By Akinchan Aggarwal, Advocate
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the state-owned telecom public sector undertaking, has invited online applications for the engagement of Young Professionals on a fixed short-term contract basis — a total of 7 posts across Legal, Real Estate and AI & Data Analytics disciplines. Notably for law graduates, five of the seven posts are law-based: four Legal Consultants and one Real Estate Legal Consultant. The engagement carries a consolidated remuneration of ₹75,000 per month with a 5% annual increment, and the last date to apply online is 8 August 2026.
The posting is at the BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi, and applications are accepted only through the official BSNL recruitment portal. Below is a complete, structured breakdown of the post-wise vacancies, eligibility, remuneration, fee, selection process and important dates.
Recruitment at a glance
- Organization: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)
- Post: Young Professional (contract basis)
- Total vacancies: 7 posts
- Remuneration: ₹75,000 per month + 5% annual increment
- Age limit: Maximum 32 years (as on the last date of application)
- Qualification: Degree / B.E. / LL.B. (as per post)
- Application fee: ₹500 (non-refundable)
- Selection: Screening of applications + Interview / Interaction
- Job location: BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi
- Last date to apply: 8 August 2026
Post-wise vacancies
| Name of the Post | Vacancies |
| Legal Consultant | 04 |
| Real Estate Legal Consultant | 01 |
| Real Estate Consultant | 01 |
| AI & Data Analytics Consultant | 01 |
| Total Vacancies | 07 |
Eligibility criteria
- Legal Consultant (04 posts): LL.B. with a minimum of 60% marks and a minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience.
- Real Estate Legal Consultant (01 post): LL.B. with a minimum of 7 years’ experience in land, revenue and immovable property matters.
- Real Estate Consultant (01 post): Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Architecture / Planning / Management / Commerce / Economics / Finance / Real Estate / Valuation, with a minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience.
- AI & Data Analytics Consultant (01 post): Graduate and Postgraduate degree with a minimum of 60% marks and a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in the AI / Data Analytics domain.
- Age limit: Maximum 32 years as on the last date of application.
- Nationality: Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply.
Remuneration
Selected Young Professionals are paid a consolidated remuneration of ₹75,000 per month, with an annual increment of 5%. The engagement is on a fixed short-term contract basis and does not confer any right to regular appointment in BSNL.
Selection process
- Screening of applications based on eligibility and experience.
- Shortlisting of candidates by the Screening Committee.
- Shortlisted candidates are called for Interview / Interaction.
- Preparation of a merit list based on the combined Screening + Interview scores.
- Document verification of shortlisted candidates.
- A waitlist is also prepared.
Application fee
- Registration fee: ₹500 (non-refundable)
- Mode: Online payment only
Important dates
- Date of notification: July 2026
- Last date for online registration: 8 August 2026
How to apply
Interested and eligible candidates must apply online through the official BSNL recruitment portal. In brief:
- Step 1: Visit the official BSNL recruitment website: recruitment.bsnl.co.in.
- Step 2: Click on the link for “Young Professionals Recruitment 2026”.
- Step 3: Register with basic details and create login credentials.
- Step 4: Fill the online application form carefully and upload the required documents.
- Step 5: Pay the application fee of ₹500 online.
- Step 6: Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
Important links
- Detailed Notification (PDF): Click here
- Apply Online: recruitment.bsnl.co.in
Why this matters for law graduates
With five of the seven posts reserved for legal professionals, the BSNL Young Professional drive is a strong opportunity for experienced advocates and in-house counsel seeking a role in a large public sector enterprise. A Legal Consultant in BSNL typically advises on contracts and tenders, telecom licensing and regulatory compliance, arbitration and litigation management, and the vetting of agreements, while the Real Estate Legal Consultant handles the organisation’s substantial land, revenue and immovable-property portfolio. At ₹75,000 per month with a 5% annual increment and a New Delhi posting, these engagements suit practitioners who prefer structured advisory work over court practice. As the roles require three to seven years’ experience, they are best suited to lawyers with a few years at the Bar rather than fresh graduates. With the window closing on 8 August 2026, eligible candidates should read the detailed notification carefully and apply in good time.
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and is based on publicly available recruitment details. It is not legal or career advice. Candidates must read the official BSNL notification carefully and rely only on the official notification and portal before applying.
