Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL), a Government of India Undertaking under the Ministry of Railways, has released Employment Notification No. CO/P-R/15C/2026 dated 17 August 2026 inviting candidates for 7 fixed-term contract posts in the Signal and Telecom (S&T) Department under the Project Development and Monitoring Cell (PDMC). The posts cover Deputy General Manager/S&T (1), Senior Project Manager/S&T (1), Project Engineer/S&T-AUTOCAD (2), Senior Technician (1), Technician (1) and Cook (1). All posts are Unreserved. Monthly consolidated remuneration ranges from Rs. 25,700 (Cook) to Rs. 1,26,580 (DGM) depending on city class of posting. Selection is through a walk-in interview at Hotel The Shanti Naturecure on Ganga, 244/14 AIIMS Road, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand on 7 September 2026 (for DGM, Sr. PM and Project Engineer posts) and 8 September 2026 (for Sr. Technician, Technician and Cook posts), with registration from 9:00 to 12:00 hrs on the respective date only. No TA or DA is paid by KRCL. These are purely contractual posts – selected candidates cannot claim permanent absorption and must execute an indemnity bond of Rs. 50,000 on Rs. 100 stamp paper before joining.
Important Note: Three things every candidate must prepare before reaching Rishikesh. First, the walk-in venue is in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand – far from KRCL’s corporate office in Navi Mumbai and its usual Konkan coast operational area. Plan travel and accommodation well in advance, at your own cost. KRCL does not pay any TA or DA for attending the interview, and no accommodation is provided. Be prepared to stay for a minimum of 2 days at your own expense. Second, registration closes at 12:00 hrs (noon) on the walk-in day – there is no flexibility on this. Candidates who arrive after noon will not be registered and will not be interviewed regardless of how far they have travelled. Report by 10:00 AM at the latest to be safe. Third, AUTOCAD experience is mandatory for Project Engineer posts and desirable for Sr. Technician and Technician posts – candidates applying for Project Engineer or S&T Technician roles who do not have documented AutoCAD experience should not misrepresent this. The interview committee specifically assesses technical competency in Signal and Telecom project execution; experience certificates from recognised organisations must be brought as originals.
KRCL Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL), Government of India Undertaking, Ministry of Railways |
| Notification No. | CO/P-R/15C/2026 (Ref. CO-32/16/2026-PERS (71940)) |
| Notification Date | 17 August 2026 |
| Department | Signal and Telecom (S&T) Department, Project Development and Monitoring Cell (PDMC) |
| Total Posts | 7 (all Unreserved) |
| Nature of Engagement | Fixed-term contract, fixed remuneration |
| Age Reckoning Date | 01 June 2026 |
| Maximum Age | 50 years (65 years for retired Railway officials for DGM post) |
| Application Mode | Walk-in Interview (no online application) |
| Application Fee | None |
| Walk-in Day 1 | 7 September 2026, 9:00 to 12:00 hrs (DGM, Sr. PM, Project Engineer) |
| Walk-in Day 2 | 8 September 2026, 9:00 to 12:00 hrs (Sr. Technician, Technician, Cook) |
| Venue | Hotel The Shanti Naturecure on Ganga, 244/14 AIIMS Road, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand – 249201 |
| Indemnity Bond | Rs. 50,000 on Rs. 100 stamp paper, before joining |
| Official Website | konkanrailway.com |
Important Dates
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 17 August 2026 |
| Walk-in Interview Day 1 (DGM, Sr. PM, Project Engineer) | 7 September 2026, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (registration only) |
| Walk-in Interview Day 2 (Sr. Technician, Technician, Cook) | 8 September 2026, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (registration only) |
| Age Reckoning Date | 01 June 2026 |
Post-wise Vacancy, Remuneration and Tenure
| Post | Posts | Tenure | Monthly Remuneration (A Class City) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy General Manager or S&T | 1 | 2 years | Rs. 1,26,580 |
| Senior Project Manager or S&T | 1 | 2 years | Rs. 76,660 |
| Project Engineer or S&T (AUTOCAD) | 2 | 3 years | Rs. 47,220 |
| Senior Technician | 1 | 3 years | Rs. 40,500 |
| Technician | 1 | 3 years | Rs. 30,900 |
| Cook | 1 | 2 years | Rs. 29,300 |
| Total | 7 |
Remuneration varies by city classification (A, B or C class) of the place of posting. The above figures are for A-class cities. B-class city rates: DGM Rs. 1,18,700; Sr. PM Rs. 71,900; Project Engineer Rs. 44,300; Sr. Technician Rs. 38,000; Technician Rs. 29,000; Cook Rs. 27,500. C-class city rates are lower by a further margin. Figures include Basic, DA and Other Allowances (HRA, Conveyance, Mobile Allowance).
