At a glance
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (Bengaluru HQ, Ministry of Defence Maharatna PSU): 30 Executive vacancies via Lateral Entry - Finance and Design disciplines. Apply online 22 July - 12 August 2026.
About the role
## About This Recruitment
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Defence headquartered in Bengaluru, has released a Lateral Entry notification for 30 Executive vacancies across Finance Officer, Deputy Manager (Finance), and Manager (Design - Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics) positions.
## Eligibility Criteria
- Finance Officer/Dy. Manager (Finance): CA/ICWA or equivalent with relevant post-qualification experience
- Manager (Design): BE/B.Tech or ME/M.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics with relevant design experience
- Age limit: as per HAL's lateral entry norms with standard reserved-category relaxations
## Salary & Benefits
Salary ranges from ₹50,000 to ₹2,00,000 per month depending on grade, plus PSU allowances (HRA, medical, PF, gratuity). Selected candidates execute a 3-year service bond (bond amount as specified in the official notification).
## Preparation Strategy
Since this is a lateral/experienced-hire entry, preparation should focus on: a strong resume highlighting quantifiable finance/design project outcomes, staying current on relevant technical/regulatory standards (for Design roles: relevant engineering codes; for Finance roles: Companies Act, cost accounting standards), and preparing for a technical + HR interview rather than a written aptitude test.
## Important Dates
- Application opened: 22 July 2026
- Application closes: 12 August 2026
## Selection Process
Shortlisting based on qualification and experience, followed by interview (and possibly a technical assessment for Design roles).
## How to Apply
Apply online through the official HAL careers portal at hal-india.co.in, under the Careers/Recruitment section for the Executive Lateral Entry 2026 notification.
## Official Links & Resources
- Official Notification / Apply Online: https://hal-india.co.in
- Organization: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Ministry of Defence
- Always verify vacancy discipline-wise breakdown and bond terms directly on the official website.
Skills
FinanceCA/ICWAMechanical DesignElectrical DesignElectronics Design
Qualifications
- CA/ICWA (Finance roles) or BE/B.Tech/ME/M.Tech (Design roles)
Official notification
- vacancies
- 30
- department
- Finance & Design, Ministry of Defence
- organization
- HAL
- notification number
- HAL/EXEC/LE/2026