KRCL Recruitment 2026 is here, and it’s excellent news for railway job seekers in Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka. Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) has released Employment Notification No. CO/P-R/02/2026 on 31st July 2026, announcing 201 vacancies across Junior Engineer, Senior Section Engineer, Section Controller, Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP), Technician-III, ESTM-III, Commercial Supervisor, and Track Maintainer posts. If you’ve been waiting for a stable Central Government job with the security and perks that come with Indian Railways, this is your chance. Applications will open in ONLINE mode only at konkanrailway.com in the last week of August 2026. Here’s your complete guide — vacancy breakup, eligibility, salary, selection process, and how to apply without missing a step.
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KRCL Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) |
| Notification No. | CO/P-R/02/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 201 |
| Posts | JE, Senior Section Engineer, Section Controller, Station Master, Goods Train Manager, ALP, Technician-III, ESTM-III, Commercial Supervisor, Track Maintainer |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Application Window | Last week of August 2026 (tentative) |
| CBT Exam Date | September 2026 (tentative) |
| Official Website | konkanrailway.com |
Important Dates for KRCL Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Employment Notification Release Date | 31 July 2026 |
| Online Application Window Opens | Last week of August 2026 (tentative) |
| Exact Application Start Date Announced | 7 days before window opens |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) | September 2026 (tentative) |
⚠️ Don’t wait for the last day! Railway application portals get overloaded close to the deadline. Since KRCL will announce the exact opening date only 7 days in advance, keep checking konkanrailway.com regularly once August begins so you don’t miss the window.
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A total of 201 posts are notified across six departments — Civil, S&T, Operating, Electrical, Mechanical, and Commercial. Track Maintainer has the highest share of vacancies, followed by Assistant Loco Pilot.
| Department | Post | Medical Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil | Junior Engineer | A-3 | 25 |
| Civil | Track Maintainer | A-3 | 57 |
| S&T | Senior Section Engineer | A-3 | 5 |
| S&T | ESTM-III | B-1 | 15 |
| Operating | Section Controller | A-2 | 9 |
| Operating | Station Master | A-2 | 15 |
| Operating | Goods Train Manager | A-2 | 10 |
| Electrical | Assistant Loco Pilot | A-1 | 30 |
| Mechanical | Senior Section Engineer | A-3 | 6 |
| Mechanical | Junior Engineer | A-3 | 7 |
| Mechanical | Technician-III | B-1 | 15 |
| Commercial | Commercial Supervisor | C-1 | 7 |
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Who Can Apply for KRCL Recruitment 2026?
Unlike most railway recruitment drives, KRCL Recruitment 2026 follows a preference-based eligibility structure rather than an open-to-all format. You need to fall into one of these four categories:
- Land Loser Candidates — Anyone whose family land was acquired for building the Konkan Railway line between Roha (Maharashtra) and Thokur (Karnataka), regardless of how much land was lost. Eligible family members include spouse, son, daughter, grandson, and granddaughter.
- Employment Exchange Registered Candidates — Candidates domiciled in Maharashtra, Goa, or Karnataka who are registered with Employment Exchanges in the districts along the Konkan Railway route (Raigad, Sindhudurg, and Ratnagiri in Maharashtra; the entire state of Goa; and Uttara Kannada, Udupi, and Dakshina Kannada in Karnataka).
- Domicile Candidates — Anyone domiciled in Maharashtra, Goa, or Karnataka, even without Employment Exchange registration.
- Serving KRCL Employees — Employees who have completed at least three years of regular service with KRCL.
Preference goes to Land Loser candidates first, then Employment Exchange registered candidates, and finally domicile candidates and eligible KRCL employees. One important point: the Track Maintainer post is reserved exclusively for eligible Land Loser candidates.
