Short Detail:
Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) has announced Recruitment for Various (Railway Group C & D) Categories Posts (Employment Notification No. CO/P-R/02/2026) for total 201 posts. Candidates who want to apply for Various Categories Posts (Group C & Group D) can submit their online application form from Last week of August 2026 (Tentative) to Not Available, if you meet all the required eligibility criteria. For complete details such as eligibility, age limit, selection process, salary, and application steps, candidates must read the full notification carefully.
Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL)
KRCL Railway Group C & Group D Posts Recruitment 2026
Advt No.: CO/P-R/02/2026
Important Dates
- Date of Notification: 31/07/2026
- Application Start Date: Last week of August 2026 (Tentative)
- Last Date To Apply: Notify soon
- Last Date Of Fee Payment: Notify soon
- Form Correction Date: Notify soon
- Admit Card Date: Approx. 10 Days Before CBT / CBAT / DV
- Tentative CBT Date: September 2026 Onwards
Application Fees
- Gen / EWS / OBC-NCL: ₹1,180/-
- SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / Female / Minorities / EBC / PwBD: ₹1,180/- (Refundable After Appearing In CBT)
- Pay the application fees online using debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
Age Limit
Age As On Date: 01/08/2026
- Min Age: 18 Years
- Max Age: Post-Wise (See Eligibility Table Below)
- Age relaxation extra is applicable as per the rules of “KRCL Railway Various Group C & D Posts Recruitment 2026”
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC-NCL | 3 Years |
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen (UR/EWS) | 3 Years* |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC-NCL) | 6 Years* |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) | 8 Years* |
| PwBD (UR/EWS) | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
| KRCL Employees (Min. 3 Years Service) | Up To 4 Years Extra (Category-Wise) |
Vacancy Details]
Total Posts: 201
| Category | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| UR | 105 |
| EWS | 27 |
| OBC-NCL | 10 |
| SC | 40 |
| ST | 19 |
| Total | 201 |
Eligibility Details
| Post Name | Minimum Educational Qualification | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Section Engineer (S&T) | 4-Year Bachelor’s Degree In Electrical / Electronics / IT / Communication / Computer Science & Engineering, Or M.Sc. Electronics, From An AICTE-Approved Institute | 18-36 Years |
| Senior Section Engineer (Mechanical) | 4-Year Bachelor’s Degree In Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Manufacturing / Mechatronics / Industrial / Instrumentation & Control / Automobile / Production Engineering (Or Related Streams), AICTE-Approved | 18-36 Years |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | 3-Year Diploma In Civil Engineering, Or B.Sc In Civil Engineering, Or Related Stream (Degree Also Accepted In Place Of Diploma) | 18-36 Years |
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | 3-Year Diploma In Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Manufacturing / Mechatronics / Instrumentation / Automobile / Production Engineering (Degree Also Accepted In Place Of Diploma) | 18-36 Years |
| Section Controller | Graduation In Any Discipline From A Recognised University | 18-36 Years |
| Station Master | Graduation In Any Discipline From A Recognised University | 18-36 Years |
| Goods Train Manager | Matriculation / SSLC + ITI (NCVT/SCVT) In Notified Trades, Or CCAA In Notified Trades | 18-36 Years |
| Commercial Supervisor | Graduation In Any Discipline From A Recognised University | 18-36 Years |
| Assistant Loco Pilot | Matriculation / SSLC + ITI (NCVT/SCVT) In Notified Trades, Or CCAA, Or 3-Year Diploma In Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering (Degree Also Accepted In Place Of Diploma) | 18-36 Years |
| Technician-III (Mechanical) | Matriculation / SSLC + ITI (NCVT/SCVT) In Notified Trades, Or CCAA In Notified Trades | 18-36 Years |
| ESTM-III (S&T) | Matriculation / SSLC + ITI (NCVT/SCVT) In Electrician / Electronics Mechanic / Wireman, Or CCAA, Or 10+2 With Physics & Maths | 18-36 Years |
| Track Maintainer-IV | 10th Pass From A Recognised Board | 18-45 Years |
Note: A Diploma/Degree in Engineering is not accepted in place of ITI/CCAA for Technician-grade posts (Pay Level-2) unless specifically mentioned. See the official notification for the complete list of accepted ITI trades for Assistant Loco Pilot and Technician-III posts.
Post & Category Wise Vacancy Distribution
| Department | Post Name | UR | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil | Junior Engineer | 12 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 25 | |
| Civil | Track Maintainer | 14 | 13 | 0 | 19 | 11 | 57 | |
| S & T | Senior Section Engineer | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 05 | |
| S & T | ESTM-III | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15 | |
| Operating | Section Controller | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 09 | |
| Operating | Station Master | 11 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 15 | |
| Operating | Goods Train Manager | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | |
| Electrical | Assistant Loco Pilot | 21 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 30 | |
| Mechanical | Senior Section Engineer | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 06 | |
| Mechanical | Junior Engineer | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 07 | |
| Mechanical | Technician-III | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15 | |
| Commercial | Commercial Supervisor | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 07 | |
| Total | 105 | 27 | 10 | 40 | 19 | 201 | 20 | |
Physical Eligibility
- Minimum Height: 152 cm (Male), 150 cm (Female) — Relaxed For Gorkhas, Assamese, Nagaland Tribal, Garhwalis, Etc.
