Contractual / Regular

IRCTC South Zone Consultant for Control Office Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 1 Post

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Sep. 3, 2026
Consultant for Control Office (Retired Railway Officials)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
As per norms
Age Limit
Not exceeding 64 years as on 02-09-2026
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 2, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 2, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 17, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window2 – 17 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

Candidates must be retired Railway officials who have served in the Operating or Commercial Departments of Indian Railways (retired from Pay Level 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 of 7th CPC) with a minimum of 20 years of work experience possessing extensive knowledge of train movements, railway control office coordination, and public handling. Retired staff from other railway departments with relevant control/train operations background are also eligible. Minimum educational qualification is Class 10th (Matriculation) pass, with a Graduation degree preferred.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age should not exceed 64 years as on the date of notification (02.09.2026). As per IRCTC HR policy, re-engaged employees are permitted to serve up to a maximum age limit of 65 years.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Submission of Application Form (Annexure-II) with PPO, Service Certificate, and Vigilance Declaration via Post and Email (Deadline: 17 September 2026)

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Scrutiny of Applications and Service Eligibility Verification

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Personal Interview (Schedule and venue intimated via email)

OfflineMerit Scored

Pre-engagement Medical Fitness Examination and Contract Signing

OfflineQualifying Only

Eligible retired Railway personnel must submit their application in the prescribed proforma (Annexure-II) enclosing self-attested copies of PPO, Service Certificate, Last Pay Slip, and Vigilance Declaration in a sealed cover superscribed 'Engagement of Consultant/Control Office at South Zone' to the Group General Manager, IRCTC South Zone, 6A The Rain Tree Place, No.9 Mc Nichols Road, Chetpet, Chennai - 600031 on or before 17/09/2026. A scanned copy must also be emailed mandatorily to [email protected]. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an Interview via email. Final selection is subject to medical fitness checkup.

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 South Zone Control Office, located at Chetpet in Chennai, oversees catering and hospitality logistics for premier, mail/express, and Vande Bharat trains operating across Southern Railway (SR) and South Western Railway (SWR). The Consultant in the Control Office manages 24x7 real-time train movement monitoring, coordinating with railway divisional control offices, monitoring onboard pantry car operations, tracking train punctuality and unscheduled halts, managing onboard emergency meal supply logistics, and resolving passenger service complaints logged on the RailMadad portal.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Temporary engagement initially for a period of one (1) year, extendable at the discretion of IRCTC based on operational requirements and performance. Stationed at IRCTC South Zone, Chennai.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Re-engagement consultancy tenure for retired railway staff. Does not confer any right or claim for permanent absorption or regular appointment in IRCTC.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Dual Submission Mandate (Hard Copy + Email): Physical application must reach the GGM/IRCTC South Zone office in Chetpet, Chennai by 17.09.2026, and a scanned copy MUST also be emailed to [email protected] before the deadline.
  • Strict Service History Verification: Candidates must provide complete PPO copy, Service Certificate, and Last Pay Slip; any disciplinary or vigilance penalty within the last 10 years or pending D&AR proceedings will disqualify the applicant.
  • Retirement Pay Level Eligibility: Only retired officials from Pay Level 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 of the 7th CPC Operating/Commercial branches (with at least 20 years experience) are eligible.
  • No TA/DA Admissible: Retired staff will not be reimbursed travel or lodging expenses for appearing in 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

  • Consultant for Control Office (South Zone / Chennai)1
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

A fixed monthly remuneration is admissible, calculated by deducting the basic pension from the last substantive basic pay drawn at the time of retirement as per Central Government and IRCTC re-engagement rules. Entitlements include conveyance allowance, uniform allowance, and mobile charges as per IRCTC policy, along with TA/DA on official tour.

Fixed monthly remuneration arrived at by deducting basic pension from last pay drawn at retirement as per DoPT guidelines.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

How to Apply

Interested eligible retired employees must submit their application in the prescribed proforma (Annexure-II) along with self-attested photocopies of the following documents:

  • PPO (as per 7th CPC)
  • Service Certificate
  • Last Pay slip
  • Aadhar card
  • Proof of identity and residence
  • Two recent passport size photographs
  • Documents supporting working experience as mentioned in the proforma

The duly filled application form with enclosures must be sent:

  1. In a sealed cover, subscribed “Engagement of Consultant/Control Office at South Zone” to reach the following address on or before September 17, 2026:
    The Group General Manager,
    IRCTC South Zone, 6A The Rain Tree Place,
    No.9 Mc Nichols Road,
    Chetpet, Chennai -31.
  2. The scanned application form along with enclosures must also be sent mandatorily to the email ID [email protected] on or before the closing date (September 17, 2026).

Applications received after the last date will not be entertained. Candidates shortlisted will be intimated via e-mail for interviews.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

NIL (No application fee is charged).

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

5 Queries Resolved

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

Retired Railway personnel from the Operating or Commercial departments of Indian Railways (retired from 7th CPC Levels 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10) with at least 20 years of service and aged 64 years or below are eligible.

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