🇮🇳 Central Electronics Limited (CEL) Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online For 34 Posts
Central Electronics Limited (CEL), a Mini Ratna Government PSU under the Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR), has released the official notification for CEL Recruitment 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 34 vacancies across Engineering, Technical, Managerial, Clerk & Operator posts.
🖥️ Official Website to Apply: www.celindia.co.in
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 11th February 2026 |
| Online Application Begins | 11th February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 03rd March 2026 |
🟡 Candidates must apply online before the closing date to avoid rejection.
🧑💼 Post / Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 34 Vacancies including Executive, Trainee, Clerk and Operator posts.
Here’s the detailed breakdown:
🔹 Executive & Senior Posts
Deputy General Manager (Electrical/Electronics)
Deputy General Manager (Microwave)
Deputy General Manager / Sr. Technical Manager (Materials Science)
Deputy General Manager / Sr. Manager (HR)
🔹 Engineering & Technical Roles
Deputy Engineer (Software, Embedded, Project Execution, Sales & Mktg, etc.)
Personnel Officer
🔹 Trainees & Entry Level Posts
Graduate Engineer Trainee (Metallurgy, Electronics, Mechanical, CS)
Management Trainee (Finance & HR)
Clerk ‘C’
Operator ‘A’
Contract Deputy Engineer & Hindi Officer (Contract)
(For exact post-wise vacancy counts refer to the official notification.)
🎓 Educational Qualification
The qualification varies by post level:
🔹 Executive / Engineering Posts:
B.E./B.Tech in relevant branches (Engineering & Technology)
MBA / PGDM (for HR, Manager posts)
CA / ICWA (for Finance roles where required)
🔹 Graduate Trainee Posts:
B.E./B.Tech (GET)
MBA / Commerce Graduate for Management Trainee
🔹 Clerk & Operator Posts:
Clerk ‘C’: Any Graduate + basic computer knowledge
Operator ‘A’: 10th pass with Science & Math
A minimum of 55% marks is required in most posts (relaxation may apply for reserved categories).
🔞 Age Limit
Age limits differ post-wise and are calculated as on 31.01.2026:
| Post Category | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Deputy General Manager | 48 years |
| Sr. Manager / Technical Manager | 42 years |
| Deputy Engineer / Personnel Officer | 30 years |
| Graduate/Management Trainee | 27–29 years |
| Clerk ‘C’ | 30 years |
| Operator ‘A’ | 25 years |
| Contract Posts (Deputy Engineer/Hindi Officer) | 33–63 years |
| (Age relaxations apply as per govt norms.) |
💰 Salary & Benefits
CEL offers attractive salary and perks under PSU/IDA pay scale:
✔ Deputy General Manager: ₹80,000 – ₹2,20,000
✔ Sr. Manager: ₹70,000 – ₹2,00,000
✔ Deputy Engineer / Personnel Officer: ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000
✔ Graduate/Management Trainee: ₹40,000 – ₹45,000 (during training)
✔ Clerk: ₹20,000 – ₹65,000
✔ Operator: ₹17,500 – ₹50,000
✔ Contract Posts: ₹60,000 – ₹75,000/month (approx)
Along with salary, candidates get Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), PF, Medical benefits, and other PSU perks.
🧠 Selection Process
The selection steps generally include:
Shortlisting of applications
Written Test (CBT) – for most technical posts
Personal Interview / Trade Test – for senior/executive and non-executive roles
Document Verification
Medical Examination
Candidates are shortlisted for the written test based on eligibility and then selected based on performance and merit.
💻 How to Apply Online
Follow these steps:
✅ Step 1 – Visit www.celindia.co.in
✅ Step 2 – Go to the Careers / Recruitment section
✅ Step 3 – Find Advt No: 118/Pers/1/2026
✅ Step 4 – Click Apply Online
✅ Step 5 – Register with valid email/mobile
✅ Step 6 – Fill your details & upload documents
✅ Step 7 – Pay application fee (if applicable)
✅ Step 8 – Submit & save confirmation copy
🌐 Apply online before 03 March 2026 only.
CEL Recruitment 2026 is a great PSU job opportunity for engineering graduates, management, and even 10th/graduate candidates for clerk and operator roles. With strong salary packages, good career growth, and stable government employment benefits, this is a valuable notification for job seekers. Apply online at the official CEL website before 03 March 2026.