| Important Dates | Application Fee |
| • Advertisement Date: 31/07/2026 • Online Application Start Date: Last week of August, 2026 • CBT (Tentative): September, 2026 | • UR / EWS / OBC-NCL: Rs. 1180/- (Rs. 1000/- + GST @18%) + payment gateway charges • SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / Female / Minorities / EBC / PwBD: Rs. 1180/- + gateway charges (refunded on appearing in CBT, after deducting bank charges) • Mode of Payment: Online only (Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI) |
| Age Limit Details |
| • Age Limit: 18-36 Years for Group ‘C’ posts and 18-45 Years for the Erstwhile Group ‘D’ post (Track Maintainer) • Age as on: 01/08/2026 • Age relaxation extra as per rules. |
| Vacancy Details – Total: 201 | ||
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | 25 | 3-Year Diploma/ Degree in Civil Engineering (or related sub-streams) |
| Track Maintainer | 57 | 10th Pass (Land Loser candidates only) |
| Senior Section Engineer (S&T) | 05 | 4-Year Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/ Electronics/ IT/ Communication/C omputer Engineering |
| ESTM-III | 15 | Matric + ITI (Electrician/ Electronics Mechanic/ Wireman) or 10+2 with Physics & Maths |
| Section Controller | 09 | Graduation in any discipline |
| Station Master | 15 | Graduation in any discipline |
| Goods Train Manager | 10 | Graduation in any discipline |
| Assistant Loco Pilot | 30 | Matric + ITI (relevant trades) or 3-Year Diploma in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Automobile Engineering |
| Senior Section Engineer (Mechanical) | 06 | 4-Year Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics/ related Engineering |
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | 07 | 3-Year Diploma in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics/related Engineering |
| Technician/III | 15 | Matric + ITI (Fitter/ Mechanic/ Electrician/ Welder etc.) |
| Commercial Supervisor | 07 | Graduation in any discipline (1 post reserved for PwBD) |
| Total | 201 | Varies Post Wise (Check Notification For Details) |
| Physical Standards (PET) for Track Maintainer |
| Track Maintainer candidates must qualify a mandatory Physical Efficiency Test (PET) after CBT and DV: |
| Criteria | Male Candidates | Female Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| Weight Carrying | 35 Kg for 100 meters in 2 minutes (without putting weight down) | 20 Kg for 100 meters in 2 minutes (without putting weight down) |
| Running | 1000 meters in 4 minutes 15 seconds | 1000 meters in 5 minutes 40 seconds |
| PET is qualifying in nature. Failing the weight-carrying stage results in elimination before the running stage. |
| KRCL Recruitment 2026 Selection Process |
| The selection process for KRCL Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages: • Computer Based Test (CBT) • Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)/OMR-based Aptitude Test (only for Section Controller, Station Master, Assistant Loco Pilot) • Document Verification (DV) • Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — Track Maintainer only • Medical Examination |
| How to Apply for KRCL Recruitment 2026 |
| • Visit the official KRCL website: www.konkanrailway.com • Register with your basic details to generate a Registration Number • Registration number and password will be sent via SMS and registered email • Use the activation link sent to your email to access the full application form • Fill in personal, educational, and category details along with post preference (carefully — once submitted, preferences are final) • Upload scanned photograph, signature, and category-specific certificates as applicable • Pay the examination fee online (Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI) • Submit the application and keep a printed copy for future reference |
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