Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has officially released the recruitment notification for engineering graduates aspiring to build a career in the aerospace and defence sector. The HAL Notification 2026 PDF โ Click to Download outlines a total of 120 openings for Design Trainee (DT) and Management Trainee (MT) posts under Advertisement Number HAL/CHRC-TM/RECT-02/2026. Aspiring candidates can review comprehensive details regarding the selection process, important dates, exam patterns, and salary structures below.
HAL Recruitment 2026 Overview
The notification was formally announced on 30th July 2026, opening doors for eligible professionals across various engineering streams. Candidates can visit the official website https://hal-india.co.in/ for further updates. Below is a quick summary table of the recruitment drive:
| Exam Conducting Body | Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) |
| Post Name | Design Trainee and Management Trainee |
| Vacancies | 120 |
| Advt. No. | HAL/CHRC-TM/RECT-02/2026 |
| Exam Date | 5th & 6th September 2026 |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Number of Questions | 160 |
| Duration | 2 Hours and 30 Minutes |
| Selection Process | CBT and Interview |
| Official Website | https://hal-india.co.in/ |
HAL Important Dates 2026
Candidates must keep track of all key events and milestones. The HAL MT Admit Card 2026 will be released ahead of the examinations. Eligible applicants can access the HAL Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Link (Active) โ Click to Apply.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification release date | 30th July 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | 30th July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14th August 2026 (2 pm) |
| HAL MT Admit Card 2026 | 20th August 2026 |
| HAL Exam Date | 5th and 6th September 2026 |
| HAL Result 2026 | 10th September 2026 |
| Interview Call Letter | 12th September 2026 |
| Interviews at Bengaluru | 21st to 25th September 2026 |
| Final Result release date | 30th September 2026 |
| Issuance/ downloading of Provisional Offer | 6th October 2026 |
| Pre-employment Medical Examination | 9th to 15th October 2026 |
| Pre-induction training document verification at Bengaluru | 26 to 28th October 2026 |
| Commencement of Induction training at Bengaluru | 29th October 2026 (Thursday) |
HAL Vacancies 2026 Breakdown
A total of 120 posts are distributed evenly between Design Trainees and Management Trainees (60 vacancies each). Below are the discipline-wise vacancy distributions.
Design Trainee Vacancies
| Discipline | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeronautical | 04 | 02 | 01 | โ | 01 | โ |
| Electrical | 07 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 03 | 01 |
| Electronics | 20 | 07 | 03 | 03 | 05 | 02 |
| Instrumentation | 03 | 01 | 01 | โ | 01 | โ |
| Mechanical | 22 | 09 | 02 | 02 | 06 | 03 |
| Computer Science | 03 | 02 | โ | โ | 01 | โ |
| Metallurgy | 01 | 01 | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| Total | 60 | 23 | 08 | 06 | 17 | 06 |
Management Trainee Vacancies
| Discipline | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 11 | 06 | 01 | 01 | 02 | 01 |
| Electronics | 12 | 04 | 02 | 01 | 04 | 01 |
| Mechanical | 27 | 07 | 05 | 04 | 08 | 03 |
| Computer Science | 01 | โ | 01 | โ | โ | โ |
| Metallurgy | 02 | 01 | โ | โ | 01 | โ |
| Production | 05 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 01 |
| Civil | 02 | 01 | โ | โ | 01 | โ |
| Total | 60 | 20 | 10 | 07 | 17 | 06 |
Eligibility Criteria & Engineering Branches
To qualify for the Design Trainee and Management Trainee positions, applicants must fulfill the prescribed educational and branch requirements alongside age limits.
