✈️ HAL Design & Management Trainee Update 2026
HAL DT MT Admit Card 2026 Out – 120 Trainee Posts
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited • Design Trainee & Management Trainee • Advt. HAL/CHRC-TM/RECT-02/2026
📌 Latest Update (23 August 2026): HAL's notified schedule fixed 20 August 2026 for downloading Design Trainee and Management Trainee admit cards. The online selection test is scheduled for 5 and 6 September 2026. Applicants should use the candidate portal below and follow the date, shift, reporting time and centre printed on their own hall ticket.
⚡ HAL DT MT Recruitment 2026 – Quick Answers
| Recruitment | Design Trainee and Management Trainee 2026 |
| Official Reference | HAL/CHRC-TM/RECT-02/2026 dated 29 July 2026 |
| Organisation | Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) |
| Total Vacancies | 120 Posts (60 DT + 60 MT) |
| Qualification | Regular full-time Engineering/Technology degree in a notified branch |
| Upper Age | 28 years for UR/EWS as on 14 August 2026 |
| Application Dates | 29 July 2026, 2 PM to 14 August 2026, 2 PM |
| Admit Card Schedule | 20 August 2026 |
| Online Test | 5 and 6 September 2026, as applicable |
| Selection | Online CBT → Personal Interview → Medical Examination |
🧭 HAL DT/MT – Quick Navigation
📅 HAL Design/Management Trainee – Important Dates
Advertisement & Online Form29 July 2026, 2:00 PM
Application Closing14 August 2026, 2:00 PM
Admit CardScheduled Download Date20 August 2026
Online Selection Test5 & 6 September 2026
Online Test Result10 September 2026
Interviews at Bengaluru21–25 September 2026
💰 Application Fee
UR / OBC-NCL / EWS₹500
SC / ST / PwBD / HAL InternalNil
Fee Note₹500 includes GST
👤 Age Limit
UR / EWS Upper Age28 Years
Age Cut-off14 August 2026
RelaxationAs per notified rules
HAL DT MT Vacancy & Stage Details
Official discipline-wise vacancy breakup with the notified selection schedule
Total Posts120
Design Trainee60
Management Trainee60
CBT Questions160
↔ Swipe left or right to view every vacancy column.
| Post / Discipline / Update | SC / ST | OBC-NCL / EWS | UR | Total / Key Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design Trainee – Aeronautical | 1 / 0 | 1 / 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Design Trainee – Electrical | 1 / 1 | 3 / 1 | 1 | 7 |
| Design Trainee – Electronics | 3 / 3 | 5 / 2 | 7 | 20 |
| Design Trainee – Instrumentation | 1 / 0 | 1 / 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Design Trainee – Mechanical | 2 / 2 | 6 / 3 | 9 | 22 |
| Design Trainee – Computer Science | 0 / 0 | 1 / 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Design Trainee – Metallurgy | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Management Trainee – Electrical | 1 / 1 | 2 / 1 | 6 | 11 |
| Management Trainee – Electronics | 2 / 1 | 4 / 1 | 4 | 12 |
| Management Trainee – Mechanical | 5 / 4 | 8 / 3 | 7 | 27 |
| Management Trainee – Computer Science | 1 / 0 | 0 / 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Management Trainee – Metallurgy | 0 / 0 | 1 / 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Management Trainee – Production | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Management Trainee – Civil | 0 / 0 | 1 / 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Design Trainee – Post Total | 8 / 6 | 17 / 6 | 23 | 60 |
| Management Trainee – Post Total | 10 / 7 | 17 / 6 | 20 | 60 |
| Online Application Opened | — | — | — | 29 Jul 2026, 2 PM |
| Online Application Closed | — | — | — | 14 Aug 2026, 2 PM |
| Admit Card Download Schedule | — | — | — | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Online Computer-Based Test | — | — | — | 5–6 Sep 2026 |
| Online Test Result Schedule | — | — | — | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Interview Call Letter Schedule | — | — | — | 12 Sep 2026 |
| Interviews at Bengaluru | — | — | — | 21–25 Sep 2026 |
| Provisional Selection List | — | — | — | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Grand Total – HAL Design & Management Trainees | OBC-NCL 34 / EWS 12 | UR 43 | 120 Posts | |
📌 Vacancy Note:The 120 posts include 12 backlog vacancies—SC 2, ST 5 and OBC-NCL 5. PwBD reservation is horizontal and is not added again to the advertised total. HAL may increase, reduce or cancel vacancies under the conditions stated in the notification.