Eligibility Criteria – Post-wise
Deputy General Manager or S&T (1 post, age max 50 or 65 for retired Railway officials)
Qualification: Full-time regular Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology (Electrical, Electronics, IT, Communication, Computer Science, Civil or Mechanical), or M.Sc. Electronics, or AMIE, or B.Sc. Physics.
Experience: Minimum 10 years (for Degree holders) or 14 years (for Diploma holders) in erection, installation, testing and commissioning of Signal and Telecom systems for Railways, Metros, PSUs or reputed private organisations. Retired Railway Executives up to Senior Group level with minimum 5 years of experience as an Executive are specifically preferred.
Senior Project Manager or S&T (1 post)
Qualification: Same as DGM. Experience: Minimum 5 years (Degree) or 8 years (Diploma) in Signal and Telecom erection, installation, testing and commissioning for Railways, Metros or PSUs.
Project Engineer or S&T-AUTOCAD (2 posts)
Qualification: Same engineering degree or diploma. Experience: Minimum 2 years in Signal and Telecom project execution. AutoCAD experience is mandatory and must be documented.
Senior Technician (1 post)
Qualification: Full-time regular ITI or NCVT trade in any discipline. Experience: Minimum 3 years in wiring, termination, installation, testing and commissioning of Signal and Telecom systems. AutoCAD experience is desirable.
Technician (1 post)
Qualification: Full-time regular ITI or NCVT, or Class 10 (10th pass). Experience: Minimum 3 years in wiring, termination, installation, testing and commissioning of Signal and Telecom systems. AutoCAD experience is desirable.
Cook (1 post)
Qualification: Minimum Class 7 (7th pass). Experience: Minimum 2 years of cooking experience in a restaurant, household, rest house, dhaba or food joint handling a kitchen for up to 10 persons, across North Indian, South Indian, Chinese, Bengali, Punjabi, Maharashtrian and Continental cuisines.
Age Limit (as on 01 June 2026)
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| All candidates (General) | 50 years |
| Retired Railway Officials (for DGM post) | 65 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Relaxation at KRCL’s discretion based on relevant experience |
Allowances and Benefits
| Benefit | Details |
|---|---|
| Life Insurance | Premium reimbursement up to Rs. 500 per month on production of original receipt |
| Medical | Rs. 500 per month medical allowance for OPD; health insurance premium reimbursement up to Rs. 500 per month |
| Annual Increment | 4% of consolidated remuneration after each completed year of contract |
| TA for Official Travel | As per prescribed rates for travel beyond project area |
| Complementary Railway Pass | For duty travel |
| Leave | 15 days fully earned leave per 6 months (accumulable, non-encashable) plus 8 days Casual Leave per year; weekly off and public holidays |
| Rest House or Hotel | KRCL rest house if available; hotel reimbursement at fixed rates otherwise |
Not Provided: No overtime allowance for extra working hours during exigencies (included in fixed remuneration). No accommodation, food or mess allowance provided by KRCL.
Application Fee
No application fee.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Registration | Report at venue between 9:00 and 12:00 hrs on the applicable day with filled Annexure-A and all documents |
| 2. Preliminary Screening | Applications screened for eligibility; incomplete or incorrectly formatted applications are rejected |
| 3. Group Discussion (if required) | May be held if candidate numbers are large; only GD qualifiers proceed to interview |
| 4. Interview | Conducted by a nominated KRCL Committee assessing qualification, experience and technical competency |
| 5. Medical Examination | Selected candidates must pass a prescribed medical exam before the contract is executed |
| Standby Panel | Panel maintained over the notified requirement; may be used for other KRCL projects (excluding USBRL) within panel validity |
Key Contract Conditions
- Selected candidates must give a written undertaking that they have no right to claim permanent or regular absorption in KRCL.
- Must be able to join within 30 days of the appointment offer.
- Must execute an indemnity bond of Rs. 50,000 on Rs. 100 stamp paper in favour of KRCL before joining.
- Can be posted and transferred to any KRCL project site (excluding USBRL Project) during the contract period.
- Contract may be terminated by either party with one month’s notice or payment in lieu thereof. KRCL may also terminate without reason if the appointee is found unsuitable.
- No overtime compensation for extra working hours during exigencies.
- No accommodation or food provided by KRCL.
- Canvassing in any form leads to disqualification.
- Contract is extendable based on satisfactory performance, mutual consent and project requirement.
How to Attend the KRCL Walk-in Interview 2026
- Download the official notification PDF including the prescribed Application Format (Annexure-A) from the official KRCL website – Click Here – under Recruitment or Current Notifications.
