Overview
Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Junior Engineer (Civil/Mechanical), Track Maintainer, Senior Section Engineer (S&T/Mechanical), ESTM-III, Section Controller, Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Assistant Loco Pilot, Technician-III (Mechanical), Commercial Supervisor (201 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL)
- Qualification
- KRCL Recruitment 2026 is open to the following categories of candidates: • Land Loser Candidates: Candidates whose land was acquired for construction of the Konkan Railway Line between Roha (Maharashtra) and Thokur (Karnataka), irrespective of the percentage of land lost. The land loser and/or their spouse, son, daughter, grandson, or granddaughter are eligible under the landloser quota. • Employment Exchange Registered Candidates: Domiciles of Maharashtra, Goa, or Karnataka with valid employment exchange cards registered along the Konkan Railway route (Raigad, Sindhudurg, and Ratnagiri districts of Maharashtra; Goa State; Uttara Kannada, Udupi, and Dakshina Kannada/South Kannada districts of Karnataka). • Other Domicile Candidates: Candidates domiciled in the States of Maharashtra, Goa, or Karnataka (not covered above). • KRCL Employees: Serving KRCL employees who have completed at least 3 years of regular service. Note: Recruitment in the erstwhile Group-D post - Track Maintainer - is limited to eligible Land Loser candidates only.
- Vacancies
- 201
- Advertisement No
- CO/P-R/02/2026
Important Dates
| Application Window | Last week of August 2026 (tentative) |
| CBT Date | September 2026 (tentative) |
| Date of Employment Notification | 31/07/2026 |
| Online Application Window Opens | Last week of August 2026 (tentative; exact date to be published 7 days in advance) |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) | September 2026 (tentative) |
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Vacancy Details
KRCL has announced 201 vacancies across 12 posts. Category-wise reservation (UR/EWS/OBC-NCL/SC/ST) is shown in parentheses against each post; the notification also provides horizontal reservation for Ex-Servicemen (Ex.SM) and PwBD within these totals. S. No.: Post Name | No. of Posts 1: Junior Engineer (Civil) | 25 (UR-12, EWS-3, OBC-NCL-5, SC-3, ST-2; incl. Ex.SM-2) 2: Track Maintainer | 57 (UR-14, EWS-13, SC-19, ST-11; incl. Ex.SM-11) - Land Loser candidates only 3: Senior Section Engineer (S&T) | 5 (UR-2, EWS-1, OBC-NCL-1, SC-1) 4: ESTM-III | 15 (UR-11, EWS-3, OBC-NCL-1; incl. Ex.SM-1) 5: Section Controller | 9 (UR-5, EWS-1, SC-2, ST-1) 6: Station Master | 15 (UR-11, EWS-1, SC-2, ST-1; incl. Ex.SM-1) 7: Goods Train Manager | 10 (UR-7, EWS-1, SC-2; incl. Ex.SM-1) 8: Assistant Loco Pilot | 30 (UR-21, EWS-2, SC-5, ST-2; incl. Ex.SM-3) 9: Senior Section Engineer (Mechanical) | 6 (UR-1, EWS-1, OBC-NCL-1, SC-3) 10: Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | 7 (UR-4, OBC-NCL-1, SC-2) 11: Technician-III (Mechanical) | 15 (UR-14, ST-1; incl. Ex.SM-1) 12: Commercial Supervisor | 7 (UR-3, EWS-1, OBC-NCL-1, SC-1, ST-1; incl. PwBD-1) The number of posts indicated is provisional and subject to change; KRCL may publish updated vacancy positions on its website. Any unfilled Ex-Servicemen and EWS vacancies shall not be carried forward.
Eligibility
KRCL Recruitment 2026 is open to the following categories of candidates: • Land Loser Candidates: Candidates whose land was acquired for construction of the Konkan Railway Line between Roha (Maharashtra) and Thokur (Karnataka), irrespective of the percentage of land lost. The land loser and/or their spouse, son, daughter, grandson, or granddaughter are eligible under the landloser quota. • Employment Exchange Registered Candidates: Domiciles of Maharashtra, Goa, or Karnataka with valid employment exchange cards registered along the Konkan Railway route (Raigad, Sindhudurg, and Ratnagiri districts of Maharashtra; Goa State; Uttara Kannada, Udupi, and Dakshina Kannada/South Kannada districts of Karnataka). • Other Domicile Candidates: Candidates domiciled in the States of Maharashtra, Goa, or Karnataka (not covered above). • KRCL Employees: Serving KRCL employees who have completed at least 3 years of regular service. Note: Recruitment in the erstwhile Group-D post - Track Maintainer - is limited to eligible Land Loser candidates only.
Age Limit
The age of candidates shall be reckoned as on 01/08/2026. Post Category: Age Limit Group 'C' posts (all posts except Track Maintainer): 18 to 36 years Erstwhile Group 'D' post (Track Maintainer): 18 to 45 years
Salary
Selected candidates will be placed in the following Pay Levels as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix: Post: Group | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Initial Pay (Rs.) Senior Section Engineer (S&T): C | Level 7 | 44,900 Senior Section Engineer (Mechanical): C | Level 7 | 44,900 Junior Engineer (Civil): C | Level 6 | 35,400 Junior Engineer (Mechanical): C | Level 6 | 35,400 Section Controller: C | Level 6 | 35,400 Station Master: C | Level 6 | 35,400 Commercial Supervisor: C | Level 6 | 35,400 Goods Train Manager: C | Level 5 | 29,200 Technician-III (Mechanical): C | Level 2 | 19,900 ESTM-III (S&T): C | Level 2 | 19,900 Assistant Loco Pilot: C | Level 2 | 19,900 Track Maintainer-IV: D | Level 1 | 18,000
Application Fee
Category: Examination Fee UR / OBC-NCL / General candidates: Rs. 1,180/- (Rs. 1,000 + 18% GST) + payment gateway charges, per examination SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / Female / Minorities / EBC / PwBD: Fee is refunded (minus bank charges) upon appearing in the CBT Fee is payable online only, through Internet Banking, Debit/Credit Cards, or UPI. Minorities include Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, and Zoroastrians (Parsis). Economically Backward Class (EBC) candidates - annual family income below Rs. 50,000 - get fee concession only, not job reservation. There is no refund for erroneous, incomplete, or rejected applications.
