The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has launched the General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF) Recruitment 2026 for a total of 899 vacancies across six technical trades. The recruitment is open exclusively for Indian national males and will be conducted offline.
Highlights
| Organization |
Border Roads Organisation (BRO), General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF), Ministry of Defence, Government of India |
| Advertisement No. |
01/2026 |
| Post / Trade |
Draughtsman, Hindi Typist, Store Keeper Technical (SKT), Operator Communication, Operator Excavating Machinery (OEM) Ordinary Grade, Electrician |
| Total Vacancies |
899 (including ESM and PwBD seats) |
| Pay Scale / Salary |
Pay Band‑1, Rs 5,200‑20,200 + Grade Pay Rs 2,800 (Draughtsman) / Rs 1,900 (other posts) plus DA, HRA, Transport & Hard‑Risk Allowances |
| Job Location |
All India (predominantly Northern & Eastern regions); postable anywhere in India |
| Application Mode |
Offline only – postal service to Commandant, GREF Centre, Dighi Camp, Pune‑411015 |
| Selection Mode |
Written Examination → Physical Efficiency Test (PET) → Trade Test (TT) → Primary Medical Examination (PME) → Document Verification (DV) |
| Gender |
Indian National Males Only |
| Official Website |
https://www.bro.gov.in |
Post & Organization Details
The recruitment is for the General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF) under the Border Roads Organisation, which functions under the Ministry of Defence. All posts are technical trades supporting the construction and maintenance of roads in border areas.
Vacancy Details
| Code |
Post / Trade |
Grand Total |
ESM Vacancies |
PwBD Vacancies |
| 01 |
Draughtsman |
42 |
6 |
3 |
| 02 |
Hindi Typist |
10 |
1 |
– |
| 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 |
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
| Category |
Age Limit / Relaxation |
| UR & EWS |
18 to 27 years (NIL relaxation) |
| SC / ST |
5 years relaxation |
| 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 + 3 years (in addition to other relaxations) |
| Ex‑Agniveers |
3 years relaxation (first batch: 5 years) |
| PwBD |
10 years relaxation |
| Jammu & Kashmir Migrant |
5 years relaxation |
Educational / Technical Qualification
- Draughtsman: 10+2 with Science AND a 2‑year Certificate in Architecture/Draughtsmanship OR National Trade Certificate for Draughtsman (Civil) with 1 year practical experience.
- Hindi Typist: 10+2 and typing speed of 30 wpm in Hindi (≈ 9,000 KDPH).
- Store Keeper Technical (SKT): 10+2 + knowledge of vehicle/engineering stores; desirable 3 years store experience or Class II Storeman Technical course.
- Operator Communication: Matriculation + Wireless Operator/Radio Mechanic ITI certificate OR Defence Trade Certificate or Class I Wireless Operator course.
- Operator Excavating Machinery (OEM) Ordinary Grade: Matriculation + Heavy motor vehicle licence or Dozer/Excavator licence with 6 months experience OR Class II Operator Excavating Machinery course.
- Electrician: Matriculation + Auto‑Electrician ITI certificate with 1 year experience OR Electrician Class 2 course.
Pay Scale & Salary
All posts are placed in Pay Band‑1 (Rs 5,200‑20,200). Grade Pay is Rs 2,800 for Draughtsman and Rs 1,900 for all other trades. Additional allowances include Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, Hard‑Risk Allowance as per Government of India rules.
Application Fee
| Category |
Application Fee |
| General (UR) / EWS / Ex‑Servicemen / Ex‑Agniveers / OBC |
Rs 50 (Non‑Refundable) |
| SC / ST |
NIL |
| PwBD |
NIL |
Fee must be paid online through the SBI Collect portal (link) and the e‑receipt attached to the offline application.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Date of Advertisement |
18 Apr 2026 |
| Opening of Receipt of Application |
21 May 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application (General States) |
04 Jul 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application (NE States / Remote Areas) |
19 Jul 2026 |
| Age Calculated As On |
01 Jun 2026 |
| Written Examination / PET / Trade Test Date |
To be decided by Commandant, GREF Centre, Pune |
Selection Process
- Written Examination (objective type).
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) including physical measurements.
- Trade Test (TT) where applicable.
- Primary Medical Examination (PME).
- Document Verification (DV).
- Final merit based on written exam marks, subject to qualifying PET, TT and medical fitness.
How to Apply
- Download the application form from the official BRO website (https://www.bro.gov.in).
- Read the full notification (Advertisement No. 01/2026) carefully.
- Fill in all required details in BLOCK LETTERS. Do not use any abbreviations.
- Affix a recent passport‑size photograph (2 cm × 2 cm) and the SBI Collect e‑receipt (if fee paid).
- Attach self‑attested copies of all educational, age, and experience certificates.
- Place the completed form in a sealed envelope addressed to:
Commandant, GREF Centre, Dighi Camp, Pune‑411015
- Send the application by ordinary post (speed post is recommended) before the last date applicable to your state.
- Retain the acknowledgement slip for future reference.
Important Links
FAQ’s
- What is the total number of vacancies?
The recruitment offers 899 vacancies across six trades.
- Who is eligible to apply?
Only Indian national males who satisfy the age (18‑27 years as on 01‑06‑2026) and the specific educational/technical qualifications for the post.
- What is the last date to submit the application for most states?
The last date is 04 July 2026. Candidates from NE/remote states have until 19 July 2026.
- Is there an application fee?
Yes. General, EWS, OBC, Ex‑Servicemen and Ex‑Agniveers pay Rs 50. No fee for SC/ST and PwBD candidates.
- How will the final merit be determined?
Merit is based on the Written Examination score, provided the candidate qualifies in the PET, Trade Test (if applicable), and Medical Examination.
