3. Personal Interview — Bengaluru (tent. 21–25 Sep)
4. Final merit
| Component | Weight |
|---|---|
| Online test | 85% |
| Interview | 15% |
Minimum 50% in written test and interview to qualify (relaxations for reserved categories as per rules). Medical examination and document verification follow for provisionally selected candidates.
Placement, Training & Pay
| Stage | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Training (52 weeks) | Stipend with Basic Pay ₹50,000 + VDA + canteen allowance; bachelor accommodation as per rules |
| After training | Absorbed as Engineer Grade-II — ₹50,000–1,60,000 + cafeteria perks, HRA/quarters, PRP, medical, PF, gratuity |
| Posting | Any HAL Production / Overhaul / Service / Design / Office unit |
| Bond | 5 years service after training; breach may recover training costs |
How Applications Were Submitted (Archive)
The apply window is closed. If you already applied:
- Keep your Application Number, confirmation print and registered email/mobile active.
- Watch hal-india.co.in Careers for CBT result and interview call letter.
- Do not share login credentials with agents.
- Prepare originals for Bengaluru interview / medical if shortlisted.
Documents for Interview / Joining
- Application confirmation & photo ID
- Degree / provisional certificate & all mark sheets
- Category / EWS / PwBD certificates (formats & validity as on 14-08-2026)
- NOC if already employed
- Proof for age relaxation claims
Mistakes to avoid now
- Paying agents for “late apply” or “result unlock” after 14 Aug
- Trusting unofficial WhatsApp result PDFs instead of hal-india.co.in
- Missing the interview call letter window after shortlist
- Treating Advt tentative dates as locked if HAL revises them on Careers
- Confusing Design Trainee with Management Trainee shortlists
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Source: HAL Advt. HAL/CHRC-TM/RECT-02/2026 dated 29 July 2026 (apply 29 Jul–14 Aug 2026, 1400 hrs; 120 posts; tentative CBT 5–6 Sep / result 10 Sep / interviews 21–25 Sep). Stage dates confirm only on hal-india.co.in. Easy Applications is not affiliated with HAL.