Exam Pattern
The recruitment process varies by post group: • Section Controller, Station Master, Assistant Loco Pilot: CBT → Computer-Based/OMR-based Aptitude Test → Document Verification (DV) → Medical Examination. Merit is prepared with 70% weightage to CBT marks and 30% to Aptitude Test marks. • Senior Section Engineer (Mechanical/S&T), Junior Engineer (Civil/Mechanical), Goods Train Manager, Commercial Supervisor, Technician-III (Mechanical), ESTM-III: CBT → Document Verification → Medical Examination. • Track Maintainer: CBT → Document Verification → Physical Efficiency Test (PET) → Medical Examination. The CBT is of screening nature with negative marking - one mark is deducted for each wrong answer. Questions are set in five languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Konkani, and Kannada (the Aptitude Test for SCOR/SM/ALP is in English and Hindi only).
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for KRCL Recruitment 2026 by following these steps: • Visit the official KRCL website, www.konkanrailway.com, once the application link goes live (tentatively last week of August 2026). • Register your name on the portal; a Registration Number will be generated and sent via registered email and mobile number, along with a password and application link. • Activate the link to access the application form and fill in personal, educational, and category details, carefully selecting your post-wise preference (this cannot be changed once submitted). • Pay the prescribed examination fee online for each CBT Examination Group selected, using Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI. • Upload the required scanned documents - photograph, signature, and category certificates (if applicable). • Review all entries carefully, then submit the application before the closing date. • Keep a printed copy of the submitted online application for future reference - do not send it to KRCL by post. Candidates are advised to apply only through the official KRCL website and to be cautious of fake websites and job racketeers, as KRCL has not appointed any agents or coaching centres on its behalf.
Required Documents
Candidates should keep scanned copies of the following ready before filling the online application: • Recent colour passport-size photograph (JPEG, 30–70 KB, plain white background, no cap/dark glasses) • Scanned signature in running handwriting (JPEG, 30–70 KB) • SC/ST certificate (for candidates seeking free rail travel passes) • PwBD candidates: additional passport-size photograph as per specification, and Scribe details/photograph if applicable At the time of Document Verification (DV), candidates must produce original documents along with self-attested photocopies, including: • Matriculation/High School Certificate (proof of Date of Birth and qualification) • HSC, Graduation, and ITI/NCVT-SCVT certificates as applicable • Aadhaar Card and PAN Card • Domicile certificate (Maharashtra/Goa/Karnataka) • SC/ST/OBC-NCL caste certificate in the prescribed Annexure format, where applicable • Income Certificate for EBC fee waiver / EWS Income & Asset Certificate, where applicable • PwBD certificate as per the prescribed Annexure, where applicable • NOC from current employer (for serving Govt./PSU employees) and discharge certificate (for Ex-Servicemen) • Land Loser candidates: SLAO Land Loser Certificate, Tehsildar's certificate, proof of relationship, and RTC land documents, as applicable
Important Instructions
• Candidates can apply for one or more posts in a single application, in order of preference; once exercised, post preference is final and cannot be changed. • KRCL will allot only one post to a selected candidate, based on preference, merit, vacancy position, and qualifying the selection stages - no request for a lower-preference post will be entertained after allotment. • Serving Government/PSU employees may apply directly but must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer at the time of DV, failing which their candidature will be cancelled. • Selected candidates can be posted anywhere within KRCL's area of operation, including project sites; KRCL employees are not eligible for transfer to other Zonal Railways. • Candidates must ensure their mobile number and email ID are active throughout the recruitment process, as all communication will be via SMS and email only. • Any candidate found using unfair means, impersonation, or furnishing false information will be disqualified and debarred from future KRCL examinations, and is liable for legal action. • KRCL reserves the right to change the number of vacancies, cancel the recruitment process in part or full, and reject applications without assigning reasons.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Konkan Railway Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 201 Junior Engineer, Technician and More Posts?
Application Window: Last week of August 2026 (tentative); CBT Date: September 2026 (tentative); Date of Employment Notification: 31/07/2026; Online Application Window Opens: Last week of August 2026 (tentative; exact date to be published 7 days in advance); Computer Based Test (CBT): September 2026 (tentative)
What is the application fee?
Category: Examination Fee UR / OBC-NCL / General candidates: Rs. 1,180/- (Rs. 1,000 + 18% GST) + payment gateway charges, per examination SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / Female / Minorities / EBC / PwBD: Fee is refunded (minus bank charges) upon appearing in the CBT Fee is payable online only, through Internet Banking, Debit/Credit Cards, or UPI. Minorities include Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, and Zoroastrians (Parsis). Economically Backward Class (EBC) candidates - annual family income below Rs. 50,000 - get fee concession only, not job reservation. There is no refund for erroneous, incomplete, or rejected applications.
What is the age limit?
The age of candidates shall be reckoned as on 01/08/2026. Post Category: Age Limit Group 'C' posts (all posts except Track Maintainer): 18 to 36 years Erstwhile Group 'D' post (Track Maintainer): 18 to 45 years