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Bharat Sanchar Nigam
3.9
based on 922 Reviews
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A prominent player in India's telecommunications sector, offering a wide range of services while focusing on network enhancement and customer satisfaction.
Overall Rating
3.9/5
based on 922 reviews

3% above
industry average

Highly rated for
Job security, Work-life balance

Critically rated for
Promotions
Work Policy

Work from office
74% employees reported

Monday to Saturday
74% employees reported

Flexible timing
52% employees reported

Within city
46% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Job/Soft skill training
70 employees reported
Health insurance
34 employees reported
Professional degree assistance
27 employees reported
Office cab/shuttle
26 employees reported
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About Bharat Sanchar Nigam
Founded in2000 (25 yrs old)
India Employee Count50k-1 Lakh
Global Employee Count50k-1 Lakh
India HeadquartersDelhi/NCR, New Delhi, India
Office Locations
Websitebsnl.co.in
Primary Industry
Other Industries
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Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. was incorporated on 15th september 2000 . It took over the business of providing of telecom services and network management from the erstwhile Central Government Departments of Telecom Services (DTS) and Telecom Operations (DTO), with effect from 1st October‘ 2000 on going concern basis.It is one of the largest & leading public sector units providing comprehensive range of telecom services in India.
BSNL has installed Quality Telecom Network in the country & now focusing on improving it, expanding the network, introducing new telecom services with ICT applications in villages & winning customer's confidence.
Mission: Be the leading telecom service provider in India with global presence.
Vision: Be the leading telecom service provider in India with global presence. Create a customer focused organization with excellence in customer care, sales and marketing. Leverage technology to provide affordable and innovative telecom. Services/products across customer segments.
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Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ratings
based on 922 reviews
Overall Rating
3.9/5
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4.0
Job security
4.0
Work-life balance
3.7
Work satisfaction
3.6
Company culture
3.6
Skill development
3.4
Salary
3.1
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Bharat Sanchar Nigam is rated 3.9 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 922 company reviews.This rating reflects an average employee experience, indicating moderate satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at Bharat Sanchar Nigam
based on 790 reviews
4.2
Rated by 143 Women
Rated 4.2 for Work-life balance and 4.2 for Company culture
3.8
Rated by 647 Men
Rated 4.0 for Work-life balance and 4.0 for Job security
Work Policy at Bharat Sanchar Nigam
based on 68 reviews in last 6 months
Work from office
74%
Permanent work from home
14%
Hybrid
12%
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Overall Rating | 3.9/5 based on 922 reviews | 4.0/5 based on 13.9k reviews | 4.1/5 based on 15.5k reviews | 3.9/5 based on 23.3k reviews |
Highly Rated for | Work-life balance Job security | Skill development Salary | Work-life balance Salary Company culture | Job security Skill development |
Critically Rated for | Promotions | Promotions | No critically rated category | No critically rated category |
Primary Work Policy | Work from office 74% employees reported | Work from office 67% employees reported | Work from office 54% employees reported | Work from office 76% employees reported |
Rating by Women Employees | 4.2 Good rated by 143 women | 3.6 Good rated by 1.7k women | 3.9 Good rated by 2.6k women | 3.8 Good rated by 1.7k women |
Rating by Men Employees | 3.8 Good rated by 647 men | 4.0 Good rated by 11.2k men | 4.1 Good rated by 11.8k men | 4.0 Good rated by 20.2k men |
Job security | 4.0 Good | 3.7 Good | 3.8 Good | 4.0 Good |
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Bharat Sanchar Nigam Salaries
Bharat Sanchar Nigam salaries have received with an average score of 3.4 out of 5 by 922 employees.
Junior Engineer
(120 salaries)
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₹2.2 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr
Sub Divisional Engineer
(107 salaries)
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₹8.3 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr
Junior Telecom Officer
(100 salaries)
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₹4 L/yr - ₹12.5 L/yr
Junior Accounts Officer
(88 salaries)
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₹5 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr
Network Engineer
(34 salaries)
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₹1.3 L/yr - ₹8.2 L/yr
Assistant General Manager
(32 salaries)
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₹8 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr
JTO
(30 salaries)
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₹3 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr
Computer Operator
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₹0.6 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
Accounts Officer
(27 salaries)
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₹6.5 L/yr - ₹14.6 L/yr
Data Entry Operator
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₹1 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
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MTNL Stock Surges After Government Signals No Privatisation Plan
- MTNL share price surged over 18% after the government indicated no privatisation plan for the state-run firm.
- Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications stated that the government approved additional capital expenditure plan for BSNL.
- In 2023, the government approved the allotment of 4G/5G spectrum to BSNL with a total outlay of around Rs 89,000 crore.
- MTNL made significant revenue via monetization of lands, buildings, towers, and fiber.
Bloomberg Quint | 13 Mar, 2025

