IRCON Rail Welding (EA) Technician Recruitment 2026

IRCON International Limited has invited eligible applicants for Rail Welding (EA) Technician positions on a contract pay-scale basis under Advertisement No. C-11/2026. Candidates with the prescribed education, relevant welding experience and required medical fitness should attend the walk-in interview for the Mumbai Ahmedabad High Speed Rail T-2 Project.

There are six vacancies, and IRCON has scheduled registration and interviews for 3 November 2026 at its project office in Surat. This is an offline walk-in process: registration opens at 9:30 AM and closes at 1:00 PM, with interviews starting at 10:00 AM onwards. Selection involves a walk-in interview followed by document verification for eligible candidates.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

IRCON has advertised six Rail Welding (EA) Technician vacancies for its Mumbai Ahmedabad High Speed Rail T-2 Project. The notified category distribution is as follows:

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

As of 1 October 2026, candidates must have Matriculation with ITI, or Apprenticeship Training with NTC or NCTVT, as specified for the Rail Welding (EA) Technician post. Applicants should confirm that they meet all the detailed conditions in the official advertisement.

Applicants must also have at least three years of post-qualification experience in arc welding. The required experience includes covered arc welding of butt joints on 9 mm thick carbon steel sheets, without a backing strip, in a downward or upright position and in compliance with ISO 9606-1. Preference may be given to people with prior Enclosed Arc (EA) welding experience or comparable specialist welding work in shipbuilding, shipping, heavy engineering, railways or similar industries.

Age Limit

The maximum age is 35 years as of 1 October 2026. Age relaxation is available under Government of India guidelines, subject to the candidate meeting the required qualification, pay and experience conditions.

Candidates must be in sound health and free from colour blindness. The notification states that no relaxation in medical standards will be allowed.

Application Fee

The notification does not mention an application fee. Candidates should refer to the official advertisement for any instructions that apply to their attendance and application.

How to Apply

1. Read the official advertisement and check that you satisfy the qualification, experience, age and medical requirements before travelling to the venue.
2. Prepare the application typed on A4-size paper using the format attached to the notification.
3. Attend the walk-in at MAHSR T-2 Project, IRCON International Limited, B-501, Swastik Universal, Surat-395007, Gujarat, on 3 November 2026. Registration begins at 9:30 AM; register no later than 1:00 PM.
4. Bring the original certificates and one set of photocopies. These should include the application; experience certificates in chronological order; the last two months’ salary slips if currently employed; date-of-birth or Class X passing proof; caste, EWS or age-relaxation certificate, where applicable; and qualification certificates and all semester- or year-wise mark sheets.
5. Also carry a self-attested passport-size photograph and valid identity proof. Originals are required for verification, so ensure they are available alongside the photocopies.

Salary & Pay Scale

The advertised pay scale is INR 22,000–63,000, plus allowances. The listed compensation provisions include the initial basic pay of the applicable scale, variable dearness allowance (stated as presently 55.7%), and allowances at 15% of basic pay.

No pay protection will be provided to candidates joining these advertised posts. The notification states that no perks or benefits other than those listed will be admissible.

Selection Process

The first stage is a walk-in interview, and document verification follows. Only candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will be interviewed. Applicants must bring original documents supporting their age, community, education and experience for verification. Final selection follows these stages.

Eligible candidates should check the official advertisement, prepare the required documents and attend the Surat walk-in within the stated registration hours on 3 November 2026.