HAL Management Trainee & Design Trainee Recruitment 2026: 120 Posts
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Defence, has opened online applications for 120 posts — 60 Management Trainee (MT) and 60 Design Trainee (DT) — across multiple engineering disciplines, via Advertisement No. HAL/CHRC-TM/RECT-02/2026. Applications run 29 July to 14 August 2026, 2:00 PM.
Quick Overview
| Organization | Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) |
| Advertisement No. | HAL/CHRC-TM/RECT-02/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 120 (60 Design Trainee + 60 Management Trainee) |
| Age Limit | Maximum 28 years |
| Application Fee | ₹500 (SC/ST/PwBD/Internal candidates exempted) |
| Application Window | 29 July – 14 August 2026, 2:00 PM |
Vacancy Breakdown
- Design Trainee (60) — Mechanical (22), Electronics (20), Electrical (7), Aeronautical (4), Instrumentation and Computer Science (3 each), Metallurgy (1).
- Management Trainee (60) — Mechanical (27), Electronics (12), Electrical (11), and other streams including Computer Science and Production.
Eligibility
A Regular/Full-Time B.E./B.Tech. degree from a recognized university/institution, in the relevant engineering discipline, under the 10+2+4 pattern (or 10+3+3 for lateral entry candidates), typically with 60% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA for General/EWS candidates.
Salary
During training: Basic Pay ₹40,000/month plus Variable DA and Canteen Allowance. On absorption: Engineer Grade-II, Pay Scale ₹40,000–₹1,40,000, plus DA, HRA, and other allowances.
Selection Process
An online Computer-Based Exam, followed by a Personal Interview for shortlisted candidates.
How to Apply
- Visit hal-india.co.in and find the Design Trainee/Management Trainee Recruitment 2026 notification.
- Register and complete the online application with accurate personal and educational details.
- Upload required documents, photograph, and signature.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) and submit before 14 August 2026, 2:00 PM.
Official Links
Official Website: hal-india.co.in
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply?
14 August 2026, 2:00 PM.
How many vacancies are there?
120 — 60 Design Trainee and 60 Management Trainee posts.
What is the age limit?
28 years.
What is the selection process?
An online Computer-Based Exam followed by a Personal Interview.
Since incorrect or incomplete application information can lead to rejection, review your engineering discipline and pattern (10+2+4 vs 10+3+3) carefully against the eligibility table before submitting.