BSNL, MTNL Garner Rs 12,984 Crore Via Sale Of Assets
- BSNL and MTNL have generated a total of Rs 12,984.86 crore through the sale of their assets since 2019.
- Assets sold include land, buildings, tower, and fiber.
- BSNL earned Rs 8,204.18 crore and MTNL earned Rs 258.25 crore from the sale of tower and fiber assets.
- The assets being monetized are those not required for their own use in the foreseeable future.
Bloomberg Quint | 12 Mar, 2025

Vodafone Idea, BSNL Lose Ground In December As Jio, Airtel Add Subscribers
- Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd. and Bharti Airtel Ltd. added mobile subscribers in December, while Vodafone Idea Ltd.'s subscriber loss widened.
- Jio added a net 39.1 lakh mobile subscribers during the month, significantly higher than the 12.1 lakh subscribers it added in November. Airtel added 10.3 lakh subscribers in December, reversing the loss of 11.4 lakh users it had recorded in the previous month. VIL lost 17.2 lakh subscribers in December, compared to a loss of 15 lakh in November.
- Overall, the total number of mobile subscribers in the country rose by 20.1 lakh in December, marking a recovery from the 17.7 lakh net loss seen in November.
- BSNL's subscriber base fell to 3.11 crore in December from 3.26 crore in November.
Bloomberg Quint | 11 Mar, 2025

BSNL Holi Dhamaka Offer: Unlimited Calls, 2GB Data Per Day And More — Check Price, Validity
- State-owned telco BSNL has launched a new plan ahead of Holi 2025, offering unlimited calls, 2GB data per day, and 100 SMS per day for 425 days at a cost of ₹2399.
- Customers can activate the BSNL Holi Dhamaka offer by visiting the telco's website, an authorized store, or downloading the BSNL Selfcare app.
- BSNL also offers other long validity plans, such as a plan priced at ₹1999 with unlimited voice calls and data, a plan priced at ₹1499 with unlimited voice calls, 24 GB of data, and a plan priced at ₹1198 with 300 minutes of voice calls, 3 GB of data per month.
- BSNL's Holi Dhamaka offer provides a competitive option for customers and is expected to give tough competition to plans offered by private operators.
Bloomberg Quint | 4 Mar, 2025

Satcom Spectrum Policy: Sunil Mittal Says Don't Discriminate Against Terrestrial Providers
- Satellite connectivity for rural and hard-to-reach areas can be shared, but urban areas should have a policy without discrimination against terrestrial providers, says Sunil Mittal.
- Mittal welcomes the use of satellite broadband connectivity to serve underserved areas.
- Bharti Group seeks permissions to launch services once they receive a green light.
- Mittal believes the optimum number of players for the telecom industry should be 3-4, including BSNL.
Bloomberg Quint | 21 Feb, 2025

BSNL Prepaid Recharge Plans & Offers: February 2025; Check Full List Of Mobile Recharge Plans
- BSNL provides a range of mobile prepaid plans catering to different user needs, offering options from affordable to unlimited plans.
- Plans range from Rs 107 to Rs 1198, with varying benefits including voice calls, data, and validity periods.
- The Rs 107 plan offers 200 minutes of voice calls, 3GB data, and a 35-day validity, ideal for budget-conscious customers.
- For a slight increase to Rs 108, users get additional benefits like unlimited voice calls and 1GB/day data speed with a 28-day validity.
- The Rs 197 plan offers unlimited voice calls, data, and 100 SMS/day for first 18 days, with a validity of 70 days.
- Higher plans like Rs 897 and Rs 997 offer extended valdity periods up to 180 days and 160 days respectively.
- The most expensive plan, Rs 1198, provides 300 min/month voice calls, 3GB data, and 30 SMS/month with a validity of 365 days.
- Users are advised to check the official BSNL website for latest rates and plan validity as they are subject to change.
Bloomberg Quint | 21 Feb, 2025

