Overview
East Central Railway has released a recruitment notification for the post of Instructor/P.Way (7 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply through the proper departmental channel before 15 October 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- East Central Railway
- Qualification
- Only regular employees working in the Engineering Department of East Central Railway are eligible to apply. Clerical employees are not eligible. • Employees working in the same Grade Pay of ₹4,600 or Pay Level 7 are eligible. • If suitable employees in Level 7 are unavailable, employees working in Grade Pay ₹4,200 or Pay Level 6 may be considered. • Employees working one grade or level below the advertised post must have completed at least two years of regular service. • Financial upgradation received under MACP will not be treated as the substantive grade for deciding eligibility. • Employees who previously worked as instructors can apply only after completing one year from the date they left the training centre.
- Vacancies
- 7
- Last date to apply
- 15 October 2026
Important Dates
| Last Date | 15 October 2026 |
| Cut-off date for age and service eligibility | Date of issue of the notification |
| Last date for forwarding applications through e-Office | 15 October 2026 |
| CBT/written examination date | To be announced |
| Classroom lecture trial date | To be announced |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
Post Name: Pay Level | Vacancies Instructor/P.Way: Level 7, Grade Pay ₹4,600 | 7
Eligibility
Only regular employees working in the Engineering Department of East Central Railway are eligible to apply. Clerical employees are not eligible. • Employees working in the same Grade Pay of ₹4,600 or Pay Level 7 are eligible. • If suitable employees in Level 7 are unavailable, employees working in Grade Pay ₹4,200 or Pay Level 6 may be considered. • Employees working one grade or level below the advertised post must have completed at least two years of regular service. • Financial upgradation received under MACP will not be treated as the substantive grade for deciding eligibility. • Employees who previously worked as instructors can apply only after completing one year from the date they left the training centre.
Age Limit
The candidate must be below 58 years of age on the date the notification was issued. The age condition is prescribed according to RBE No. 104/2023 dated 4 September 2023.
Salary
Pay Level: Level 7 under the 7th CPC Grade Pay: ₹4,600 under the 6th CPC Teaching Allowance: 12% of Basic Pay Selected employees will receive a Teaching Allowance equal to 12% of their Basic Pay while working as Instructor, subject to the applicable Railway Board instructions.
Selection Process
Objective written examination/CBT and classroom lecture trial
How to Apply
• Eligible employees should obtain the prescribed application form from their department. • Complete the application with correct service, grade and employment details. • Submit the application to the concerned controlling department or Personnel Department. • The department will verify the employee’s service particulars and eligibility. • Verified applications must be forwarded to the competent authority through e-Office. • The concerned department must complete the forwarding process by 15 October 2026. Applications sent directly by employees or received after the prescribed date may not be considered.
Important Instructions
• This is an internal departmental selection for eligible East Central Railway employees. • Clerical employees of the Engineering Department are not eligible. • Eligibility will be determined based on the employee’s substantive grade, not the grade received through MACP financial upgradation. • Age, service period and other eligibility conditions will be calculated as of the notification date. • The departmental authority must verify all service particulars before forwarding the application. • Applications received after 15 October 2026 will not be considered. • Negative marking of one-third mark will apply in the written examination. • The selected employee may remain at ZRTI Muzaffarpur for a maximum tenure of five years. • Selected employees will receive Teaching Allowance at 12% of Basic Pay.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for East Central Railway Instructor Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline?
Last Date: 15 October 2026; Cut-off date for age and service eligibility: Date of issue of the notification; Last date for forwarding applications through e-Office: 15 October 2026; CBT/written examination date: To be announced; Classroom lecture trial date: To be announced
What is the age limit?
The candidate must be below 58 years of age on the date the notification was issued. The age condition is prescribed according to RBE No. 104/2023 dated 4 September 2023.
What is the selection process?
Objective written examination/CBT and classroom lecture trial