Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation
Contractual / Regular

IRCTC Hospitality Monitor Walk-in 2026

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Sep. 17, 2026
Hospitality MonitorHospitality Monitor (Fixed Term Contract)

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Vacancies
22 Posts
Pay Scale
Rs. 30,000/- per month (CTC)
Age Limit
Up to 35 Years (as on 01.09.2026)
Job Location
Maharashtra56All India37+6 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 16, 2026

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Starts

Sep 16, 2026

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Deadline

Oct 8, 2026

4

Exam Date

Oct 5, 2026

Application Window16 Sep – 8 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date5 Oct 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Recognized Educational Degrees:
• Full-time B.Sc. in Hospitality & Hotel Administration from CIHM/SIHM/PIHM affiliated to NCHM&CT / UGC / AICTE / Govt. of India.
• BBA / MBA in Culinary Arts from Indian Culinary Institutes under the Ministry of Tourism.
• B.Sc. in Hotel Management & Catering Science from Government-recognized Universities affiliated to UGC / AICTE.
• MBA in Tourism and Hotel Management from Government-recognized Universities.
Experience Criteria:
• Up to 28 Years: No prior experience required (Fresh graduates eligible).
• 28 to 30 Years: Minimum 1 year post-qualification experience in hospitality/catering.
• 30 to 35 Years: Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in hospitality/catering.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is 35 years for Unreserved (UR) candidates as on 01.09.2026.
Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL, 10 years for PwBD, and service rendered in defence plus 3 years for Ex-Servicemen.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Credential Scrutiny & Document Verification

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Personal Interview (Walk-in)

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Pre-Employment Medical Fitness Examination

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Selection is conducted through a Walk-in Interview. Candidates submit the completed application form along with original credentials, one set of self-attested copies, and two passport-size photographs at the interview venue. Candidates are evaluated based on their professional qualifications, domain experience, and interview performance. Selected candidates are placed on the merit panel (22 posts) alongside a Reserve Panel of 22 candidates, subject to medical fitness and verification of antecedents. A refundable security deposit of Rs. 25,000/- is required upon joining.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Component
Food Production, Quality & Hygiene Standards
On-Board Mobile & Static Catering Operations
Passenger Care, Complaint Redressal & Service Etiquette
Managerial Aptitude, Reporting & Computer Literacy

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Hospitality Monitors in IRCTC South Central Zone oversee catering quality across prestigious trains including Vande Bharat Express, Bharat Gaurav tourist trains, and high-density Mail/Express routes, as well as high-capacity base kitchens. The job involves extensive on-board travel across India, round-the-clock shift duties, pantry inspections, and direct frontline passenger complaint resolution under demanding operational timelines.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The position is strictly contractual for an initial tenure of 2 years, extendable by 1 year based on corporate requirement and individual performance. Primary deployment is in South Central Zone territory (Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Chhattisgarh), with mandatory pan-India movement on nominated train circuits. The engagement carries no right to permanent absorption in IRCTC.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

As a fixed-term contractual role (Rs. 30,000/month CTC), there is no regular CPSE executive promotion ladder. However, on-board and base kitchen management experience with IRCTC provides substantial industry advantage for supervisory and managerial appointments in airline catering, luxury hospitality chains, and food service corporations.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Candidates must physically attend the walk-in interview with the completed application proforma, original credentials, self-attested photocopies, and 2 passport photos at Bhubaneswar (05.10.2026) or Secunderabad (08.10.2026); no online or postal submissions are accepted.
  • Selected candidates are required to furnish a refundable security deposit of Rs. 25,000/- in the form of a Demand Draft and commit to a minimum service period of 1 year, failing which the security deposit is forfeited.
  • The role demands extensive mobility and round-the-clock travel on running trains across India; applicants unable to handle rigorous rail travel should take note.
  • Candidates in the 28-30 age bracket must possess at least 1 year of post-qualification experience, and those in the 30-35 age bracket must possess at least 2 years; freshers are eligible only up to 28 years of age.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Unreserved & Reserved (SC/ST/OBC/EWS)18
  • OBC (Backlog Vacancies)4
  • Total22
Total Vacancies22 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed monthly consolidated CTC of Rs. 30,000/- plus train on-duty daily allowances, night lodging allowance, and holiday allowances.

Total CTC of Rs. 30,000/- per month (inclusive of statutory deductions). Additional allowances include Daily Allowance of Rs. 350/- per day on-duty on-board trains (>12 hrs), Lodging Charges of Rs. 240/- per outstation night stay, National Holiday Allowance of Rs. 384/- per day, and Medical Insurance coverage of Rs. 1,400/- to Rs. 2,000/- per month. Initial contract tenure is 2 years, extendable by 1 year.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Download Application Proforma: Download and print the official application proforma annexed to Notification No. 2026/IRCTC/HRD/SCZ/Rectt.-I/ Hospitality Monitors.
  2. Fill Details: Fill in personal credentials, educational qualifications (10th, 12th, Hotel Management degree), experience details, and language proficiencies in block letters.
  3. Prepare Documentation: Assemble self-attested photocopies of proof of Date of Birth (10th certificate), degree/diploma certificates & semester marksheets, category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD), experience certificates, and 2 recent passport-size photographs.
  4. Attend Walk-in Interview: Report in person with the completed form and original documents for scrutiny at either of the designated venues:
    • Bhubaneswar: 05.10.2026 (10:30 to 17:30 hrs) at IRCTC Regional Office, Gate-1, Tower-1, Ground Floor, NBCC Imperia, Press Square, Bhubaneswar – 751 017.
    • Secunderabad / Hyderabad: 08.10.2026 (10:30 to 17:30 hrs) at IRCTC Ltd, 1st Floor, Oxford Plaza, Sarojini Devi Road, Secunderabad – 500 003.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required to attend the walk-in interview.

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The monthly consolidated CTC is Rs. 30,000/- (inclusive of statutory deductions). Additional duty allowances include a Daily Allowance of Rs. 350/- per day for on-board train duty, Rs. 240/- outstation night lodging, and Rs. 384/- for national holiday work.

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