Central Electronics Limited (CEL), a Mini Ratna Public Sector Enterprise under the Department of Scientific & Industrial Research, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, has released Advertisement No. 118/Pers/1/2026 for multiple posts across Executive, Trainee and Non-Executive cadres.
The last date to apply online is 03 March 2026.
This recruitment offers high-paying PSU opportunities in Engineering, HR, Finance and Technical fields.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Central Electronics Limited (CEL) |
| Advertisement No. | 118/Pers/1/2026 |
| Job Location | Sahibabad (Ghaziabad) & other units |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date to Apply | 03 March 2026 |
| Selection Mode | Written Exam + Interview / Trade Test |
| Official Website | www.celindia.co.in |
| Official Notification | Download Here |
| Offical Application Link | Click Here |
| Post Name | Cadre | Essential Qualification | Required Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy General Manager (Electrical) | Executive | B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering | Minimum 15 years relevant experience in power systems, project execution or related PSU/private sector |
| Deputy General Manager (Microwave) | Executive | B.E./B.Tech in Electronics & Communication | 15 years experience in microwave/RF systems, electronics manufacturing or related field |
| Deputy General Manager (Materials Science) | Executive | B.E./B.Tech in Materials Science / Metallurgy | 15 years experience in materials engineering, production or quality management |
| Deputy General Manager (HR) | Executive | MBA/PGDM in HR / Personnel Management | 15 years experience in HR operations, industrial relations and manpower planning |
| Deputy Engineer (Software) | Executive | B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science / IT | 2 years experience in software development and embedded systems |
| Deputy Engineer (Electronics) | Executive | B.E./B.Tech in Electronics | 2 years relevant experience in electronics manufacturing / product development |
| Deputy Engineer (Mechanical) | Executive | B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering | 2 years experience in mechanical systems / production |
| Deputy Engineer (Materials) | Executive | B.E./B.Tech in Metallurgy / Materials Science | 2 years experience in material testing or industrial operations |
| Deputy Engineer (Project) | Executive | B.E./B.Tech in relevant discipline | 2 years project execution experience |
| Personnel Officer | Executive | MBA/PGDM in HR | 2 years experience in HR administration |
| Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) | Trainee | B.E./B.Tech in relevant engineering discipline | Freshers eligible (no prior experience required) |
| Management Trainee (Finance) | Trainee | CA / CMA / MBA (Finance) | Freshers eligible |
| Management Trainee (HR) | Trainee | MBA/PGDM in HR | Freshers eligible |
| Operator ‘A’ | Non-Executive | 10th Pass with Science & Maths | Minimum 1 year relevant industrial experience |
| Clerk ‘C’ | Non-Executive | Graduate in any discipline + Computer Knowledge | Experience preferred but not mandatory |
| Deputy Engineer (Contract) | Contract | B.E./B.Tech in relevant field | 2–3 years relevant experience |
| Hindi Officer (Contract) | Contract | Master’s in Hindi with English as subject | Experience in translation work preferred |
| Post Name | UR | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy General Manager (Electrical) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deputy General Manager (Microwave) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deputy General Manager (Materials Science) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deputy General Manager (HR) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deputy Engineer (Various Disciplines) | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| Personnel Officer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 13 |
| Management Trainee (Finance/HR) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Subtotal | 18 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 30 |
| Post Name | UR | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operator ‘A’ | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Clerk ‘C’ | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Subtotal | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| Post Name | UR | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Engineer (Contract) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Hindi Officer (Contract) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Subtotal | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Category | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| UR | 26 |
| SC | 6 |
| ST | 1 |
| OBC (NCL) | 8 |
| EWS | 2 |
| Overall Total | 43 Posts |
| Grade | Pay Scale | Approx CTC | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| E5 | ₹80,000 – 2,20,000 | ₹23.87 LPA | 48 Years |
| E4 | ₹70,000 – 2,00,000 | ₹20.94 LPA | 42 Years |
| E1 | ₹40,000 – 1,40,000 | ₹12.14 LPA | 30 Years |
| Post | Vacancies | Stipend |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Engineer Trainee (Metallurgy, Electronics, Mechanical, CS) | Multiple | ₹40,000 (1st Year) |
| Management Trainee (Finance / HR) | Multiple | ₹40,000 (1st Year) |
Second Year Stipend: ₹45,000 per month
After 2 years, candidates may be absorbed in E1 grade (₹40,000–1,40,000).
