Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) has released Employment Notification No. CO/P-R/02/2026 (dated 31 July 2026) for 201 Non-Executive vacancies. The drive covers Junior Engineer (Civil / Mechanical), Track Maintainer, Senior Section Engineer, Assistant Loco Pilot, Station Master, Technician-III, Section Controller, Goods Train Manager, Commercial Supervisor, ESTM-III and related posts along the Konkan Railway corridor in Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka.
Vacancies: 201 · Notification: 31 July 2026 · Apply online: Last week of August 2026 (tentative) · CBT: September 2026 (tentative) · Site: konkanrailway.com
Online registration is not open yet. KRCL will publish the exact apply dates about 7 days before the window starts. Bookmark the official recruitment page and the notification PDF.
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Official Links — KRCL Recruitment 2026
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Employment Notification PDF | Click here — CO/P-R/02/2026 PDF |
| Current notifications | Click here — KRCL current notifications |
| Recruitment page | Click here — KRCL vacancy / recruitment |
| Official website | konkanrailway.com |
Apply only on konkanrailway.com when the form is live. Ignore look-alike “Konkan form” sites.
Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL), Ministry of Railways PSU |
| Notification | CO/P-R/02/2026 dated 31/07/2026 |
| Cadre | Non-Executives (Group ‘C’ & erstwhile Group ‘D’) |
| Total vacancies | 201 (provisional) |
| Departments | Civil, S&T, Operating, Electrical, Mechanical, Commercial |
| Application mode | Online (window not open yet) |
| Apply window | Last week of August 2026 (tentative) |
| CBT | September 2026 (tentative) |
| Job area | KRCL operations — Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka |
| Official site | konkanrailway.com |
Important Dates
| Event | Status / date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 31 July 2026 |
| Online application opens | Last week of August 2026 (tentative; exact date ~7 days prior on website) |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) | September 2026 (tentative) |
| E-call letter | About 10 days before CBT / DV (as applicable) |
Who Can Apply — Eligibility Categories
KRCL restricts open-market Non-Executive recruitment to defined groups. Declare your status carefully; the choice is final.
| Category | Who is covered |
|---|---|
| Land losers (first preference) | Persons whose land was acquired for the Konkan Railway line between Roha (Maharashtra) and Thokur (Karnataka), or eligible spouse / son / daughter / grandson / granddaughter — irrespective of land percentage lost |
| Employment exchange (second preference) | Domiciles of Maharashtra, Goa or Karnataka with a valid employment exchange card registered along the KR route (Raigad, Sindhudurg, Ratnagiri in MH; Goa; Uttara Kannada, Udupi, Dakshina Kannada in KA) |
| Other domicile / KRCL staff (third preference) | Other domiciles of MH / Goa / KA, and serving KRCL employees with at least 3 years regular service |
Preference order (after minimum qualifying marks)
- Land-loser candidates
- Employment-exchange candidates on the KR route
- Other state domiciles and eligible KRCL employees
Second and third panels are used only after the land-loser panel is exhausted (as per notification).
Track Maintainer: open only to eligible land-loser candidates.
Vacancy Details — 201 Posts
Category-wise UR/EWS/OBC-NCL/SC/ST and horizontal Ex-SM / PwBD seats are in the PDF. Summary:
| # | Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junior Engineer (Civil) | 25 |
| 2 | Track Maintainer (land loser only) | 57 |
| 3 | Senior Section Engineer (S&T) | 5 |
| 4 | ESTM-III | 15 |
| 5 | Section Controller | 9 |
| 6 | Station Master | 15 |
| 7 | Goods Train Manager | 10 |
| 8 | Assistant Loco Pilot | 30 |
| 9 | Senior Section Engineer (Mechanical) | 6 |
| 10 | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | 7 |
| 11 | Technician-III (Mechanical) | 15 |
| 12 | Commercial Supervisor | 7 |
| — | Total | 201 |
Vacancies are provisional. Unfilled Ex-Servicemen and EWS seats are generally not carried forward as per the notice.
