Konkan Railway Recruitment 2026 – Walk in for Technician, Project Engineer and More Posts

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Recruitment Board Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL), a Government of India Undertaking under the Ministry of Railways
Post Name Technician, Project Engineer and More
Vacancies 07
Last Date 08-09-2026
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Official source: Konkan Railway Corporation Limited, Employment Notification No. CO/P-R/15C/2026 (Ref. CO-32/16/2026-PERS (71940)), dated 17.08.2026, for contract posts in the S&T Department (PDMC). This is a walk-in interview – there is no online application; candidates report in person with a filled application (Annexure-A) and documents.

KRCL Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particulars Details
Organization Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL), a Government of India Undertaking under the Ministry of Railways
Corporate Office Belapur Bhavan, Plot No. 6, Sector 11, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai – 400 614
Notification No. CO/P-R/15C/2026 (Ref. CO-32/16/2026-PERS (71940))
Notification Date 17 August 2026
Department Signal & Telecom (S&T) Department, under the Project Development and Monitoring Cell (PDMC)
Engagement Basis Fixed-term contract, fixed remuneration, for various Projects (except the USBRL Project)
Total Posts 7 (all Unreserved)
Selection Mode Walk-in Interview (no online application)
Note: These are contractual, not regular establishment, posts. Selected candidates have no right to claim permanent absorption in KRCL and must give a written undertaking to that effect.

KRCL Walk-in Interview Schedule

Post Interview Date
Deputy General Manager/S&T, Sr. Project Manager/S&T, Project Engineer/S&T (AUTOCAD) 07 September 2026
Senior Technician, Technician, Cook 08 September 2026
Detail Information
Registration Time 09:00 Hrs to 12:00 Hrs, only on the date of the walk-in interview
Venue Hotel – The Shanti Naturecure on Ganga, 244/14, AIIMS Road, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand – 249201
Age Reckoning Date 01 June 2026
Important: Candidates should come prepared to stay for a minimum of 2 days if required, at their own cost. No train/bus fare or TA/DA will be paid by the Corporation for attending the interview.

KRCL Vacancy Details & Monthly Remuneration

Post-wise Vacancies & Tenure

Post / Grade No. of Posts (UR) Tenure of Engagement
Deputy General Manager/S&T 1 2 Years
Sr. Project Manager/S&T 1 2 Years
Project Engineer/S&T (AUTOCAD) 2 3 Years
Senior Technician 1 3 Years
Technician 1 3 Years
Cook 1 2 Years
Total 7
Note: All 7 posts are Unreserved (UR); no EWS/OBC/SC/ST vacancies are notified in this cycle. Contract tenure is extendable further based on satisfactory performance, mutual consent, and KRCL’s requirement.

Monthly Remuneration (₹)

Designation Basic DA Consolidated (A Class) Consolidated (B Class) Consolidated (C Class)
Deputy General Manager/S&T 49,873 28,927 1,26,580 1,18,700 1,10,820
Sr. Project Manager/S&T 30,127 17,473 76,660 71,900 67,140
Project Engineer/S&T (AUTOCAD) 18,481 10,719 47,220 44,300 41,380
Senior Technician 15,823 9,177 40,500 38,000 35,500
Technician 12,025 6,975 30,900 29,000 27,100
Cook 11,392 6,608 29,300 27,500 25,700

Consolidated remuneration includes Other Allowances (HRA, Conveyance, Mobile Allowance), which vary by A/B/C class city classification of the place of posting.

KRCL Eligibility – Qualification & Experience

Post Minimum Qualification Work Experience
Deputy General Manager/S&T Full-time regular Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology (Electrical/Electronics/IT/Communication/Computer Science/Civil/Mechanical), OR M.Sc. Electronics, OR AMIE, OR B.Sc. Physics Min. 10 years (Graduates) / 14 years (Diploma holders) in erection, installation, testing & commissioning of Signal & Telecom Systems for Railways/Metros/PSU/reputed private organization. Retired Railway Executives (up to SG level, min. 5 years as Executive) preferred.
Sr. Project Manager/S&T Full-time regular Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology (same streams as above), OR M.Sc. Electronics Min. 5 years (Graduates) / 8 years (Diploma holders) in Signal & Telecom erection, installation, testing & commissioning for Railways/Metros/PSU
Project Engineer/S&T (AUTOCAD) Full-time regular Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology (same streams as above), OR M.Sc. Electronics Min. 2 years (Graduates & Diploma holders) in Signal & Telecom project execution; AUTOCAD experience mandatory
Senior Technician Full-time regular ITI/NCVT trade in any discipline Min. 3 years in wiring, termination, installation, testing & commissioning of Signal & Telecom Systems; AUTOCAD experience desirable
Technician Full-time regular ITI/NCVT, or 10th pass Min. 3 years in wiring, termination, installation, testing & commissioning of Signal & Telecom Systems; AUTOCAD experience desirable
Cook Minimum 7th pass Min. 2 years cooking in a restaurant/household/rest house/dhaba/food joint, handling a kitchen for up to 10 persons, across North Indian, South Indian, Chinese, Bengali, Punjabi, Maharashtrian & Continental cuisines

