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.
BEL Kotdwar Havildar Security Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 5 Permanent Posts
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Aug 25, 2026
Starts
Aug 25, 2026
Deadline
Sep 14, 2026
Exam Date
TBA
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Educational Qualification
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).
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
Screening of Online Applications & Military Service Verification
Physical Endurance Test (PET) at Kotdwar, Uttarakhand
Written Examination at Kotdwar, Uttarakhand
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
Verified Official SourceWhat is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.
Stage-I: Physical Endurance Test (PET)
60 Minutes
Not applicable (Qualifying standard)
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Efficiency Benchmark: 1.6 km Run, Push-ups, Chin-ups / Sit-ups, 100m Sprint | 1 | 100 |
Stage-II: Written Examination
120 Minutes
As per BEL non-executive norms
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Security Duties, Industrial Security, Fire Fighting & First Aid | 50 | 50 |
| General Awareness, Current Affairs, Basic Reasoning & Numerical Ability | 30 | 30 |
| Basic English & Hindi Comprehension | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Previous Recruitment Cutoff Benchmarks
Verified Official SourceHistorical qualifying marks and eligibility benchmarks for prior recruitment cycles.
| Year / Cycle | Stage / Tier | UR (Gen) | OBC | EWS | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Written Examination Final Cutoff (Out of 100 Marks) | 68.5 | 64 | 60 | 58.5 | — |
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- 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
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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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.
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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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