Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) has announced 212 vacancies for Trainee Engineers, Officers, and Diploma Assistants on a contractual basis. The selection process involves a Computer-Based Online Test (CBoT) followed by an interview. Below are the detailed exam pattern and syllabus for the written test:
Exam Pattern
Mode of Exam: Computer-Based Online Test (CBoT).
Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes).
Total Questions: 120 (100 discipline-specific + 20 General Aptitude).
Total Marks: 120 (85% weightage for written test + 15% for interview).
Marking Scheme:
Each question carries 1 mark.
No negative marking (as per standard PSU norms; confirm via official notice).
Qualifying Marks:
UR/EWS: 50% in written test.
OBC (NCL)/SC/ST/PwBD: 40% (for reserved posts only).
Syllabus
A. Discipline-Specific (100 Questions)
1. Trainee Engineer (Electronics/Mechanical/Electrical/Computer Science):
Core engineering subjects from B.E./B.Tech curriculum (e.g., Electronics: Analog/Digital Circuits, Communication Systems; Mechanical: Thermodynamics, Machine Design).
Equivalent disciplines (e.g., ECE for Electronics; IT for Computer Science) as listed in the official notification.
2. Trainee Officer (Finance/HR/Business Development):
Finance: Cost Accounting, Financial Management, CMA/CA/MBA-Finance topics.
HR: Organizational Behavior, Labor Laws, PM&IR.
Business Development: Marketing Strategies, Sales Management.
3. Trainee Diploma Assistant:
Diploma-level technical subjects (e.g., Electronics: Embedded Systems; Mechanical: Production Engineering).
B. General Aptitude (20 Questions)
Quantitative Aptitude: Number Systems, Profit & Loss, Time & Work.
Reasoning: Puzzles, Syllogism, Data Interpretation.
General English: Grammar, Comprehension, Vocabulary.
FAQs: BDL Recruitment 2025 Exam Pattern & Syllabus
1. What is the selection process for BDL Trainee posts?
The selection involves:
Computer-Based Online Test (CBoT) (85% weightage).
Interview (15% weightage).
2. How many questions are there in the written test?
Total Questions: 120 (100 discipline-specific + 20 General Aptitude).
3. Is there negative marking?
No, there is no negative marking (as per standard PSU norms).
4. What are the qualifying marks for the written test?
UR/EWS: 50%.
OBC (NCL)/SC/ST/PwBD: 40% (for reserved posts only).
5. What is the syllabus for General Aptitude?
Quantitative Aptitude: Number Systems, Profit & Loss.
Reasoning: Puzzles, Syllogism.
General English: Grammar, Comprehension.
6. Can I choose my test center?
Yes, you can select between Hyderabad (Telangana) or Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) while applying.
7. How long is the contract tenure if selected?
Initial 1 year, extendable up to 4 years based on performance.
8. Where can I check updates?
Visit BDL’s official website or email bdl-recruitment@bdl-india.in.

