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BEL Kotdwar Havildar Security Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 5 Permanent Posts

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Aug. 24, 2026
Havildar (Security)

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
5 Posts
Pay Scale
₹20.5K - ₹79K / mo
Age Limit
Not exceeding 43 years as on 2026-08-01

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 25, 2026

2

Starts

Aug 25, 2026

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Deadline

Sep 14, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window25 Aug – 14 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Essential Qualifications & Military Service:
Education: SSLC / 10th Standard (Pass) from a recognized Board.
Armed Forces Experience: Minimum 15 years of active service experience in the Indian Armed Forces (Army / Navy / Air Force).
Discharge Standards: Must possess an 'Exemplary' or 'Very Good' conduct character record and medical discharge category 'AYE' or 'SHAPE-I'.
Registration: Mandatory active registration with the District Sainik Welfare Board (Zila Sainik Kalyan Board).
Languages: Ability to speak, read, and write Hindi and English is essential.
Desirable: Fire fighting certification/training and possession of a valid driving license.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit as on 01.08.2026:
• Unreserved / General / EWS: 43 years.
• Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL): 46 years (3 years relaxation).
• Scheduled Caste (SC): 48 years (5 years relaxation).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.

Screening of Online Applications & Military Service Verification

OnlineQualifying Only

Physical Endurance Test (PET) at Kotdwar, Uttarakhand

OfflineQualifying Only

Written Examination at Kotdwar, Uttarakhand

OfflineMerit Scored

Candidates meeting the advertised criteria will be shortlisted to undergo a Physical Endurance Test (PET) conducted at Kotdwar (Uttarakhand). Candidates who successfully qualify in the Physical Endurance Test will be shortlisted to appear in the Written Test at Kotdwar. Final merit and selection are based on performance in the written test among PET-qualified ex-servicemen, subject to pre-employment medical fitness.

Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview

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What is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.

Exam Tier / Mode

Stage-I: Physical Endurance Test (PET)

Total Duration

60 Minutes

Negative Marking

Not applicable (Qualifying standard)

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
Physical Efficiency Benchmark: 1.6 km Run, Push-ups, Chin-ups / Sit-ups, 100m Sprint1100
Exam Tier / Mode

Stage-II: Written Examination

Total Duration

120 Minutes

Negative Marking

As per BEL non-executive norms

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
General Security Duties, Industrial Security, Fire Fighting & First Aid5050
General Awareness, Current Affairs, Basic Reasoning & Numerical Ability3030
Basic English & Hindi Comprehension2020
Total100100

Previous Recruitment Cutoff Benchmarks

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Historical qualifying marks and eligibility benchmarks for prior recruitment cycles.

Year / CycleStage / TierUR (Gen)OBCEWSSCST
2023
Written Examination Final Cutoff (Out of 100 Marks)
68.5646058.5

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Disciplined industrial security setup at Bharat Electronics Limited's Strategic Defense Production Facility at Kotdwar, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand. Havildars manage round-the-clock shift-based security access, perimeter vigilance, entry/exit gates, and fire safety systems in coordination with regular security officers.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed at BEL Kotdwar Unit, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand (PIN 246149). Permanent PSU appointment with full company perks, DA, medical coverage, and retirement benefits.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Time-bound non-executive career path progression within Wage Group-III to higher non-executive grades (WG-IV and WG-V) based on performance reviews and internal seniority rules.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Online-only mode: Applications must be submitted through https://jobapply.in/BEL2026KotdwarHavildarSecurity between 25.08.2026 and 14.09.2026 (23:59 hrs). No manual applications accepted.
  • Ex-Servicemen reservation: This recruitment is 100% strictly reserved for Ex-Servicemen with at least 15 years of military service.
  • District Sainik Welfare Board: Candidate must be registered with their respective District Sainik Welfare Board (Zila Sainik Kalyan Board) and provide the registration number.
  • Discharge book requirement: Attested copy of the complete Discharge Book showing Medical Category 'AYE' / 'SHAPE-I' and 'Exemplary' / 'Very Good' character is mandatory.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • SC2
  • UR1
  • OBC1
  • EWS1
Total Vacancies5 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Industrial Dearness Allowance (IDA) Wage Group-III Scale: ₹20,500/- with 3% annual increment up to ₹79,000/-. Accompanied by 30% annual basic pay perquisites, IDA, HRA, and full statutory retirement benefits.

Wage Group-III / Career Path-III: ₹20,500 - 3% - ₹79,000/- + admissible allowances. Permanent PSU position. In addition to Basic Pay, benefits include Dearness Allowance (IDA), House Rent Allowance, Perquisites @ 30% of annual basic pay, medical reimbursement, Group Insurance, PF, Pension, Gratuity as per BEL company rules.

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How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

Interested and eligible candidates must apply online through the official BEL website (www.bel-india.in) using the provided online link, which will be active from 2026-08-25. Manual applications will not be accepted. Applicants are advised to keep a print-out of the submitted application form for future reference.

Applications must be accompanied by the following scanned self-attested documents:

  • Recent color passport size photograph.
  • SSLC marks card and any other valid document as proof of date of birth.
  • Caste certificate (OBC-NCL/SC/EWS/ST) in the prescribed format, issued by the competent authority on or after 2025-08-01 (OBC-NCL) or valid for 2026-27 (EWS).
  • No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the present employer (if employed in Govt./Quasi Govt./PSU), if applicable.
  • Experience Certificate, Discharge Certificate, or equivalent documents issued by the Indian Armed Forces/Concerned Authority, clearly indicating medical category, date of discharge, and records (exemplary/very good).
  • Document of Registration and number from the District Sainik Welfare Board.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is charged by BEL for this recruitment.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

The online application window closes at 23:59 hrs on September 14, 2026 on the official portal https://jobapply.in/BEL2026KotdwarHavildarSecurity.

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