📊 HAL DT MT Category Details
| Rule / Post Group | Official Distribution or Requirement |
|---|---|
| Design Trainee Vacancies | SC8ST6OBC-NCL17EWS6UR23Total60 |
| Management Trainee Vacancies | SC10ST7OBC-NCL17EWS6UR20Total60 |
| Combined Recruitment | SC18ST13OBC-NCL34EWS12UR43Total120 |
| Backlog Included | SC2ST5OBC-NCL5EWS0UR0Total12 |
| Minimum Degree Aggregate | UR70%OBC-NCL70%EWS70%SC60%ST60%PwBD60% |
Official TotalsSC 18 • ST 13 • OBC-NCL 34 • EWS 12 • UR 43 • Overall 120 posts
Important Links
HAL DT MT Admit Card PortalOfficial candidate portal for login and hall ticket
Detailed AdvertisementOfficial English PDF with vacancies and rules
Hindi Detailed AdvertisementOfficial Hindi recruitment notification
Concise Recruitment NoticeOfficial short advertisement for DT and MT
HAL Careers PageRecruitment updates, corrigenda and results
HAL Official WebsiteHindustan Aeronautics Limited homepage
HAL Design/Management Trainee Eligibility 2026
The exact engineering branch in the degree must match the branch list printed in the advertisement
- ✓Core qualification: A regular, full-time Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology or an accepted equivalent under the 10+2+4 route; 10+3+3 is accepted for lateral-entry engineering courses.
- ✓Design Trainee disciplines: Aeronautical, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Computer Science and Metallurgy, with only the listed equivalent branches accepted.
- ✓Management Trainee disciplines: Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Computer Science, Metallurgy, Production and Civil.
- ✓Minimum aggregate: 70% for UR/OBC-NCL/EWS and 60% for SC/ST/PwBD, calculated over all semesters or years without rounding off.
- ✓Final-year candidates: They could apply if they had the prescribed aggregate up to the latest declared semester and can prove final qualification at the interview.
- ✓Integrated degree: A five-year integrated degree in the prescribed discipline and branch is accepted.
- ✓Not accepted: Part-time, correspondence, e-learning and distance-mode qualifications are not eligible under this advertisement.
👥 HAL DT MT Age Relaxation Rules
| Category / Rule | Age Treatment |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS Upper Age | Not above 28 years as on 14 August 2026 |
| Age Cut-off Date | 14 August 2026 |
| SC / ST | 5 years upper-age relaxation |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years upper-age relaxation |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 10 years over and above applicable SC/ST/OBC-NCL relaxation |
| Jammu & Kashmir Domicile, 1980–1989 | 5 years upper-age relaxation |
| Eligible Ex-Servicemen / Specified Officers | Up to 5 years, subject to the notified military-service conditions |
| Age After All Relaxations | Maximum 56 years for PwBD and 55 years for other candidates |
💵 Training Pay, Grade-II Scale & Service Bond
Selected trainees undergo a 52-week training programme. During training, the stipend includes ₹50,000 basic pay, variable DA and canteen allowance; bachelor accommodation is admissible under company rules. After successful training, absorption is as Engineer in the ₹50,000–1,60,000 Grade-II pay scale, with applicable allowances and benefits. The service agreement requires five years of service after training; breach can attract recovery of actual expenses up to ₹15 lakh.
⚙️ HAL DT MT Selection Process
Selection begins with an all-India online computer-based test, followed by a personal interview at Bengaluru. HAL plans to shortlist candidates for interview in a 1:5 ratio for each discipline and category. Final merit gives 85% weight to the online test and 15% to the interview. The notification requires at least 50% in each stage, with relaxation for reserved categories under company rules. Appointment remains subject to document verification, medical fitness, character and antecedent checks.
