DFCCIL is inviting eligible retired Indian Railways employees with Mechanical Department experience to attend a walk-in interview for re-employment at its Ambala Unit. The listed qualifications relate to different posts and levels, so applicants should check which criteria apply to the post they seek.
Vacancy Summary
| Organization | DFCCIL |
|---|---|
| Positions | Mechanical Department Employees |
| Vacancies | 10 |
| Qualification | Retired Staff |
| Advertisement number | 28/2026 |
| Application deadline | 03-11-2026 |
Under Advertisement No. 28/2026, Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) will form a need-based panel for 10 Mechanical Department posts: 8 at E0-E1 level and 2 at N5-N7 level.
How to Apply
There is no separate application to submit in advance. Attend the walk-in interview at the stated venue and time with the required forms and documents.
Eligibility
Applicants must be retired Indian Railways employees with Mechanical Department experience in C&W, a workshop or a loco shed, and must have retired from CDA Scale Level 02 to Level 07. The level used is the substantive or regular pay level; MACP level or grade pay is not considered.
| Post | Vacancies | Retired level and corresponding DFCCIL post |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical (E0-E1) | 8 | Level 06, retired as Supervisor: Executive (E0); Level 07: Senior Executive (E1) |
| Mechanical (N5-N7) | 2 | Levels 02-03: Junior Executive (N5); Levels 04-05: Junior Executive (N6); Level 05 or 06, retired as Senior Technician or MCM: Junior Executive (N7) |
Retired SSEs or employees in similar posts who retired at Level 08 or 09 only because of post upgradation are treated as equivalent to substantive Level 07 and may be considered for Senior Executive (E1) posts.
The notice does not specify a minimum educational qualification. Eligibility is based on Railway service, department and pay level. Applicants should check the official notification for discipline-specific criteria.
Documents to Prepare
- Completed Application Form for Retired Employees, in the prescribed proforma, with a recent self-attested passport-size photograph pasted on it.
- Completed Working Experience proforma.
- Verification Form with an attested photograph.
- Self-declaration on D&AR/Vigilance status for re-engagement in DFCCIL.
- Self-attested photocopies of the PPO as per 7th CPC, Service Certificate, last pay slip, Aadhaar card, and a cancelled cheque or bank passbook copy.
- Two recent passport-size photographs.
- Original Service Certificate, PPO and other documents for verification.
- Proof of identity and residence.
- Complete bio-data, PPO number, PPF number, PAN number and full bank account details with IFSC code, as requested in the application form.
Applicants who do not bring the required documents will not be allowed into the interview.
Age Limit
Applicants must not be older than 64 on the walk-in interview date. The notice states that, on the advertisement date, applicants should have at least one year remaining before turning 65. Re-employed staff may work up to a maximum age of 65. Preference will be given to retired Indian Railways employees in good health.
Salary
Monthly remuneration is 50% of the last Basic Pay drawn, plus applicable DA, under DFCCIL’s HR Policy. The notice states that no other allowance is admissible. Conveyance and mobile charges, and any duty-related travel benefits, are governed by the applicable DFCCIL policy.
Re-employment is initially for one year and may be extended according to requirements and performance, at DFCCIL’s discretion. Either side may end the engagement early with one month’s notice. Re-employment does not confer a right to regularisation in DFCCIL.
Important Dates
| Event | Date and time |
|---|---|
| Advertisement dated | 19 October 2026 |
| Walk-in interview and reporting | 3 November 2026 (Tuesday), 10:00 hrs to 12:00 hrs |
Venue: DFCCIL/Ambala, Old Railway Colony (Near Anand Market), Ambala Cantt, Haryana 133001.
Selection Process
DFCCIL officials will check applications and documents before allowing eligible candidates into the interview. A three-member committee at GGM/GM/CGM level, approved by the MD, will assess candidates out of 40 marks: domain knowledge (30), age (5) and personality (5). The qualifying mark is 60% of the total.
Selection is subject to requirements. Candidates offered re-employment must pass a medical examination or health check-up and meet the other criteria. Police and vigilance verification also apply; an adverse report can end the engagement.
Official notification: DFCCIL Advt. No. 28/2026 Notification PDF.
Application deadline: 03-11-2026
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Eligible retired Railway employees should report to DFCCIL/Ambala on 3 November 2026 between 10:00 hrs and 12:00 hrs with the prescribed forms and documents.
