RDSO – Sr. Section Engineer (Inspection) – Contract – 09-11-2026 – 42 posts

Job Details

Number of Vacancies42
Last Date09-11-2026
Advertisement NumberPer./Inspection/Electrical/Notification/25/2026 and Per./Inspection/Mech/Notification/17/2026
Pay ScalePay Level-7
SalaryPay Level-7
Important Links
Form TypeOnline
AgencyRDSO
Other Dates
  • Notification Date: 25-09-2026
  • Last Date for Application: 09-11-2026
NotificationView Notification
EducationBachelor of Technology (B.Tech)
AgencyResearch Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO)
DepartmentEngineering
Job TypeContract
PositionSr. Section Engineer/Inspection/Electrical, Sr. Section Engineer/Inspection/Mech
RDSO has notified 42 contractual, tenure-based vacancies for Sr. Section Engineer (Inspection) in Electrical (25) and Mechanical (17) streams. Eligible candidates must be serving Sr. Section Engineers in Pay Level-7 with at least five years’ service in that grade, meet APAR grading requirements, have minimum five years residual service and Medical Category B-1. Applications are accepted by email or post to the Director General, RDSO, Lucknow by 09-11-2026. Selection is via screening by a committee based on APAR and qualifications, followed by a merit list; tenure is four years and may be extended or curtailed.

Vacancy Details

  • Sr. Section Engineer/Inspection/Electrical (Ex-cadre & Tenure Based): 25 vacancies
    Qualification: Sr. Section Engineer (Cadre Post) Pay Level-7 with B.Tech/Diploma or equivalent; minimum 5 years service in Pay Level-7; APAR and residual service conditions as specified
  • Sr. Section Engineer/Inspection/Mech (Ex-cadre & Tenure Based): 17 vacancies
    Qualification: Sr. Section Engineer (Cadre Post) Pay Level-7 with B.Tech/Diploma or equivalent; minimum 5 years service in Pay Level-7; APAR and residual service conditions as specified

Qualification Requirements

Must be Sr. Section Engineer (Cadre Post) working in Pay Level-7 in the concerned department (Electrical or Mechanical) of Zonal Railway/Production Unit. Minimum 5 years of service experience as Sr. Section Engineer (Pay Level-7) is necessary. Degree (B.Tech) or Diploma is preferred/equivalent. Total APAR grading of last three years should not be less than 11 and last year APAR grading should be at least ‘GOOD’. Candidate must have minimum 5 years residual service and Medical Category B-1.

Selection Process

  • Screening by Committee: A Screening Committee will screen eligible candidates using prescribed marks for APAR (last 3 years, maximum 15 marks) and educational/professional qualifications (maximum 5 marks). Candidates must meet APAR grading thresholds (total of last 3 years not less than 11 and last year at least ‘GOOD’).
  • Panel and Merit List Preparation: After screening, a panel and a merit list corresponding to the vacancies will be prepared based on screening scores.

How to Apply

  1. Prepare application and required enclosures, including attested photocopies of Service Book (each page attested) and APARs for the last three years (2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25), and NO D&AR and SPE/Vig. clearance status.
  2. Apply through proper channel to the Director General, RDSO, Manak Nagar, Lucknow-226011.
  3. Submit the application by e-mail or by post on or before 09-11-2026.
  4. Use the official application submission email address provided in the notification for email applications.

Important Dates

  • Notification Date:
  • Last Date for Application:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the eligibility and qualification requirements?

Candidates must be Sr. Section Engineers (Cadre Post) working in Pay Level-7 in the concerned department (Electrical or Mechanical). They need a minimum of five years’ service as Sr. Section Engineer in Pay Level-7; B.Tech or Diploma (or equivalent) is preferred; APAR and residual service requirements also apply.

How can I apply for these RDSO vacancies?

Applications must be sent through proper channel to the Director General, RDSO, Manak Nagar, Lucknow-226011 by e-mail or by post. Include required enclosures such as attested photocopies of Service Book and APARs for the last three years.

What is the last date to apply?

Eligible candidates must apply on or before 09-11-2026 using email or post to the address given in the notification.

What is the selection process for these posts?

Selection is by screening conducted by a Screening Committee based on prescribed marks for APAR of the last three years (maximum 15 marks) and educational/professional qualifications (maximum 5 marks). After screening, a panel and merit list corresponding to the vacancies will be prepared.

What is the salary or pay scale for these positions?

The pay for both posts is specified as Pay Level-7. The posts are tenure-based for four years, which may be extended or curtailed.

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