East Central Railway Sr. Section Engineer – 11 Posts Recruitment 2026 – 11 Vacancies | Apply Online
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🚂 East Central Railway
Sr. Section Engineer/Inspection/S&T (Ex-cadre & Tenure Based)
Recruitment Notification 2026 | All India
⚡ At a Glance
- Vacancies11
- QualificationOther
- Application FeeSee notification
- Last Date05-11-2026
East Central Railway has released an official recruitment notification for the post of Sr. Section Engineer/Inspection/S&T (Ex-cadre & Tenure Based). A total of 11 vacancies have been announced for this railway recruitment 2026. Candidates who have completed Other from a recognized university or institution are eligible to apply. The last date to submit the online application is 05-11-2026. Read below for complete details on eligibility criteria, application fee, selection process, salary, and how to apply for this East Central Railway recruitment.
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📋 Recruitment Overview
OrganizationEast Central Railway
Post NameSr. Section Engineer/Inspection/S&T (Ex-cadre & Tenure Based)
Advertisement No.Per./Inspection/S&T/Notification/11/2026
Total Vacancies11
SalaryAs Per Norms
Apply Start DateTo Be Announced
Last Date to Apply05-11-2026
Employment TypeRegular / As Per Notification
CategoryRailway
Apply ModeOnline
LocationAll India
👥 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| (i) Sr. Section Engineer (Cadre Post) Pay Level-7 working in concerned department (S&T) of Zonal Railway/Production Unit.(ii) Sr. Section Engineers of the concerned dept. working in a Level higher than Level-7 may also apply. However, in case of their selection, he/she may be transferred to RDSO along with his substantive post of appropriate level (8 & above); and in lieu of this, a Level | 7 |
| Total | 11 |
🎓 Eligibility & Requirements
Educational Qualification
Other
📅 Important Dates & Deadlines
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 05-11-2026 |
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the official website at https://ecr.indianrailways.gov.in to start your application.
- Navigate to the Recruitment / Career section on the homepage.
- Find and click on the “Apply Online” link for Sr. Section Engineer/Inspection/S&T (Ex-cadre & Tenure Based).
- If you are a new user, click on New Registration to create your account with a valid email and mobile number.
- Log in with your credentials and fill out the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and other required details.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other required documents in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee through the prescribed online payment mode.
- Review all the details carefully, submit the application, and take a printout for future reference.
🔗 Important Links
📑 Additional Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Particulars | Details |
| Organisation | East Central Railway / Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) |
| Pay | Pay Level-7 |
| Application Mode | Email / Post |
| Official Website | Official Website |
| Event | Date |
| Notification Date | 21.09.2026 |
| Application Last Date | 05.11.2026 |
| Post | Qualification Required |
| Sr. Section Engineer/Inspection/S&T | (i) Sr. Section Engineer (Cadre Post) Pay Level-7 working in concerned department (S&T) of Zonal Railway/Production Unit.(ii) Sr. Section Engineers of the concerned dept. working in a Level higher than Level-7 may also apply. However, in case of their selection, he/she may be transferred to RDSO along with his substantive post of appropriate level (8 & above); and in lieu of this, a Level-7 post will be temporarily transferred from RDSO to his parent unit of the selected official for the duration of his/her tenure at RDSO.(iii) Minimum 05 Years of Service Experience as Sr. Section Engineer (Cadre Post) Pay Level-7 will be necessary.(iv) NO Case under D&AR, SPE/Vigilance should be pending/contemplated.(v) Total APAR Grading of last three years (22-23, 23-24 and 24-25) should not be less than 11 marks and Grading of APAR of last year should not be less than ‘GOOD’.(vi) Candidate must have minimum 05 years’ residual service.(vii) Medical Category: A-3 is required.(viii) Cooling-off period of three years will be maintained between two tenures in RDSO.(ix) Candidates against whom any penalty was imposed as outcome of vigilance case during the previous RDSO tenure will be debarred in the present selection.(x) Cut-off date: Cut-off date of eligibility, experience & criteria etc. will be reckoned as on the date of issue of this notification (21.09.2026).(xi) Application must reach through proper channel to this Office on or before 05.11.2026 by e-mail/Post etc.(xii) Experience in ex-cadre posts and pay level granted due to MACP will not be considered. |
| Link | Details |
| Application Form | Download Application Proforma |
| Official Notification Pdf | View Notification and Guidelines |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⚠️ Important Notes:
- Always verify all details from the official notification before applying.
- Do not pay any money to middlemen or agents for government job applications.
- Keep printed copies of all submitted documents and application receipts.
- Check the official website regularly for updates, corrigendum, and corrections.
- Candidates are advised to read the complete official notification PDF carefully before filling out the application form.
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