BRO GREF Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Offline for 899 Electrician, Draughtsman and More Posts
| Total Vacancies | 899 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Pay Scale | Pay Band-1, Rs 5200-20200 plus Grade Pay Rs 2800/- (Draughtsman) or Rs 1900/- (all other posts); DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, Hard & Risk Allowance as per Govt of India rules | ||||||||||||||||||
| Age Limit | Age limit for all posts/trades is between 18 to 27 years as on 01 Jun 2026. Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India guidelines for various categories. Government servants get relaxation up to 40 years (UR) and 45 years (SC/ST). PwBD candidates get 10 years relaxation in upper age limit.
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Job Description
The latest Border Roads Organisation (BRO) - General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF) Recruitment 2026 has been announced for Multiple Posts/Trades! Published on 21-05-2026 at the official website of BRO, this new recruitment drive offers 899 openings for eligible candidates. Applicants within the 18 to 27 years age group and possessing requisite educational/technical qualification from a recognized Board/Institute can apply offline from 21-05-2026. Last date for most states is 04-07-2026. Find all details about the BRO GREF new vacancy 2026, including eligibility, application form, and notification PDF here.
BRO is recruiting 899 posts across 6 trades with Matriculation/10+2/ITI qualification, last date 04 July 2026 (for most states).
BRO is recruiting 899 posts across 6 trades with Matriculation/10+2/ITI qualification, last date 04 July 2026 (for most states).
Age Limit (Detail)
Age limit for all posts/trades is between 18 to 27 years as on 01 Jun 2026. Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India guidelines for various categories. Government servants get relaxation up to 40 years (UR) and 45 years (SC/ST). PwBD candidates get 10 years relaxation in upper age limit.
| Category | Age Limit / Relaxation |
|---|---|
| UR & EWS | 18 to 27 years (NIL relaxation) |
| SC / ST | 5 years relaxation |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 3 years relaxation |
| Central Govt Civilian employees (min 3 years continuous regular service) | Up to 40 years (UR), 43 years (OBC), 45 years (SC/ST) |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | Deduction of military service period from actual age + 3 years (in addition to OBC/SC/ST relaxation as applicable) |
| Ex-Agniveers | 3 years relaxation (first batch of Agnipath Scheme: 5 years) |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 10 years relaxation |
| Jammu & Kashmir Migrant | 5 years relaxation |
Selection Process
All candidates will undergo the recruitment process in the following sequence: (i) Written Examination, (ii) Physical Efficiency Test (PET) including physical measurements and Trade Test (TT) where applicable, (iii) Primary Medical Examination (PME) and Document Verification (DV), and (iv) Induction/Joining. The PET and TT are qualifying in nature - final merit is based solely on written exam marks, subject to qualifying PET, TT, and clearing PME. Minimum passing marks in written exam: 50% for UR/EWS/OBC; 40% for SC/ST. Trade test requires minimum 40% marks to qualify.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Candidate must complete 1.6 km (1 mile) run in 10 minutes. PwBD, ESM, Ex-Agniveers, and departmental re-appointment candidates are exempt from PET.
Physical Standards (Region-wise):
| Region | Minimum Height (cm) | Chest Unexpanded (cm) | Minimum Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Himalaya N Region (J&K, HP Punjab Hills, Uttarakhand) | 158 | 75 (expansion by 5 cm) | 47.5 |
| Eastern Himalaya N Region (Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Darjeeling & Kalimpong, Andaman & Nicobar) | 152 | 75 (expansion by 5 cm) | 47.5 |
| West Plain Region (Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Western UP) | 162.5 | 76 (expansion by 5 cm) | 50 |
| Eastern Plain (Eastern UP, Bihar, West Bengal, Orissa, Jharkhand) | 157 | 75 (expansion by 5 cm) | 50 |
| Central Region (MP, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Daman & Diu, Dadar & Nagar Haveli) | 157 | 75 (expansion by 5 cm) | 50 |
| Southern Region (AP, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Kerala, Goa, Pondicherry) | 157 | 75 (expansion by 5 cm) | 50 |
| Gorkhas (Indian Domicile) | 152 | 75 (expansion by 5 cm) | 47.5 |
Application Fee
Candidates must pay the non-refundable application fee online through the SBI Collect portal only (https://www.onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm?corpID=1232156) in favour of Commandant, GREF Centre, Pune-411015. No other mode of payment will be accepted. A copy of the e-receipt must be attached with the application form.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General (UR) / EWS / Ex-Servicemen / Ex-Agniveers / OBC | Rs 50/- (Non-Refundable) |
| SC / ST | NIL |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | NIL |
Vacancy Details
A total of 899 vacancies have been announced across 6 posts/trades in General Reserve Engineer Force. Vacancies are distributed category-wise (UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS) with horizontal reservation for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). The number of vacancies is liable to increase/decrease/cancel at any stage without further notice.
