The Corporate Office has assessed the sanctioned and working strength of the JTO cadre across various circles and there exists ample scope to conduct the LICE to fill up the vacancies.

The Establishment Section has announced that there are around 1,503 vacancies in the JTO cadre across various circles. As per the notification issued by the Corporate Office vide letter No. BSNLCO-A/16(11)/1/2026-ESTAB dated 17.03.2026, regarding the status of recruiting circles as on 01.01.2026, the total sanctioned strength in the JTO cadre is 11,756, while the working strength stands at 10,253. Although a surplus in the JTO cadre has been identified in five circles, there are about 1,503 vacancies spread across 24 circles throughout the country. Though, in connection with the Rule-8 transfer cases, the Establishment Section has assessed the sanctioned strength and working strength of the JTO cadre in different circles. As per this notification, five circles have been identified as surplus in the JTO cadre. However, the Corporate Office can take proactive steps to fill a significant number of these vacancies through departmental examinations for the JEs without further delay. At the same time, the department should also explore an alternative mechanism for the JE candidates who are being deprived of the opportunity to appear in the LICE in certain circles due to the declared surplus strength.