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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
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
- 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.
- Apply through proper channel to the Director General, RDSO, Manak Nagar, Lucknow-226011.
- Submit the application by e-mail or by post on or before 09-11-2026.
- Use the official application submission email address provided in the notification for email applications.
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Important Dates
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- 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.





