Border Roads Organisation Recruitment 2026 for Draughtsman, Hindi Typist, and Other Posts

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Quick Info

Vacancies
Vacancies: 879
Pay Scale
Pay Scale: ₹5,200 - ₹20,200 per month
Qualification
Qualification: 10th Pass with ITI, 12th Pass with Science, or 12th Pass with specific technical certifications depending on the trade.
Experience Required
Experience Required: Experience requirements vary by post: MSW Mason requires one year experience or a certificate; MSW Nursing Assistant requires one year experience as a Nursing Assistant; MSW Driver Engine Static requires one year experience in the trade; other posts like Radio Mechanic, Operator Communication, and Driver Mechanical Transport do not explicitly mandate prior experience beyond technical qualifications.
Age Limit
Age Limit: Between 18 to 27 years
Application Mode
Application Mode: Offline
Deadline
Deadline:

Vacancies under this Notification

This list may not include all posts.

The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) under the Ministry of Defence has announced a major recruitment drive for the General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF), offering 879 vacancies across various technical and administrative roles. This recruitment is open to Indian male nationals for positions including Draughtsman, Hindi Typist, Store Keeper Technical, and various machinery operators. Candidates with qualifications ranging from 10th standard with ITI to 12th standard with specific technical certifications are invited to apply for these permanent government positions. This is a prestigious opportunity to serve in a vital defence organization responsible for infrastructure development in India's border regions.

  • Application deadline is July 4, 2026, for most states and July 19, 2026, for remote regions like Assam and Ladakh.
  • General age limit is 18 to 27 years, with significant relaxations for SC/ST, OBC, and departmental candidates.
  • Selection process involves a written examination, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and a Trade Test where applicable.
  • Application fee is ₹50 for General, EWS, and OBC candidates, while SC/ST and PwBD candidates are exempted.
  • The recruitment is strictly for male candidates only as per the official GREF service conditions.
Notification

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Additional Salary Information

Pay Band-1, Rs 5200-20200 with Grade Pay ranging from Rs 1900 to Rs 2800 depending on the post.

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

SC/ST: 5 years age relaxation OBC: 3 years age relaxation PwBD: 10 years age relaxation Ex-Servicemen: Service period plus 3 years relaxation Central Govt Civilian Employees: Up to 45 years for SC/ST and 40 years for UR

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

Only Indian male nationals meeting the specific educational and age criteria for the respective trades can apply.

The process includes a written examination, a Physical Efficiency Test (1.6 km run in 10 minutes), and a Trade Test for specific roles.

No, candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are exempted from paying the application fee.