RDSO Senior Section Engineer Recruitment 2026 (42 Posts)

Name of PostRDSO Senior Section Engineer Recruitment 2026 (42 Posts)
Post Date / Update14/10/2026
Advt No.Per./Inspection/Electrical/Notification/25/2026 and Per./Inspection/Mech/Notification/17/2026  ·  Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO)
Short InformationRDSO is offering 42 contractual Sr. Section Engineer posts in electrical and mechanical inspection, with applications accepted by email or post until 9 November 2026.
Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO)RDSO Senior Section Engineer Recruitment 2026 (42 Posts)Advt No: Per./Inspection/Electrical/Notification/25/2026 and Per./Inspection/Mech/Notification/17/2026  |  Short Details of Notification

Important Dates

  • Notification date : 25 Sep 2026
  • Last date for application : 09 Nov 2026

Total Post

42

Vacancy Details  ·  Total: 42 Post
Post NameTotal PostEligibility
Sr. Section Engineer / Inspection / Electrical25Serving Sr. Section Engineer in Pay Level-7, electrical department; minimum 5 years in the post; degree/diploma preferred
Sr. Section Engineer / Inspection / Mechanical17Serving Sr. Section Engineer in Pay Level-7, mechanical department; minimum 5 years in the post; degree/diploma preferred

Salary / Stipend

Pay Level-7.

Tenure and Service Terms

Selected candidates serve a four-year tenure, which can be extended or shortened as administrative needs require. The posts are ex-cadre, and promotion remains possible only within the parent cadre. A three-year cooling-off gap applies between RDSO tenures.

Additional Eligibility Points

Candidates need at least five years of residual service and medical category B-1. APAR totals for the last three years must reach a minimum threshold, with the latest year rated at least Good. Anyone penalised after a vigilance case in an earlier RDSO tenure is barred.

Mode of Selection

  1. Screening committee review of APARs for last 3 years (max 15 marks)
  2. Review of educational and professional qualifications (max 5 marks)
  3. Preparation of panel and merit list against vacancies

How to Fill the Form

  1. Send application through proper channel to the Director General, RDSO, Manak Nagar, Lucknow-226011.
  2. Submit by email to the address in the notification or by post, reaching on or before 09 Nov 2026.
  3. Enclose attested Service Book copies, APARs for 2022-23 to 2024-25, and D&AR and SPE/Vigilance clearance status.

नोट: फॉर्म भरने से पहले Official Notification ज़रूर पढ़ें और Last Date, Age Limit व Education Qualification मिला लें।

RDSO Senior Section Engineer Recruitment 2026 (42 Posts) : Important Questions

Question: What is the last date to apply for RDSO Senior Section Engineer?

Answer: The last date to apply online is 09 Nov 2026. Apply a day or two early, these portals slow down near the deadline.

Question: How many vacancies are there?

Answer: Total posts: 42.

Question: What is the advertisement number of RDSO Senior Section Engineer?

Answer: The advertisement number is Per./Inspection/Electrical/Notification/25/2026 and Per./Inspection/Mech/Notification/17/2026, issued by Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO).

Question: What is the official website?

Answer: https://ecr.indianrailways.gov.in/

RDSO Senior Section Engineer Recruitment 2026 (42 Posts)

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