BANGALORE — State-run defence aerospace giant Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has officially invited applications for its 2026 recruitment drive, opening doors for aspiring engineering graduates across the nation. The public sector undertaking (PSU) aims to fill 120 vacant positions for Management Trainees and Design Trainees across key engineering streams.

The online application portal launched on July 29, 2026, and prospective candidates can submit their applications on the official HAL career portal (hal-india.co.in) until August 14, 2026 (up to 2:00 PM).

Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit

To be eligible for these roles, candidates must meet the following criteria specified by the recruitment board:

  • Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess a full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology (B.E./B.Tech) in the relevant discipline from a recognized university or institute.

  • Age Limit: The upper age limit for applicants is set at 28 years. Age relaxation applies to reserved categories as per government norms.

Important Selection Dates Schedule

HAL has released a comprehensive schedule outlining every phase of the recruitment process from online exams to induction:

Recruitment Stage / Event Target Date
Online Application Start Date July 29, 2026
Application Deadline August 14, 2026 (2:00 PM)
Admit Card Release August 20, 2026
Online Computer-Based Test (CBT) September 5 to September 6, 2026
Declaration of Written Test Results September 10, 2026
Interview Round September 21 to September 25, 2026
Final List of Provisionally Selected Candidates September 30, 2026
Medical Verification & Document Check October 9 to October 28, 2026
Commencement of Induction Training October 29, 2026

Step-by-Step Application Guide

  1. Go to HAL's official portal at hal-india.co.in.

  2. Click on the Careers tab and select the link for Management Trainee / Design Trainee Recruitment 2026.

  3. Click on Apply Online to start the registration process.

  4. Fill in basic personal details, qualification marks, and upload required supporting documents.

  5. Complete the application fee payment online.

  6. Submit the final application form and save a printed copy for future reference.