Konkan Railway KRCL Recruitment 2026, 201 Posts – Apply Online

Railway job aspirants, here is some good news. Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) has announced a massive recruitment drive for the year 2026. The notification was released on 31st July 2026 under Employment Notification No. CO/P-R/02/2026. The total number of vacancies is 201, spread across 12 different non-executive posts. If you have been waiting for a railway job opportunity in the Konkan region, this is it.

Now, what makes this recruitment interesting is the variety of posts available. You have positions ranging from Junior Engineer and Senior Section Engineer for engineering graduates to Track Maintainer for 10th pass candidates. There are also roles like Station Master, Section Controller, Assistant Loco Pilot, and Goods Train Manager. The online application window is expected to open in the last week of August 2026, with the Computer Based Test tentatively scheduled for September 2026. The exact application start date will be published on the KRCL website 7 days in advance.

The eligibility for this recruitment is also quite specific. KRCL is giving preference to land loser candidates whose land was acquired for the Konkan Railway line construction. After that, candidates registered in Employment Exchanges along the Konkan route get priority. Finally, candidates domiciled in Maharashtra, Goa, or Karnataka can apply. Serving KRCL employees with 3 or more years of regular service are also eligible. If you fall into any of these categories and have the required qualifications, read on for all the details about these 201 railway vacancies.

KRCL Recruitment 2026 — Overview

Vacancy Breakdown — 201 Posts Across 12 Roles

KRCL has announced 201 vacancies across 12 different Non-Executive posts. The highest number of vacancies is for Track Maintainer with 57 posts, followed by Assistant Loco Pilot with 30 posts. The notification also provides horizontal reservation for Ex-Servicemen (20 posts) and PwBD (1 post). Here is the complete post-wise vacancy list.

Eligibility to Apply — Who Can Apply for KRCL 2026?

This is where the Konkan Railway recruitment gets a bit different from other railway jobs. KRCL has specific eligibility criteria that prioritise certain categories of candidates. The recruitment is not open to everyone on a first-come-first-served basis. There is a clear preference order that KRCL follows while selecting candidates.

First preference goes to Land Loser candidates. These are candidates whose land was acquired for construction of the Konkan Railway Line between Roha in Maharashtra and Thokur in Karnataka, irrespective of the percentage of land lost. The land loser or their spouse, son, daughter, grandson or granddaughter are eligible under this quota. The Track Maintainer post is exclusively for Land Loser candidates.

Second preference is for candidates registered in Employment Exchanges along the Konkan Railway route. You must be a domicile of Maharashtra, Goa, or Karnataka with a valid employment exchange card registered in the specific districts — Raigad, Sindhudurg and Ratnagiri in Maharashtra, Goa State, and Uttara Kannada, Udupi and Dakshina Kannada in Karnataka. Third preference goes to candidates domiciled in Maharashtra, Goa, or Karnataka who are not covered above, and serving KRCL employees with at least 3 years of regular service.

Educational Qualification — Post-Wise Requirements

The qualification requirements for KRCL Recruitment 2026 vary significantly from post to post. Some posts require a 4-year engineering degree, others need a 3-year diploma, and a few posts are open to 10th pass candidates. Below is the detailed post-wise qualification breakdown.

Age Limit & Relaxation

The age of candidates for KRCL Recruitment 2026 is reckoned as on 1st August 2026. For Group C posts, which include all posts except Track Maintainer, the age limit is 18 to 36 years. The Track Maintainer post, being an erstwhile Group D post, has a more relaxed age limit of 18 to 45 years. Age relaxation is available for reserved categories as per government norms.

Salary & Pay Scale

Selected candidates will be placed in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The salary varies based on the post. The highest paid positions are Senior Section Engineer (S&T and Mechanical) at Level 7 with an initial pay of Rs. 44,900. The Track Maintainer-IV post is at Level 1 with an initial pay of Rs. 18,000. All Group C posts come with standard railway allowances as applicable.

Selection Process

The selection process for KRCL Recruitment 2026 involves multiple stages that vary depending on the post. For Station Master, Section Controller and Assistant Loco Pilot, the process includes a Computer Based Test followed by a Computer-Based or OMR-based Aptitude Test, then Document Verification and Medical Examination. The merit is prepared with 70% weightage to CBT marks and 30% to Aptitude Test marks.

