Overview
Rail Wheel Factory Recruitment 2026 has been announced for 11 vacancies of Supervisors in Junior Engineer (JE) and Senior Section Engineer (SSE) categories. Eligible retired non-gazetted railway employees meeting the prescribed conditions can apply through the offline application process.
The notification states that applications must be submitted in the prescribed format. The application mode is offline, and the last date for receipt of applications is 06 November 2026.
Vacancy Details
- Junior Engineer (JE), Level-6: 3 Posts
- Senior Section Engineer (SSE), Level-7: 8 Posts
- Total Vacancies: 11 Posts
These vacancies are available in the Maintenance Unit of the Mechanical Department through re-engagement of retired non-gazetted railway employees on a contractual basis.
Eligibility
Candidates must satisfy the eligibility conditions mentioned in the notification.
- Applicants must be retired non-gazetted railway employees.
- The retired employee should have held the same cadre/category up to three levels higher than the post against which re-engagement is being considered.
- Preference will be given to suitable candidates who retired from the same pay level and post.
- Retired staff covered under Safety Related Retirement Scheme or LARSGESS are not eligible.
- Employees who were removed, dismissed, or compulsorily retired due to disciplinary action or age review are not eligible.
- Candidates should possess high integrity and should be free from DAR/Vigilance cases before re-engagement.
- Medical fitness in the prescribed category is mandatory.
Age Limit
- Maximum Age: 65 years
No other age relaxation details are mentioned in the notification.
Important Dates
- Notification Date: 16 October 2026
- Last Date for Receipt of Applications: 06 November 2026 up to 17:00 Hours
How to Apply
- Download or prepare the application in the prescribed format provided in the notification.
- Fill in all required personal, service and retirement details accurately.
- Paste one recent passport-size photograph in the space provided.
- Attach self-attested copies of the Service Certificate, Pensioner Identity Card and Pension Payment Order (PPO).
- Write “Application for Re-engagement of Retired Railway Employees” and the name of the post on the envelope in block letters.
- Send the completed application to The Senior Personnel Officer, Rail Wheel Factory, Yelahanka, Bangalore-560064.
- The application may be submitted through ordinary post or placed in the drop box available in the Personnel Department, 2nd Floor, Administrative Building.
- The application must reach the office before 17:00 Hours on 06 November 2026.
Selection Process
The notification indicates the following selection stages:
- Scrutiny of applications
- Assessment of suitability and competency by a committee of officers
- Medical examination in the prescribed medical category
The final decision regarding eligibility, acceptance or rejection of applications and the re-engagement process rests with the administration.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are available in this recruitment?
The notification announces a total of 11 vacancies consisting of 3 JE posts and 8 SSE posts.
Who can apply for these posts?
Retired non-gazetted railway employees who satisfy the eligibility conditions mentioned in the notification may apply.
What is the maximum age limit?
The upper age limit specified in the notification is 65 years.
What is the last date to submit the application?
The last date for receipt of applications is 06 November 2026 up to 17:00 Hours.
Where should the application be sent?
Applications should be sent to The Senior Personnel Officer, Rail Wheel Factory, Yelahanka, Bangalore-560064.
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