Design Trainee Eligible Branches
| Discipline | Eligible Engineering Branches |
|---|---|
| Aeronautical | Aerospace, Aeronautical |
| Electrical | Electrical, Electrical & Electronics, Electrical & Instrumentation, Electrical Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Electrical & Power Engineering |
| Electronics | Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design & Technology), Electronics & Control Systems, Electronics & Communication (Communication System Engineering) |
| Instrumentation | Instrumentation & Control, Instrumentation & Electronics, Applied Electronics & Instrumentation, Electronics & Instrumentation |
| Mechanical | Mechanical, Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, Mechanical & Production Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical & Automation Engineering |
| Computer Science | Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Science & IT, Information Technology, Information Science & Technology, Computer Systems Engineering, Information Systems, Information Science & Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Technology, Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering (Artificial Intelligence), Computer Science & Engineering (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning), Computer Science & Engineering (Cyber Security), Computer & Communication Engineering, Computer Networking |
| Metallurgy | Metallurgy, Materials & Metallurgy, Metallurgy & Materials Engineering, Metallurgy & Materials Technology, Metallurgy & Material Science |
Management Trainee Eligible Branches
| Discipline | Eligible Engineering Branches |
|---|---|
| Electrical | Electrical, Electrical & Electronics, Electrical & Instrumentation, Electrical Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Electrical & Power Engineering |
| Electronics | Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design & Technology), Electronics & Control Systems, Electronics & Communication (Communication System Engineering) |
| Mechanical | Mechanical, Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, Mechanical & Production Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical & Automation Engineering |
| Computer Science | Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Science & IT, Information Technology, Information Science & Technology, Computer Systems Engineering, Information Systems, Information Science & Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Technology, Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering (Artificial Intelligence), Computer Science & Engineering (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning), Computer Science & Engineering (Cyber Security), Computer & Communication Engineering, Computer Networking |
| Metallurgy | Metallurgy, Materials & Metallurgy, Metallurgy & Materials Engineering, Metallurgy & Materials Technology, Metallurgy & Material Science |
| Production | Industrial Production Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering & Production, Mechanical Production & Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering & Management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production & Industrial Engineering, Industrial Engineering & Management, Manufacturing Science & Engineering, Manufacturing Process & Automation Engineering, Mechanical StreamโProduction Engineering, Industrial Engineering & Operations Research |
| Civil | Civil Engineering |
Age Limit and Relaxations
The upper age limit for UR & EWS category candidates is 28 years (as on 14/08/2026). Standard age relaxations apply to reserved categories as outlined below:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| PwBD | 10 years relaxation, in addition to applicable SC/ST/OBC (NCL) relaxation |
| Jammu & Kashmir Domicile Candidates | 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen / Eligible Commissioned Officers | Up to 5 years |
| Maximum Age After Relaxation | 56 years for PwBD candidates 55 years for other candidates |
Application Fee
The application fee structure varies depending on candidate categories:
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| UR | Rs. 500/- |
| SC/ST/PwBD/ Internal candidates | Exempted |
HAL Selection Process 2026
The selection pipeline comprises a Computer-Based Test followed by personal interviews held at Bengaluru.
- Computer-Based Examination
- Interview
HAL Exam Pattern 2026
The online computer-based test consists of 160 multiple-choice questions with a total duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes.
- Part I: General Awareness (20 Questions)
- Part II: English and Reasoning (40 Questions)
- Part III: Concerned Engineering Discipline (100 Questions)
| Part | Subject | No. of Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part I | General Awareness | 20 | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Part II | English and Reasoning | 40 | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Part III | Concerned Engineering Discipline | 100 | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Total | 160 | 2 hours 30 minutes |
HAL Syllabus 2026 Topics
Candidates should focus on the following core domains to clear the computer-based test:
- General Awareness: Current affairs, Indian history, geography, polity, economy, science and technology, defence and aerospace-related updates
- English: Grammar, vocabulary, error spotting, sentence improvement, reading comprehension, synonyms-antonyms and fill in the blanks
- Reasoning: Analogy, series, coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense, syllogism, seating arrangement, puzzles and logical reasoning
- Concerned Engineering Discipline: Core concepts, theory, numerical problems and application-based questions from the relevant engineering branch
| Sections | Topics |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | Current affairs, Indian history, geography, polity, economy, science and technology, defence and aerospace-related updates |
| English | Grammar, vocabulary, error spotting, sentence improvement, reading comprehension, synonyms-antonyms and fill in the blanks |
| Reasoning | Analogy, series, coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense, syllogism, seating arrangement, puzzles and logical reasoning |
| Concerned Engineering Discipline | Core concepts, theory, numerical problems and application-based questions from the relevant engineering branch |
Salary, Stipend & Benefits
Selected candidates will undergo a rigorous 52-week training programme with attractive financial perks and career growth trajectories.
- Monthly stipend of Rs. 50,000/- during the 52-week training programme
- Grade-II Scale of Pay of Rs. 50,000 - 1,60,000/- after successful training
- Dearness Allowance
- Other Perks & Allowances
- House Rent Allowance
- Performance Related Pay
- Medical Facilities
- Provident Fund
- Gratuity
- Other superannuation benefits
| Post Name | Salary |
|---|---|
| Trainees | Rs.50,000 -1,60,000/- |
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