DoT Junior Engineer (Telecom) Recruitment 2026 — 3 Posts, Apply Offline by 30 Sep

Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Pune, has released DoT Junior Engineer (Telecom) [JE(T)] Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. DoT/Pune/Admin-100/Consultant for 3 Junior Engineer (Telecom) [JE(T)] posts on a contractual basis, exclusively for retired Central/State Government/PSU/Research organisation officers. Candidates up to 65 years of age, who retired at a minimum substantive grade of Level-6/Level-7 of the 7th CPC or equivalent, with proficiency in Computers and MS Office/Internet, can apply offline by 30 September 2026, with preference given to candidates having a DoT/BSNL/MTNL background. Selected Junior Engineers (Telecom) will support DoT Pune's telecom-related technical and administrative functions, drawing on their prior government service experience. The selection process is Merit List preparation followed by an Interaction/Interview — there is no written examination. Salary for DoT JE(T) 2026 is at Level 6 of the 7th CPC, consolidated as per the Department of Expenditure's Office Memorandum, on a contractual basis with no application fee for any category. Candidates for DoT Junior Engineer (Telecom) Recruitment 2026 must download the application form from dot.gov.in, fill it carefully, attach self-attested photograph, signature, ID proof and certificate copies confirming prior government service and retirement grade, and send it to the address specified in the notification through Speed Post/Registered Post, ensuring it reaches on or before 30 September 2026. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF before applying, since eligibility is restricted specifically to retired government/PSU/research organisation personnel. DoT's field units, including its Pune office, periodically bring back retired officers on a consultant basis to cover specific technical gaps in telecom licensing, monitoring or infrastructure functions, drawing on institutional knowledge that would otherwise be lost when experienced officers retire from regular service.

Retired from Central/State Government, PSU, or Research organisation with minimum substantive grade Level-6/Level-7 of 7th CPC or equivalent; proficient in Computers and MS Office/Internet. Preference for DoT/BSNL/MTNL background.

Maximum 65 years; no age relaxation details mentioned

Junior Engineer (Telecom), JE(T) (3 posts) — Retired from Central/State Government, PSU, or Research organisation, with a minimum substantive grade of Level-6/Level-7 of the 7th CPC or equivalent at retirement Junior Engineer (Telecom), JE(T) (3 posts) — Proficient in working with Computers and MS Office/Internet Preference — Given to candidates with a DoT/BSNL/MTNL background Age Limit — Maximum 65 years; no age relaxation details mentioned in the official notification No application fee for any category Job Type — Contractual re-engagement of retired government/PSU/research personnel at DoT Pune Selection Process — Merit List followed by Interaction/Interview; no written examination This is a retired-officer re-engagement scheme, similar in structure to consultant/advisor recruitment used by other Central Government departments and PSUs to retain experienced technical personnel on a contractual basis after their formal retirement. Candidates should confirm the exact tenure/duration of the contractual engagement directly from the official notification PDF, since this is not specified in the summary currently available.

Level 6 of 7th CPC (consolidated, as per DoE Office Memorandum)

1. Read the official DoT notification carefully before applying.
2. Download the application form from the official website, dot.gov.in.
3. Fill the application form carefully with correct personal, service and retirement details.
4. Attach self-attested copies of required documents — photograph, signature, ID proof, and certificates confirming your retirement grade and service background.
5. Check all details carefully before submission.
6. Send the completed application form to the address mentioned in the notification through Speed Post/Registered Post or as instructed.
7. Ensure the application reaches before the last date: 30 September 2026.
8. Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form for future reference.
9. If in doubt about the exact postal address or the specific documents needed to prove your retirement grade, refer directly to the official notification PDF, since these specifics are set out only in the full document.