The wait is over for HAL Design Trainee and Management Trainee Recruitment 2026 — Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has put out the notification for 120 posts, and the online form is live till 14 August 2026.
Everything you need is on this page: qualification, age criteria, category-wise fee, pay scale, selection stages and the official links.
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What you need to know
Last Date to Apply
14 August 2026

Total Vacancies
120
Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology in the concerned discipline
Age Limit
18 Years to 27 Years
HAL Design Trainee and Management Trainee 2026 — Key Details
| Recruiting Body | Hindustan Aeronautics Limited |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Design Trainee and Management Trainee |
| Sector | PSU |
| Notification Number | HAL/CHRC-TM/RECT-02/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 120 |
| Job Location | Bengaluru, All India |
| Qualification | Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology in the concerned discipline (Graduate (Engineering Degree)) |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 14 August 2026 |
| Official Website | https://hal-india.co.in/ |
Design Trainee and Management Trainee 2026 — Application Schedule
The full schedule is given below. Apply well before 14 August 2026 to avoid last-day server load.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification release date | 2026-07-30 |
| Apply Online Starts | 2026-07-30 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 2026-08-14 (2 pm) |
| HAL MT Admit Card 2026 | 2026-08-20 |
| HAL Exam Date | 5th and 6th September 2026 |
| HAL Result 2026 | 2026-09-10 |
HAL Design Trainee and Management Trainee Vacancy Details 2026
| Post Name | Total Post | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Design Trainee (DT) | 60 | Engineering degree in Aeronautical, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Computer Science, Metallurgy |
| Management Trainee (MT) | 60 | Engineering degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science and other streams |
Fee Payment Options
- Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI
Category-wise Vacancy
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| UR | 23 |
| SC | 08 |
| ST | 06 |
| OBC | 17 |
| EWS | 06 |
Design Trainee and Management Trainee Eligibility Criteria 2026
To be eligible, an applicant needs Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology in the concerned discipline as on the last date of submission of the online form.
How Old Must You Be?
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | 27 Years |
| Relaxation | Age relaxation is applicable as per the rules of the recruiting body. |
Conditions Beyond Age and Qualification
- Nationality: Indian citizen
- Who May Apply: All candidates
Design Trainee and Management Trainee 2026 Stages at a Glance
| Stage | Mode | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Based Test (CBT) | Online | 160 | 2 hours 30 minutes | |||
| Interview | Offline (Bengaluru) |
Design Trainee and Management Trainee 2026 — Stages of Selection
- CBT and Interview
Design Trainee and Management Trainee Exam Pattern 2026
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Question Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part I - General Awareness | 20 | Objective (MCQ) | 2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Part II - English and Reasoning | 40 | Objective (MCQ) | 2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Part III - Concerned Engineering Discipline | 100 | Objective (MCQ) | 2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Total | 160 | Objective (MCQ) | 2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Total | 320 |
How the Paper Is Set
| Exam Mode | Online (CBT) |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 Hours and 30 Minutes |
| Paper Language | E, n, g, l, i, s, h, ,, H, i, n, d and i |
HAL Design Trainee and Management Trainee 2026 — Application Process Step by Step
- Open the official website. Go to https://hal-india.co.in/ and find the recruitment or careers section.
- Read the notification. Download the Design Trainee and Management Trainee 2026 notification PDF and confirm that you meet the age and qualification requirements.
- Register yourself. Register once with a mobile number you will keep for the next year — every later notice goes to it.
- Fill the application form. Fill in your name, parentage, category and marks exactly as printed on your certificates, since these are matched at verification.
- Upload documents. Upload a recent photograph, signature and the required certificates in the prescribed size and format.
- Pay the application fee. Pay the fee applicable to your category through net banking, debit card, credit card or UPI.
- Submit and save. After the final submit, download the acknowledgement and keep both a soft and a hard copy until the process ends.
Design Trainee and Management Trainee 2026 Important Links
| Official Notification | Click Here |
|---|---|
| Official Website | Click Here |
What You Need Before You Start
- Photograph, Signature, 10th Marksheet, Caste Certificate, Aadhaar Card
Every figure here comes from the published notification. Open the official PDF once before you pay the fee, in case a corrigendum has been issued.
Source: the official HAL notification, checked on 30 July 2026.
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