HAL Recruitment 2026: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Announces 150 Junior Executive Vacancies
Engineering graduates seeking prestigious career opportunities in the aerospace and defense sector have a major reason to celebrate. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has officially released a recruitment notification seeking applications for 150 Junior Executive positions on a short-term contract basis. Eligible and qualified candidates can submit their online applications through the official HAL career portal until October 17, 2026, up to 2:00 PM.
Branch-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
The recruitment drive covers multiple engineering branches, offering robust opportunities across technical specializations:
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Total Vacancies: 150 posts
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Mechanical Engineering: 78 posts
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Electrical Engineering: 25 posts
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Electronics Engineering: 21 posts
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Civil Engineering: 7 posts
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Computer Science Engineering: 6 posts
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Production Engineering: 3 posts
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Metallurgy: 2 posts
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Aeronautical Engineering: 2 posts
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Chemical Engineering: 2 posts
Educational Qualifications and Eligibility
To qualify for the Junior Executive roles, applicants must meet specific academic standards:
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Degree Requirement: Candidates must hold a regular or full-time bachelor's degree in engineering or technology from a statutory authority recognized in India (following a 10+2+4 pattern or a lateral entry 10+3+3 pattern).
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Percentage Criteria: General, OBC-NCL, and EWS candidates must secure a minimum of 60% marks in their engineering degree, while SC, ST, and PwBD candidates require at least 50% marks.
Age Limit and Selection Process
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Age Limit: Applicants must not exceed 28 years of age as of October 17, 2026. Upper-age relaxations apply—5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC-NCL candidates, with further relaxations for PwBD applicants as per government guidelines.
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Tenure: Appointments under this recruitment are structured on a short-term basis for a maximum duration of 3 years.
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Selection Procedure: Candidates will be shortlisted and selected directly based on a personal interview, tentatively scheduled for November 2026.
Lucrative Salary Package and Benefits
Selected candidates will be placed under the E0 pay scale, enjoying a comprehensive remuneration and allowance package:
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Pay Scale: Rs 30,000 to Rs 1,20,000, with a starting basic pay of Rs 30,000 per month.
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Allowances & Perks: In addition to basic pay, employees receive dearness allowance (DA), house rent allowance (HRA), and a cafeteria allowance scaling up to 35% of basic pay, alongside a 3% annual increment in basic pay during the second and third years. Additional benefits include medical insurance, pension benefits, gratuity, uniform and shoe allowances, and TA/DA.
