Applications are open. The closing date is yet to be confirmed from the official notification. Read the official notification in full before you submit the form.
About This Recruitment
Konkan Railway Corporation has notified recruitment for 201 posts under CO/P-R/02/2026. The prescribed qualification is Class 10 to a four-year engineering degree, depending on the post, and the age limit is 18 to 36 years before category relaxation is applied. The vacancies are spread across 12 distinct posts, and the category-wise split for each is set out in the vacancy table below.
Selection is made through Computer Based Test, Aptitude Test and Document Verification, followed by the remaining stages set out below. Selected candidates are placed in the pay scale of ₹18,000 to ₹44,900 initial pay, Levels 1 to 7 of the 7th CPC matrix. The place of posting is Konkan Railway route — Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka.
The application fee is ₹1,180 (₹1,000 plus 18% GST) for Unreserved, OBC-NCL and General. The entire process is completed online, from registration through to fee payment and the final printout of the confirmation page. Check the notification for whether a correction window is offered, because most fields cannot be amended once the form is submitted.
Read the official notification in full before you begin the form. Eligibility, fees and dates are revised through corrigenda more often than candidates expect, and an application submitted against the wrong criteria is rejected at document verification rather than at submission — by which point the cycle is over.
Key Highlights
- 201 vacancies notified
- Qualification: Class 10 to a four-year engineering degree, depending on the post
- Age limit: 18 to 36 years, with relaxation by category
- Pay scale: ₹18,000 to ₹44,900 initial pay, Levels 1 to 7 of the 7th CPC matrix
- Application fee: ₹1,180 (₹1,000 plus 18% GST) for Unreserved, OBC-NCL and General
- Application mode: online
Quick Overview
The notification's own particulars, at a glance.
- Organization
- Konkan Railway Corporation
- Advertisement No.
- CO/P-R/02/2026
- Total Vacancies
- 201
- Job Location
- Konkan Railway route — Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka
- Qualification
- Class 10 to a four-year engineering degree, depending on the post
- Age Limit
- 18 – 36 years
- Salary
- ₹18,000 to ₹44,900 initial pay, Levels 1 to 7 of the 7th CPC matrix
- Application Mode
- Online
- Official Website
- konkanrailway.com
Important Dates
Every date below is taken from the official notification. Portals close at the time stated in the notification, not at midnight, and the fee payment window often closes a day after the form does.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Employment notification issued | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Online application opens | Last week of August 2026The exact date is announced seven days in advance |
| Computer Based Test | September 2026Tentative |
Application Fee
Fee is paid on the official portal only. Category-wise exemptions are applied automatically once the category is declared correctly in the form.
| Category | Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved, OBC-NCL and General | ₹1,180 (₹1,000 plus 18% GST) | Online |
| SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, women, minorities, EBC and PwBD | Refunded on appearing in the CBT, less bank charges | Online |
Vacancy Details
Vacancy counts are provisional and are revised through corrigenda. The category-wise split determines the cut-off you will actually be measured against.
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Track Maintainer | 57 |
| Assistant Loco Pilot | 30 |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | 25 |
| ESTM-III (S&T) | 15 |
| Station Master | 15 |
| Technician-III (Mechanical) | 15 |
| Goods Train Manager | 10 |
| Section Controller | 9 |
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | 7 |
| Commercial Supervisor | 7 |
| Senior Section Engineer (Mechanical) | 6 |
| Senior Section Engineer (S&T) | 5 |
| Total | 201 |
Educational Qualification
The qualification must be held on or before the cut-off date stated in the notification. Final-year candidates should check whether provisional applications are permitted for this recruitment.
