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East Central Railway Sr. Section Engineer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 11 Posts

Reviewed by the Top Sarkari Jobs Editorial Team Updated 9 October 2026 Sourced from the official notification : how we verify

Vacancies

05.11.2026

Last Date

Email / Post

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Lucknow, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, etc. (as per RDSO Administration discretion)

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East Central Railway Sr. Section Engineer Recruitment 2026 : Job Overview

Post Name	Sr. Section Engineer/Inspection/S&T (Ex-cadre & Tenure Based)
Total Vacancies	11
Application Mode	Email / Post
Job Location	Lucknow, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, etc. (as per RDSO Administration discretion)
Notification Number	Per./Inspection/S&T/Notification/11/2026
Official Website	Official Website
Last Updated	09 Oct 2026

East Central Railway Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Date	21.09.2026
Application Last Date	05.11.2026

East Central Railway Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details (Post-wise)

There are a total of 11 vacancies available for the post of Sr. Section Engineer/Inspection/S&T.

Designation Nature Of Post Pay Level	Vacancies Appx
Sr. Section Engineer/Inspection/S&T, (Ex-cadre & tenure based post), Pay Level-7	11

East Central Railway Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

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.

East Central Railway Recruitment 2026 Salary

The notification does not mention any additional allowances or benefits.

Post	Pay Level Pay
Sr. Section Engineer/Inspection/S&T	Pay Level-7

East Central Railway Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

Selection will be based on the screening of eligible candidates by a Screening Committee, which will be conducted based on prescribed marks for two items: APAR of last 03 years and Educational/Professional Qualifications. Outstanding - 05 Marks Very good - 04 Marks Good - 03 Marks Average - 02 Marks Below average - 01 Marks Degree (B. Tech or Equivalent) - 05 Marks Diploma/B. Sc. or Equivalent - 03 Marks

East Central Railway Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions

Advance copies of applications will not be accepted. Selected candidate will be posted in the concerned department for 04 years on tenure basis which can be extended/curtailed as per administrative requirements. Vacancy position may be changed at the discretion of the office. The selected candidates are liable to be posted anywhere in India as per administrative requirements. The post is ex-cadre and the incumbent will be eligible for further promotion in their parent cadre only. In future, inspection work may be carried out by other agencies. Candidates applying against the post of SSE/Inspection posts are intimated that their selection/posting will be subject to the availability of Inspection posts. Experience in ex-cadre posts and pay level granted due to MACP will not be considered.

East Central Railway Sr. Section Engineer Recruitment 2026 : How to Apply Online Step-by-Step

1Download the application proforma attached with the notification.
2Fill in all required details in block letters including mobile number, email, and HRMS ID.
3Ensure the application is verified and signed by the concerned Personnel Officer and competent authority.
4Attach attested photocopies of Service Book and APARs for the last three years (2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25).
5Ensure the controlling officer certifies that no D&AR and SPE/Vig. case is pending or contemplated against the applicant.
6Send the completed application through proper channel by post or via e-mail to [email protected].
7Ensure the application reaches the official office on or before 5 November 2026.

East Central Railway Sr. Section Engineer Recruitment 2026 : Important Instructions

East Central Railway Sr. Section Engineer Recruitment 2026 : Important Links & Notification PDF

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East Central Railway Sr. Section Engineer Recruitment 2026 : Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1What is East Central Railway Recruitment 2026?

East Central Railway has released a notification for filling up Sr. Section Engineer/Inspection/S&T posts on an ex-cadre and tenure basis under RDSO.

Q2How many vacancies are available in East Central Railway Recruitment 2026?

A total of 11 vacancies are available for the Sr. Section Engineer/Inspection/S&T post.

Q3What is the last date to apply for East Central Railway Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit applications through proper channel by e-mail or post is 5 November 2026.

Q4What is the educational qualification required for East Central Railway Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must be Sr. Section Engineers (Cadre Post) working in Pay Level-7 in the concerned S&T department of a Zonal Railway/Production Unit with a minimum of 5 years of service experience.

Q5What is the age limit for East Central Railway Recruitment 2026?

The official notification does not specify an age limit.

Q6How can I apply for East Central Railway Sr. Section Engineer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 11 Posts?

Ans: You can apply online through the official recruitment link provided for East Central Railway Sr. Section Engineer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 11 Posts on www.topsarkarijobs.com. Read the full notification and check your eligibility before applying on the official portal. TopSarkariJobs began compiling verified government-job updates in 2020 and launched online in 2025.

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