| Code | Post / Trade | Grand Total | ESM Vacancies | PwBD Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Draughtsman | 42 | 06 | 03 |
| 02 | Hindi Typist | 10 | 01 | - |
| 03 | Store Keeper Technical (SKT) | 300 | 45 | 12 |
| 04 | Operator Communication | 261 | 39 | - |
| 05 | Operator Excavating Machinery (OEM) Ordinary Grade | 207 | 31 | - |
| 06 | Electrician | 79 | 12 | - |
| Total | 899 | 134 | 15 | |
PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) - Eligible Posts and Categories
| Post | Total PwBD Vacancies | OH | VH | HH | Other than OH/HH/VH | Physical Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draughtsman | 03 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | S, ST, W, BN, MF, SE, RW, C |
| Store Keeper Technical (SKT) | 12 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | S, ST, W, BN, MF, SE, RW, C, L, PP, KC |
Abbreviations: OH - Orthopedically Handicapped, VH - Visually Impaired, HH - Hearing Impaired; S=Sitting, ST=Standing, W=Walking, BN=Bending, L=Lifting, RW=Reading & Writing, MF=Manipulation by Fingers, PP=Pulling & Pushing, SE=Seeing, C=Communication, KC=Kneeling & Crouching.
How to Apply
Candidates shall apply offline only; no online application mode is available. Application form and admit card must be downloaded from the official BRO website (www.bro.gov.in) and filled in English or Hindi only, in capital letters. The application form must be printed on A4 size 75 GSM bond paper (one side only) and admit card printed on both sides of a single paper. Candidates must first pay the application fee online via SBI Collect portal and attach the e-receipt copy. Candidates applying for more than one post must send separate applications with separate fee in separate envelopes. Candidates are strongly advised to send applications well before the closing date and not wait for the last day - GREF Centre will not be responsible for postal delays.
Candidates should read the detailed instructions and guidelines available at https://bfsissc.com before applying.
Documents Required to be Enclosed with Application Form:
- Recent colour passport-size photograph (not older than 1 month from the date of Advertisement) pasted at the prescribed place on application form and admit card - minimum 12 copies of the same photograph to be carried throughout the recruitment process
- Left hand thumb impression at the prescribed place on application form and admit card
- Signature of candidate at the prescribed place
- Copy of e-receipt of application fee paid via SBI Collect
- Self-attested photostat copies of certificates for essential educational/technical qualifications (Matriculation onwards), date of birth, caste certificate (as per format in Appendix A/B), OBC NCL declaration (Appendix D), EWS certificate (Appendix C), Disability Certificate (Appendix E for PwBD), experience certificate (if applicable), Driving Licence copy (for OEM post)
- NCC certificate copies (B or C grade), sports certificate, or relationship certificate for Sons of Serving/Ex-GREF personnel - for claiming weightage marks
- Proof of residence/domicile (for correct physical standards region)
- Any certificate in language other than Hindi or English must be enclosed with an attested Hindi/English translation by a Group A Gazetted Officer
Send Application (by Postal Service) to: Commandant, GREF Centre, Dighi Camp, Pune - 411015
Printout / physical application is NOT to be sent anywhere else. No hard copy of admit card for written exam will be sent by post - admit card will be posted to the communication address given by the candidate in the admit card.
Application form available at: https://www.bro.gov.in
For queries: Visit https://www.bro.gov.in - all recruitment updates, results, and call letters will be displayed on the BRO website only.