South Central Railway Electrification Recruitment 2026: 184 Posts Announced
Looking for an engineering or technical job in the railway sector? A new hiring notice has been announced for 184 openings in Railway Electrification under Project Management Services for 2x25kV AT Traction Sub-Stations (TSS), Switching Posts (SPs) and Sub-Sectioning Posts (SSPs) in the South Central Railway zone.
The openings cover everything from senior management to site engineers, draftsmen, and support staff. Sites are across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Karnataka. Both degree and diploma holders can apply for several posts, and retired railway and PSU officers are also eligible.
Recruitment Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total vacancies | 184 |
| Project | Railway Electrification (2x25kV AT TSS, SPs and SSPs) |
| Zone | South Central Railway |
| Work locations | Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka |
| Job type | Project Management Services (consultancy basis) |
Post-wise Vacancy and Qualification Details
Key Personnel
| Position | Posts | Qualification and Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Team Leader cum Project Manager | 1 | B.E. Electrical, 20+ yrs in RE/EHV, 5 yrs in PSI, 3 yrs as TL in RE consultancy |
| Resident Engineer (Electrical) | 3 | B.E. Electrical, 15+ yrs in RE/EHV, 5 yrs in PSI, 3 yrs as RE in consultancy |
Sector Experts
| Position | Posts | Qualification and Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Sector Expert (Electrical) | 9 | B.E. 10+ yrs / Diploma 12+ yrs, PSI execution |
| Sector Expert (Electrical Design) | 3 | B.E. 10+ yrs / Diploma 12+ yrs, PSI design |
| Sector Expert (Civil) | 8 | B.E. 10+ yrs / Diploma 12+ yrs, railway construction |
Site and Design Engineers
| Position | Posts | Qualification and Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Site Engineer (Electrical) | 68 | B.E. 3+ yrs / Diploma 5+ yrs, RE/EHV with PSI |
| Site Engineer (Civil) | 12 | B.E. 3+ yrs / Diploma 5+ yrs, railway infra / buildings |
| Site Engineer (S&T) | 3 | B.E. 3+ yrs / Diploma 5+ yrs, railway signalling |
| Design Engineer (Electrical) | 11 | B.E. 3+ yrs / Diploma 5+ yrs, PSI (TSS/SP/SSP) design |
| Design Engineer (Civil) | 3 | B.E. 3+ yrs / Diploma 5+ yrs, buildings / bridges design |
Support Staff
| Position | Posts | Qualification and Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Draftsman cum AutoCAD Operator | 13 | Graduate, 2+ yrs AutoCAD drafting |
| Computer / Data Entry Operator | 15 | Intermediate, MS Office, 40-60 wpm typing |
| Clerk cum Storekeeper | 10 | Graduate, MS Office, inventory management |
| Office Attendant / Chainman | 25 | 10th pass |
Biggest openings: Site Engineer (Electrical) with 68 posts, and Office Attendant / Chainman with 25 posts.
Age Limit
- Team Leader and Resident Engineer: up to 65 years
- Sector Experts and Engineers: up to 62 years
- Support Staff: up to 50 years
Who Else Can Apply?
Serving and retired officers from Railways and PSUs such as RITES, IRCON, RVNL, KRCL, DFCCIL and Metro are also eligible.
Key Terms Explained
- RE: Railway Electrification
- EHV: Extra High Voltage (132/220/400 kV lines)
- PSI: Power Supply Installations (TSS/SP/SSP)
Who Should Apply?
- Electrical, Civil and S&T engineers (B.E. or Diploma) with railway or power sector experience
- Retired railway or PSU officers looking for consultancy roles
- Graduates with AutoCAD skills
- 10th and 12th pass candidates for support roles
How to Apply
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are there in this railway electrification recruitment?
There are 184 vacancies across key personnel, sector experts, engineers and support staff.
Can diploma holders apply?
Yes. Sector Expert and Site/Design Engineer posts accept diploma holders with more years of experience (5+ years for engineers, 12+ for experts).
Is there a job for 10th pass candidates?
Yes. The Office Attendant / Chainman post (25 vacancies) requires only 10th pass.
What is the maximum age limit?
65 years for Team Leader and Resident Engineer, 62 for experts and engineers, and 50 for support staff.
Where will the posting be?
Project sites across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Karnataka.
Disclaimer: This post is based on the circulated recruitment poster. Please verify all details on the official notification before applying.