Eligible officers belonging to Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers (IRSSE) or S&T Department: (i) For GM: Officers holding analogous posts in CDA Level-14 / IDA E-8 (₹1,20,000-2,80,000/-), OR Level-13 (CDA) with 17 years Group 'A' service, OR IDA E-7 for 4 years. (ii) For AGM: Officers holding analogous posts in CDA Level-13A / IDA E-7 (₹1,00,000-2,60,000/-), OR Level-13 (CDA) with 12-14 years Group 'A' service, OR IDA E-6 for 4 years. Experience in railway construction organizations is preferred.
RVNL General Manager S&T Recruitment 2026
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
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Published
Oct 14, 2026
Starts
Oct 14, 2026
Deadline
Nov 13, 2026
Exam Date
TBA
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Candidate must be below 58 years of age for General Manager post and below 56 years for Additional General Manager post as on the closing date of the vacancy notice.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Cadre Clearance, APAR & Vigilance Scrutiny
Selection Committee Assessment
Selection is conducted on deputation basis through proper channel application scrutiny, evaluation of past 5 years' APAR dossiers, Vigilance/DAR clearance, and candidate suitability assessment by the competent Selection Committee at RVNL.
Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme
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| Evaluation Parameter / Component | Max Marks / Weightage | Assessment Criteria & Guidelines |
|---|---|---|
| Service Record & Group 'A' Seniority | 40% | Evaluation of substantively held grade, regular service years in Group 'A' IRSSE cadre, and relevant railway signaling engineering pedigree. |
| Past APAR Ratings & Vigilance Record | 30% | Evaluation of last 5 years' Annual Performance Appraisal Report (APAR) gradings, integrity certificate, and clean DAR clearance. |
| Construction & Signalling Project Experience | 30% | Demonstrated track record in railway construction projects, electronic interlocking, optical fiber networks, and automated train protection systems. |
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- Deputation Eligibility: Only substantive Group 'A' IRSSE / S&T railway officers meeting the prescribed grade level and years of regular service are eligible.
- Proper channel submission with cadre clearance, vigilance/DAR clearance, and last 5 years' APAR grading is mandatory; applications forwarded without vigilance clearance will not be entertained.
- Applications must be submitted within 30 days from date of notification issue (by 13 November 2026).
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Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
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Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Officers draw their parent cadre grade pay plus admissible Deputation (Duty) Allowance, corresponding to CDA Pay Level-14 (₹1,44,200 - ₹2,18,200) / IDA E-8 for GM and CDA Pay Level-13A (₹1,31,100 - ₹2,16,600) / IDA E-7 for AGM.
Parent pay plus Deputation Allowance under standard Ministry of Railways and DoPT guidelines for deputation postings.
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?
Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.
Application Procedure
- Download the prescribed deputation application proforma from the RVNL portal at rvnl.org (Career > Jobs).
- Fill out personal, educational, service, and experience details in the proforma and sign the declaration.
- Send a scanned copy of the completed and signed proforma in PDF format directly by email to [email protected] as an advance copy.
- Submit the hard copy through proper channel via the controlling officer / Zonal Railway administration.
- Ensure the controlling office forwards the application along with Vigilance/DAR clearance and APAR grading for the last 5 years within 15 days of the closing date (closing date: November 13, 2026).
Application Fee & Category Concessions
Nil (No Application Fee).
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Oct 14, 2026
Starts
Oct 14, 2026
Deadline
Nov 13, 2026
Exam Date
TBA
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Cadre Clearance, APAR & Vigilance Scrutiny
Selection Committee Assessment
Selection is conducted on deputation basis through proper channel application scrutiny, evaluation of past 5 years' APAR dossiers, Vigilance/DAR clearance, and candidate suitability assessment by the competent Selection Committee at RVNL.
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The post is General Manager (GM) or Additional General Manager (AGM) in the S&T Department located at Kolkata on a 5-year deputation basis.
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