The Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) has officially released Employment Notification No. CO/P-R/02/2026, inviting online applications for various Group ‘C’ and erstwhile Group ‘D’ categories. This massive recruitment drive aims to fill 201 vacancies across multiple departments, including Civil, Signal & Telecommunication (S&T), Operating, Electrical, Mechanical, and Commercial.
The available posts include Junior Engineer, Senior Section Engineer, Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP), Station Master, Technician-III, and Track Maintainer. This opportunity is exclusively open to specific eligibility groups: Land loser candidates of the KRCL project, candidates registered with Employment Exchanges along the Konkan Railway route, domiciles of Maharashtra, Goa, or Karnataka, and eligible serving KRCL employees.
The online application window is scheduled to open tentatively in the last week of August 2026. Eligible and interested candidates must carefully read the official notification and prepare their necessary documents before the application link goes live on the official KRCL portal.
Quick Review
Important Dates
*Note: The exact link activation date will be published on the KRCL website 7 days prior to the opening date.
(Note: Recruitment in the Erstwhile Group-D post of Track Maintainer is limited to Land loser candidates ONLY).
General Eligibility Criteria
1. Who Can Apply (Eligibility Groups):
- Land Loser Candidates: Persons whose land was acquired for the Konkan Railway Line between Roha (Maharashtra) and Thokur (Karnataka). This includes the person, spouse, son, daughter, grandson, and granddaughter.
- Employment Exchange Candidates: Domiciles of Maharashtra, Goa, or Karnataka registered with Employment Exchanges along the KR route (Raigad, Sindhudurg, Ratnagiri, Uttara Kannada, Udupi, and Dakshina Kannada).
- Domicile Candidates: General candidates who are domiciles of Maharashtra, Goa, or Karnataka.
- KRCL Employees: Serving employees with a minimum of three years of regular service.
2. Age Limit (As on 01/08/2026):
- For Group ‘C’ Posts: 18 to 36 Years.
- For Erstwhile Group ‘D’ (Track Maintainer): 18 to 45 Years.
- Relaxations in the upper age limit apply for SC/ST (5 years), OBC-NCL (3 years), Ex-Servicemen, and PwBD candidates as per rules.
3. Educational Qualifications:
Qualifications strictly depend on the post applied for:
- Junior Engineer (Civil/Mechanical): Three years Diploma or B.Sc/B.Tech/BE in the respective engineering discipline.
- Senior Section Engineer (S&T/Mech): Four years Bachelor’s degree in the respective engineering discipline.
- Station Master / Goods Train Manager / Commercial Supervisor: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University.
- Technician-III / ESTM-III: Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI from NCVT/SCVT in the relevant trade, OR Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA).
- Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP): Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI/CCAA in specific trades, OR Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile Engineering.
- Track Maintainer: 10th pass from a recognized board.
Application Fee Structure
*Note: For the exempted categories, the examination fee (₹1000/-) will be refunded, duly deducting applicable bank charges, strictly upon appearing in the Computer Based Test (CBT). Payments must be made online via Internet banking, debit/credit cards, or UPI.
Selection Process
The recruitment stages vary by the post applied for:
- Computer Based Test (CBT): A common screening test for all applicants tentatively scheduled for September 2026. Negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer applies.
- Aptitude Test (CBAT/OMR): Specifically for Section Controller (SCOR), Station Master (SM), and Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP). Merit relies on 70% CBT weightage and 30% Aptitude test weightage.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Mandatory and qualifying in nature for the Track Maintainer post ONLY.
- Document Verification (DV): Candidates will be called for DV based on merit and preference hierarchy (Land losers given top priority).
- Medical Examination (ME): Final empanelment depends on meeting strict medical categories (A-1, A-2, A-3, B-1, or C-1) as prescribed for each post.
How to Apply Online
Follow these exact steps to register and apply for the KRCL Recruitment 2026:
- Visit the Official Portal: Go to the official Konkan Railway website at
[www.konkanrailway.com](https://www.konkanrailway.com)once the link goes live in the last week of August 2026. - Initial Registration: Complete the registration process. A unique Registration Number and password will be generated and sent to your registered email and mobile number.
- Access Application Form: Click the application link provided in your email and log in.
- Fill Details Carefully: Enter your personal, educational, and category details. Ensure your name matches your Matriculation/High School certificate. Declare your status as Land loser / Employment Exchange / Domicile.
- Set Post Preferences: Select your preferred posts based on your qualifications. Once exercised, options are final.
- Upload Documents: Upload a recent color passport-size photograph (30 to 70 KB) and a scanned signature (30 to 70 KB). If applicable, upload SC/ST certificates for travel pass benefits.
- Pay the Fee: Make the required online payment.
- Final Submission: Preview the details and submit the application. Take a printout of the final application form, as it must be produced during the Document Verification stage.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. When will the online application window open for KRCL Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The online application window is expected to open during the last week of August 2026.
Q2. How many total vacancies are available?
Ans: KRCL has notified a total of 201 vacancies across various departments.
Q3. Are all candidates eligible to apply?
Ans: No, eligibility is restricted to Land losers of the KRCL project, candidates registered with Employment Exchanges along the KR route, domiciles of Maharashtra, Goa, or Karnataka, and eligible serving KRCL employees.
Q4. What is the selection process for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)?
Ans: The ALP selection process involves a Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by an Aptitude Test (CBAT/OMR), Document Verification, and Medical Examination (A-1 category).
Q5. Is there a negative marking in the CBT exam?
Ans: Yes, there will be a negative marking of 1 mark for each incorrect answer in the CBT.
Q6. What is the application fee for General/OBC candidates?
Ans: General and OBC candidates must pay a non-refundable fee of ₹1,180/- (₹1000 + 18% GST).
Q7. Can I apply for more than one post?
Ans: Yes, candidates can apply for multiple posts in a single application by carefully indicating their post-wise preference, based on their educational qualifications.
