HAL Recruitment MT 2026 Out for Management Trainee and Design Trainee, 120 Vacancies, Notification PDF
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has released the HAL Recruitment 2026 Notification on 28th July 2026 for 120 vacancies across Design Trainee (DT) and Management Trainee (MT) posts in multiple engineering disciplines. As per Advertisement No. HAL/CHRC-TM/RECT-02/2026, eligible engineering graduates can apply online from 29th July 2026 at the official website www.hal-india.co.in, with the last date to apply being 14th August 2026 (2:00 PM). This recruitment drive is aimed at filling vacancies across various Divisions, Research & Design Centres, and Offices of HAL in India, covering disciplines such as Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Computer Science, Metallurgy, Production, and Civil Engineering. Candidates are strongly advised to download the official HAL Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF and go through it thoroughly to check the discipline-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, and application procedure before applying online. The complete details regarding important dates, vacancy distribution, eligibility, age limit, exam pattern, and salary are provided below.
HAL DT/MT Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Organization | Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) |
| Advertisement Number | HAL/CHRC-TM/RECT-02/2026 |
| Posts | Design Trainee (DT), Management Trainee (MT) |
| Total Vacancies | 120 |
| Design Trainee Vacancies | 60 |
| Management Trainee Vacancies | 60 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| HAL Recruitment 2026 Short Notice | 28th July 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 29th July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14th August 2026 (2:00 PM) |
| Official Website | www.hal-india.co.in |
HAL Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| HAL MT/DT Notification 2026 | 28th July 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 29th July 2026 (2:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14th August 2026 (2:00 PM) |
| Admit Card | 20th August 2026 |
| HAL MT/DT Exam Date 2026 | 5th and 6th September 2026 |
| Interview | To be announced |
HAL Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Distribution
The HAL Recruitment 2026 has 120 vacancies in several engineering branches for both Design Trainee and Management Trainee posts.
| Name of Post | Disciplines | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Design Trainee (DT) | Aeronautical, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Computer Science, Metallurgy | 60 |
| Management Trainee (MT) | Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Computer Science, Metallurgy, Production, Civil | 60 |
Total Vacancies: 120 Posts
HAL Design Trainee Vacancy 2026
The highest number of openings is for Mechanical (22 posts), followed by Electronics (20 posts). Electrical has 7 vacancies, Aeronautical has 4, Instrumentation and Computer Science have 3 each, and Metallurgy has 1.
| Discipline | Total | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS | UR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeronautical | 4 | 1 | – | 1 | – | 2 |
| Electrical | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Electronics | 20 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| Instrumentation | 3 | 1 | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| Mechanical | 22 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| Computer Science | 3 | – | – | 1 | – | 2 |
| Metallurgy | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Total | 60 | 8 | 6 | 17 | 6 | 23 |
HAL Management Trainee Vacancy 2026
Mechanical has the highest number of openings (27 posts), followed by Electronics (12) and Electrical (11). Production has 5 vacancies, Civil and Metallurgy have 2 each, and Computer Science has 1.
| Discipline | Total | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS | UR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 11 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| Electronics | 12 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Mechanical | 27 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 7 |
| Computer Science | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Metallurgy | 2 | – | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| Production | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Civil | 2 | – | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| Total | 60 | 10 | 7 | 17 | 6 | 20 |
Who Can Apply for HAL MT/DT Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must hold an engineering degree in the discipline specified for the respective post. The qualification differs slightly between Design Trainee and Management Trainee depending on the engineering branch notified in the recruitment advertisement.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Design Trainee | Engineering Degree in the relevant discipline |
| Management Trainee | Engineering Degree in the relevant discipline |
Disciplines Included: Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Computer Science, Metallurgy Engineering, Production Engineering (MT only), Civil Engineering (MT only)
HAL Design Trainee (DT) Educational Qualification
- 4-year full-time regular B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. (Engineering) degree in the relevant discipline from a recognized university or AICTE-approved institution.
- Minimum Qualification: Generally 60% aggregate marks (or equivalent CGPA) for General/EWS candidates; relaxation applicable for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
- Knowledge of CAD software, engineering drawing, and design concepts is desirable.
HAL Management Trainee (MT) Educational Qualification
- Regular full-time B.E./B.Tech. degree in the relevant engineering discipline from a recognised university or AICTE-approved institution.
- Minimum Qualification: Aggregate marks of 60%–70% in the qualifying degree, as per the official notification; relaxation available for reserved categories.
