Konkan Railway Recruitment 2026 for 7 Contract Posts (Walk-in Interview)

Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL), a Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Railways, has released Employment Notification No. CO/P-R/15C/2026 dated 17 August 2026 for engagement of 7 posts on a fixed-term contract basis in the Project Development and Monitoring Cell (PDMC) of its S&T Department. Eligible candidates can apply through a walk-in interview only; there is no online application process. This recruitment is suitable for candidates with relevant engineering/technical qualifications and experience in Signal & Telecom (S&T) works, as well as candidates with hospitality skills for the Cook post.

In total, KRCL is filling 7 vacancies across six S&T/technical grades and one Cook post. The walk-in interviews will be held on 7 September 2026 and 8 September 2026, with registration permitted between 09:00 hrs and 12:00 hrs on the respective interview dates. Candidates must report directly at the notified venue and submit the filled application form (Annexure-A) in person. Selection will be made through the walk-in interview process, which may include a Group Discussion or other elimination round depending on the number of candidates, followed by an interview by a nominated committee and a final merit decision based on interview performance, qualification, and post-qualification experience. Selected candidates will also need to clear a medical examination for fitness before the contract is finalized.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Deputy General Manager/S&T: Full-time regular Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics/IT/Communication/Computer Science/Civil/Mechanical Engineering, OR M.Sc. Electronics, OR AMIE, OR B.Sc.-Physics.

Sr. Project Manager/S&T: Same educational qualification as for Deputy General Manager/S&T, or M.Sc. Electronics.

Project Engineer/S&T (AUTOCAD): Same educational qualification as for Deputy General Manager/S&T, or M.Sc. Electronics. AutoCAD experience is mandatory for this post.

Senior Technician: Full-time regular ITI/NCVT trade in any discipline.

Technician: Full-time regular ITI/NCVT or 10th pass.

Cook: Minimum 7th pass.

Age Limit

Candidates should not be more than 50 years as on 1 June 2026. Age relaxation is available up to 65 years for Retired Railway Officials. For Ex-servicemen, age relaxation is discretionary and is based on relevant experience.

Application Fee

Application fee details are not provided in the notification text shared for this recruitment. If the official PDF mentions a fee, candidates should confirm it from the notice before attending the walk-in interview.

How to Apply

1. Download and fill the application in the prescribed format (Annexure-A) available on www.konkanrailway.com under Recruitment → Current Notifications.
2. On the notified walk-in interview date for the specific post, report for registration between 09:00 hrs and 12:00 hrs.
3. Bring one copy of the filled application form, original certificates, and one set of self-attested photocopies of all required documents.
4. After preliminary screening of applications, only provisionally eligible candidates will be interviewed. Depending on the number of candidates, a Group Discussion or other elimination round may be introduced.
5. Be prepared to stay for at least 2 days if required. Candidates must bear their own cost for travel and stay; KRCL will not pay any train/bus fare or TA/DA for attending the interview.

Salary & Pay Scale

Selection Process

1. Candidates must report and register at the walk-in venue on the notified date and time. A Group Discussion or elimination round may be conducted depending on the number of candidates.
2. Eligible/shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by a nominated committee.
3. Merit will be prepared based on interview performance, qualification, and post-qualification experience.
4. The decision of the nominated committee is final and binding.
5. Selected candidates must pass a prescribed medical examination for fitness before the contract is finalized.

Eligible candidates should attend the walk-in interview on the correct date for their applied post and complete registration between 09:00 hrs and 12:00 hrs. Since the last interview date is 8 September 2026, candidates should ensure their documents and filled Annexure-A are ready well before that date.