- BMI, Blood Pressure (Not More Than 160/100), ECG And Chest X-Ray Must Be Normal
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Details
PET is applicable only for the Track Maintainer post.
| Test | Male Candidates | Female Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| Weight Carrying | Carry 35 Kg For 100 Meters In 2 Minutes | Carry 20 Kg For 100 Meters In 2 Minutes |
| Running | 1000 Meters In 4 Minutes 15 Seconds (One Chance) | 1000 Meters In 5 Minutes 40 Seconds (One Chance) |
KRCL Railway Various Posts: Salary Details
| Post | Group | Pay Level | Initial Pay (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Section Engineer (S&T) | C | Level-7 | 44,900 |
| Senior Section Engineer (Mechanical) | C | Level-7 | 44,900 |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | C | Level-6 | 35,400 |
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | C | Level-6 | 35,400 |
| Section Controller | C | Level-6 | 35,400 |
| Station Master | C | Level-6 | 35,400 |
| Commercial Supervisor | C | Level-6 | 35,400 |
| Goods Train Manager | C | Level-5 | 29,200 |
| Technician-III (Mechanical) | C | Level-2 | 19,900 |
| ESTM-III (S&T) | C | Level-2 | 19,900 |
| Assistant Loco Pilot | C | Level-2 | 19,900 |
| Track Maintainer-IV | D | Level-1 | 18,000 |
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KRCL Railway Various Posts Selection Procedure & Exam Pattern
Selection Stages By Post
| Post Category | Selection Stages |
|---|---|
| Section Controller, Station Master, Assistant Loco Pilot | CBT → Aptitude Test (CBAT/OMR) → Document Verification → Medical Exam |
| Senior Section Engineer (S&T & Mechanical), Junior Engineer (Civil & Mechanical), Goods Train Manager, Commercial Supervisor, Technician-III, ESTM-III | CBT → Document Verification → Medical Exam |
| Track Maintainer | CBT → Document Verification → PET → Medical Exam |
CBT Qualifying Marks
| Post Category | UR & EWS | OBC-NCL, SC & ST |
|---|---|---|
| Group C Posts (All Except Track Maintainer) | 50% | 40% |
| Track Maintainer | 40% | 30% |
- PwBD candidates get a 2% relaxation in the qualifying marks.
- Negative Marking: 1 Mark Will Be Deducted For Every Wrong Answer.
CBT Exam Pattern (Post-Wise)
Senior Section Engineer (S&T / Mechanical), Junior Engineer (Civil), ESTM-III & Assistant Loco Pilot
These posts have a 100-question, 300-mark paper of 90 minutes, split into Section A (General Science, Basic Mathematics, General Awareness & Reasoning) and Section B (Technical Ability), with 3 marks per question.
| Post | Section A Marks (General) | Section B Marks (Technical) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Section Engineer (S&T / Mechanical) | 150 | 150 | 300 |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | 150 | 150 | 300 |
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | 210 | 90 | 300 |
| ESTM-III (S&T) | 240 | 60 | 300 |
| Assistant Loco Pilot | 180 | 120 | 300 |
Section Controller, Station Master, Commercial Supervisor & Goods Train Manager
| Subject | Questions | Marks Per Question | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Science | 25 | 3 | 75 |
| Basic Mathematics & Aptitude | 35 | 3 | 105 |
| General Awareness & Reasoning | 40 | 3 | 120 |
| Total | 100 | 300 (90 Minutes) |
Technician-III (Mechanical)
| Subject | Questions | Marks Per Question | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Science | 20 | 1 | 20 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 1 | 30 |
| General Intelligence, Reasoning & Awareness | 50 | 1 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 100 (90 Minutes) |
Track Maintainer
| Subject | Questions | Marks Per Question | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Science | 20 | 3 | 60 |
| Basic Mathematics | 30 | 3 | 90 |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 50 | 3 | 150 |
| Total | 100 | 300 (90 Minutes) |
Note: Exam can be attempted in English, Hindi, Marathi, Konkani or Kannada. Refer to the official notification for the full section-wise breakup of every remaining post.
Aptitude Test (For Section Controller, Station Master & Assistant Loco Pilot)
- Candidates Called: 8 Times The Number Of Notified Posts
- Merit Calculation: 70% Weightage To CBT Marks + 30% Weightage To Aptitude Test Marks
- Aptitude Test Languages: English And Hindi Only
Document Verification & Tie-Breaking
- Candidates Called For DV: Equal To Number Of Posts Plus 30-50% Extra Candidates (For Replacement Only)
- Preference Order In DV: Land Loser Candidates First, Then Employment Exchange Registered Candidates, Then Others
- If Two Candidates Get Equal Marks: The Older Candidate Ranks Higher; If Age Is Also Same, Alphabetical Order Of Name (A To Z) Applies
