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.
IRCTC South Zone Consultant for Control Office Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 1 Post
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
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Published
Sep 2, 2026
Starts
Sep 2, 2026
Deadline
Sep 17, 2026
Exam Date
TBA
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Educational Qualification
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.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-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)
Scrutiny of Applications and Service Eligibility Verification
Personal Interview (Schedule and venue intimated via email)
Pre-engagement Medical Fitness Examination and Contract Signing
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.
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- 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.
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- Consultant for Control Office (South Zone / Chennai)1
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.
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Application Procedure
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:
- 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. - 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).
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-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)
Scrutiny of Applications and Service Eligibility Verification
Personal Interview (Schedule and venue intimated via email)
Pre-engagement Medical Fitness Examination and Contract Signing
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.
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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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