HAL Operator Recruitment 2025-26
The Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) has released notification for the recruitment of 156 Operator posts. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is India’s premier aerospace and defence Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), playing a vital role in strengthening the country’s air power and self-reliance in defence manufacturing. Starting date of application is from 15th December 2025 and last date to apply is 25th December 2025. Interested candidates can go through the official website and notification for detailed information.
| Organisation | Hindustan Aeronautics(HAL) |
| Post Name | Operator |
| Total Vacancy | 156 |
| Starting Date of Application | 15 December 2025 |
| Ending Date of Application | 25 December 2025 |
| Age Limit | 18–28 Years |
| Operator (ITI / NAC Trades) | NAC (3 Years) OR ITI (2 Years) + NAC/NCTVT (1 Year) in the respective trade. Candidates must have completed the ITI course under the Conventional Training Pattern of the Craftsmen Training Scheme and possess a National Trade Certificate (NTC) along with NAC as a regular candidate issued by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT). |
| Written Examination | Duration: 2½ hours. Objective-type paper with 160 questions for 160 marks. Each question carries 1 mark and there is no negative marking. |
| Section Breakdown | Part I – General Awareness: 20 questions | Part II – English & Reasoning: 40 questions | Part III – Concerned Trade / Discipline: 100 questions |
| Question Paper Language | The question paper will be available bilingually in English and Hindi. |
| Post | Vacancy |
| Operator (Electronics) – Accessories Division, Lucknow | 7 |
| Operator (Fitting) – Accessories Division, Lucknow | 115 |
| Operator (Grinding) – Accessories Division, Lucknow | 4 |
| Operator (Instrument Mechanic / Instrumentation) – Accessories Division, Lucknow | 5 |
| Operator (Machining) – Accessories Division, Lucknow | 12 |
| Operator (Turning) – Accessories Division, Lucknow | 12 |
| Operator (Fitting) – Avionics Division, Korwa | 1 |
| Stage 1: Written Test | Selection will be done through a Written Test. Eligible candidates enrolled or registered with the Employment Exchange, Zila Sainik Board, Ex-Apprentices trained at TTC Lucknow & Korwa Divisions of HAL, and Directorate General Resettlement will be called for the Written Test, subject to meeting the notified eligibility criteria. |
| Stage 2: Document Verification | Candidates qualifying in the Written Test will be called for Document Verification in order of merit and must produce documents in support of age, educational qualification, caste/category, experience, and other advertised eligibility conditions. |
| Stage 3: Provisional Offer of Appointment | Candidates found eligible after Document Verification will be issued a Provisional Offer of Appointment. |
| Stage 4: Pre-Employment Medical Examination | Candidates issued a provisional offer must undergo a Pre-Employment Medical Examination. Final appointment is subject to being declared medically fit. |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| What is the starting date to apply for HAL Operator Recruitment 2025-26? | Starting Date to apply is 15-12-2025. |
| What is the last apply date? | Last apply date is 25-12-2025. |
| What is the Eligibility? | NAC (3 Years) OR ITI (2 Years) + NAC/NCTVT (1 Year) in the respective trade |
| What is the Maximum Age Limit? | Maximum age : 28 years |
| How many vacancies are being recruited? | Total 156 Vacancies |