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KRCL Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 01.08.2026)
- Group ‘C’ posts: 18 to 36 years
- Track Maintainer (erstwhile Group ‘D’): 18 to 45 years
Age Relaxation for Group ‘C’ Posts
| Category | Relaxation | Maximum Upper Age |
|---|---|---|
| SC & ST | 5 years | 41 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years | 39 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (UR & EWS) | 3 years* | 39 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC-NCL) | 6 years* | 42 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC & ST) | 8 years* | 44 years |
| PwBD (UR & EWS) | 10 years | 46 years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 years | 49 years |
| PwBD (SC & ST) | 15 years | 51 years |
| Serving KRCL employees (UR & EWS) | — | 40 years |
| Serving KRCL employees (OBC-NCL) | — | 43 years |
| Serving KRCL employees (SC & ST) | — | 45 years |
*For Ex-Servicemen, relaxation is calculated after deducting years of military service from actual age.
Age Relaxation for Track Maintainer (Group ‘D’)
| Category | Relaxation | Maximum Upper Age |
|---|---|---|
| SC & ST | 5 years | 50 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (UR & EWS) | 3 years* | 48 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC & ST) | 8 years* | 53 years |
Educational Qualification
✅ Qualification requirements vary by post:
- Track Maintainer: 10th pass
- Assistant Loco Pilot, Technician-III, ESTM-III: ITI or Matriculation-based trade certificate, as specified for each trade
- Junior Engineer (Civil & Mechanical): Diploma in the relevant Engineering discipline
- Senior Section Engineer (S&T & Mechanical): Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant Engineering discipline
- Section Controller, Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Commercial Supervisor: Graduation in any discipline
Detailed post-wise qualifications are listed in Annexure-A of the official notification, so check the exact trade or subject requirement for your target post before applying.
KRCL Recruitment 2026 Salary and Pay Scale
This is one of the most important things aspirants want to know, so here are the real numbers straight from the notification.
| Post | Group | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Initial Basic Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Section Engineer (S&T / Mechanical) | C | Level 7 | ₹44,900 |
| Junior Engineer (Civil / Mechanical) | C | Level 6 | ₹35,400 |
| Section Controller | C | Level 6 | ₹35,400 |
| Station Master | C | Level 6 | ₹35,400 |
| Commercial Supervisor | C | Level 6 | ₹35,400 |
| Goods Train Manager | C | Level 5 | ₹29,200 |
| Technician-III (Mechanical) | C | Level 2 | ₹19,900 |
| ESTM-III (S&T) | C | Level 2 | ₹19,900 |
| Assistant Loco Pilot | C | Level 2 | ₹19,900 |
| Track Maintainer-IV | D | Level 1 | ₹18,000 |
💡 Pro Tip: These figures are the initial basic pay under the 7th Pay Commission pay matrix. Your actual in-hand salary will be higher once Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Travel Allowance (TA) are added on top of basic pay.
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KRCL Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection stages depend on which post you’re applying for:
- Section Controller, Station Master, Assistant Loco Pilot: Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by a Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) or OMR-based Aptitude Test, Document Verification (DV), and Medical Examination. Final merit is calculated with 70% weightage to CBT marks and 30% weightage to the Aptitude Test.
- Senior Section Engineer, Junior Engineer, Goods Train Manager, Commercial Supervisor, Technician-III, ESTM-III: CBT, followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination.
- Track Maintainer: CBT, followed by Document Verification, a mandatory qualifying Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and Medical Examination.
The CBT is tentatively scheduled for September 2026 and carries negative marking of one mark per wrong answer. You can take the test in English, Hindi, Marathi, Konkani, or Kannada — though the Aptitude Test for Section Controller, Station Master, and ALP is available only in English and Hindi.
CBT Qualifying Marks
| Post Category | UR & EWS | OBC-NCL, SC & ST |
|---|---|---|
| Group C posts | 50% | 40% |
| Track Maintainer (Group D) | 40% | 30% |
Qualifying marks are relaxed by 2% for PwBD candidates.
Physical Efficiency Test (Track Maintainer Only)
| Criteria | Male Candidates | Female Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| Weight Carrying | Lift & carry 35 kg for 100 metres in 2 minutes | Lift & carry 20 kg for 100 metres in 2 minutes |
| Running | 1000 metres in 4 minutes 15 seconds | 1000 metres in 5 minutes 40 seconds |
KRCL Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | ₹1,180 (₹1,000 + 18% GST) per examination |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / Female / Minorities / EBC / PwBD | Refund available (net of bank charges) after appearing in the CBT |
✅ Fee payment is accepted only through online mode — net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI.
