HAL Exam Guide 2026
HAL 2026 notification updates and complete exam guide. Check exam dates, vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, syllabus, and application details.
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📊 Hal recruitment overview
| Hiring Organisation | Hindustan Aeronautics Limited |
|---|---|
| Post | HAL Management Trainee and HAL Design Trainee |
| Vacancy | 120 |
| Start of online application | 29th July 2026 |
| Deadline for online application | 14th August 2026 |
| Selection Process | Written Exam and Interview |
| Online Exam Date | 5th & 6th September 2026 |
| Interview Admit Card | To be Announced |
| Interview Date | To be Announced |
| Official Website | www.hal-india.co.in |
| Qualification | Government Btech Jobs |
📊 Exam Information 2
| 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 |
📊 Exam Information 3
| 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 |
📊 Exam Information 4
| 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 |
📊 Important Dates & Schedule
- Events
- Dates (2026)
- HAL Admit Card
- 20th August 2026
- Interview date
- To be Announced
- Online exam date
- 5th & 6th September 2026
- Final Selection of candidates
- To be Announced
- Online Application Link Begins
- 29th July 2026
- Last Date of Online Application Form
- 14th August 2026
📊 Important Dates & Schedule
- Category
- Application Fees
- General/ EWS Candidates
- INR 500
- SC/ST/PwD/Internal candidates
- Nil
📊 Post Details & Salary Structure
| Post Name | Disciplines | Eligible Branches of Engineering |
|---|---|---|
| Design Trainee | Aeronautical | Aerospace Aeronautical |
| Electronics | Electronics Electronics & Communication Instrumentation & Control Instrumentation & Electronics Applied Electronics & Instrumentation Electronics & Instrumentation Electronics & Telecommunication | |
| Mechanical | Mechanical & Industrial Engg. Mechanical & Production Engg. Mechanical | |
| Management Trainee (Technical) | Electrical | Electrical & Electronics Electrical & Instrumentation Electrical |
| Electronics | Electronics Electronics & Communication Instrumentation & Control Instrumentation & Electronics Applied Electronics & Instrumentation Electronics & Instrumentation Electronics & Telecommunication | |
| Mechanical | Mechanical Mechanical & Production Engg. Mechanical & Industrial Engg. | |
| Production | Industrial Production Production Engg. Industrial Engg & Production Mechanical Production & Industrial Engg. Production Engg. & Management Industrial Engg. Manufacturing Engg. Production & Industrial Engg. Industrial Engg.& Management Manufacturing Science & Engg. Manufacturing Process & Automation Mechanical Stream-Production Engg | |
| Computer Science | Computer Science Computer Engg. Computer Science & IT Information Technology Information Science & Technology Computer Systems Information Systems Information Science Software Engg. Computer Technology · Computer Science & Engg. | |
| Management Trainee (IMM) | Electrical | Electrical & Electronics Electrical & Instrumentation Electrical |
| Mechanical | Mechanical Mechanical & Production Engg. Mechanical & Industrial Engg. | |
| Production | Industrial Production Production Engg. Industrial Engg & Production Mechanical Production & Industrial Engg. Production Engg. & Management Industrial Engg. Manufacturing Engg. Production & Industrial Engg. Industrial Engg.& Management Manufacturing Science & Engg. Manufacturing Process & Automation Mechanical Stream-Production Engg. | |
| Management Trainee | Civil | Civil |
📊 Exam Information 8
| Disciplines | Qualification |
|---|---|
| HR | Regular / Full-time Bachelor Degree with 2 years regular / full-time PG Degree / PG Diploma / MBA / MSW / MA (3+2 years after 10+2) with specialisation in Human Resources / Personnel Management / Industrial Relations / Labour Management / Organisational Development / Human Resource Development / Labour Welfare etc. |
| Legal | Regular / Full-time Bachelor of Law (5 years integrated course after 10+2) or Regular / Full-time Bachelor degree with full-time Bachelor of Law (10+2+3+3) |
| Finance | Regular / Full-time Bachelor Degree (10+2+3) with a pass in final examination of CA / ICWA from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India / Institute of Cost Accountants of India |
📊 Application Fee
- PWD
- 10 years
- SC/ST
- 5 years
- OBC NCL
- 3 years
- Category
- Age Relaxation
- Ex-Serviceman
- 5 years
- Candidates ordinarily domiciled in the State of Jammu &Kashmir during the period of 01-01-1980 to 31-12-1989
- 5 years
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Name of the post | Exam Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Management Trainee | Objective Written Test: 160 MCQ questions for 2.5 hours from three sections: General Awareness - 20 MCQs English & Reasoning - 40 MCQ’s The relevant discipline of Engineering - 100 MCQ’s |
