The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Defence, has announced 120 vacancies for MT and DT posts. The vacancies are split into 60 Management Trainee (MT) and 60 Design Trainee (DT) posts. It is spread across production units, R&D centres and offices in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Nashik, Lucknow, Kanpur, Koraput, Tumakuru, Barrackpore and Korwa.
HAL Recruitment 2026 Notification Out: Download PDF Here
The application window opened on 29 July 2026 and closed on 14 August 2026. The starting stipend was INR 50,000 per month to a post-training pay scale up to INR 1.60 Lakhs.
HAL Recruitment 2026: Overview
Check out the HAL Recruitment 2026 overview given below:
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruiting Body | Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) |
| Posts | Management Trainee (MT) & Design Trainee (DT) |
| Total Vacancies | 120 (60 MT+ 60 DT) |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Application Start | 29 July 2026 |
| Application Close | 20 August 2026 |
| Online Test | 5 & 6 September 2026 |
| Interviews | 21-25 September 2026 |
| Induction Training Begins | 29 October 2026 |
| Training Stipend | INR 50,000/month (basic) + VDA + Canteen Allowance |
| Post-Training Pay Scale | INR 50,000 to INR 1,60,000 (Grade II Engineer) |
| Service Bond | 5 Years (excluding training period) |
HAL Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Check out the HAL Recruitment 2026 important dates given below:
| Event | Date & Time |
| Notification Release | 28 July 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | 29 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 14 August 2026 |
| Admit Card Download | 20 August 2026 |
| Online Computer Based Test | 5 & 6 September 2026 |
| Personal Interview | 21-25 September 2026 |
| Induction Training Start | 29 October 2026 |
HAL Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details – Discipline Wise Breakdown
Check out the category-wise distribution as given in the official notification:
Management Trainee (MT)- 60 Vacancies
| Discipline | Total |
| Electrical | 11 |
| Electronics | 12 |
| Mechanical | 27 |
| Computer Science | 1 |
| Metallurgy | 2 |
| Production | 5 |
| Civil | 2 |
| Total | 60 |
Design Trainee (DT)- 60 Vacancies
| Discipline | Total |
| Electrical | 7 |
| Electronics | 20 |
| Mechanical | 22 |
| Computer Science | 3 |
| Metallurgy | 1 |
| Aeronautical | 4 |
| Instrumentation | 3 |
| Total | 60 |
Mechanical engineers get the largest share of seats across both cadres. While Electronics runs a close second with 32 seats.
HAL Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
HAL applies a strict 10+2+4 academic pattern and a 70% aggregate cut-off for general-category candidates. Let us see the complete breakdown given below:
Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold a Regular/Full-Time Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology (BE/BTech) in the relevant discipline from a UGC/AICTE recognized university or institution.
- The degree must be completed under the 10+2+4 pattern or 10+3+3 for lateral entry candidates.
- Correspondence, distance mode, part time and integrated dual degree are not accepted.
- Final-year students are also eligible given that they meet the cut off. They must also be able to produce the degree proof before the interview
Minimum Qualifying Marks (Aggregate of all semesters)
| Category | Minimum Aggregate Marks Required |
| UR/OBC (NCL)/EWS | 70% |
| SC/ST/PWD | 60% |
Age Limit & Relaxation (as on 14 August 2026)
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
| UR/EWS | 28 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 31 years |
| SC/ST | 33 years |
| PwBD | 38 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | +5 years |
| J&K Domicile | +5 years |
Application Fee
Check out the HAL application fee given below:
| Category | Application Fee |
| UR/EWS/OBC-NCL | INR 500/- |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Internal HAL Candidates/Ex-servicemen | NIL |
HAL 2026 Selection Process
The CBT carries 85% weightage in the final merit list. Check out the HAL CBT selection process given below:
- Computer-Based Online Test (CBT)– the primary round.
- Personal Interview (Bangaluru)– 1:5 ratio
- Document Verification– original documents cross-checked
- Pre-employment medical examination– HAL medical fitness standards
Candidates must score a minimum of 50% in the written test to qualify for the interview stage.
HAL Exam Pattern 2026 (CBT)
The CBT happens in a single shift and it is available in both Hindi and English. The exam duration is 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes) with 160 objective-type MCQs.
| Section | Subject | No of Questions |
| Part I | General Awareness | 20 |
| Part II | English & Reasoning | 40 |
| Part III | Concerned engineering discipline | 100 |
| Total | – | 160 |
HAL Recruitment Syllabus 2026 Overview
Check out the HAL Recruitment 2026 syllabus given below:
Part I– General Awareness: Current Affairs (national + international), Indian polity, history geography, defence & aerospace news, awards, sports, HAL/DPSU- specific news, government schemes, static GK.
Part II- English & Reasoning:
English: Grammar, synonyms/antonyms, error spotting, fill in the blanks, reading comprehension, sentence rearrangement, one-word substitution, idioms & phrases.
Reasoning: Analogies, coding-decoding, series completion, blood relations, direction sense, seating arrangements, statement-conclusion, puzzles, data sufficiency.
Part III- Technical (100 marks): discipline specific topics
The technical topics are based on the specified engineering branch. Always check the official notification for more details.
HAL Trainee Salary 2026 – Training Stipend & Post Absorption Pay
Check out the stipend and pay offered to HAL Training during and after training period:
| Component | Amount |
| Basic Pay (Stipend) | INR 50,000 per month |
| Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) | As per HAL Rules |
| Pay Scale | INR 50,000- INR 1,60,000 |
| Approx CTC (post training) | INR 14-16 LPA |
How to Apply for HAL Recruitment 2026
Follow the steps to apply for HAL Recruitment 2026 given below:
- Go to the official website.
- Click on the “career” section on the homepage.
- Click on new registration and register yourself.
- Log in and fill in all the details carefully.
- Upload the documents in the right dimensions and size.
- Pay the application fee of INR 500 online.
- Submit and save the application PDF for reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date to apply for HAL Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The last date to apply for HAL Recruitment 2026 has been closed on 14 August 2026.
Q2. How many vacancies have been out for HAL Recruitment 2026?
Ans: In total, 120 vacancies have been released for the HAL Recruitment 2026 for design and management trainees.
Q3. What is the age limit for HAL Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The age limit for HAL Recruitment is 28 years, with a full-time Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology in the relevant discipline.
Q4. What is the difference between MT and DT?
Ans: The design trainee posts are for HAL’s Research & Design Centres (R & D). While management trainee posts are for its Production, Overhaul and service divisions.
Q6. Where to download the official HAL notification?
Ans: The official HAL notification can be downloaded from the HAL website.
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