IRCON International Limited, a Navratna company and a Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Railways, has issued Advertisement No. C-12/2026 dated 23 October 2026 for 37 posts of Manager/Electrical on contract basis. The posts are for IRCON's Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) Projects under Lumding and Tinsukia Divisions, at a fixed consolidated pay of ₹60,000 per month.
IRCON's careers page gives no Apply Online link for this advertisement; the advertisement asks for an application typed on A-4 size paper in its attached format, brought to the walk-in interview. Selection is through walk-in interviews at IRCON's Eastern Region office in Kolkata on 19–20 November 2026, and at its Guwahati office on 23 November 2026. Registration runs from 09:30 am to 1:00 pm on those dates.
The posts are for these projects on contract and not for IRCON's regular establishment. The appointment is initially for 18 months and is co-terminus with the project.
| Organisation | IRCON International Limited |
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| Total Vacancies | 37 posts |
| Qualification | Full-time Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, not less than 60% marks or equivalent grade (AICTE/UGC-approved), plus 5 years' experience |
| Age Limit | Maximum 50 years (as on 01 Oct 2026) |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹60,000 per month fixed consolidated pay, plus 5% annual increment on the fixed pay after each completed year of service |
| Employment Type | Contract (initially 18 months, co-terminus with the project) |
| Job Location | NFR projects, Lumding and Tinsukia Divisions (walk-in: Kolkata, Guwahati) |
| Advertisement date | 23 Oct 2026 |
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| Cut-off date for qualification, age and experience | 01 Oct 2026 |
| Walk-in interview – Kolkata (day 1) | 19 Nov 2026 |
| Walk-in interview – Kolkata (day 2) | 20 Nov 2026 |
| Walk-in interview – Guwahati | 23 Nov 2026 |
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Manager/Electrical (on contract) – UR | 13 |
| Manager/Electrical (on contract) – OBC | 11 |
| Manager/Electrical (on contract) – SC | 7 |
| Manager/Electrical (on contract) – EWS | 3 |
| Manager/Electrical (on contract) – ST | 3 |
| Qualification | Full Time Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering with not less than 60% marks or equivalent grade from recognized University/Institute approved by AICTE/UGC |
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| Experience | Minimum five years in Electrical construction, Procurement, Installation, Testing and commissioning/TRD Maintenance in Railways, Metro Rail, Power Transmission/Distribution utilities |
| Maximum age | 50 years |
| Medical standard | Sound health and free from colour blindness; no relaxation |
Walk-in interview
Eligible candidates who register at the venue on the scheduled date are interviewed. Original certificates of age, community, qualifications and experience are required, failing which the interview is not held.
Check eligibility
Qualification, experience and age as on 1 October 2026, as given in the advertisement.
Prepare the application
Type the application on A-4 size paper in the format attached to Advt. No. C-12/2026 (the format has a space to affix a self-attested passport-size photograph).
Collect originals and one set of photocopies
Experience certificates (with the last two months' salary slips if presently employed), date-of-birth proof, caste/EWS/age-relaxation certificate and degree with all mark sheets.
Report at the venue
Kolkata on 19–20 November 2026 or Guwahati on 23 November 2026; registration from 09:30 am up to 1:00 pm only.
| Kolkata | 19–20 November 2026, 10:00 AM onwards |
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| Guwahati | 23 November 2026, 10:00 AM onwards |
| Registration | Starts at 09:30 am; candidates may register up to 1:00 pm only on the above date and location |
| Duration | The exercise may take more than one day depending on the number of candidates; IRCON advises planning travel accordingly |
| Change of date or venue | No request for change of date, time and location will be entertained |
| Period | Initially 18 months, subject to satisfactory performance; may be extended for another one year if services are satisfactory and as per the project's requirements |
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| Nature | Co-terminus with the project; does not confer any right to claim absorption in IRCON's regular establishment or appointment in its other projects |
| Pay | ₹60,000 per month fixed consolidated pay, with an annual increment of 5% on the fixed pay after each completed year of service; no allowances over and above the fixed pay |
| Medical insurance | Candidates take their own Medical Health Insurance Policy of ₹3 lakh (self), covering Covid-19 and other diseases; premium up to ₹4,000 per annum is reimbursed on submitting the policy copy and original premium receipt |
| Provident Fund | Minimum PF under the EPF & MP Act 1952 is deducted, with a matching contribution by IRCON; the accumulations are paid when the contract ends |
| Leave | One leave for each calendar month of service; it can be carried forward, but unavailed leave is not encashed; no other type of leave is admissible |
| Holidays and hours | One weekly off and other public holidays when the project office is closed; working hours/days as for the project |
| TA/DA | Admissible if deputed on outstation duty; no other perks or benefits |
37 posts of Manager/Electrical on contract: UR 13, OBC 11, SC 7, EWS 3 and ST 3. IRCON says the number of posts may vary based on further assessment of requirement.
A fixed consolidated pay of ₹60,000 per month, with an annual increment of 5% on the fixed pay after each completed year of service. There are no allowances over and above the fixed pay; TA/DA is also admissible if deputed on outstation duty.
Candidates with a full-time Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with not less than 60% marks or equivalent grade from a recognised University/Institute approved by AICTE/UGC, at least five years of relevant experience, and age not more than 50 years, all as on 1 October 2026. Age relaxation is as per Government of India guidelines.
Minimum five years of experience in electrical construction, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning/TRD maintenance in Railways, Metro Rail, or Power Transmission/Distribution utilities. Experience in Railway OHE/Power Supply/SCADA, E&M or electrical utility diversion is preferred. Teaching, training, consultancy or freelancing experience is not treated as relevant.
IRCON's careers page gives no Apply Online link for this advertisement. Go to the walk-in interview (Kolkata on 19–20 November 2026 or Guwahati on 23 November 2026) and register between 09:30 am and 1:00 pm, with the application typed on A-4 paper in the format attached to the advertisement, the listed certificates in original and one set of photocopies.
On IRCON's Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) Projects under Lumding and Tinsukia Divisions, on contract basis. The appointment is co-terminus with the project and is not for IRCON's regular establishment.
The advertisement does not mention any application fee.
No. It is a contract appointment, initially for 18 months subject to satisfactory performance, which may be extended for another one year. It does not confer any right to claim absorption in IRCON's regular establishment.
