Short Detail:
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has released the Admit Card for Design Trainee / Management Trainee Recruitment 2026 on 22/08/2026. Candidates who applied for the 120 posts between 29/07/2026 and 14/08/2026 can now download their admit card online using their registration number and date of birth. The Online Computer Based Test for these posts is scheduled on 05/09/2026 & 06/09/2026, so candidates must download the admit card and check the exam date, time and centre details carefully.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
Design Trainee & Management Trainee Recruitment 2026
Advt No.: HAL/CHRC-TM/RECT-02/2026
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 29/07/2026
- Last Date To Apply: 14/08/2026 (1400 Hrs)
- Last Date Of Fee Payment: 14/08/2026
- Form Correction Date: Not Available
- Admit Card Date: 22/08/2026 (Released)
- Exam Date: 05/09/2026 & 06/09/2026
- Online Test Result Declaration: 10/09/2026
- Interview Call Letter Download: 12/09/2026
- Interview Date (Bengaluru): 21/09/2026 to 25/09/2026
- Provisional Selection List: 30/09/2026
- Provisional Offer Letter: 06/10/2026
- Pre-Employment Medical Exam: 09/10/2026 to 15/10/2026
- Document Verification: 26/10/2026 to 28/10/2026
- Induction Training Starts: 29/10/2026
Application Fees
- UR / OBC-NCL / EWS: ₹500/-
- SC / ST / PH / Internal Candidates: No Fee
- Pay the application fees online using debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
Age Limit
Age As On Date: 14/08/2026
- Min Age: Not Mentioned
- Max Age: 28 Years (UR / EWS)
- Age relaxation extra is applicable as per the rules of “Government of India / HAL norms for reserved categories”
Age Relaxation
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 28 Years |
| OBC-NCL | 31 Years |
| SC / ST | 33 Years |
| PwBD | 38 Years |
| J&K Domiciled (1980-1989) | 33 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen (Min. 5 Yrs Service) | 33 Years |
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 120
Design Trainee (60) + Management Trainee (60)
| Post | Discipline | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Design Trainee | Aeronautical | 4 |
| Electrical | 7 | |
| Electronics | 20 | |
| Instrumentation | 3 | |
| Mechanical | 22 | |
| Computer Science | 3 | |
| Metallurgy | 1 | |
| Management Trainee | Electrical | 11 |
| Electronics | 12 | |
| Mechanical | 27 | |
| Computer Science | 1 | |
| Metallurgy | 2 | |
| Production | 5 | |
| Civil | 2 |
Eligibility Details
| Post | Eligibility | Marks Required (UR/OBC-NCL/EWS) | Marks Required (SC/ST/PwBD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design Trainee | Regular/Full-Time Engineering Degree in Aeronautical, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Computer Science, Metallurgy | 70% | 60% |
| Management Trainee | Regular/Full-Time Engineering Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Computer Science, Metallurgy, Production, Civil | 70% | 60% |
Design Trainee & Management Trainee: Salary Details
| Stage | Salary / Stipend |
|---|---|
| During Training (52 Weeks) | Basic Pay ₹50,000/- + Variable Dearness Allowance + Canteen Allowance |
| After Absorption (Engineer, Grade-II) | Pay Scale ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000/- + Perks, HRA/Accommodation, Performance Related Pay, Medical, PF, Gratuity |
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Download Short Notice | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Join Youtube Channel | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Instagram Join | Click Here |
| Join Facebook Group | Click Here |
| Latest Update | Sarkari Result |
Design Trainee & Management Trainee Selection Procedure & Exam Pattern
Selection is done in two stages: an Online Computer Based Test followed by a Personal Interview.
Stage 1: Online Computer Based Test
- Duration: 2.5 hours
- Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Language: Hindi or English (choice cannot be changed after applying)
- Candidates must choose any three preferred cities for their test centre
| Part | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part I | General Awareness | 20 | 20 |
| Part II | English & Reasoning | 40 | 40 |
| Part III | Concerned Discipline (Technical) | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 160 | 160 | |
Stage 2: Personal Interview
- Held at Bengaluru
- Shortlisting ratio: 1 vacancy to 5 candidates, discipline and category-wise
Final Merit List
| Component | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Online Test Marks | 85% |
| Interview Marks | 15% |
Candidates need at least 50% marks in the Online Test and 50% marks in the Interview separately to qualify (relaxation for reserved categories as per rules). Selected candidates go through a 52-week training and sign a 5-year service bond.
