Posts & vacancies
Nine posts in two groups: Supervisor-I (Level S1) and Junior Maintainer (Level NS3). Maximum age is 28 years for every post.
POST CODE D01
Supervisor-I (Operations)
Eligibility: Any Engineering Degree / Engineering Diploma (Full Time)
POST CODE D02
Supervisor-I (Electronics)
Eligibility: 3-year Diploma in Electronics Engineering or equivalent (Full Time). B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Sc. (Engg.) (Full Time) in the relevant discipline is also permitted
POST CODE D03
Supervisor-I (Electrical)
Eligibility: 3-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent (Full Time). B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Sc. (Engg.) (Full Time) in the relevant discipline is also permitted
POST CODE D04
Supervisor-I (Mechanical)
Eligibility: 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (Full Time). B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Sc. (Engg.) (Full Time) in the relevant discipline is also permitted
POST CODE D05
Supervisor-I (Civil)
Eligibility: 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent (Full Time). B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Sc. (Engg.) (Full Time) in the relevant discipline is also permitted
POST CODE D06
Junior Maintainer (Electrical)
Eligibility: ITI (NCVT / SCVT) Certificate in Electrician trade or equivalent (Full Time)
POST CODE D07
Junior Maintainer (Fitter)
Eligibility: ITI (NCVT / SCVT) Certificate in Fitter trade or equivalent (Full Time)
POST CODE D08
Junior Maintainer (RAC)
Eligibility: ITI (NCVT / SCVT) Certificate in Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning trade or equivalent (Full Time)
POST CODE D09
Junior Maintainer (Electronics)
Eligibility: ITI (NCVT / SCVT) Certificate in Electronics Mechanic trade or equivalent (Full Time)
Key dates
10 Sep 2026
Online registration and application start
9 Oct 2026, 11:55 PM
Last date for online application and fee payment
November / December 2026
Computer Based Test (CBT) — tentative
Eligibility snapshot
| Maximum age | 28 years for all posts, as on 10 Sep 2026 |
| Age relaxation | SC/ST: 5 years. OBC (NCL): 3 years. Ex-servicemen: length of military service plus 3 years. PwBD: 10 years (UR/EWS), 13 years (OBC NCL), 15 years (SC/ST), applicable only to posts identified suitable for PwBD. Relaxations are cumulative, but the upper age cannot exceed 50 years in any case. |
| NCRTC employees | Employees with at least one year of service in NCRTC on the date of the vacancy notice get age relaxation equal to their completed years of service, and the Full-Time qualification requirement is relaxed. |
| Nationality | Only Indian nationals above 18 years of age can apply |
| Education rules | Only Full Time regular courses count. Qualifications must be from a UGC recognised Indian University / Deemed University, or an AICTE approved course from an Autonomous Indian Institution / the concerned statutory council. Equivalence claims need an equivalence certificate. For posts D06 to D09, ITI is mandatory and a higher qualification is not considered without it. |
| Cut-off date | All eligibility conditions must be fulfilled on 10 Sep 2026 |
Selection process
Selection is through a Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by a medical fitness test. The CBT syllabus will be hosted separately on the NCRTC website.
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Computer Based Test (CBT)
100 questions, 100 marks, 90 minutes. One mark per correct answer and no negative marking. The test can be taken in Hindi or English. Further selection is on merit, and qualifying does not guarantee shortlisting.
Qualifying: 60% (UR/OBC/EWS), 50% (SC/ST/PwBD/EXM)2
Medical fitness test and document verification
Shortlisted candidates must meet the A-3 standard (D01 to D05) or the B-1 standard (D06 to D09). Eligibility is verified against original documents on the date of the medical examination.
Medical standard: A-3 / B-1Application fee
₹500
UR / OBC (NCL) / EWS / Ex-Servicemen (per post)
Nil
SC / ST / PwBD
The fee of ₹500 is non-refundable and excludes transaction processing charges and GST, which are extra. Candidates applying for more than one post must pay the fee separately for each post. Payment is by Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking.
