Official source: Notification No. CO/P-R/17C/2026 (Ref: CO-13032/8/2026-PERS) dated 27-08-2026, issued by the Chief Personnel Officer, Konkan Railway Corporation Limited, Belapur Bhavan, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai-400614.
KRCL Office Boy/Helper/Khalasi Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars |
Details |
| Organization |
Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) – a Government of India Undertaking, Ministry of Railways |
| Corporate Office |
Belapur Bhavan, Plot No. 6, Sector 11, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai-400614 |
| Notification No. |
CO/P-R/17C/2026 (Ref: CO-13032/8/2026-PERS) |
| Notification Date |
27 August 2026 |
| Post Name |
Office Boy/Helper/Khalasi |
| Department |
Mechanical/Project Department |
| Total Posts |
30 (number of posts liable to change as per project requirement) |
| Nature of Engagement |
Fixed-term contract, initial period of 1 year |
| Place of Posting |
Rolling Stock Component Factory, Lote |
| Application Mode |
No online/postal application – candidates report directly for walk-in interview |
KRCL Office Boy/Helper/Khalasi Vacancy 2026 (Category-wise)
| UR |
EWS |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
Total |
| 14 |
2 |
8 |
4 |
2 |
30 |
Note: The number of posts is liable to change as per the requirement of the Project. A panel of standby candidates over and above the notified requirement will also be maintained as per merit, and may be engaged as per KRCL’s requirement within the validity of the panel. These are not regular establishment posts.
Monthly Remuneration & Other Benefits
| Component |
A Class |
B Class |
C Class |
| Basic |
₹11,392 (same across all classes) |
| DA |
₹6,608 (same across all classes) |
| Other Allowances |
₹11,300 |
₹9,500 |
₹7,700 |
| Consolidated Remuneration |
₹29,300 |
₹27,500 |
₹25,700 |
Consolidated remuneration is inclusive of Basic, DA, HRA, Conveyance, and Mobile Allowance. It will increase by 4% after completion of every year, subject to KRCL’s requirement and discretion.
Other Facilities
- New Labour Code-2026 provisions (Insurance, Payment of Gratuity, Bonus) applicable as applicable.
- TA as per KRCL policy, for official travel beyond the project area.
- Complementary Railway Pass for travel on duty; road-travel reimbursement per KRCL policy.
- KRCL Rest House while on duty, if available; otherwise hotel-charge reimbursement on production of vouchers.
- Leave: 15 days fully-earned leave per completed 6 months (2.5 days/month, accumulable but not encashable), plus 8 days Casual Leave per year of contract, plus applicable weekly-off and public holidays.
KRCL Office Boy/Helper/Khalasi Eligibility 2026
| Requirement |
Details |
| Educational Qualification |
Minimum 10th standard pass, and physically fit for general office duty, housekeeping, and maintenance duties |
| Work Experience |
Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience; preference given to candidates with experience in Repair Workshops or Manufacturing Units |
Job Description
- Assist technicians/artisans (fitters, welders, electricians, carpenters) in POH/NPOH activities, including repairs and maintenance of rolling stock, wheel sets, bogies, springs, and alternators.
- Carry out material handling within workshop premises – lifting, shifting, loading/unloading of spares, wheels, and components; support tool handling, cleaning, and arrangement for maintenance activities.
- Maintain shop-floor housekeeping, cleanliness of machines/tools, proper disposal of waste; provide basic office support (file handling, document movement, upkeep of office areas) as assigned by controlling officials.
KRCL Office Boy/Helper/Khalasi Age Limit
| Particular |
Detail |
| Upper Age Limit |
50 years, as on 01-07-2026 |
Age Relaxation
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates: 3 years, when applying against the OBC-NCL reserved post.
- SC/ST candidates: 5 years, when applying against the SC/ST reserved post.
- Ex-Servicemen: relaxation is discretionary.
KRCL Selection Process
- Candidates report and register with the nominated KRCL official at the walk-in venue.
- A Group Discussion (GD) or another elimination round (such as a written test) may be introduced depending on the number of candidates; only those who clear this round proceed further.
- After preliminary screening of the applications submitted in person, only provisionally eligible candidates are interviewed by a nominated Committee.
- The final merit list is drawn based on interview performance, qualification, and post-qualification experience.
- The decision of the Nominated Committee of KRCL is final and binding.
Selected candidates must pass a prescribed medical examination for fitness before the contract is entered into, and must be able to join at the project site/place of posting within a maximum of 30 days after the offer of appointment.
Walk-in Interview Details
| Particular |
Detail |
| Registration Time |
09:00 hrs to 12:00 hrs only, on 10 September 2026 |
| Date of Interview |
10 September 2026 (may extend to subsequent days depending on the number of registrations) |
| Venue |
Kajali Club, Near RRM Office, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra |
- Candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria may report directly for the walk-in interview at the venue and time above.
- Bring all original certificates, along with one copy of the application prepared in the prescribed format (Annexure-A).
- Bring one set of self-attested copies of all required certificates (age proof, qualification, experience, caste certificate, etc.).
- Refer to KRCL’s website, www.konkanrailway.com, under Recruitment > Current Notifications, for the application format and any updates.
Important: Candidates should come prepared to stay a minimum of 2 days, if required, at their own cost. No train/bus fare or TA/DA is payable by the Corporation. Applications not conforming to the prescribed format, or with illegible/ambiguous or missing certificates, or incomplete information, will be summarily rejected.
Documents to Bring (Self-Attested)
- Copies of certificate(s) in proof of the required educational qualification
- Copy of proof of Date of Birth (SSLC/SSC Certificate/Birth Certificate)
- Copy of Caste certificate in support of claims (in the format required for Central Government employment), if applicable
- Copy of service certificate in support of claims for Ex-Servicemen, if applicable
- Two recent passport-size photographs
- Experience certificate issued by the previous employer
- Character certificate from a Gazetted Officer/Executive Officer, certifying good moral character
Note: Candidates who fail to attach the mandatory documents (age, caste, educational qualification with mark sheets, experience certificate, Ex-Servicemen/PWD claims, etc.) will not be eligible for interview. Incomplete or vague educational qualification details will be treated as invalid.
Contract Terms & Important Conditions
- Initial contract period is 1 year, extendable up to 5 years based on satisfactory performance; KRCL may terminate the contract if performance is found unsatisfactory during the contract period.
- Selected candidates will be posted at the Rolling Stock Component Factory, Lote, but can be posted/transferred anywhere within KRCL establishment during the contract period, based on requirement.
- Selected candidates must execute an agreement and an indemnity bond of ₹50,000 in favour of KRCL, on a stamp paper of ₹100 or more.
- Contract appointees will not be absorbed into KRCL’s regular service, and must give a written undertaking that they have no right to claim permanent absorption.
- Either party may terminate the contract with one month’s notice, or payment/remuneration in lieu thereof.
- No accommodation will be provided; no food or food/mess allowance is payable by KRCL.
- If, even after the contractual agreement, any document/certificate/information is found incorrect or false during scrutiny or verification, 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 kind of canvassing will result in disqualification of the candidate at any stage of selection, without assigning any reason