HAL MT/DT Age Limit 2026
The upper age limit for both Design Trainee (DT) and Management Trainee (MT) is 28 years for General (UR) and EWS category applicants, calculated as per the cut-off date mentioned in the official notification.
| Category | Upper Age Limit / Relaxation |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 28 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 Years Relaxation |
| SC / ST | 5 Years Relaxation |
| PwBD | 10 Years Relaxation (in addition to applicable SC/ST/OBC-NCL relaxation) |
| Jammu & Kashmir Domicile Candidates | 5 Years Relaxation |
| Ex-Servicemen / Eligible Commissioned Officers | Up to 5 Years Relaxation |
| Maximum Age After Relaxation | 56 Years (PwBD); 55 Years (Others) |
Candidates are advised to go through the detailed advertisement for post-wise eligibility and applicable rules on age relaxation.
HAL Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process has two stages: an Online Computer-Based Test and a Personal Interview. Candidates qualifying the online test will be shortlisted discipline-wise and category-wise for the interview at Bengaluru.
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Online Selection Test | Conducted online on an all-India basis; 160 objective questions; duration 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Test Pattern | General Awareness: 20 questions; English and Reasoning: 40 questions; Concerned Discipline: 100 questions |
| Language | Hindi or English (cannot be changed later) |
| Interview Shortlisting | 1:5 ratio against vacancies in each discipline and category, based on online test merit |
| Personal Interview | Held at Bengaluru |
| Final Merit List | 85% weightage — Online Test; 15% weightage — Interview |
| Qualifying Marks | At least 50% marks separately in the online test and interview; relaxation for reserved categories applies |
| Medical Examination | Provisionally selected candidates must clear HAL’s pre-employment medical examination |
HAL MT/DT Exam Pattern 2026
The online test will be held for 2 hours 30 minutes, with 160 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), available in Hindi or English.
| Part | Subject | No. of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Part I | General Awareness | 20 |
| Part II | English and Reasoning | 40 |
| Part III | Concerned Engineering Discipline | 100 |
| Total | 160 |
Candidates must secure at least 50% marks in the online test to qualify for the next stage. The online test carries 85% weightage in final selection, and the personal interview carries the remaining 15%.
HAL MT/DT Syllabus 2026
| Section | Topics to Prepare |
|---|---|
| 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, 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 |
The discipline section carries the highest weightage with 100 questions from the subject selected while applying (Aeronautical, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Computer Science, Metallurgy, Production, or Civil Engineering).
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HAL MT/DT Salary 2026
Selected Management Trainees and Design Trainees will receive a basic pay of ₹50,000 per month during the 52-week training period, along with Variable Dearness Allowance and Canteen Allowance. Bachelor accommodation is also admissible as per HAL rules. After successful training, candidates will be appointed as Engineers in Grade-II with a pay scale of ₹50,000 to ₹1,60,000 per month, plus applicable perks, allowances, medical facilities, PF, gratuity, and other benefits.
How to Apply for HAL Recruitment 2026
- Visit www.hal-india.co.in.
- Open the Careers section.
- Click HAL Recruitment 2026 – Design Trainee / Management Trainee (under Advertisement No. HAL/CHRC-TM/RECT-02/2026).
- Register with a valid Email ID and Mobile Number.
- Fill the Online Application Form.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the application form.
- Download and print the Confirmation Page.
HAL Recruitment MT 2026 Important Links
- HAL Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF
- HAL Recruitment 2026 Apply Online
- HAL Official Website
Eligible candidates should apply well before the last date of 14th August 2026 (2:00 PM) to avoid last-minute rush. Keep your engineering degree certificates and other required documents ready in advance, and start preparing for the online test scheduled on 5th and 6th September 2026.
FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies have been declared under HAL Recruitment 2026?
A total of 120 vacancies have been declared for Design Trainee and Management Trainee positions.
Q2. What is the online application period for HAL Recruitment 2026?
Online applications are being accepted from 29 July 2026 (2:00 PM) till 14 August 2026 (2:00 PM).
Q3. What posts are being recruited in HAL Recruitment 2026?
The recruitment process is for Design Trainee (DT) and Management Trainee (MT) posts.
Q4. What engineering streams are eligible for HAL recruitment?
Eligible streams include Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Computer Science, Metallurgy, Production, and Civil (as per the post).
Q5. What is the last date to apply for HAL Recruitment 2026?
The last date for applying online for HAL Recruitment 2026 is 14 August 2026 (2:00 PM).
