IRCON is hiring 37 Manager (Electrical) staff on contract, and there is no written exam. It is a walk-in interview, which means you turn up in person with your documents: in Kolkata on 19 and 20 November, or in Guwahati on 23 November. The posts are for Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) projects in the Lumding and Tinsukia divisions of Assam, at a fixed Rs 60,000 a month.
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Recruitment Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Manager/Electrical (on contract) |
| Organization | IRCON International Limited (a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Railways) |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | Advt. No. C-12/2026 (dated 23.10.2026) |
| Location | Assam (NFR projects under the Lumding and Tinsukia divisions) |
| Total Vacancies | 37 (UR-13, OBC-11, SC-07, EWS-03, ST-03) |
| Qualification | Full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, minimum 60% marks, plus 5 years of experience |
| Age Limit | Maximum 50 years as on 01.10.2026 Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Registration with documents → Walk-in interview |
| Pay Scale | Rs 60,000 a month fixed, plus 5% increment every year |
| How to Apply | Walk in with a typed application and original documents (no online form) |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website | www.ircon.org |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 23.10.2026 |
| Walk-in interview, Kolkata (IRCON Eastern Region office) | 19.11.2026 and 20.11.2026, from 10:00 AM |
| Walk-in interview, Guwahati (IRCON office, Ulubari) | 23.11.2026, from 10:00 AM |
| Registration on the interview day | Opens 09:30 AM and closes 01:00 PM |
| Cut-off date for age, qualification and experience | 01.10.2026 |
Application Fee
The notification does not mention any application fee.
Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 13 |
| OBC | 11 |
| SC | 7 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 3 |
| ST | 3 |
| Total | 37 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with at least 60% marks (or equivalent grade) from a university or institute approved by AICTE or UGC |
| Experience | At least 5 years in electrical construction, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning, or TRD maintenance (the notification does not spell out TRD) in Railways, Metro Rail or power transmission and distribution utilities |
| Preferred Experience | Railway OHE (the overhead wires that power trains), power supply, SCADA (remote monitoring and control of power systems), E and M works, electrical utility diversion |
| Experience that does not count | Teaching, training, consultancy or freelancing |
| Age Limit | Maximum 50 years as on 01.10.2026. Relaxation as per Government of India rules, only if you meet the qualification and experience. Check your age eligibility → |
| How 60% is checked | The percentage on the consolidated mark sheet is used. If there is none, the average of all semesters or years is used. If only CGPA is given and the university has no conversion rule, 6 on a 10-point scale counts as 60%. |
| Medical Standard | Sound health and free from colour blindness. No relaxation. |
| Working or not working | You can apply either way, if you have the qualification and experience |
| Former IRCON contract staff | Can apply if their contract ended because a project closed. Attach a copy of the termination letter. This counts as a fresh appointment. |
So you need both a 60% Electrical Engineering degree and five years of the right kind of work. Teaching, training or consultancy years do not count, and your age is counted on 01.10.2026, not on interview day.
Who Should Apply
- This is a contract job, not a regular IRCON post. It starts for 18 months, can be extended by one more year, and ends with the project.
- You will be posted on NFR projects in Assam, and your working hours and days will follow the project.
- The pay is flat at Rs 60,000 a month with no allowances on top. The only rise is 5% each completed year, and travel allowance is paid only when you are sent on outstation duty.
- It suits people with railway, metro or power utility work behind them. If your experience is only teaching, training or consultancy, it will not be counted.
- You must travel to the venue yourself. Requests to change the date, time or place are not accepted, and the process can run for more than one day, so plan your stay.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Registration | Reach the venue on your day between 09:30 AM and 01:00 PM and hand in one set of photocopies along with the originals. |
| 2. Eligibility check | Only candidates who meet the criteria are interviewed. If you do not bring the original age, community, education and experience papers, your interview will not be held. |
| 3. Walk-in interview | Held from 10:00 AM on the given dates. It may take more than one day, depending on how many candidates come. |
In short: there is no written test. Your papers are checked when you register, and then you are interviewed. The notification does not say how the interview is marked.