📝 HAL Design/Management Trainee Exam Pattern 2026
| Part / Rule | Questions | Marks / Weight | Duration / Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part I – General Awareness | 20 | 20 | Multiple-choice questions |
| Part II – English & Reasoning | 40 | 40 | Combined section |
| Part III – Concerned Discipline | 100 | 100 | Post/discipline-specific questions |
| Online Test Total | 160 | 160 | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Question Language | — | — | Hindi or English as chosen in the application |
| Interview & Final Merit | 1:5 shortlist | CBT 85% + Interview 15% | At least 50% in each stage; reserved-category relaxation as per rules |
Test Note:The detailed advertisement does not state a negative-marking rule. Candidates should read the instructions printed on the admit card and the test screen before answering.
🕒 Admit Card Release & Exam-Day Update
The official selection schedule lists 20 August 2026 for candidates to download their admit cards. The online test will be held on 5 and 6 September 2026, as applicable. HAL does not send the e-admit card by post or email. Use the official candidate portal, save a clear copy, and treat the date, shift, reporting time, gate-closing time and venue printed on the individual hall ticket as final.
📢 Result & Next Update Status
As of 23 August 2026, the online test had not been held. The tentative schedule places the CBT result on 10 September 2026, interview call letters on 12 September, interviews from 21 to 25 September, and the provisional selection list on 30 September. HAL may change dates; any corrigendum, result or next-stage notice for this advertisement should be added to this same post.
📂 Documents for Test and Interview
- ✓Printed HAL Design/Management Trainee e-admit card with all exam-day instructions readable.
- ✓One original identity document accepted in the notification, such as Aadhaar, PAN, passport, voter ID or driving licence.
- ✓Application confirmation page, fee receipt where applicable, photograph and registration details for later reference.
- ✓Engineering degree, semester mark sheets and university CGPA-to-percentage conversion certificate where required.
- ✓Current Central-format SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD certificate, if reservation or relaxation was claimed.
- ✓NOC at interview for candidates employed in Government, PSU, autonomous or similar organisations.
🧭 How to Download HAL DT MT Admit Card 2026
- 1Open the candidate portal: use the admit-card portal button in the links section above.
- 2Choose the hall-ticket option: open the Design Trainee/Management Trainee 2026 admit-card login.
- 3Enter your credentials: use the application number and other details requested on the official screen.
- 4Complete verification: enter the captcha or OTP if the portal asks for it.
- 5Open the hall ticket: verify your name, photograph, post, discipline and category.
- 6Check the exam slot: note whether your test is on 5 or 6 September, along with shift and reporting time.
- 7Confirm the venue: read the complete centre address and plan the journey in advance.
- 8Save the PDF: keep a digital copy until the complete recruitment process ends.
- 9Print clearly: carry the admit card and an accepted original photo ID on the test day.
❓ HAL Design/Management Trainee 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions
- ?What is the HAL DT MT admit-card date?
The official recruitment schedule lists 20 August 2026 for downloading admit cards. - ?When is the online test?
HAL has scheduled the computer-based test for 5 and 6 September 2026, as applicable. - ?How many vacancies are advertised?
There are 120 posts: 60 Design Trainee and 60 Management Trainee vacancies. - ?What is the maximum age?
The UR/EWS upper-age limit is 28 years as on 14 August 2026; category relaxations apply. - ?What is the CBT pattern?
The test has 160 MCQs—20 General Awareness, 40 English and Reasoning, and 100 discipline questions—in 150 minutes. - ?What is the selection formula?
Online test and interview carry 85% and 15% weight respectively, after qualifying the notified stage requirements. - ?What salary follows training?
After 52 weeks of training, successful trainees are absorbed as Grade-II Engineers in the ₹50,000–1,60,000 scale. - ?Should a separate result article be created?
No. Update this same advertisement post when HAL publishes the CBT result, interview call letter or final selection list.
