Contractual / Regular

IRCTC North Zone Tourism Monitor Recruitment 2026 – Walk-in for 9 Contractual Posts

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Aug. 20, 2026
Tourism Monitor
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Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
09 Posts (06 North Zone + 03 Corporate Office)
Pay Scale
₹30K - ₹35K / yr
Age Limit
Not exceeding 35 years for UR as on 01-09-2026
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 7, 2026

2

Starts

Aug 7, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 9, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window7 Aug – 9 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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

Educational Qualification

Eligibility criteria for Tourism Monitor (on contract for 2 years):
Option A (₹30,000/- CTC): 3-Year Bachelor's Degree in Tourism; OR 3-Year Bachelor's Degree in any stream + 1-year Diploma in Travel & Tourism AND minimum 01 year working experience in Tour Operation / Travel Agency Firms.
Option B (₹35,000/- CTC): 3-Year Bachelor's Degree in any stream + 2-Year Post-Graduation Degree/Diploma in Travel & Tourism AND minimum 02 years working experience in Tour Operation / Travel Agency Firms.
Scope of Work: Manning 'Bharat Gaurav Rakes' and luxury tourist trains, accompanying tours across India, marketing tour packages, handling air/rail ticketing, passenger care, and complaint redressal.
Contract Tenure: Two (02) years contractual engagement.

Age Limit & Relaxations

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

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.

Registration and Verification of Original Documents at Walk-in Interview Venue (Dates: 08 & 09 September 2026, 11:00 AM – 05:00 PM)

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview / Interaction before IRCTC Selection Committee at Statesman House, New Delhi

OfflineMerit Scored

Medical Fitness Examination as prescribed by IRCTC Standards

OfflineQualifying Only

Submission of ₹25,000 Demand Draft Security Deposit & 2-Year Contractual Appointment

OfflineQualifying Only

Selection is conducted through in-person walk-in interview:
1. Reporting & Scrutiny: Candidates appear in person on 08 or 09 September 2026 (11:00 AM to 05:00 PM) at IRCTC North Zone Office: B-148, 11th Floor, Statesman House, Barakhamba Road, Connaught Place, New Delhi with filled application form, original documents, and self-attested photocopies.
2. Interview: Personal interview assessing tourism industry knowledge, tour operations experience, customer handling, and communication skills.
3. Merit & Empanelment: Selected candidates are empaneled based on interview score and academic credentials.
4. Joining: Selected candidates undergo medical fitness verification and submit a security deposit of ₹25,000/- in the form of a Demand Draft.

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.

IRCTC Tourism Monitors are the core operational frontline for Indian Railways' prestigious tourist trains (such as Bharat Gaurav Tourist Trains, Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train, Aastha Special Trains, and domestic air packages). The role involves active travel accompanying tourist rakes for 7 to 15 days continuously across India, managing on-board passenger hospitality, escorting tourists during hotel check-ins and monument visits, handling catering coordination with pantry vendors, resolving passenger medical or logistics issues, and maintaining tour expense logs. When not on tour, duties include counter marketing, corporate rail/air ticketing, and customer package inquiries at IRCTC regional offices. Demanding, travel-intensive, yet culturally enriching role.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual engagement for 2 years. Contract can be terminated with one month's notice from either side. Selected candidates can be posted in Delhi-NCR, UP, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, J&K or anywhere across India.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Contractual specialist position. Does not lead to permanent absorption in IRCTC or Indian Railways. However, 2 years of official IRCTC project experience managing premier railway tourism rakes is highly valued across private luxury travel operators (MakeMyTrip, Thomas Cook, Cox & Kings, Club Mahindra) and state tourism development corporations.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Walk-in Interview on 08 & 09 September 2026: Candidates must appear in person between 11:00 AM and 05:00 PM at Statesman House, Barakhamba Road, Connaught Place, New Delhi with filled application form and all original certificates.
  • Compulsory Experience Prerequisite: Minimum 1 year experience in tour operations for Degree holders; minimum 2 years for PG holders. Experience certificates in chronological order are strictly audited.
  • Security Deposit of ₹25,000/-: Selected candidates are required to deposit ₹25,000/- via Demand Draft in favor of IRCTC Ltd, New Delhi.
  • Extensively Mobile Work Profile: Involves continuous multi-day train travel across India on Bharat Gaurav rakes; candidates must be physically and medically fit.
  • Recent OBC-NCL Certificate: OBC non-creamy layer certificates must be in the central Government of India format and issued within 1 year prior to the interview.

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

  • Tourism Monitor (North Zone)6
  • Tourism Monitor (Corporate Office)3
Total Vacancies09 Posts (06 North Zone + 03 Corporate Office)

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Monthly consolidated CTC package:
• ₹30,000/- per month (Graduates + 1 year experience)
• ₹35,000/- per month (Post-Graduates + 2 years experience)
• Daily Allowance: ₹350/- per day on train duty (>12 hrs: 100%, 6-12 hrs: 70%, <6 hrs: 30%)
• Outstation Lodging: ₹240/- per night
• Medical Insurance: ₹1,400/- to ₹2,500/- per month reimbursement.

Consolidated CTC: ₹30,000/- to ₹35,000/- per month (incl. statutory deductions) based on qualifications/experience. Additional allowances include Daily Allowance of ₹350/- per day for on-duty on-board in trains, Outstation Lodging charges of ₹240/-, National Holiday Allowance, and Medical Insurance reimbursement of ₹1,400 to ₹2,500/- per month.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

Candidates are required to attend a walk-in interview. The application form, attached with the notification, must be duly completed in all respects and submitted at the interview venue for verification. Along with the completed form, candidates must bring:

  • Original documents for verification.
  • One set of attested copies of all requisite documents.
  • Two recent passport-size photographs.

The interview will be conducted based on credentials and performance in the personal interview. Shortlisted candidates will receive an offer of engagement based on merit and vacancies, subject to antecedents verification.

Interview Venue & Dates:

VenueDate/DayTiming
IRCTC, North Zone: B-148, 11th Floor Statesman House, Barakhamba Road, Connaught Place, New Delhi - 11000108 & 09, September, 2026 (Tuesday & Wednesday)11:00 AM to 05:00 PM

Candidates must arrange their own stay and food if the interview date extends.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee is charged). Selected candidates are required to submit a refundable Security Deposit of ₹25,000/- via Demand Draft in favor of IRCTC Ltd, New Delhi.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

Total CTC is ₹30,000/- per month (for graduates with 1-year experience) or ₹35,000/- per month (for postgraduates with 2-year experience), plus Daily Allowance of ₹350/- per day on train duty, outstation lodging, and medical insurance.

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