BRO GREF Recruitment 2026: Apply Offline for 899 Group C Vacancies

BRO Recruitment 2026: GREF Group C Notification Details

The Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has published an official recruitment notification under the General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF) for the BRO Recruitment 2026. This recruitment drive is aimed at filling 899 vacancies across various technical and non-technical trades. Only male candidates are eligible to apply for these posts. If you are aiming for stable Government Jobs, this is an excellent opportunity to serve the nation.

Interested candidates can apply via offline mode. All details regarding eligibility, vacancy breakdown, pay scale, and physical standards are detailed below.

BRO GREF Recruitment 2026 Overview

Trade-wise Vacancy Breakdown

The recruitment spans across several vital trades. The detailed post-wise vacancy count is provided below:

Eligibility Criteria & Education Qualifications

Educational Qualifications

1. Draughtsman: 12th Pass with Science stream and a 2-year Certificate in Architecture/Draughtsmanship, or National Trade Certificate in Draughtsman (Civil).
2. Hindi Typist: 12th Pass with a minimum Hindi typing speed of 30 words per minute on a computer.
3. Store Keeper Technical (SKT): 12th Pass with foundational knowledge relating to stores or engineering equipment.
4. Operator Communication: 10th Pass with a Wireless Operator or Radio Mechanic Certificate from ITI or Defence Trade Certificate.
5. Electrician: 10th Pass with a certificate of Auto Electrician from ITI or equivalent.

Age Limit (as of 1st June 2026)

The general age limit is set between 18 and 27 years. Age relaxation is applicable per standard government norms:

1. OBC Candidates: 3 years relaxation
2. SC/ST Candidates: 5 years relaxation
3. PwD Candidates: 10 years relaxation

Application Fee

The application fee must be paid online via SBI Collect as specified in the recruitment notification:

1. General, EWS, and OBC Candidates: ₹50
2. SC, ST, and PwD Candidates: Fee Exempted

Selection Process

Candidates will be selected based on performance across the following recruitment phases:

1. Shortlisting of Applications: Screened on the basis of candidate credentials.
2. Written Examination: The main merit list is created based on written test scores.
3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET): A qualifying physical run (except for exempted categories like PwD & Ex-Servicemen).
4. Trade/Practical Test: Requires a minimum of 40% marks to qualify.
5. Medical Examination: Final medical fitness test as per military standards.

How to Apply for BRO Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can easily apply offline by following the procedure outlined below:

1. Visit the official portal bro.gov.in and download the official application form.
2. Print the application form on a high-quality A4 sheet. Make sure the Admit Card section is printed back-to-back on the same sheet of paper.
3. Fill out the form neatly in English block letters or Hindi.
4. Paste a recent passport-size photograph, put your signature, and mark your left-hand thumb impression where required.
5. Attach self-attested photocopies of all essential educational, age, and technical trade certificates.
6. Place the filled application form in a standard envelope. Super-scribe the envelope with 'Application for the post of [Post Name] under Category [Category Name]'.
7. Send the completed application packet to the official GREF Centre address via Registered Post or Speed Post.
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