For technical posts like Senior Section Engineer, Junior Engineer, Goods Train Manager, Commercial Supervisor, Technician-III and ESTM-III, the process is CBT followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination. Track Maintainer candidates go through CBT, Document Verification, Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Medical Examination. The CBT is of screening nature with negative marking — one mark is deducted for each wrong answer. Questions are set in five languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Konkani and Kannada.

CBT Pattern — Post-Wise Exam Details

The Computer Based Test is the first stage of selection for all posts. The exam duration is 90 minutes for all posts with 100 questions carrying 100 marks each. The exam pattern varies slightly based on the post applied for. Technical posts include technical ability questions while non-technical posts focus on general science, maths, reasoning and awareness.

CBT Qualifying Marks

Physical Efficiency Test — Track Maintainer Only

Track Maintainer candidates must qualify the Physical Efficiency Test which is conducted in two stages. First is the Weight Carrying test followed by a Running test. Failing the Weight Carrying stage results in elimination at that stage itself. The PET is mandatory and qualifying in nature.

Application Fee

The examination fee for KRCL Recruitment 2026 is Rs. 1,180 (Rs. 1,000 plus 18% GST) plus payment gateway charges for each examination. The fee is applicable for UR, OBC-NCL and general candidates. For SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, Female, Minorities, EBC and PwBD candidates, the fee is refunded after appearing in the CBT, minus bank charges. The fee is payable online only through Internet Banking, Debit/Credit Cards or UPI.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep scanned copies of the following ready before filling the online application. At the time of Document Verification, original documents along with self-attested photocopies must be produced. Failure to produce required documents will lead to cancellation of candidature.

Documents to Upload During Online Application

Documents to Bring at Document Verification

How to Apply Online

The online application process for KRCL Recruitment 2026 will begin tentatively in the last week of August 2026. The exact date will be published on the KRCL website 7 days before the opening date. Candidates need to visit the official website konkanrailway.com and register their name on the portal. A Registration Number will be generated and sent via registered email and mobile number along with a password and application link.

Activate the link to access the application form and fill in personal, educational and category details carefully. You can apply for one or more posts in a single application in order of preference. Once exercised, post preference cannot be changed. Pay the prescribed examination fee online, upload the required scanned documents, review all entries, and submit the application before the closing date. Keep a printed copy of the submitted application for future reference — do not send it to KRCL by post.

Important Instructions

Frequently Asked Questions

How many vacancies are available in KRCL Recruitment 2026?

A total of 201 vacancies are available across 12 Non-Executive posts. The major posts include Track Maintainer (57), Assistant Loco Pilot (30), JE Civil (25), Station Master (15), ESTM-III (15), and Technician-III Mechanical (15).

When will the KRCL online application start?

The online application window is tentatively scheduled to open in the last week of August 2026. The exact date will be published on the KRCL website 7 days before the opening date.

Who is eligible to apply for KRCL Recruitment 2026?

Land loser candidates, Employment Exchange registered candidates along the Konkan Railway route, domiciles of Maharashtra/Goa/Karnataka, and serving KRCL employees with 3+ years of regular service are eligible, subject to post-wise qualification and age criteria.

What is the application fee for KRCL Recruitment 2026?

The examination fee is Rs. 1,180 (Rs. 1,000 + 18% GST) per exam for UR/OBC candidates. The fee is refunded to SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Female/Minorities/EBC/PwBD candidates upon appearing in the CBT.

What is the selection process for KRCL 2026?

Selection involves CBT followed by Aptitude Test for SCOR/SM/ALP, Document Verification, Physical Efficiency Test for Track Maintainer, and Medical Examination. Merit for ALP/SM/SCOR is 70% CBT + 30% Aptitude Test.

What is the salary for KRCL Recruitment 2026?

Pay ranges from Level 1 (Rs. 18,000) for Track Maintainer to Level 7 (Rs. 44,900) for Senior Section Engineer as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, plus railway allowances as applicable.

Can candidates from outside Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka apply?

The recruitment primarily targets land losers, Employment Exchange candidates along the Konkan route, and domiciles of Maharashtra, Goa or Karnataka. Candidates from other states may not be eligible unless they fall into one of these specific categories.