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India railway and infrastructure recruitment drives

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India’s rail-related and infrastructure sectors continued an extensive recruitment drive through August 2026. In early July, the North Central Railway (NCR) opened 1,853 Act Apprentice positions, while Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) began recruiting for various senior managerial posts. By mid-July, the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) announced over 200 openings, including 175 junior engineer and technical roles. Concurrently, CMRL expanded its senior staff recruitment. In late July, the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) announced 4,098 vacancies for Junior Engineers, Depot Material Superintendents, and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistants. In early August, the Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) issued a notification for 134 apprentice trainee positions under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS). These roles span civil, electrical, electronics, and mechanical engineering disciplines, with monthly stipends ranging from ₹5,450 for technician apprentices to ₹6,150 for graduate apprentices. Newer developments in August include recruitment by positions. Concurrently, the Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) for sought an Assistant Manager in Civil Engineering, offering salaries up to ₹1,60,000. Additionally, and the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) announced vacancies for Manager, Junior Manager, and Executive roles in Noida, with applications due by August 27. Noida. On August 14, the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) RRB launched online applications for 3,993 vacancies for Junior Engineer (JE) and Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) positions under Centralized Employment Notice (CEN) 04/2026. The application window closes on September 13, 2026, with a fee payment deadline of September 15. Eligible candidates must hold a three-year diploma or a B.E./B.Tech in relevant engineering fields. The selection process involves two computer-based tests, document verification, and medical examinations. By early September, Southern Railway released notifications for 6,171 apprentice roles and 3,993 Junior Engineer vacancies. The apprentice roles, offering a ₹9,600 monthly stipend, have faced criticism regarding the removal of state employment exchange registration requirements and the impact of interstate eligibility on local employment opportunities. Looking ahead, the RRB is preparing for a massive drive for approximately 30,000 Group D (Level-1) posts. Official posts, with official notification is expected between September and October 2026, with online applications projected to begin by December 2026.

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  1. 2026-09-04 10:33 UTC India railway and infrastructure recruitment drives
  2. 2026-08-15 05:02 UTC India railway and infrastructure recruitment drives
  3. 2026-08-10 03:44 UTC India railway and infrastructure recruitment drives
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  6. 2026-07-31 09:37 UTC India railway sector recruitment drives
  7. 2026-07-27 04:06 UTC India railway sector recruitment drives

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