| Design Trainee | Objective Written Test: 160 MCQ questions for 2.5 hours from three sections: General Awareness - 20 MCQs English & Reasoning - 40 MCQ’s Part III: The relevant discipline of Engineering - 100 MCQ’s |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | Coding-Decoding Blood Relations Syllogism Analogy Alphabets Order & Word Formation Simplification Number Series Mixture and allegation Data interpretation Approximation Data Sufficiency Profit and loss |
| English Language | Error Spotting Theme based questions Reading comprehension Odd one out Sentence Connectors Cloze Test |
| General Awareness | Current Affairs History & Geography, Its Physical Feature Climate, Demography of India Books and Authors Awards and Honors Science- Inventions and discoveries International and National Organization Movements and Leaders of India Economic and Social Development Poverty AlleviationEconomic Planning Affairs and Culture, and Literature Important Events Appointments |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Name of the post | Exam Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Management Trainee (Technical) | Objective Written Test: Exam Duration: 2.5 hours Total Questions:160 MCQ questions 3 sections: General Awareness (20 questions) English & Reasoning (40 questions The relevant discipline of Engineering(100 questions): ( Metallurgy/ Electronics/ Electrical/ Mechanical/Computer science) Interview Test: Candidates will be called in the ratio of 1:5 (5 times the number of vacancies for each category)Weightage: Objective Written Test:85% Interview: 15% |
| Design Trainee | Objective Written Test: Exam Duration: 2.5 hours Total Questions: 160 MCQ questions 3 sections: General Awareness(20 questions) English & Reasoning(40 questions) The relevant discipline of Engineering(100 questions) : Electronics/ Electrical/ Mechanical/Aeronautical Interview Test: Candidates will be called in the ratio of 1:5 (5 times the number of vacancies for each category)Weightage: Objective Written Test:85% Interview: 15% |
📊 Exam Information 13
| Posts | Probation/ Training Period | After completion of Probation/ Training Period | Additional Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAL Design Trainee | INR 40,000 | INR 40,000- INR 1,40,000 | TA, DA, company accommodations, etc. |
| HAL Management Trainee ( Technical ) | INR 40,000 | INR 40,000- INR 1,40,000 |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Name of the post | Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| Design Trainee | WrittenTest: 85% Interview: 15% The final selection will be based on the weightage of marks scored in both the test: · Objective written Test- 85% weightage· Interview- 15% weightageObjective |
| Management Trainee ( Technical) |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Subject | Books | Author | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | General Knowledge | Manohar Pandey | Arihant Publications; Thirteen editions (4 February 2020) |
| General English | Objective General English for Competitive Exams | SP Bakshi | Arihant Publications; Second edition (1 December 2014) |
| Reasoning | Reasoning ability | - | Kiran Publications |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.What are the total vacancies released under the HAL Recruitment 2026?
There are total 120 vacancies are out for Manager and Designer Trainee. 60 for each post.
Q2.For which posts is the HAL Recruitment 2026 taking place?
The HAL recruitment is taking place for 2 posts: Management Trainee and Design Trainee.
Q3.How to apply for the HAL Recruitment 2026?
Interested candidates can apply by submitting online applications on the HAL official website after HAL opens online applications on 29th July 2026. The last date to apply is 14th August 2026.
Q4.When will the HAL application process begin?
The application process for the HAL Recruitment 2026 is active from 29th July 2026.
Q5.What was the last date to apply online for HAL recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online for HAL Recruitment 2026 is 14th August 2026.
Q6.When will the HAL Recruitment 2026 exam dates be released?
The online exam dates will be held on 5-6 September 2026 by the HIndustan Aeronautical Limited for the 2026 examination.
Q7.In which mode will the HAL examination be conducted for the applicants?
The HAL examination will be conducted online.
Q8.Will the HAL Recruitment 2026 examination be bilingual?
The online test will be bilingual, available in both English and Hindi languages except for the English section.
Q9.How many questions are there for the HAL written examination?
There are 160 MCQ questions in the HALWritten Examination.
Q10.When will the result for HAL Recruitment 2026 be out?
The online exam result will be released after the examinations are over.
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