How to Apply for KRCL Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website — konkanrailway.com.
- Register with your basic details to generate a registration number. Your registration number and password will be sent by email and SMS.
- Activate the application link from your registered email to open the full application form.
- Fill in your personal, educational, and post-preference details carefully — you cannot change your post preference once submitted.
- Upload a recent colour passport-size photograph and your signature, along with any other required documents.
- Pay the applicable examination fee online.
- Review the form, submit it, and download a printed copy for your own records. Do not send it to KRCL by post.
💡 Pro Tip: Have your photo (20–50 KB) and signature (10–40 KB) scanned and saved in the correct format before you start — it makes the whole process much smoother and avoids last-minute upload errors.
You can apply for multiple posts in a single application, listed in order of your preference, as long as you’re eligible for each and pay the applicable fee for every CBT group you select. Registering more than once will get all your registrations rejected and may lead to debarment from the selection process.
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KRCL Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download KRCL Employment Notification |
| Apply Online | Check official site (link goes live last week of August 2026) |
| Official Website | konkanrailway.com |
| More Railway Jobs | Railway Recruitment Category |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Which organisation is conducting KRCL Recruitment 2026?
Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) is conducting the recruitment under Employment Notification No. CO/P-R/02/2026, released on 31 July 2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in KRCL Recruitment 2026?
There are 201 vacancies in total, spread across posts like Junior Engineer, Senior Section Engineer, Section Controller, Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Assistant Loco Pilot, Technician-III, ESTM-III, Commercial Supervisor, and Track Maintainer.
Q3. When will the KRCL Recruitment 2026 online application start?
The application window is expected to open in the last week of August 2026. KRCL will confirm the exact date on its website 7 days before the window opens, so keep checking regularly.
Q4. Who is eligible for KRCL Recruitment 2026?
Eligibility is preference-based: Land Loser candidates (whose land was acquired for the Konkan Railway line), Employment Exchange registered candidates from Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka along the route districts, domicile candidates of these three states, and serving KRCL employees with at least three years of service.
Q5. What is the age limit for KRCL Recruitment 2026?
It’s 18 to 36 years for Group ‘C’ posts and 18 to 45 years for Track Maintainer, calculated as on 1 August 2026, with age relaxation for SC/ST, OBC-NCL, Ex-Servicemen, and PwBD candidates.
Q6. What is the application fee for KRCL Recruitment 2026?
The fee is ₹1,180, inclusive of GST, per examination. SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, Female, Minority, EBC, and PwBD candidates get a refund after appearing in the CBT.
Q7. Is Track Maintainer open to all candidates?
No. The Track Maintainer post is reserved exclusively for eligible Land Loser candidates and is not open to the other three eligibility categories.
Q8. What is the salary for KRCL posts?
Initial basic pay ranges from ₹18,000 for Track Maintainer (Pay Level 1) up to ₹44,900 for Senior Section Engineer (Pay Level 7), under the 7th CPC pay matrix — before DA, HRA, and other allowances are added.
Summing Up…
A job with Konkan Railway is still one of the most valued Sarkari Naukri options for candidates in Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka — job security, a solid 7th CPC salary, and the pride of keeping one of India’s most scenic rail lines running. With 201 vacancies open under KRCL Recruitment 2026, this is worth applying for if you fall under any of the eligible categories. Keep an eye on konkanrailway.com from mid-August onward, get your documents and scanned photo/signature ready in advance, and start your CBT preparation early. For the latest updates on the KRCL application link, admit card, and exam schedule, bookmark govtserviceinfo.com and share this post with anyone in your circle who’s eligible.
Disclaimer: All information in this article has been sourced from the official employment notification published by Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL). GovtServiceInfo.com is not a recruiting authority and does not accept job applications. We strongly recommend reading the full official notification before applying and verifying all details — especially dates, eligibility, and fees — directly from konkanrailway.com. We are not responsible for any changes made by KRCL after the date of publication.
