DoT JE Recruitment 2026: Retired Officers Apply
DoT Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, through its Special Director General (Telecom), Maharashtra LSA, has announced a recruitment drive for consultants at the Junior Engineer (Telecom) level. These positions are purely temporary and on a contract basis. Applications are invited from retired government officials and personnel from Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) or research organizations.
Job Highlights
This recruitment aims to engage retired officers for Junior Engineer (Telecom) posts on a contract basis. The engagement is initially for six months and can be extended. The positions are located in Pune and Nagpur.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date for Receiving Applications | 30.09.2026 (up to 17:00 Hrs) |
Vacancy Details
The Department of Telecommunications plans to engage three (03) consultants for the post of Junior Engineer (Telecom) [JE(T)]. The number of posts at any station may vary based on actual requirements.
- Post Name: Junior Engineer (Telecom) [JE(T)]
- Number of Posts: 03
- Location: O/o Spl. DGT, Maharashtra LSA, Pune and O/ DDG(C), DoT, Nagpur.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the following requirements to be considered for these consultant positions:
- Must be retired from Central/State Government, Central or State PSUs, or Research organizations.
- Must have held a minimum substantive grade of Level-6 or Level-7 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) in CDA Scale or an equivalent IDA Scale, or held an analogous post or above.
- Must be well-versed with the functioning of Central Government Departments/Ministries and aware of Central Government rules and regulations.
- Must be proficient in computer operations and have hands-on experience with MS Office and the Internet.
- Preference will be given to applicants with a background in DoT, BSNL, or MTNL.
Age Limit
The age of the applicant should not exceed 65 years as of the last date for receiving applications.
Remuneration
The monthly consolidated fee or remuneration payable to the engaged retired persons will be determined in accordance with the Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure's guidelines. The amount of remuneration will remain fixed for the contract period. No annual increment or Dearness Allowance (DA) will be provided during the contract. Taxes will be deducted as per prevailing rules.
Note: The specific remuneration amount is not detailed in the notification but will be fixed as per DoE OM No. 3-25/2020-E.IIIA dated 09.12.2020 for retired Central Government employees and related DoT endorsements for PSU employees.
Selection Process
Suitable candidates will be empaneled on a merit basis. This panel will be valid for a period of 2 years. Engagement of consultants from the empaneled list will be issued for present and future vacancies of JE posts arising in Maharashtra LSA as per administrative needs.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates should submit their application in the prescribed format (Annexure-B) along with the declaration (Annexure-C). Applications can be sent by post or email.
- By Post: ADG (Admin), O/o Special DGT, MH LSA, Department of Telecommunications, CTO Compound, Church Road, Behind GPO, Camp, Pune, Maharashtra-411 001.
- By Email: [Email address not specified in the official notification.]
Applications must reach the office by the due date and time, i.e., 30.09.2026, up to 17:00 Hrs.
Documents Required
The following documents must be attached with the application:
- Copy of PPO (Pension Payment Order).
- Other documents as specified in Annexure-B of the application form.
Important Instructions
- The engagement is purely on a short-term contract basis.
- The contract can be extended up to a maximum of 6 terms of 6 months each or up to 65 years of age, whichever is earlier, based on performance and office requirement.
- Candidates can indicate their preference for working at the Pune or Nagpur office.
- The Special Director General (Telecom), Maharashtra LSA, reserves the right to accept or reject any application without assigning any reason.
- Applications received after the last date will not be considered.
FAQs
- What is the last date to apply for the DoT JE recruitment?
- The last date to receive applications is 30.09.2026, up to 17:00 Hrs.
- Who is eligible to apply for these posts?
- Retired Central/State Government officers, retired PSU/Research organization employees, and retired BSNL/MTNL personnel who meet the specified grade and age criteria are eligible.
- What is the age limit for applicants?
- Applicants should not be more than 65 years of age on the last date of application.
- How will the remuneration be decided?
- Remuneration will be fixed as per Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure guidelines for retired employees.
- Is this a permanent job?
- No, this is a purely temporary and contract-based engagement.
Important Links
Official Website → Click Here
Notification PDF → Click Here
Job Summary
| Board | Department of Telecommunications (DoT) |
| State | Maharashtra |
| Qualification | Retired from Central/State Govt/PSU/Research organization Level-6/7 of 7th CPC or equivalent, Proficient in working with Computers and MS Office/Internet, Preference to DoT/BSNL/MTNL background |
| Salary | Level 6 of 7th CPC (consolidated fee as per DoE OM) |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 30 Sep 2026 |
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Note: While every effort is made to provide accurate and up-to-date information, candidates are strongly advised to verify all details, including eligibility criteria, important dates, application procedures, and official notifications, from the respective official government websites before applying.