Selection Procedure
For the post of Security Guard and Fireman, Eligible candidates based on the initial screening will only be considered for Physical Test. They have to qualify the Physical Test by achieving “Satisfactory Standard” of the physical parameters as indicated in the physical parameters and requirements mentioned above and thereafter, they will be called for Written Test.
The Eligible candidates will be considered for the Written Test, subject to their meeting notified criteria. Final selection will be made on the basis of performance in the Written Test only
The place of Physical Test and Written Test centre is Bangalore. The date and time of the Physical Test (For Security Guard and Fireman) and Written Test (For all posts) will be intimated to the short listed / eligible candidates by e-mail (to the email id provided in the Online Application by the candidate). The same will also be hosted on the HAL Website (http://www.hal-india.co.in).. Physical Test for Security Guard and Fireman Posts will be conducted prior to Written Test.
The date, time and venue of the Written Test will be intimated to the shortlisted candidates through HAL Website/ Email (in the email id provided by the Online Application). Candidates shortlisted for the Written Test will receive the Admit Card in the email ID provided.
The Written Test will be of 2 ½ hours duration. The test will be in 3 parts, comprising of Multiple- Choice Questions (MCQs). Part-I will consist of 20 questions on General Awareness, Part-II will consist of 40 questions on English & Reasoning. Part-III will consist of 100 questions on the concerned Discipline/ Trade. Each question carries 1 mark each and there is no negative Mark. The Question Paper will be English.
Candidates will have to appear for Written Test at their own cost, on the date, time & venue, which will be mentioned in their Admit Card. The Written Test will be conducted in Bangalore tentatively during the first/Second week of March 2026
Candidates are required to bring Admit Card along with One of the Original Photo Identity Card viz. Voters ID Card , Driving License , Aadhar Card, Passport, PAN Card, ID Card (by Central / State Govt. / PSU for their employees), ID Cards (by Govt. Agencies authorised), ID Cards (by College/Institute where last studied) along with Xerox copy of the Photo ID Card self-attested , to prove their identity before the Invigilator, failing which they will not be allowed to appear for the Written Test
Selection of the candidates for Document Verification will be done based completion of physical Test and the Marks scored in the Written Test, in the order of Merit, as per Rules of the Company.
Final selection will be made on the basis of performance in the Written Test. Candidates who qualify in the Written Test will be called for Document Verification in order of merit. Inability of the candidates to produce the requisite documents at the time of document verification shall render them liable for non-consideration of their candidature. No undertaking for production of documents in respect of eligibility criteria with regard to age, qualification & experience on a later date will be entertained.
Engagement of selected candidates is subject to Verification of Caste (wherever applicable) and Character & Antecedents from the concerned Authorities, as per the Rules of the Company. The candidates should bring all the relevant original certificates/ testimonials etc., along with one set of self-attested photo copies in support of educational qualifications, experience, date of birth, Caste/Tribe, Income & Asset (EWS) (In Central Govt. formats); Experience and other certificates as per advertised eligibility criteria etc. All the relevant and required documents as per the advertised criteria will be scrutinized during document verification stage and those candidates who are found to be meeting the advertised criteria will only be considered for selection. The Testimonials/ Documents should be in the possession of the candidates as on the last date for receipt of Applications. Additional candidates will be called for Document Verification in the order of merit till such time the number of candidates qualifying in Document Verification process is equal to the posts advertised
The date, time & place of document verification will be informed through email. Candidates who qualify document verification stage would be reimbursed Travelling Allowance (TA) for one Journey to and from the place of Selection, i.e., Sleeper Class / II Class Train fare / Bus fare by the shortest route, subject to production of proof of travel (Original onward journey ticket and Photostat / xerox copy of return journey ticket), failing which TA will not be paid. In case the candidate travel by other modes of transport, he /she will be reimbursed the fare limited to the shortest route by train or actual expenses, whichever is less, on production of proof. It may be noted that no Travelling Allowance will be paid to candidates called for Written Test