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Add as a Preferred Source on GoogleKRCL Recruitment 2026: Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) has officially released its recruitment advertisement for various Non-Executive posts under Employment Notification No. CO/P-R/02/2026. The notification covers 201 vacancies spread across Civil, Signal & Telecommunication, Operating, Electrical, Mechanical, and Commercial departments, including posts like Junior Engineer, Station Master, Assistant Loco Pilot, and Track Maintainer. The notification was released on 31st July 2026, and the online application window is expected to open during the last week of August 2026 — the exact date will be published on KRCL’s official website 7 days in advance.
KRCL invites applications from Land Loser candidates, Employment Exchange registered candidates along the Konkan Railway route, other domicile candidates from Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka, and eligible KRCL employees. Candidates are strongly advised to read the eligibility criteria, preference order, and post-specific qualifications carefully before applying, since options once submitted cannot be changed later.
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KRCL Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) |
| Post Name | Junior Engineer, Track Maintainer, Senior Section Engineer, ESTM-III, Section Controller, Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Assistant Loco Pilot, Technician-III, Commercial Supervisor |
| Advt. No. | CO/P-R/02/2026 |
| Total Vacancy | 201 |
| Notification Date | 31/07/2026 |
| Category | KRCL Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | www.konkanrailway.com |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 31/07/2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | Last week of August, 2026 |
| CBT (Tentative) | September, 2026 |
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Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| 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, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for KRCL Recruitment 2026 is 18-36 Years for Group ‘C’ posts and 18-45 Years for the Erstwhile Group ‘D’ post (Track Maintainer). The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 01.08.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| 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
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How to Apply for KRCL Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps 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
Important Links
| KRCL Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| KRCL Recruitment 2026 Online Form Link (Soon) | Available Soon |
| Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd. Official Website | KRCL |
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