Upper Age Limit:
| Post | Qualification | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Operator ‘A’ | 10th with Science & Maths + 1 year experience | 25 Years |
| Clerk ‘C’ | Graduate + Basic Computer Knowledge | 30 Years |
Selection includes Written Test + Trade Test/Practical Exam.
| Post | Consolidated Pay | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Engineer (Contract) | ₹75,000/month | 33 Years |
| Hindi Officer | ₹60,000/month | 63 Years |
Contract duration: 2 Years (No regularization claim).
Maximum upper age shall not exceed 55 years.
Minimum Qualifying Marks:
Final Merit:
Final Merit:
Fee is non-refundable.
Follow this simple process:
Visit official website: www.celindia.co.in
Go to “Careers” section.
Click on Advertisement No. 118/Pers/1/2026.
Register using valid email ID and mobile number.
Fill online application carefully:
Upload required documents:
Pay application fee online.
Submit and download confirmation page.
Last Date to Apply: 03 March 2026.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Domain Knowledge | 60 | 60 |
| Aptitude | 40 | 40 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Negative Marking: Yes (¼ mark deduction).
The last date to submit online application is 03 March 2026.
Yes, ¼ mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
₹40,000 per month in first year and ₹45,000 in second year.
Yes, CEL is a Mini Ratna PSU under Ministry of Science & Technology.
Yes, but separate applications and fees must be submitted.
For GET/MT: 85% Written + 15% Interview.
The last date to submit the online application for CEL Recruitment 2026 is 03 March 2026. Candidates must complete registration, document upload and fee payment before the closing time, as late submissions will not be accepted.
CEL has announced multiple vacancies across Executive, Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET), Management Trainee (MT), Non-Executive and Contract posts. The recruitment includes engineering, HR, finance and technical roles under different pay scales.
The selection process generally includes a written examination followed by an interview for executive and trainee posts. For non-executive posts, candidates must clear a written test and trade/practical test before final selection.
Yes, there is negative marking in the CEL written exam. One-fourth (¼) mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer in objective-type questions.
Graduate Engineer Trainees receive a stipend of ₹40,000 per month during the first year of training. In the second year, the stipend increases to ₹45,000 per month, after which candidates may be absorbed in E1 grade based on performance.
Yes, Central Electronics Limited (CEL) is a Mini Ratna Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. It operates under the Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR).
No, candidates must have completed their required qualification before the specified cut-off date mentioned in the notification. Final-year students awaiting results are generally not eligible unless otherwise specified.
The upper age limit varies depending on the post and grade. Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates as per Government of India rules.
The written examination consists of 100 objective-type questions divided into Domain Knowledge and Aptitude sections. The exam duration is 2 hours and includes negative marking for incorrect answers.
Yes, certain senior executive posts such as Deputy General Manager and Deputy Engineer require relevant post-qualification experience. Fresh engineering graduates can apply for Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) posts.
Selected candidates may be posted at CEL’s Sahibabad (Ghaziabad) unit or other project locations as per company requirement. Transfer liability may apply depending on organizational needs.
Yes, candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwBD and Ex-Servicemen categories are exempted from paying the application fee. General, OBC and EWS candidates must pay the prescribed fee online.
Yes, candidates shortlisted for interview for regular executive posts may be reimbursed 3rd AC train fare as per company rules. No TA/DA is provided for appearing in the written examination.
Yes, candidates can apply for multiple posts if they meet the eligibility criteria. However, separate applications and application fees must be submitted for each post.
Executive and trainee posts may lead to permanent absorption as per company policy after successful completion of training or probation. Contractual posts, however, are temporary in nature and do not guarantee regularization.
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