National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has released a recruitment notice for Technician posts on its official website. Applications open on 7 July 2026 and close on 5 August 2026. The NHSRCL Technician vacancy is meant for candidates already working as regular or contractual staff in Operations & Maintenance departments of Indian Railways, government-owned or government-operated railways, Metro Railways, or RRTS systems.
There are 237 vacancies in total, spread across 15 Technician categories in the Civil/Track, Electrical, Signalling & Telecom, and Rolling Stock domains. The place of posting is anywhere in the NHSRCL/MAHSR Project, which covers the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail corridor. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official NHSRCL Technician (NE-2) vacancy notice from the official NHSRCL career page.
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Quick Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) |
| Post | Technician (15 categories – Civil/Track, Electrical, Signalling & Telecom, Rolling Stock) |
| Total Vacancy | 237 |
| Salary | IDA pay scale ₹35,000–₹1,10,000 (NE-2) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Eligibility | Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI, Act Apprenticeship, or Diploma in the relevant trade, plus 2 years’ post-qualification experience in Railway/Metro/RRTS O&M work |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test (CBT), Document Verification, Medical Examination |
| Place of Posting | Anywhere in NHSRCL/MAHSR Project |
| Last Date | 5 August 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Who Can Apply | Serving regular/contractual employees of Indian Railways, government railways, Metro Railways, or RRTS O&M departments only |
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About NHSRCL
NHSRCL is a joint sector company of the Government of India and participating state governments. It was set up to build India’s first high-speed rail corridor, running between Mumbai and Ahmedabad. For a candidate already working in railway or metro operations, this recruitment offers a move into high-speed rail technology, which is a newer and smaller field within Indian infrastructure compared to conventional railways.
How This Vacancy Compares
Added context based on typical recruitment patterns in the sector, not part of the official notification. Confirm current openings with the respective organisations.
This is an all-India posting, not tied to one state or region. Unlike open Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Technician exams, which any eligible candidate can apply for, this NHSRCL notice is restricted to people already employed in Railway, Metro, or RRTS operations and maintenance roles. That narrows the applicant pool considerably compared to a general RRB or Metro recruitment drive, which usually draws lakhs of applicants. Candidates who meet the experience condition may find the competition here less intense than in open-category exams, though the exact number of applicants will depend on how many eligible serving employees choose to apply.
Important Dates
Experience and other eligibility criteria are counted as on 30 June 2026, so candidates should calculate their experience up to that date, not the closing date.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice released / Applications open | 7 July 2026 |
| Eligibility and experience reckoned as on | 30 June 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 5 August 2026, 11:59 PM |
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Vacancy Details and Salary
All 15 categories carry the same IDA pay scale of ₹35,000–₹1,10,000 (NE-2).
| Vacancy No. | Post | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 35/2026 | Technician (Civil/Track-Fitter) | 18 |
| 36/2026 | Technician (Civil/Track-Mechanic) | 16 |
| 37/2026 | Technician (Civil/Track-Draughtsman) | 08 |
| 38/2026 | Technician (Civil/Track-Surveyor) | 07 |
| 39/2026 | Technician (Civil/Track-Electrician) | 08 |
| 40/2026 | Technician (Civil/Track-Welder) | 06 |
| 41/2026 | Technician (Civil-Plumber) | 02 |
| 42/2026 | Technician (Civil-Painter) | 02 |
| 43/2026 | Technician (Electrical) | 77 |
| 44/2026 | Technician (Signalling & Telecom) | 63 |
| 45/2026 | Technician (Rolling Stock-Fitter) | 10 |
| 46/2026 | Technician (Rolling Stock-Machinist) | 02 |
| 47/2026 | Technician (Rolling Stock-Welder) | 02 |
| 48/2026 | Technician (Rolling Stock-Electrician) | 13 |
| 49/2026 | Technician (Rolling Stock-RAC) | 03 |
| Total | 237 |
Eligibility
Education: Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI in the relevant trade from an NCVT/SCVT-recognised institution, OR Matriculation/SSLC plus a Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the relevant trade, OR a three-year Diploma in Civil, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, or a related engineering discipline from a government-recognised university or institute (the exact qualifying discipline varies by post; see the official notice for the full list against each vacancy number).
Experience: Minimum 2 years of post-qualification experience in the relevant field, within Operations & Maintenance departments of Indian Railways, government-owned or government-operated Railways, Metro Railways, or RRTS systems. A Competency Certificate or Experience Certificate from the employer, with year-wise details of work done, must be submitted.
Age limit: Maximum 35 years.
Medical standard: Bee-one (B-1).
Candidates with a higher qualification such as BE/BTech but without the required ITI or Diploma are not eligible for this post.
Selection Process
Selection runs through three stages. Candidates who clear each stage move to the next.
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
The notice states that the CBT for all 15 posts may be held on the same day and at the same time, so a candidate can apply against only one vacancy number from 35/2026 to 49/2026.
Application Fee
UR, EWS, and OBC candidates must pay a non-refundable fee of ₹400 (transaction charges extra). SC, ST, and women candidates are exempted from the application fee. The fee, once paid, is not refunded under any circumstances.
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How to Apply for NHSRCL Technician Vacancy
The official notice directs candidates to a separate “Guidelines to Apply” document for detailed application steps. Based on the notice:
- Visit the official application link.
- Apply against only one vacancy number (35/2026 to 49/2026).
- Fill in the application as per the prescribed format and attach all supporting documents.
- Pay the applicable fee, if not exempted.
Incomplete applications, or applications without supporting documents, will be rejected.
Documents to keep ready:
- Competency Certificate or Experience Certificate from the employer, showing year-wise details of work performed
- Matriculation/SSLC and ITI/Apprenticeship/Diploma certificates
- Category certificate, if claiming SC/ST/OBC/EWS status or fee exemption
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| NHSRCL Technician Recruitment 2026 – Official Notification PDF | Full vacancy notice with post-wise qualifications and terms |
| Apply Online for NHSRCL Technician Posts | Official application portal |
| Latest Job Vacancies | More current openings all India |
Should You Apply?
This vacancy suits serving Railway, Metro, or RRTS employees in Operations & Maintenance roles who already have the required ITI, apprenticeship, or diploma qualification and at least 2 years of relevant experience. It does not suit fresh graduates, private-sector candidates, or Railway staff outside O&M departments, since the notice restricts eligibility to this specific group. Because of this restriction, competition may be lower than in open recruitment exams, though it will still depend on how many eligible employees from across the country apply for the same posts.
One trade-off worth thinking about: selected candidates must sign a surety bond of ₹3,00,000 to serve NHSRCL for at least 4 years, and a separate training bond of up to 6 years if they receive training, along with a notice period before resigning. Candidates should weigh this long service commitment against the exposure to high-speed rail technology that the role offers.
FAQs
Can a candidate from outside Railways, Metro, or RRTS apply for this post?
No. The notice is open only to regular or contractual employees currently working in Operations & Maintenance departments of Indian Railways, government railways, Metro Railways, or RRTS systems.
Can a candidate apply for more than one Technician post in this notice?
No. Candidates can apply against only one vacancy number from 35/2026 to 49/2026, since the Computer Based Test for all these posts may be held on the same day and time.
Where will selected Technicians be posted?
Anywhere in the NHSRCL/MAHSR Project, which covers the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail corridor.
How does this NHSRCL vacancy compare to open Railway Technician exams?
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Open RRB Technician exams accept applications from the general public and typically draw far larger applicant numbers. This NHSRCL notice is limited to already-serving Railway, Metro, and RRTS staff, which narrows the competition but also narrows who can apply.
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