Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has released a recruitment notification for Various Group C Trades (GREF) with a total of 899 vacancies. Eligible candidates (minimum qualification: See Post-wise Table. Note: All academic boards or ITI certif..., age limit 8 to 27 years (Calculated as on the official baseline cut-off date, matching candidate date of birth parameters between June 1, 1999, and June 1, 2008).) may apply online before the closing date. Key details: salary See Post-wise Table | last date to apply 04 Jul 2026. This post is based in All India. Scroll down to read the complete notification details.
📋 Job Overview
| Total Vacancies | 899 |
| Post Name | Various Group C Trades (GREF) |
| Qualification | See Post-wise Table. Note: All academic boards or ITI certificates must be recognized by the respective state or central regulators (NCVT/SCVT/State Boards). |
| Age Limit | 8 to 27 years (Calculated as on the official baseline cut-off date, matching candidate date of birth parameters between June 1, 1999, and June 1, 2008). (Relaxation: Upper age limit is relaxed by 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates. Relaxations for Ex-Servicemen and PwBD operate strictly per Government of India statutory orders.) |
| Salary / Pay Scale | See Post-wise Table |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Last Date to Apply | 04 Jul 2026 |
| Category | Central Govt Jobs |
| Organisation | Border Roads Organisation (BRO) |
| State / Location | All India |
| Application Fee | ₹50 (Gen/OBC) | ₹0 (SC/ST/PWD) |
👥 Post-wise Vacancy Details
| # | Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification | Age Limit | Salary / Pay Scale | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Store Keeper Technical (SKT) | 300 | 10+2 (Intermediate) from a recognized Board with knowledge relating to vehicle or engineering equipment storage. | 18 to 27 Years | Pay Level 2 (₹19,900 - ₹63,200) | Males Only. UR: 151, SC: 43, ST: 22, OBC: 77, EWS: 7 |
| 2 | Operator Communication | 261 | 10th Class (Matriculation) pass with ITI / Trade Certificate in Wireless Communication or Radio Mechanic trades. | 18 to 27 Years | Pay Level 2 (₹19,900 - ₹63,200) | Males Only. UR: 114, SC: 41, ST: 18, OBC: 83, EWS: 5 |
| 3 | Operator Excavating Machinery (OEM) (Ordinary Grade) | 207 | 10th Class (Matriculation) with a Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) driving license OR Excavator/Dozer operating license with 6 months experience. | 18 to 27 Years | Pay Level 2 (₹19,900 - ₹63,200) | Males Only. UR: 135, SC: 20, ST: 15, OBC: 35, EWS: 2 |
| 4 | Electrician | 79 | 10th Class (Matriculation) plus ITI Certificate in Auto Electrician or Electrician trade. | 18 to 27 Years | Pay Level 2 (₹19,900 - ₹63,200) | Males Only. UR: 38, SC: 10, ST: 9, OBC: 19, EWS: 3 |
| 5 | Draughtsman | 42 | 10+2 with Science subjects, plus a 2-year Architecture / Draughtsmanship Certificate or National Trade Certificate (NTC) in Civil. | 18 to 27 Years | Pay Level 5 (₹29,200 - ₹92,300) | Males Only. UR: 24, SC: 5, ST: 2, OBC: 10, EWS: 1 |
| 6 | Hindi Typist | 10 | 10+2 (Intermediate) from a recognized board with a Hindi typing speed of 30 words per minute (equivalent to 9000 KDPH). | 18 to 27 Years | Pay Level 2 (₹19,900 - ₹63,200) | Males Only. UR: 4, SC: 1, ST: 1, OBC: 4, EWS: 0 |
| Total Vacancies | 899 | |||||
💵 Application Fee
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹ 50/- |
| SC / ST / PwD / Women | ₹ 0/- |
Payment Mode: Online link payment facility (SBI Collect) or designated bank system draft as described in official guidelines.
✅ SC, ST, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are totally exempted from paying the application processing fees.
👤 Age Limit
| General / Unreserved | 8 to 27 years (Calculated as on the official baseline cut-off date, matching candidate date of birth parameters between June 1, 1999, and June 1, 2008). |
| Relaxation | Upper age limit is relaxed by 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates. Relaxations for Ex-Servicemen and PwBD operate strictly per Government of India statutory orders. |
* Age is calculated as on the closing date of application as per the official notification.
✅ Selection Process
Stage 1: Shortlisting based on academic/matriculation merit percentages.
Stage 2: Offline Written Examination (Objective/Subjective OMR-based Paper).
Stage 3: Physical Efficiency Test (PET - 1 Mile run within specified timing).
Stage 4: Practical Trade/Typing/Machinery Operation Test (where applicable).
Stage 5: Primary Medical Examination (PME) at GREF Centre Pune & Document Verification.
Only male candidates are eligible to apply. All physical, trade, and medical screenings are conducted centrally at the GREF Centre in Pune.
📄 About This Job
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO), under the Ministry of Defence, has issued Advertisement Number 01/2026 inviting offline applications from eligible Indian male nationals to fill 899 vacancies within the General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF). These structural vacancies span key infrastructure and operational roles including Store Keepers, Communication Operators, Electricians, and Heavy Excavation Machinery Operators stationed across frontier operational corridors.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must satisfy the mandatory educational and technical trade baselines. Crucially, as a defence infrastructure unit operating in hazardous high-altitude zones, all selections mandate clear passes in both the physical endurance run and strict military medical fitness assessments. Candidates can apply for more than one trade, but must submit completely independent physical application envelopes and fee copies for each post.
📝 How to Apply
- Go to the official recruitment portal page at www.bro.gov.in.
- Download the official application printout document and individual Admit Card format files for Advt No. 01/2026.
- Fill out the application form entirely in block capital letters using either English or Hindi text.
- Pay the ₹50 fee (if applicable) through SBI Collect and print the final payment receipt.
- Paste a recent passport photo (not older than 3 months) on the indicated slots of the application and admit card.
- Collate self-attested copies of 10th/12th certificates, trade marks sheets, caste status certificates, and domicile proofs.
- Seal the forms into a single envelope clearly marked with the trade name and category, and dispatch via Registered/Speed Post to: Commandant, BRO School & Centre, Dighi Camp, Pune - 411015
🔗 Important Links
| Official Notification (PDF) | Download PDF 📄 |
| Official Website | Visit Website 🌐 |