KRCL Age Limit

Category Age Limit (as on 01.06.2026)
All Candidates Not more than 50 years
Retired Railway Officials Relaxed up to 65 years
Ex-Servicemen Relaxation discretionary, based on relevant experience

Other Allowances & Facilities

  • Life Insurance: Reimbursement of premium up to ₹500/month, on production of the original receipt.
  • Health Benefits: Medical Allowance of ₹500/month for OPD expenses, plus reimbursement of health insurance premium up to ₹500/month.
  • Annual Increment: 4% of the consolidated remuneration after completion of every year of contractual engagement.
  • TA & Hotel Accommodation: As per prescribed rates, when required to travel for official work beyond the Project area.
  • Travel Facilities: Complementary Railway Pass for duty travel; reimbursement for road travel as per KRCL’s extant policy.
  • Rest House / Hotel: KRCL Rest House while on duty, if available; otherwise hotel charge reimbursement as per fixed rates.
  • Leave: 15 days fully earned leave per every 6 months (accumulable, non-encashable), plus 8 days Casual Leave per year of contract; weekly off and applicable public holidays.
  • Career Progression: In exceptional cases, upgradation to the next higher level is possible after 2 years of service, subject to vacancy, HOD recommendation, screening, and interview.
Important: No overtime allowance or compensation is paid for extra working hours during exigencies, as this is included in the fixed monthly remuneration. No accommodation, food, or mess allowance will be provided by KRCL.

KRCL Selection Process

  1. Candidates arrive at the venue at the specified time and register with the nominated KRCL official.
  2. A Group Discussion (GD) or other elimination round may be introduced, depending on the number of candidates; only those who clear it proceed to the interview.
  3. A nominated Committee conducts the interview; the merit list is finalized based on interview performance, qualification, and post-qualification experience.
  4. The decision of the Nominated Committee of KRCL is final and binding.
  5. Selected candidates must pass a prescribed medical examination before the contract is entered into.
Note: A standby panel of candidates, over and above the notified requirement, will be maintained as per merit and may be engaged as per KRCL Projects’ requirement (excluding the USBRL Project) within the panel’s validity.

How to Attend the KRCL Walk-in Interview

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria (qualification, experience, and age) for the specific post, as detailed in the respective Annexure of the official notification.
  2. Download and fill the prescribed Application Format (Annexure-A) from www.konkanrailway.com → Recruitment > Current Notifications.
  3. Attach a recent passport-size photograph and complete all columns of the application, including educational qualification and professional experience details.
  4. Prepare one copy of the filled application, along with original certificates and one set of self-attested copies of all required documents.
  5. Report directly for the walk-in interview at the specified venue, on the date applicable to your post, between 09:00 Hrs and 12:00 Hrs for registration.
  6. After preliminary screening of applications submitted in person, only provisionally eligible candidates will be interviewed.
Important: Applications not conforming to the prescribed format, or with illegible/ambiguous, missing, or incomplete certificates, will be summarily rejected. There is no online application for this recruitment.

Documents Required (Self-Attested)

  • Certificate(s) in proof of qualification, as specified for the post applied
  • Proof of Date of Birth (SSLC/SSC Certificate or Birth Certificate)
  • Service certificate in support of Ex-Servicemen claims, if applicable
  • Two recent passport-size photographs
  • Experience certificate(s) issued by previous employer(s)
  • Character certificate from a Gazetted Officer/Executive Officer, certifying good moral character

Key Contract Conditions

  • Selected candidates cannot claim regular/permanent absorption in KRCL on the basis of this contract, and must give a written undertaking to that effect.
  • Candidates can be posted and transferred anytime, anywhere to Project sites during the contract period, based on KRCL’s requirement (except the USBRL Project).
  • Selected candidates should be able to join the Project site within 30 days of the offer of appointment.
  • An agreement and indemnity bond of ₹50,000 (on ₹100 stamp paper) must be executed in favour of KRCL.
  • Either party may terminate the contract with one month’s notice or payment in lieu thereof; the Corporation may also terminate without assigning any reason if the appointee is found unsuitable.
  • If any document/certificate/information is later found incorrect or false, the contractual service will be terminated immediately without notice, besides possible legal action.
  • Statutory Income Tax, Professional Tax, and other applicable taxes will be deducted at source.
  • Any form of canvassing will result in disqualification at any stage of selection, without assigning any reason.
  • The Corporation reserves the right to cancel, restrict, curtail, or enlarge the contract engagement process at any time, without prior notice.

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