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Rail Welding (EA) Technician on pay scale contract
Eligibility: Matric + ITI, OR Apprenticeship Training + NTC, OR NCTVT (as on 01.10.2026). Candidates should be in sound health and free from colour blindness.
Experience: Minimum three years experience in arc welding, and experience in covered arc welding of butt joints on 9mm thick carbon steel sheets without backing strip, in downward or upright position in compliance with ISO 9606-1. Preference may be given to candidates with prior experience in Enclosed Arc (EA) welding or similar specialized welding work in industries such as shipbuilding, shipping, heavy engineering, railways or other comparable applications.
Pay scale: Rs. 22,000 – 63,000 + allowances
Age limit: 35 years as on 01.10.2026
Key dates
8 Oct 2026
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3 Nov 2026, 9:30 AM
Registration for walk-in interview starts (registration closes at 1:00 PM)
3 Nov 2026, 10:00 AM onwards
Walk-in interview at MAHSR T-2 Project, IRCON, Surat. It may continue for more than one day
Eligibility snapshot
| Age relaxation | As per Govt. of India guidelines, subject to fulfilment of the requisite qualification, pay and experience criteria |
| Employment status | Candidates either working or not working as on the cut-off date can apply if they have the essential qualification and post-qualification experience |
| Ex-contract employees of IRCON | Those whose services were terminated due to project closure can also apply. A copy of the termination letter must be sent with the application. Appointment is treated as fresh, with no link to previous employment |
Selection process
Selection is through a walk-in interview. Only applicants who meet the eligibility criteria will be interviewed.
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Registration
Register at the venue between 9:30 AM and 1:00 PM on 3 Nov 2026 with the application and original documents, with a set of photocopies.
9:30 AM – 1:00 PM2
Document verification and interview
All information in the application is verified against the original documents at the time of interview. Candidates without original certificates will not be interviewed.
Application fee
Fees are non-refundable. Bank charges for Internet banking / debit card / credit card payment may be payable over and above the fee.
Documents to upload
Bring one set of photocopies along with originals
| Application | Typed on A-4 size paper in the format attached to the notice, with a self-attested passport size photograph |
| Experience certificates | In chronological order. For present employment, an offer letter alone is not accepted; also submit the last two months' salary slips of the present employer |
| Proof of date of birth | Date of Birth / Class X passing certificate |
| Category / age relaxation | Caste certificate / EWS certificate / age relaxation certificate in the prescribed Government of India format |
| Qualification | Degree / Diploma certificate and all semester / year mark sheets for calculating percentage |
| OBC candidates | OBC (non-creamy layer) certificate in the Annexure-A format, issued in the current financial year only |
Good to know before you apply
Walk-in interview — no online application Report in person at the venue with the typed application and original documents. No online application is mentioned in the notice.
Service bond Contract employees on pay scale must execute a service bond of Rs. Five Lakhs for serving the company for an initial period of 2 years and any extended period, up to a maximum of three years.
Plan for more than one day The walk-in exercise may take more than one day depending on the number of candidates, so plan your travel accordingly. No request for change of date, time or location will be entertained.
Contract is project-specific The posts are for IRCON's offices/projects in India, not the regular establishment. The initial tenure is 2 years, extendable on performance and project requirement. Performance is reviewed after one year, and the appointment ends with the project and gives no right to absorption.
Percentage of marks Enter percentage without rounding off, as shown in the consolidated mark sheet. If only CGPA/OGPA/DGPA is given and the university has no conversion rule, 6 on a 10-point scale is treated as 60%. Where a conversion is provided, enter the equivalent percentage and bring a certificate to that effect.
Right to modify The number of posts may vary. IRCON reserves the right to increase, decrease, cancel, restrict or modify the requirement at any time without assigning any reason.
How to Apply
1. Make sure you meet all the eligibility criteria before reporting
2. Type your application on A-4 size paper in the format attached to the notice and affix a self-attested passport size photograph
3. Report at the walk-in venue on 3 Nov 2026 (Tuesday). Registration starts at 9:30 AM and closes at 1:00 PM; the interview starts at 10:00 AM onwards
4. Carry one set of photocopies along with the originals of all documents
5. Venue: MAHSR T-2 Project, IRCON International Limited, B-501, Swastik Universal, Surat - 395007, Gujarat
6. For any doubt or query, write to recruitment@ircon.org
7. Any corrigendum or notification will be uploaded on the IRCON website only
Pay & Allowances
Initial basic pay of the pay scale, Variable DA (presently @55.7%) and allowances @15% of basic. No pay protection is given
No HRA; bachelor accommodation is provided at project sites
Annual increment of 3% on basic pay based on performance, reviewed every year
12 Casual Leaves and 12 Earned Leaves per year. Earned Leave is encashable after completing three years of service in IRCON. No other leave is admissible
Telephone expenses as per entitlement of equivalent regular employees
Medical: a health insurance policy of Rs. Five Lakhs for self is to be taken by the employee, and the premium (ceiling Rs. 8,000 per annum) is reimbursed on submission of the policy copy and original receipt
PF is deducted on a maximum wage ceiling of Rs. 30,000, with matching contribution by IRCON. The accumulation is paid on cessation of the contract
TA/DA/CTA as per entitlement of regular employees in the equivalent pay scale
No other perks or benefits are admissible
One weekly off and public holidays when the project office is closed. Working hours and days are the same as the project
Place of Posting
Selected candidates will be posted at IRCON's Mumbai Ahmedabad High Speed Rail T-2 Project