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Senior Section Engineer (S&T) | A four-year bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, IT, Communication or Computer Science Engineering. |
| Senior Section Engineer (Mechanical) | A four-year bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering. |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | A three-year diploma in Civil Engineering from an AICTE-approved institution. |
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | A three-year diploma in a Mechanical-stream discipline. |
| Section Controller, Station Master, Goods Train Manager and Commercial Supervisor | A degree in any discipline from a recognised university. |
| Assistant Loco Pilot | Matriculation with an ITI certificate in an electrical or mechanical trade, or a diploma. |
| Technician-III (Mechanical) | Matriculation with an ITI certificate as Fitter, Mechanic, Welder or Electrician. |
| ESTM-III | Matriculation with an ITI certificate as Electrician, Electronics Mechanic or Wireman, or Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics. |
| Track Maintainer | Class 10 pass from a recognised board. |
- The application window is not open yet. The notification says it opens in the last week of August 2026, with the exact date announced seven days in advance — watch the KRCL site.
- The fee is refunded to SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, women, minority, EBC and PwBD candidates who actually sit the CBT, less bank charges.
- Track Maintainer carries the most posts at 57, and has a higher upper age limit of 45 years.
Age Limit & Relaxation
Upper age limits are relaxed by category. Read the row that applies to you before you conclude you are ineligible.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST (Group C) | 5 years |
| OBC (non-creamy layer, Group C) | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (UR / EWS, Group C) | 3 years |
| PwBD (UR / EWS, Group C) | 10 years |
| Serving KRCL employees with 3 or more years' service (UR / EWS) | No relaxation; maximum age 40 years |
Age is reckoned as on 1 August 2026. The upper limit for Track Maintainer is 45 years.
Pay Scale
Figures are the pay scale, not take-home pay. Dearness allowance, house rent allowance and other allowances are paid over and above the basic pay shown.
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Section Engineer (S&T and Mechanical) | Level 7 | ₹44,900 initial pay |
| Junior Engineer (Civil and Mechanical) | Level 6 | ₹35,400 initial pay |
| Section Controller, Station Master and Commercial Supervisor | Level 6 | ₹35,400 initial pay |
| Goods Train Manager | Level 5 | ₹29,200 initial pay |
| Technician-III, ESTM-III and Assistant Loco Pilot | Level 2 | ₹19,900 initial pay |
| Track Maintainer-IV | Level 1 | ₹18,000 initial pay |
Selection Process
Each stage is qualifying for the next. Clearing a stage does not carry marks forward unless the notification says so.
- 1Computer Based Test — 100 questions in 90 minutes, screening in nature and with negative marking
- 2Aptitude Test — for Section Controller, Station Master and Assistant Loco Pilot
- 3Document Verification — original certificates checked against the form
- 4Physical Efficiency Test — for Track Maintainer only
- 5Medical Examination — against the standard prescribed for the post
Exam Pattern
Understanding the marking scheme is worth as much as the syllabus — attempt strategy depends on the negative marking below.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Based Test — all posts | 100 | 100 | 90 minutes |
The CBT is screening in nature and **carries negative marking**. Section Controller, Station Master and Assistant Loco Pilot candidates additionally sit an aptitude test.
How to Apply
Complete the form in one sitting where possible, and check the preview page carefully. Most fields cannot be changed once submitted, except during the correction window.
- 1Open the recruitment section of the Konkan Railway website once the window opens.
- 2Register your name on the portal; the registration number is sent by email and SMS.
- 3Activate the link and complete the application form with your personal and educational details.
- 4Pay the examination fee online by net banking, card or UPI.
- 5Upload your photograph, signature and supporting certificates.
- 6Review the form and submit it before the closing date, keeping a printed copy.
Important Links
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Konkan Railway application window open?
In the last week of August 2026. The exact date is announced on the KRCL website seven days in advance.
Is the application fee refundable?
For SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, women, minority, EBC and PwBD candidates, yes — refunded after you appear in the CBT, less bank charges. Unreserved and OBC candidates pay ₹1,180 which is not refunded.
Is there negative marking in the CBT?
Yes. The test is screening in nature and carries negative marking.