Educational Qualification (Summary)
Full acceptable combinations are in Annexure-A of the PDF. High-level guide:
| Post | Minimum qualification (indicative) |
|---|---|
| JE (Civil) | 3-year Diploma (or equivalent Degree) in Civil Engineering (or related sub-stream), AICTE-approved |
| Track Maintainer | 10th pass from a recognised board |
| SSE (S&T) | 4-year Bachelor’s in Electrical / Electronics / IT / Communication / CSE, or M.Sc. Electronics |
| ESTM-III | Matric + ITI (Electrician / Electronics Mechanic / Wireman) or CCAA same trades, or 10+2 with Physics & Maths |
| Section Controller / Station Master / Goods Train Manager | Graduation in any discipline |
| Assistant Loco Pilot | Matric + ITI (specified electrical/mechanical trades) or CCAA, or Matric + 3-year Diploma in Mech/Elect/Electronics/Automobile |
| SSE (Mechanical) | 4-year Bachelor’s in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Manufacturing / Mechatronics / related streams |
| JE (Mechanical) | 3-year Diploma in the Mechanical-stream disciplines listed for SSE (Mech) |
| Technician-III (Mechanical) | Matric + ITI (Fitter / Diesel Mechanic / Welder / Electrician / Electronics Mechanic etc.) or CCAA |
| Commercial Supervisor | Graduation in any discipline |
Candidates awaiting final results may apply if they produce the certificate at Document Verification.
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT) — tentatively September 2026
- Document verification
- Medical examination as per post (ALP / operating cadres often have strict medical standards)
- Additional aptitude / CBAT stages only if prescribed for a specific post in the PDF
E-call letters are expected about 10 days before the test. SMS/email alerts may go to registered contacts — still download from konkanrailway.com.
How to Apply Online (When Link Opens)
- Visit konkanrailway.com → Recruitment / Current Notifications.
- Open Employment Notification CO/P-R/02/2026 and confirm your post and eligibility.
- Register with mobile number and email (keep them active).
- Fill personal details, Land Loser / Employment Exchange / Domicile status, education and preferences.
- Upload photo, signature and documents as per size limits.
- Pay the fee online (net banking / card / UPI — service charges extra).
- Submit and print the application / fee receipt.
One careful application per post as allowed by the notice. Do not share OTPs with agents.
What to Prepare Now
- Collect land-loser / employment exchange / domicile proofs early
- Scan qualification certificates (Diploma / ITI / Degree / 10th)
- Track konkanrailway.com from mid-August for the apply open date
- For technical posts, revise trade/engineering fundamentals for CBT
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Konkan Railway Recruitment 2026?
KRCL Employment Notification CO/P-R/02/2026 (31 July 2026) for 201 Non-Executive posts — Junior Engineer, Track Maintainer, SSE, ALP, Station Master, Technician-III and related cadres.
How many vacancies are there?
201 provisional posts across 12 categories. Track Maintainer has 57 seats (land-loser candidates only).
When will online application start?
Tentatively the last week of August 2026. Exact open/close dates will appear on konkanrailway.com about 7 days before the window opens.
Who can apply?
Land losers of the Konkan Railway line (and eligible family), employment-exchange candidates along the KR route, domiciles of Maharashtra / Goa / Karnataka, and serving KRCL employees with 3+ years regular service — subject to post-wise rules.
Is Track Maintainer open to everyone?
No. Only eligible land-loser candidates can apply for Track Maintainer.
What is the selection process?
CBT (tentatively September 2026) → document verification → medical (and aptitude stages if prescribed for the post).
Where is the notification PDF?
Download from konkanrailway.com Current Notifications, or use the CO/P-R/02/2026 PDF.
Official apply website?
Only konkanrailway.com. Avoid fake recruitment sites.
When is the CBT?
Tentatively September 2026. Exact date/city/shift will be on the e-call letter about 10 days before the exam.
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