Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL), a Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Railways, invites applications for the post of Senior Regional Mechanical Engineer (Sr. RME) on deputation basis. This role is a great opportunity to work with one of India’s top railway organizations along the beautiful Konkan coast, where you’ll be involved in improving and managing important mechanical engineering work.
KRCL is looking for experienced officers from Indian Railways with a solid background in mechanical engineering to take up this challenging and rewarding role at Madgaon, Goa. This position is suitable for Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME) officers who meet the eligibility criteria and are willing to work on deputation.
Date of Notification
This job notification was released in 30-05-2025, with the closing date for applications being 21st June 2025.
Application Fee
No application fee has been specified for this recruitment process. However, it is important that applications are routed through proper channels as per the Ministry of Railways’ guidelines.
Vacancy
- Post Name: Senior Regional Mechanical Engineer (Sr. RME)
- Number of Vacancies: 01 (One)
- Job Location: Madgaon, Goa
Eligibility Criteria
Educational and Departmental Eligibility
- The candidate should be a serving officer from the Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME).
- The officer should have completed a minimum of 5 years of service in Indian Railways.
- Applicants must currently be serving in the Junior Administrative Grade (JAG) or the Senior Scale (SS).
Experience Requirements
- Strong professional background in mechanical engineering within the Indian Railways.
- Relevant operational, planning, or maintenance experience preferred.
Age Limit
- The candidate must be under 50 years of age as on the date of the official notification.
Additional Conditions
- KRCL has been granted exemption from the rule of immediate absorption up to 31st December 2026, making it viable for officers to serve on deputation without immediate permanent transfer.
Salary and Pay Scale
The pay scale for the post of Senior Regional Mechanical Engineer will be as follows:
- Officers will be placed in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level-12 (JAG) or Level-11 (SS) depending on their current grade in Indian Railways.
- In addition to the basic pay, officers will receive deputation (duty) allowance and other applicable allowances as per DoPT rules.
- The officer will draw pay and allowances that would have been admissible to them from time to time on the Railways, in addition to deputation benefits.
Perks and Benefits
- Deputation (duty) allowance as per Government of India norms.
- Continued eligibility for pay and benefits equivalent to those on Indian Railways.
- Railway accommodation will not be offered during the deputation period at KRCL.
Selection Process
- Eligible candidates will be shortlisted based on their experience and eligibility as per the vacancy notice.
- Final selection will be done in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Railways, particularly as stated in letters:
- No. 2017/E(O)II/41/5 dated 25.05.2017
- No. 2018/E(O)II/41/1 dated 07.03.2018
Shortlisted officers will be contacted for further steps, which may include document verification and interaction/interview, if necessary.
Term of Deputation and Appointment
- Type of Appointment: Deputation
- Initial Tenure: 3 years
- Maximum Extension: Up to 5 years, subject to administrative approval and performance.
Application Process
Step-by-Step Guide:
- Application Format
Officers who meet the eligibility criteria and are interested should complete the application using the prescribed format (Annexure-A). The format must be properly filled with all required details and signed. - Approval from Competent Authority
As per Railway Board instructions, the application must be forwarded with the approval of the Competent Authority in the Ministry. Zonal Railways and Production Units (PUs) must send applications to Railway Board at least 7 days before the closing date, to ensure timely forwarding to KRCL. - Advance Copy Submission
While the application must go through the official channel, officers may send an advance copy of the filled application to KRCL to ensure no delays in processing. However, only those applications received through proper channel will be considered. - Mailing Address for Application
The complete filled-in application, along with required documents, should be sent to the following address:To:
The Chief Personnel Officer
Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL)
CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai