The recruitment includes 25 vacancies for Senior Section Engineer/Inspection/Electrical and 17 vacancies for Senior Section Engineer/Inspection/Mechanical. Candidates must meet the prescribed service experience, APAR grading, medical category and other eligibility requirements.
The last date to submit the application is 9 November 2026. Interested candidates should review the official notification carefully and ensure that their applications and supporting documents reach the designated authority before the deadline.
Vacancies
42 Posts
Salary
Pay Level 7
Last Date
09 Nov 2026
Apply Mode
Online
Email or Post
RDSO Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organization Name | Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) |
| Advertisement No. | Per./Inspection/Electrical/Notification/25/2026, Per./Inspection/Mech/Notification/17/2026 |
| Recruitment Name | RDSO Senior Section Engineer Recruitment 2026 |
| Post Names | Sr. Section Engineer/Inspection/Electrical and Sr. Section Engineer/Inspection/Mechanical |
| Total Vacancies | 42 posts |
| Job Type | Ex-cadre and tenure-based |
| Pay Level | Level 7 |
| Job Location | Lucknow and other RDSO inspection units, as assigned |
| Apply Mode | Online (Email or post through the proper channel) |
Official Notice
The Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) has announced the RDSO Senior Section Engineer Recruitment 2026 for 42 tenure-based vacancies in the Electrical and Mechanical inspection departments. Eligible railway employees can apply for these posts through the prescribed channel by email or post.
Important Dates
Notification Release
25 September 2026
Last Date to Apply
09 November 2026
Important: Applications must reach the designated authority by the last date. Candidates should not wait until the final day to submit their documents.
RDSO Vacancy Details 2026
RDSO has announced vacancies in two inspection departments. The post-wise distribution is given below.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|
| Sr. Section Engineer/Inspection/Electrical | 25 | Level 7 |
| Sr. Section Engineer/Inspection/Mechanical | 17 | Level 7 |
| Total | 42 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfil the eligibility conditions specified in the respective RDSO notification before applying.
Educational Qualification
Applicants should be working as Senior Section Engineers in a cadre post in Pay Level 7 in the concerned Electrical or Mechanical department of a Zonal Railway or Production Unit.
A B.Tech degree, diploma, or equivalent qualification is indicated in the recruitment details. Candidates should refer to the relevant official notification for the exact qualification requirements applicable to their department.
2. Required Service Experience
Candidates must have a minimum of five years of service experience as a Senior Section Engineer in a cadre post in Pay Level 7.
3. APAR Grading Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the following Annual Performance Appraisal Report (APAR) conditions:
- The combined APAR grading for 2022–23, 2023–24 and 2024–25 must meet the prescribed minimum of 11 marks.
- The APAR grading for the latest specified year must not be below “Good”.
Candidates should verify the applicable assessment and marking criteria in the official notification.
4. Residual Service Requirement
Applicants must have at least five years of residual service.
5. Medical Category
The prescribed medical category for these posts is B-1.
6. Cooling-Off Period
A cooling-off period of three years must be maintained between two tenures at RDSO.
7. Vigilance and Disciplinary Conditions
Candidates who had a penalty imposed as a result of a vigilance case during their previous tenure at RDSO will be debarred, as specified in the recruitment conditions.
Salary and Tenure
Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level 7, as stated in the recruitment notification.
The tenure for these ex-cadre posts is four years. The tenure may be extended or curtailed in accordance with the applicable RDSO terms and administrative requirements.
Candidates should consult the official notification for the detailed terms of appointment, pay-related provisions and tenure conditions.
RDSO Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
The selection process will be based on screening by a designated Screening Committee. Eligible applications will be assessed using the prescribed marks for the following criteria.
| Assessment Criteria | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|
| APAR for the last three years | 15 |
| Educational/Professional Qualifications | 5 |
| Total | 20 |
After screening, a panel and merit list will be prepared according to the available vacancies and the prescribed selection criteria.
Candidates should refer to the official notification for the detailed marking scheme and any additional selection conditions.
How to Apply for RDSO Senior Section Engineer Recruitment
Eligible candidates should follow these steps to submit their applications:
- Read the applicable Electrical or Mechanical recruitment notification carefully.
- Check that you meet the service, APAR, medical category, residual service and other eligibility conditions.
- Prepare the application in the prescribed format, if specified in the notification.
- Arrange the required attested Service Book pages, APAR records and vigilance or disciplinary clearance details.
- Forward the application through the proper channel to the Director General, Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO).
- Submit the application by email or post using the details provided below.
- Ensure that the application reaches the designated authority on or before 9 November 2026.
Documents Required for Application
Applicants should prepare the required documents and submit them through the prescribed official channel.
The listed enclosures include:
- Attested photocopies of the Service Book, with each page duly attested.
- APAR records for the last three specified years: 2022–23, 2023–24 and 2024–25.
- No D&AR and SPE/Vigilance clearance status.
Candidates should confirm whether any additional forms, forwarding documents, or certificates are required under the applicable notification.
Application Email: sseinspselection@gmail.com
Postal Address:
Director General
Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO)
Manak Nagar, Lucknow – 226011, Uttar Pradesh, India
Applicants should verify the email address, prescribed application format and submission instructions against the official notification before sending their documents.
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Important Links
| Link | Action |
|---|---|
| Electrical Official Notification PDF | View & Download Here |
| Mechanical Official Notification PDF | View & Download Here |
| Official Website | ecr.indianrailways.gov.in |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
There are 42 vacancies: 25 for Senior Section Engineer/Inspection/Electrical and 17 for Senior Section Engineer/Inspection/Mechanical.
The last date for application submission is 9 November 2026.
Eligible applicants must be Senior Section Engineers in cadre posts in Pay Level 7 in the relevant Electrical or Mechanical department and must satisfy the prescribed service experience, APAR, medical and residual service conditions.
Applications are to be forwarded through the proper channel by email or post, according to the notification.
A Screening Committee will assess eligible candidates based on APAR and educational or professional qualifications. A panel and merit list will then be prepared according to the prescribed criteria.