- Also download the notification PDF directly – Click Here
- Verify your eligibility for the specific post (qualification, experience and age as on 01 June 2026).
- Fill the Annexure-A application form completely with your educational qualification, professional experience, personal details and paste a recent passport-size photograph.
- Gather originals and one set of self-attested copies of all required documents.
- Travel to Hotel The Shanti Naturecure on Ganga, 244/14 AIIMS Road, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand – 249201 and report between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM on your post’s designated day.
- Register with the KRCL nominated official. Submit the filled application and document copies.
- Attend the GD (if held) and then the interview.
Documents Required at the Walk-in
- Filled and signed application form (Annexure-A)
- Two recent passport-size photographs
- Certificate(s) proving educational qualification as specified for the post
- Date of birth proof – SSLC or SSC certificate or Birth Certificate
- Experience certificate(s) from previous employer(s) for all claimed years of experience
- AutoCAD experience proof, for Project Engineer, Sr. Technician and Technician posts
- Character certificate from a Gazetted Officer or Executive Officer certifying good moral character
- Ex-Servicemen service certificate, if claiming age relaxation
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF and Annexure-A Application Format | Click Here |
| KRCL Official Website | Click Here |
KRCL Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. What is KRCL Recruitment 2026?
✅ It is Employment Notification No. CO/P-R/15C/2026 dated 17 August 2026 from Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL), Ministry of Railways, for 7 fixed-term contract posts in the S&T Department (PDMC) – DGM/S&T (1), Sr. Project Manager/S&T (1), Project Engineer/S&T-AUTOCAD (2), Senior Technician (1), Technician (1) and Cook (1) – to be filled through a walk-in interview at Rishikesh, Uttarakhand on 7 and 8 September 2026.
Q2. Is there an online application?
✅ No. Selection is through a walk-in interview only. Candidates must appear in person at the venue with a filled application in Annexure-A format (downloaded from konkanrailway.com) and original documents. No online or postal application is accepted.
Q3. When and where is the walk-in?
✅ 7 September 2026 (DGM, Sr. PM and Project Engineer posts) and 8 September 2026 (Sr. Technician, Technician and Cook posts) at Hotel The Shanti Naturecure on Ganga, 244/14 AIIMS Road, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand – 249201, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (registration only).
Q4. What is the age limit?
✅ Maximum 50 years as on 01 June 2026 for all candidates. Relaxed to 65 years for retired Railway Officials (specifically preferred for the DGM post). Discretionary relaxation for Ex-Servicemen based on relevant experience.
Q5. What remuneration does the DGM post carry?
✅ Rs. 1,26,580 per month for A-class city posting, Rs. 1,18,700 for B-class and Rs. 1,10,820 for C-class. This is a consolidated amount including Basic, DA, HRA, Conveyance and Mobile Allowance.
Q6. Is AUTOCAD experience mandatory for any post?
✅ Mandatory for Project Engineer or S&T-AUTOCAD posts. It is desirable (strongly preferred) for Senior Technician and Technician posts.
Q7. What is the indemnity bond requirement?
✅ Selected candidates must execute an indemnity bond of Rs. 50,000 on Rs. 100 stamp paper in favour of KRCL before joining. They must also give a written undertaking that they have no right to claim permanent or regular absorption.
Q8. Is there TA or DA for attending the walk-in?
✅ No. All travel costs and accommodation for attending the walk-in are borne by the candidate. KRCL pays no TA or DA for the interview. Candidates should be prepared to stay for a minimum of 2 days at their own cost.
Q9. What qualification and experience is required for Cook?
✅ Minimum Class 7 (7th pass) and minimum 2 years of cooking experience in a restaurant, household, rest house, dhaba or food joint handling a kitchen for up to 10 persons, across multiple cuisine types (North Indian, South Indian, Chinese, Bengali, Punjabi, Maharashtrian and Continental).
Q10. Can selected candidates be transferred to any KRCL project?
✅ Yes. Selected candidates can be posted and transferred to any KRCL project site in India (excluding the USBRL Project) during the contract period, at KRCL’s requirement.
Disclaimer
The information above relates to Employment Notification No. CO/P-R/15C/2026 dated 17 August 2026 issued by Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL), a Government of India Undertaking under the Ministry of Railways, for 7 fixed-term contract posts in the Signal and Telecom Department (PDMC), as published on the official KRCL website konkanrailway.com. These are purely contractual engagements; selected candidates have no right to claim permanent or regular absorption in KRCL. The walk-in interview is on 7 and 8 September 2026 at Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. No TA or DA is paid by KRCL. All links above lead only to the official Konkan Railway Corporation website.
