BRO GREF Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Offline for 899 Electrician, Draughtsman and More Posts

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BRO is recruiting 899 posts across 6 trades with Matriculation/10+2/ITI qualification, last date 04 July 2026 (for most states).

A total of 899 vacancies have been announced across 6 posts/trades in General Reserve Engineer Force. Vacancies are distributed category-wise (UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS) with horizontal reservation for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). The number of vacancies is liable to increase/decrease/cancel at any stage without further notice. PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) - Eligible Posts and Categories Abbreviations: OH - Orthopedically Handicapped, VH - Visually Impaired, HH - Hearing Impaired; S=Sitting, ST=Standing, W=Walking, BN=Bending, L=Lifting, RW=Reading & Writing, MF=Manipulation by Fingers, PP=Pulling & Pushing, SE=Seeing, C=Communication, KC=Kneeling & Crouching.

PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) - Eligible Posts and Categories

Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the closing date of submission of application. Only Indian National Males are eligible to apply. Candidates awaiting results of final examination need not apply. All educational/technical qualifications must be from recognized University/Institute.

Age limit for all posts/trades is between 18 to 27 years as on 01 Jun 2026. Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India guidelines for various categories. Government servants get relaxation up to 40 years (UR) and 45 years (SC/ST). PwBD candidates get 10 years relaxation in upper age limit.

Candidates must pay the non-refundable application fee online through the SBI Collect portal only (https://www.onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm?corpID=1232156) in favour of Commandant, GREF Centre, Pune-411 015. No other mode of payment will be accepted. A copy of the e-receipt must be attached with the application form.

All candidates will undergo the recruitment process in the following sequence: (i) Written Examination, (ii) Physical Efficiency Test (PET) including physical measurements and Trade Test (TT) where applicable, (iii) Primary Medical Examination (PME) and Document Verification (DV), and (iv) Induction/Joining. The PET and TT are qualifying in nature - final merit is based solely on written exam marks, subject to qualifying PET, TT, and clearing PME. Minimum passing marks in written exam: 50% for UR/EWS/OBC; 40% for SC/ST. Trade test requires minimum 40% marks to qualify. Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Candidate must complete 1.6 km (1 mile) run in 10 minutes. PwBD, ESM, Ex-Agniveers, and departmental re-appointment candidates are exempt from PET. Physical Standards (Region-wise):

The competition level for BRO GREF Recruitment 2026 is expected to be moderate to high. The recruitment is restricted to Male candidates only, which reduces the applicant pool compared to open-gender recruitments. However, 899 vacancies across technical/trade posts will attract a large number of ITI-qualified and Matriculation-level candidates, especially for high-vacancy posts like Store Keeper Technical (300) and Operator Communication (261). The written exam followed by PET and Trade Test provides multiple elimination stages, but candidates with relevant ITI trade certificates and physical fitness will have a clear advantage. Ex-Servicemen and Ex-Agniveers get significant age relaxation and weightage, which makes certain trades more competitive in that segment. The key differentiator here is the offline application process - many eligible candidates may miss out due to postal delays o

Female candidates - this recruitment is strictly for Indian National Males only. Candidates who do not possess the requisite educational/technical qualification as on the closing date of application; those awaiting final exam results are not eligible. Candidates outside the age band 18-27 years as on 01 Jun 2026 (except those eligible for applicable category-based relaxation). OBC candidates from the Creamy Layer - they are not entitled to OBC reservation or age relaxation and must apply as UR/General category. Candidates who cannot meet the region-wise physical standards (height, chest, weight) as physical fitness is mandatory for induction. Candidates with permanent medical conditions listed as grounds for permanent rejection (colour blindness for Drivers/Operators, cardiac conditions, gross myopia, etc.) who cannot pass the Primary Medical Examination at GREF Centre. Candidates unwill