Operator Excavating Machinery (Ordinary Grade) – BRO

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Quick Info

Vacancies
Vacancies: 207
Pay Scale
Pay Scale: ₹5,200 - ₹20,200 per month
Qualification
Qualification: Matriculation and possession of a heavy motor vehicle driving license or license for Dozer/Excavator.
Experience Required
Experience Required: Minimum 6 months of experience in driving Dozer/Excavator is required for those with specific machinery licenses.
Age Limit
Age Limit: Between 18 to 27 years
Application Mode
Application Mode: Offline
Deadline
Deadline:

The BRO is recruiting 207 Operators for Excavating Machinery (Ordinary Grade) with a pay scale of ₹5,200–₹20,200 and ₹1,900 Grade Pay. Applicants must have passed Matriculation and possess a heavy motor vehicle driving license or a specific license for Dozer/Excavator with six months of experience. This role is critical for road construction and maintenance in challenging terrains, providing a vital service to the nation. Employees are entitled to various allowances including Hard & Risk Allowance, DA, and HRA as per government norms.

  • Age limit: 18 to 27 years, with relaxation for SC/ST/OBC and departmental candidates.
  • Selection stages: Written Exam, Physical Efficiency Test, and a practical Trade Test on machinery.
  • Vacancy breakdown: General-135, SC-20, ST-15, OBC-35, EWS-2.
  • Candidates must submit a valid Heavy Motor Vehicle driving license or equivalent machinery license.
  • The application form is available at the end of the official notification PDF pages.
Notification

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Additional Salary Information

Pay Band-1, Rs 5200–20200 plus Grade pay Rs 1900/- plus applicable allowances.

Important Dates

Date of Publication in Employment Newspaper 18 April 2026
Application Start Date 21 May 2026
Application Deadline (General) 04 July 2026
Application Deadline (Remote Regions) 19 July 2026

Selection Process

Written Examination Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Trade Test (TT) Primary Medical Examination (PME) Document Verification

Application Fees

General/EWS/Ex-Servicemen: Rs 50 Other Backward Class (OBC): Rs 50 Scheduled Caste (SC): NIL Scheduled Tribe (ST): NIL PwBD: NIL

Reservation

UR: 135 SC: 20 ST: 15 OBC: 35 EWS: 2 ESM: 31

How to Apply

  • Download the application form available at the end of the official notification PDF.
  • Print the application form on good quality A4 size bond paper (75 GSM) using one side only.
  • Fill the application form in either English or Hindi only.
  • Affix a recent passport size photograph (not older than 3 months) and sign at the prescribed places.
  • Pay the application fee of Rs 50 (if applicable) through the provided SBI Collect online link.
  • Attach the e-receipt of the fee payment and self-attested copies of educational, age, and caste certificates.
  • Super-scribe the envelope with 'APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF [NAME OF POST] UNDER CATEGORY [UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD/ESM/CPL]'.
  • Send the completed application via registered post to Commandant, GREF Centre, Dighi Camp, Pune- 411015.

Frequently Asked Questions

The pay scale is ₹5,200–₹20,200 with a Grade Pay of ₹1,900 plus applicable allowances.

Matriculation and a Heavy Motor Vehicle driving license or a license for Dozer/Excavator with 6 months experience.

There are a total of 207 vacancies for the Operator Excavating Machinery (Ordinary Grade) post.