Documents to upload
Passport size colour photograph
| Format | JPG / JPEG |
| Size | 100 KB to 200 KB |
Scanned signature
| Format | JPG / JPEG |
| Size | 80 KB to 150 KB |
Category / caste certificate(s) (OBC (NCL)/SC/ST/EWS/EXM), educational and other certificates
| Format | JPG / JPEG / PDF |
| Size | 100 KB to 1000 KB |
Keep a valid personal e-mail ID and mobile number active throughout the recruitment. Certificates issued in a language other than English or Hindi need a self-certified translated copy. No hard copies are to be sent.
Written test centres
Candidates must give a preference of five cities for their test centre while applying. No change is allowed later, and NCRTC may assign, cancel or add any centre.
Show all centres
Delhi-NCRLucknowAhmedabadBhopalMumbaiKolkataBhubaneswarHyderabadBengaluruChennaiKanpurAgraVadodaraIndoreThanePuneGuwahatiRaipur (Chhattisgarh)CuttackHarohalliJaipurPatiala
Good to know before you apply
Surety bond Supervisor posts (D01 to D05): ₹4,00,000 bond, minimum 3 years of service. Non-Supervisor posts (D06 to D09): ₹3,00,000 bond, minimum 3 years of service. One month's notice is required on either side before resignation or termination.
Probation and training Selected candidates serve a 2-year probation period and undergo on-the-job training before posting.
Posting and shift duty Selected candidates may be posted at any office, workplace or project unit of NCRTC or its subsidiaries / joint ventures, and may be required to work in shifts.
Apply early Candidates are advised to submit the application at least two days before the closing date to avoid payment or transaction failures. The form cannot be edited after final submission.
One CBT per sitting CBT for multiple posts may be held at the same date and time, so a candidate can appear for only one post. Mobile phones and communication devices are not allowed in the exam hall.
Apply only on the official website Apply only through www.ncrtc.in. Admit cards, CBT dates and results are published only on the NCRTC website. NCRTC has not authorised any other agency or website.
How to Apply
1. Go to www.ncrtc.in and click the "Career" link.
2. Open "Click here for Vacancy Notice No. 32/2026" and read the notice carefully.
3. Register first. A login ID and password will be sent to your e-mail and mobile number.
4. From 10 Sep 2026 onwards, fill in the online application form with age, personal and educational details.
5. Upload the scanned photo, signature, category certificate(s) and educational certificates.
6. Pay the application fee online, if applicable. The application is not accepted until payment succeeds.
7. Download the payment acknowledgement, which carries your application number, for future communication.
If you submit more than one application for the same post, only the latest is considered.
Medical Standards
A-3 standard (Post Codes D01 to D05): Physically fit in all respects. Distant vision 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses. Near vision Sn 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses. Colour vision, binocular vision, field of vision and night vision must be present. Glasses power not to exceed +/- 2D. Lasik surgery not allowed.
B-1 standard (Post Codes D06 to D09): Physically fit in all respects. Distant vision 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power not to exceed +/- 4D). Near vision Sn 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses. Colour vision, binocular vision and night vision must be present. Lasik surgery not allowed.
These standards are indicative and not exhaustive. See the Indian Railway Medical Manual (IRMM) for details.
The first medical examination is at NCRTC's expense. Any re-examination at the candidate's request is at the candidate's own cost.
Pay & Allowances
Level S1 (Supervisor-I): pay scale ₹37,000 to ₹1,15,000, initial basic pay ₹37,000
Level NS3 (Junior Maintainer): pay scale ₹18,250 to ₹59,200, initial basic pay ₹18,250
In addition to basic pay: Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), perks and allowances under the Cafeteria Approach, and other benefits as per Company rules.
Reservation Certificates
SC/ST/OBC (NCL) candidates must produce a certificate in the prescribed Government of India format. OBC candidates in the Creamy Layer must apply as UR.
EWS candidates need an Income and Asset Certificate valid for the current financial year.
PwBD candidates need a disability of at least 40% and a certificate in the format notified by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (G.S.R. 591(E) dated 15.06.2017).
SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates who apply against unreserved posts get no relaxation in age or qualifying marks.