NHSRCL Engineer Recruitment 2026

NHSRCL Engineer Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 209 Junior Engineer, Deputy Engineer & Controller Posts on Absorption Basis Total Openings: 209 Vacancies Job Type: Regular / Absorption Basis Max Salary: Up to ₹ 1,45,000 (IDA Scale) Max Age Limit: 45 Years Critical Recruitment Overview The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL), a Joint Sector Company formed to implement India’s pioneering High-Speed Train Corridor Project (Mumbai-Ahmedabad), is expanding its operational workforce. The corporation has issued comprehensive vacancy notices to recruit experienced technical personnel on an absorption basis. This massive recruitment drive offers 209 vacancies spanning multiple engineering disciplines including Civil, Electrical, Signalling & Telecom, and Rolling Stock. The positions are categorized into Junior Engineer (NE-4) and Deputy Engineer (NE-6) cadres, alongside various Controller and Safety assignments. This opportunity is exclusively targeted at regular or contractual employees currently working in Operations & Maintenance departments within Indian Railways, Government-owned Metro Railways, or RRTS. Successful candidates will be part of the nation’s most ambitious rail infrastructure project, benefiting from modern HR practices, state-of-the-art technology exposure, and highly lucrative IDA pay scales. Comprehensive Content Index 1. Comprehensive Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scales 2. Educational Qualifications & Experience Requirements 3. Application Fee & Selection Procedure 4. Service Bonds, Medical Standards & Probation 5. Step-by-Step Online Application Protocol 6. Important Official Links 7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 1. Comprehensive Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scales The 209 vacancies are split into two major categories based on their respective Industrial Dearness Allowance (IDA) Pay Scales: Junior Engineer (NE-4) and Deputy Engineer (NE-6). A. Junior Engineer / Controller Posts (IDA Pay Scale: ₹ 40,000 – 1,25,000 [NE-4]) Vacancy No. Name of the Post(s) Total Posts 26/2026 Junior Engineer (Civil/Track) / Facility Controller / JE (Safety – Civil & Track) 31 27/2026 Junior Engineer (Electrical) / Electric Power Controller / JE (Safety – Electrical) 47 28/2026 Junior Engineer (Signalling & Telecom) / S&T Controller / JE (Safety – S&T) 20 29/2026 Junior Engineer (Rolling Stock – Electrical) / Controller / JE (Safety – RS) 14 30/2026 Junior Engineer (Rolling Stock – Mechanical) 03 31/2026 Train Manager / Station Manager / Depot Controller / Operations Controller / JE (Safety – Operations) 55 32/2026 Junior Engineer (Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) Systems) 05 Sub-Total (NE-4 Posts) 175 B. Deputy Engineer / Deputy Chief Controller Posts (IDA Pay Scale: ₹ 46,000 – 1,45,000 [NE-6]) Vacancy No. Name of the Post(s) Total Posts 21/2026 Deputy Engineer (Civil/Track) / Deputy Chief Facility Controller (Civil & Track) 18 22/2026 Deputy Engineer (Electrical) / Deputy Chief Controller (Electrical) 04 23/2026 Deputy Engineer (Signalling & Telecom) / Deputy Chief Controller (S&T) 05 24/2026 Deputy Chief Controller (Rolling Stock) 03 25/2026 Deputy Chief Controller (Operations) 04 Sub-Total (NE-6 Posts) 34 Grand Total Vacancies: 209 Posts. Maximum age limit for all posts is 45 Years. Candidates can be posted anywhere within the NHSRCL/MAHSR Project. 2. Educational Qualifications & Experience Requirements This recruitment targets experienced professionals from the railway sector. Experience and eligibility criteria shall be reckoned as on 31st May 2026. A. Educational Qualifications Civil/Track Posts: 03 Years Engineering Diploma / BE / B.Tech in Civil Engineering or equivalent. Electrical Posts: 03 Years Engineering Diploma / BE / B.Tech in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics or equivalent. Signalling & Telecom / AFC Posts: 03 Years Engineering Diploma / BE / B.Tech in Electronics / Electronics & Communications / Electrical / Computer Science / Information Technology or equivalent. Rolling Stock (Electrical/Mechanical): 03 Years Engineering Diploma / BE / B.Tech in Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation / Mechanical or equivalent relevant field. Operations (Train/Station Manager, Controllers): 03 Years Engineering Diploma / BE / B.Tech in any discipline from a Govt. recognized University/Institute. B. Experience Requirements for Junior Engineer (NE-4) Level Minimum 03 years of post-qualification experience in the relevant field within Operations & Maintenance departments of Indian Railways, Government-owned or Government-operated Railways, Metro Railways, or RRTS systems. C. Experience Requirements for Deputy Engineer (NE-6) Level Experience requirements for NE-6 level posts vary based on whether the candidate is currently working in IDA (Metro/RRTS) or CDA (Ministry of Railways) pay scales: For IDA Pay Scale Employees: Minimum 05 Years Supervisory work experience in the relevant maintenance/operations field. Must be working in pay scales carrying a minimum bottom pay of ₹46,000. OR 02 Years’ experience with minimum bottom pay of ₹40,000. OR 05 Years’ experience with minimum bottom pay of ₹37,000. For CDA Pay Scale Employees (Indian Railways): Minimum 05 Years Supervisory work experience in the relevant maintenance/operations field. Employees must be working in PB-2 + GP 4200 (Level 6 of 7th CPC). Minimum 4 years of Group C Service. Important Note: Experience from Teaching, Apprenticeship, Internship, Proprietorship, Partnership, or Freelancing will not be considered. 3. Application Fee & Selection Procedure Application Fee UR, EWS & OBC Candidates: ₹400/- (Non-refundable, exclusive of transaction charges). SC, ST, and Women Candidates: Fully exempted from fee payment. Selection Procedure The management may utilize all or some of the following methodologies for selection: Computer Based Test (CBT): A common CBT may be conducted on the same day for multiple posts. Candidates can only apply for one post within the NE-4 group and one within the NE-6 group. Interview: Shortlisted candidates may be called for an interview (specifically mentioned for Deputy Engineer NE-6 posts). Document Verification & Medical Examination. 4. Service Bonds, Medical Standards & Probation Medical Standards: Candidates must meet specific medical standards (Aye-one A-1 for Operations, Aye-three A-3 for engineering posts) as per the Indian Railway Medical Manual (IRMM). Additional tests like Audiometry or Perimetry may be required. Probation: Appointees on an absorption basis will undergo a probation period of one year. Surety Bond on Joining: Selected candidates must execute a surety bond of ₹ 3,00,000/- to serve the corporation for a minimum period of 4 years. A 90-day prior notice is required before resignation. Surety Bond on Training: If specific training is imparted, candidates must execute a bond covering the Cost of Training to serve for a minimum of 6 years post-training. 5. Step-by-Step Online Application