Eligibility is assessed differently depending on whether the candidate is employed under IDA or CDA pay scales. All experience and eligibility conditions are reckoned as on 31 May 2026. Experience gained through teaching, faculty, apprenticeship, internship, proprietorship, partnership, or freelancing will not count toward the required years of experience. Educational Qualification – Post-Wise Post / Vacancy Required Qualification DE / JE (Civil/Track) 3-Year Diploma / BE / B.Tech in Civil Engineering from a Govt. recognized University/Institute DE / JE (Electrical) 3-Year Diploma / BE / B.Tech in Electrical or Electrical & Electronics from a Govt. recognized University/Institute DE / JE (Signalling & Telecom) 3-Year Diploma / BE / B.Tech in Electronics / Electronics & Communications / Electrical / Electrical & Electronics / Computer Science / IT from a Govt. recognized University/Institute DE / JE (Rolling Stock) 3-Year Diploma / BE / B.Tech in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Instrumentation / Mechatronics (for DE); additionally Instrumentation / Computer Science (for JE) from a Govt. recognized University/Institute JE (Rolling Stock – Mechanical) 3-Year Diploma / BE / B.Tech in Mechanical from a Govt. recognized University/Institute DE (Operations) / Train Manager / Station Manager / Depot Controller / Operations Controller 3-Year Diploma / BE / B.Tech in any discipline from a Govt. recognized University/Institute JE (AFC Systems) 3-Year Diploma / BE / B.Tech in Computer Science / IT / Electronics & Communications / Electrical & Electronics from a Govt. recognized University/Institute Work Experience – Deputy Engineer Grade (Vacancy Nos. 21–25/2026) For IDA pay scale employees (Metro Railways/RRTS): Minimum 5 years' supervisory work experience in the relevant field (Civil/Track maintenance, Electrical Power Distribution, Railway Signalling, Rolling Stock maintenance, or OCC Operations as applicable); AND Currently working in pay scales with minimum bottom pay of ₹46,000, OR 2 years' experience in pay scales with minimum bottom pay of ₹40,000 and above, OR 5 years' experience in pay scales with minimum bottom pay of ₹37,000 and above. For CDA pay scale employees (Ministry of Railways / other Govt. Railways): Minimum 5 years' supervisory work experience in the relevant field; AND Working in PB-2 + GP ₹4,200 (Level 6 of 7th CPC); AND Minimum 4 years of Group C service. For the Deputy Chief Controller (Operations) post specifically, candidates under CDA scales must have 5 years' supervisory experience in maintenance of Rolling Stock and Depot Machinery (not OCC operations) to be eligible. Under IDA scales, the requirement is 5 years' post-qualification supervisory experience in OCC/Station/Train operations with minimum 2 years as Traffic Controller in an OCC equipped with modern OCC systems. Note on MACP: For CDA-scale employees, higher grade pays granted under MACP by the department will not be considered for eligibility. Only the substantive grade is taken into account for determining the grade of absorption. Work Experience – Junior Engineer Grade (Vacancy Nos. 26–32/2026) All posts require a minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience in the relevant field within Operations & Maintenance departments of Indian Railways, Government-owned or operated Railways, Metro Railways, or RRTS systems. Age Limit The maximum age limit is 45 years for all posts in both groups. Age is reckoned as on 31 May 2026.

The application fee structure is identical for both vacancy notice groups. Female candidates and candidates from Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe backgrounds are fully exempt from paying the fee. The fee, once paid, is non-refundable under any circumstances - candidates are advised to confirm their eligibility before making payment. Category Application Fee UR / EWS / OBC ₹400/- (exclusive of transaction processing charges) Scheduled Caste (SC) Exempted Scheduled Tribe (ST) Exempted Women candidates Exempted Salary / Pay Scale NHSRCL offers IDA (Industrial Dearness Allowance) pay scales. The pay and emoluments include Perks, HRA, Medical Benefits, other allowances, EPF, and Gratuity as per extant rules of the corporation. Grade Pay Scale (IDA) Deputy Engineer / Deputy Chief Controller (Vacancy Nos. 21–25/2026) ₹46,000–1,45,000 (NE-6) Junior Engineer / Controller / Train Manager / Station Manager (Vacancy Nos. 26–32/2026) ₹40,000–1,25,000 (NE-4)

For the Deputy Engineer grade (Vacancy Nos. 21–25/2026), selection consists of four stages in this order: Computer Based Test (CBT), Document Verification, Interview, and Medical Examination. For the Junior Engineer grade (Vacancy Nos. 26–32/2026), selection consists of three stages: Computer Based Test (CBT), Document Verification, and Medical Examination. Note that the Interview stage is not part of the JE-grade selection process. In both cases, management reserves the right to include or dispense with any stage of the selection methodology. Shortlisted candidates will be informed through their registered email addresses. Out-station candidates called for interview (DE grade) will be paid Travelling Allowance as per company rules. Medical fitness is a mandatory condition of appointment. Candidates will be examined as per the Indian Railway Medical Manual (IRMM). Additional medical tests such as Audiometry and Perimetry may also be conducted as required for safe operation of High Speed Trains.