BRO GREF Recruitment 2026

BRO GREF Recruitment 2026 Apply Offline for 899 Vacancies in General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF) Total Openings: 899 Vacancies Target Audience: Indian National Males Only Application Mode: Offline (Postal Service) Deadline: 04 July 2026 (19 July for remote areas) Critical Recruitment Overview The Border Roads Organisation (BRO), functioning under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has released Advertisement No. 01/2026 for the recruitment of personnel into the General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF). Applications are strictly invited from Indian National Males only. This significant recruitment drive offers 899 vacancies across various critical trades including Store Keeper Technical (SKT), Operator Communication, Operator Excavating Machinery (OEM), Electrician, Draughtsman, and Hindi Typist. Interested and eligible candidates must dispatch their physical application forms in the prescribed format to the GREF Centre in Pune before the designated closing date of 04 July 2026 (extended to 19 July 2026 for specified remote regions). Comprehensive Content Index 1. Important Dates & Deadlines 2. Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution 3. Age Limit & Essential Qualifications 4. Application Fee Parameters 5. Multi-Stage Selection Methodology 6. Step-by-Step Offline Application Guide 7. Important Links 8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 1. Important Dates & Deadlines Candidates must ensure their physical application dossiers reach the GREF Centre before the respective closing dates. BRO GREF Recruitment Schedule 2026 Starting Date for Receipt of Applications: 21 May 2026 Date of Age Calculation (Crucial Date): 01 June 2026 Last Date for Receipt of Applications (General Areas): 04 July 2026 Last Date for Remote Areas (NE States, J&K, Ladakh, Lahaul & Spiti, A&N, Lakshadweep): 19 July 2026 2. Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution The recruitment encompasses a total of 899 vacancies. Reservations are applicable for UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, Ex-Servicemen (ESM), and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Post Code Post / Trade Name UR SC ST OBC EWS Grand Total 01 Draughtsman 24 5 2 10 1 42 02 Hindi Typist 4 1 1 4 0 10 03 Store Keeper Technical (SKT) 151 43 22 77 7 300 04 Operator Communication 114 41 18 83 5 261 05 Operator Excavating Machinery (OEM) (Ordinary Grade) 135 20 15 35 2 207 06 Electrician 38 10 9 19 3 79 Overall Vacancy Count 899 Note: PwBD vacancies are identified specifically for Draughtsman (03 posts) and Store Keeper Technical (12 posts). 3. Age Limit & Essential Qualifications Age Limit (As on 01 June 2026) The required age limit for all trades (Draughtsman, Hindi Typist, SKT, Operator Communication, OEM, Electrician) is between 18 to 27 years. The candidate should be born between 01 Jun 1999 and 01 Jun 2008 for the UR category. Age Relaxations: SC/ST candidates get a 5-year relaxation, and OBC candidates receive a 3-year relaxation. Ex-Servicemen, Ex-Agniveers, and PwBD candidates (10 years) receive concessions as per Central Government norms. Educational Qualifications Draughtsman: 10+2 with Science subjects AND a two-year Certificate in Architecture/Draughtsmanship OR a two-year National Trade Certificate for Draughtsman (Civil) with one year of practical experience. Hindi Typist: 10+2 from a recognized Board with a typing speed of 30 words per minute in Hindi on a computer (9000 KDPH). Store Keeper Technical (SKT): 10+2 from a recognized Board with store-keeping knowledge relating to vehicles or engineering equipment. Operator Communication: Matriculation (10th) AND possessing a Wireless Operator or Radio Mechanic Certificate from ITI or equivalent. OEM (Ordinary Grade): Matriculation (10th) AND possessing a heavy motor vehicle driving license or driving license for Dozer/Excavator with six months of experience. Electrician: Matriculation (10th) AND possessing an Auto Electrician certificate from ITI or equivalent with one year of experience as an Electrician. 4. Application Fee Parameters Candidates must pay the application fee directly through the SBI Collect online URL link in favor of Commandant, GREF Centre, Pune. General, EWS, OBC, Ex-Servicemen, and Ex-Agniveers: Rs. 50/- SC, ST, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): NIL (Exempted) The payment e-receipt copy must be attached to the physical application form. 5. Multi-Stage Selection Methodology Candidates will be shortlisted for subsequent stages based solely on the merit of the written examination. Written Examination: An OMR-based or subjective bilingual (English/Hindi) exam. The minimum passing mark is 50% for UR, EWS, and OBC, and 40% for SC and ST categories. Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Candidates must complete a 1 mile (1.6 km) run in 10 minutes. This is qualifying in nature. (PwBD, ESM, and Ex-Agniveers are exempted). Trade Test (TT): A practical skill test where a minimum of 40% marks is required to qualify. Primary Medical Examination (PME) & Document Verification (DV): Medical fitness evaluation as per BRO standards and scrutiny of original certificates at GREF Centre, Pune. Final Selection: The final merit list is derived strictly from the marks scored in the written examination, provided the candidate qualifies the PET, TT, and PME. Weightage Bonus: Additional percentage points (up to 15%) are added to educational marks for shortlisting purposes (call letters) for wards of GREF personnel, NCC ‘C’/’B’ certificate holders, and outstanding sportsmen. 6. Step-by-Step Offline Application Guide Applications must be submitted in the prescribed format through the POSTAL SERVICE only. Incomplete applications or those without proper signatures and thumb impressions will be summarily rejected. Download Format: Obtain the official application form and Admit Card layout from the BRO website. Print the application form on good quality A4 size bond paper (75 GSM) on one side only. Print the Admit Card on both sides of a single paper. Fill Details: Fill the form in English or Hindi only. Affix a recent passport-size color photograph (not older than 3 months) at the designated places. Ensure you sign and put your left-hand thumb impression where required. Attach Documents: Enclose self-attested copies of educational qualifications, technical certificates, driving licenses, caste certificates (Central Govt format), EWS certificates, experience certificates, domicile certificates, and the SBI Collect fee payment e-receipt. Envelope Superscription: Clearly write on the top of the envelope: “APPLICATION FOR (NAME OF TRADE/POST) Under Category (UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD/ESM/CPL)”. Dispatch: Send the complete dossier via Postal Service to reach: Commandant, GREF Centre, Dighi Camp, Pune-411015. 7. Important Links Official Notification & Application Form PDF Download