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Fixed pay | Rs 60,000 a month, all-inclusive. No allowances over and above. |
| Yearly increment | 5% on the fixed pay after each completed year of service |
| Contract period | 18 months at first, subject to good performance. May be extended by one more year. Ends with the project. |
| Medical insurance | You buy a health policy of Rs 3 lakh for yourself (premium up to Rs 4,000 a year). IRCON repays the premium when you show the policy copy and the original receipt. |
| Provident Fund (PF) | The minimum PF under the EPF and MP Act 1952 is cut from your pay and IRCON adds the same amount. You get the total when the contract ends. |
| Leave | One leave for each calendar month. It can be carried forward but is never paid out. No other leave. |
| Weekly off and holidays | One weekly off, plus public holidays when the project office is closed |
| Travel allowance (TA/DA) | Paid if you are sent on outstation duty |
| Other perks | None |
In plain terms, you get Rs 60,000 a month flat, with the 5% yearly rise as the only increase. PF and the health policy refund are the main extras, and unused leave is not paid out.
How to Apply
- Check that you meet every rule in the eligibility table, because IRCON interviews only eligible candidates.
- Type your application on A-4 paper in the format given in the notification PDF, and stick a self-attested passport-size photo on it.
- Fill in your work experience in the format and write the total in years, months and days as on 01.10.2026.
- Make one set of photocopies and keep the originals ready (see the document list below).
- Go to Kolkata on 19 or 20 November, or to Guwahati on 23 November, and register between 09:30 AM and 01:00 PM.
Note: Requests to change the date, time or place of the interview are not accepted.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Application form | Typed on A-4 paper in the given format, with a self-attested passport-size photo |
| Experience certificates | In date order. If you are working now, an offer letter alone is not enough. Also bring your last two months’ salary slips. |
| Proof of date of birth | Date of birth certificate or Class X pass certificate |
| Caste, EWS or age relaxation certificate | In the format prescribed by the Government of India |
| OBC certificate | In the Annexure-A format of the notification. Only a certificate issued in the current financial year is accepted, as it must show you are not in the creamy layer (better-off OBC families who do not get the OBC quota). |
| Qualification papers | Degree or diploma and all semester or year mark sheets, so the percentage can be worked out |
| Photocopies and originals | One set of photocopies plus the originals of all the above |
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website | www.ircon.org |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Going without the original papers. If you do not bring the originals, your interview will not be held.
- Reaching after 01:00 PM. Registration closes at that time on your day.
- Counting teaching, training, consultancy or freelancing years as experience. They are not counted.
- Carrying an old OBC certificate. Only one issued in the current financial year is accepted.
- Rounding off your percentage. Write the exact figure, as it appears on the mark sheet.
- Not checking the IRCON website before you travel. Any change or corrigendum will be put on www.ircon.org only.
Frequently Asked Questions
When are the IRCON Manager Electrical walk-in interviews?
Interviews are on 19 and 20 November 2026 in Kolkata and on 23 November 2026 in Guwahati, and you must register between 09:30 AM and 01:00 PM on your day.
How many Manager Electrical posts are there?
There are 37 posts: 13 unreserved (UR), 11 OBC, 7 SC, 3 EWS (Economically Weaker Section) and 3 ST.
What qualification do I need?
You need a full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with at least 60% marks from a university or institute approved by AICTE or UGC, plus five years of relevant experience.
What is the age limit?
The maximum age is 50 years as on 01.10.2026, with relaxation as per Government of India rules if you meet the qualification and experience.
Is there a written exam?
No, the notification only mentions a walk-in interview, so there is no written test.
What is the salary?
The pay is a fixed Rs 60,000 a month with no allowances, and it goes up by 5% after each completed year.
How long is the contract?
The contract is for 18 months at first and can be extended by one more year, but it ends with the project and gives no right to a regular IRCON job.
Can former IRCON contract employees apply?
Yes, if their contract ended because a project closed, and they must attach a copy of the termination letter to the application.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
