BSNL JTO Exam Date 2026 & Admit Card Download Details
BSNL has confirmed the BSNL JTO Exam Date 2026 as 23rd August 2026. The Computer-Based Test (CBT) for Junior Telecom Officer recruitment will be held for candidates who applied under Advertisement No. BSNLCO-11/12(11)/1/2026-RECTT-CO for 100 vacancies. The admit card is scheduled to release on 19th August 2026, giving candidates roughly four days to download and verify their hall ticket before the exam.
BSNL JTO Exam Date 2026 — Quick Overview
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) |
| Post Name | Junior Telecom Officer (JTO) |
| Advertisement No. | BSNLCO-11/12(11)/1/2026-RECTT-CO |
| Total Vacancies | 100 |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam Date | 23 August 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 19 August 2026 |
| Number of Exam Cities | 27 |
| Official Website | bsnl.co.in / externalexam.bsnl.co.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 27 May 2026 |
| Application Start | 4 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 3 July 2026 |
| Application Editing Window | 4–11 July 2026 |
| Exam Date Notice Released | 1 August 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 19 August 2026 |
| Exam Date | 23 August 2026 |
How to Get Your BSNL JTO Admit Card 2026
1. You need to go to the BSNL website which's bsnlregistration.ibtexamination.com or you can also visit externalexam.bsnl.co.in.
2. Click on the link that says BSNL JTO Admit Card 2026 or Download Hall Ticket.
3. Then you have to log in with your registration number and password.
4. The BSNL JTO Admit Card 2026 will have all the details like the exam date and the time you need to be and where the exam is.
5. You should download the BSNL JTO Admit Card 2026. Take a printout that is easy to read.
6. Remember to carry the printed BSNL JTO Admit Card 2026 and a valid photo ID with you because you will not be allowed to enter without them.
BSNL JTO Exam Pattern 2026
Single-tier CBT, 120 objective questions, 3 hours, 480 total marks. Each correct answer gets 4 marks; each wrong answer loses 1 mark.
| Section | Topic | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Engineering Stream – Section I | 50 | 200 |
| II | Engineering Stream – Section II | 50 | 200 |
| III | General Ability Test | 20 | 80 |
| Total | — | 120 | 480 |
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Part I (Common) | Part II (Core) | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 45% | 45% | 50% |
| SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, EWS | 35% | 35% | 45% |
BSNL JTO Exam Centres 2026 (27 Cities)
Port Blair, Vijayawada, Guwahati, Patna, Chennai, Raipur, Ahmedabad, Ambala, Shimla, Jammu, Ranchi, Bangalore, Thiruvananthapuram, Kolkata, Bhopal, Mumbai, Shillong, Dimapur, New Delhi, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Gangtok, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Meerut, Dehradun.
Your exact centre, address, and reporting time will be printed on your individual admit card — treat that as final over any city intimation slip.
BSNL JTO Selection Process 2026
- Computer-Based Examination (CBT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Only candidates clearing the CBT with the minimum qualifying marks move to document verification and medical exam.
Exam Day Instructions
- You need to get to the centre early before the time you are supposed to report. If you are late you will not be allowed to enter.
- You have to bring the printed admit card and one valid original photo ID, such as Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, Passport or Driving Licence.
- Do not bring calculators or any electronic devices or written material inside the centre.
- Soon as you get your admit card check all the details on it like your name and photo and the centre and date and tell them right away if you find any mistakes on the Exam Day Instructions, for your Exam Day.
Important Links
| Particular | Link |
|---|---|
| BSNL JTO Exam Date Notice PDF | bsnlregistration.ibtexamination.com |
| Admit Card Download | externalexam.bsnl.co.in |
| Official Website | bsnl.co.in |
| All Latest Admit Cards 2026 | /admit-card |
| Home Page | MockTestCenter.com |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. Q1. When is the BSNL JTO Exam Date 2026?
23rd August 2026, confirmed via the official schedule notice released on 1 August 2026.
Q. Q2. When will the BSNL JTO Admit Card 2026 be released?
19th August 2026, as per the official exam schedule. Reconfirm closer to the date since admit cards are usually issued a few days before the test.
Q. Q3. Where do I download the BSNL JTO Admit Card?
From bsnlregistration.ibtexamination.com or externalexam.bsnl.co.in using your registration number and password.
Q. Q4. How many questions are in the BSNL JTO exam?
120 multiple-choice questions worth 480 marks, in 3 hours.
Q. Q5. Is there negative marking in BSNL JTO 2026?
Yes — 4 marks for a correct answer, 1 mark deducted for a wrong one.
Q. Q6. How many exam centres are there for BSNL JTO 2026?
27 cities across India, including New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Patna, and Guwahati.
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