Stocks To Watch Today: HFCL, India Glycols, Bharat Forge, Waaree Energies, Mahindra & Mahindra
- HFCL Ltd. has been awarded a contract by BSNL under the BharatNet Phase-III Programme.
- India Glycols Ltd. has secured a contract for the supply of ethanol under the ethanol blended petrol program.
- Bharat Forge Ltd.'s subsidiary, Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd., has signed a letter of intent with AM General for the supply of advanced artillery cannons.
- Waaree Energies Ltd. has received an order for the supply of solar photovoltaic modules.
Bloomberg Quint | 20 Feb, 2025

BSNL records Rs 262 crore profit for the first time in 17 years; Minister Scindia calls it a ‘Significant Turning Point’
- Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has reported a net profit of Rs 262 crore for the October-December quarter, marking the first quarterly profit in 17 years.
- BSNL's subscriber base has increased to around nine crore, and revenue from leased line services, mobility services, and fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) has shown positive growth.
- BSNL's Chairman & Managing Director, Robert J. Ravi, expressed satisfaction with the company's financial performance and highlighted efforts in cost optimization, network expansion, and customer-centric service improvements.
- Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia called BSNL's return to profitability a significant turning point and expects the company to provide 4G services to subscribers across India.
Startup Pedia | 15 Feb, 2025

BSNL Q3 Results: First Quarterly Profit Since 2007
- BSNL reported a net profit of Rs 262.4 crore in Q3, the first quarterly profit since 2007.
- The telecom provider's revenue increased by 2.7% to Rs 4,968.9 crore in the third quarter.
- BSNL's revenue growth was driven by a 15% increase in mobility services and an 18% surge in fiber-to-the-home revenue.
- The company's losses declined by Rs 1,800 crore compared to last year, and it expects a 20% revenue growth by the end of fiscal 2025.
Bloomberg Quint | 14 Feb, 2025

BSNL, MTNL Get ₹6,000 Crore Boost for 4G Upgrade
- The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹6,000 crore financial package aimed at boosting the 4G network expansion of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL).
- The authorized funds will be used to increase the nationwide coverage of MTNL’s and BSNL’s 4G networks, enabling them to better compete with private telecom companies.
- BSNL and MTNL have signed a 10-year deal for 4G network sharing and aim to implement 5G services in the future.
- The 4G expansion initiative is expected to enhance rural connectivity, bridging the digital divide and empowering citizens across India.
Tech Story | 11 Feb, 2025
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Bharat Sanchar Nigam FAQs
When was Bharat Sanchar Nigam founded?
Bharat Sanchar Nigam was founded in 2000. The company has been operating for 25 years primarily in the Telecom sector.
Where is the Bharat Sanchar Nigam headquarters located?
Bharat Sanchar Nigam is headquartered in Delhi/NCR, New Delhi and has an office in New Delhi
How many employees does Bharat Sanchar Nigam have in India?
Bharat Sanchar Nigam currently has more than 71,000+ employees in India. Engineering - Hardware & Networks department appears to have the highest employee count in Bharat Sanchar Nigam based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does Bharat Sanchar Nigam have good work-life balance?
Bharat Sanchar Nigam has a work-life balance rating of 4.0 out of 5 based on 900+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 75% employees rated Bharat Sanchar Nigam 4 or above on work-life balance. This rating reflects the company's efforts to help employees maintain a healthy balance between their personal and professional lives. We encourage you to read Bharat Sanchar Nigam work-life balance reviews for more details
Is Bharat Sanchar Nigam good for career growth?
Career growth at Bharat Sanchar Nigam is rated as moderate, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.1. 25% employees rated Bharat Sanchar Nigam 3 or below, while 75% employees rated it 4 or above on promotions/appraisal. This rating suggests that while some employees view growth opportunities favorably, there is scope for improvement based on employee feedback. We recommend reading Bharat Sanchar Nigam promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros and cons of working in Bharat Sanchar Nigam?
Working at Bharat Sanchar Nigam comes with several advantages and disadvantages. It is highly rated for job security and work life balance. However, it is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal, based on 900+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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