Konkan Railway Recruitment 2024, Notification Out for 190 Vacancies

The Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) has released a recruitment notification announcing 190 vacancies of Senior Section Engineer, Technician, Assistant Loco Pilot, Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Commercial Supervisor, Track Maintainer, and Points Man posts. Those who are interested in the released vacancies will need to fill out the online application form. The authorities will start accepting online registrations for Konkan Railway Recruitment 2024 from 16th September 2024 through the official website: Before filling out the form, make sure to go through the eligibility parameters prescribed by KRCL.

Konkan Railway Notification 2024 Out

An employment notification number-CO/P-R/01/2024 has been published for filling out various posts in the Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Operating, Commercial, Signal & Telecommunication departments of Konkan Railway. Interested candidates can download the Konkan Railway Notification 2024 PDF from the direct link shared below and get to know all the important details for the recruitment drive. Information regarding post-wise vacancies, selection procedure, pay scale, etc. is specified in the official notification.

Konkan Railway Notification 2024- Click Here to Download

Konkan Railway Recruitment 2024- Highlights

Land loser candidates, domiciles of Goa, Maharashtra, and Karnataka, and employees of KRCL are all eligible for different posts under KRCL Recruitment 2024. Have a look at the details summarized in the table below to know more about the recruitment drive.

Konkan Railway Recruitment 2024- Highlights
OrganizationKonkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL)
PostsSenior Section Engineer, Technician, Assistant Loco Pilot, Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Commercial Supervisor, Track Maintainer, and Points Man
Vacancies190
Mode of ApplicationOnline
Online Registration Dates16th September to 6th October 2024
Selection ProcessVaries as per the posts
SalaryVaries as per the posts
Official Website

Konkan Railway Corporation Recruitment 2024- Important Dates

As the official notification is published for Konkan Railway Recruitment 2024, online registration dates are also notified through it. Keep an eye on our website and official KRCL portal to get the latest updates about dates for the events of this recruitment drive.

EventsDates
Apply Online Start Date16th September 2024
Last Date to Apply Online 6th October 2024 (11:59 pm)
Konkan Railway Exam Date 2024November 2024 (Tentative)

Konkan Railway Vacancy 2024

A total of 190 vacancies are released for different posts under Konkan Railway Corporation Recruitment 2024 out of which 60 vacancies are for Points Man, and remaining for the others. Here, in the table below we have shared the post-wise vacancies.

PostsNumber of Vacancies
Senior Section Engineer (Electrical)5
Technician – I, II (Electrical)15
Assistant Loco Pilot15
Senior Section Engineer (Civil)5
Track Maintainer35
Technician – I, II (Mechanical)20
Station Master10
Goods Train Manager5
Points Man60
ESTM-III15
Commercial Supervisor5
Total190

Konkan Railway Recruitment 2024 Apply Online Link

As per the official notification, the online registration link for KRCL Recruitment 2024 will be activated on 16th September 2024 through its official website. Once the link gets activated, the direct link to apply for Konkan Railway Recruitment 2024 will be shared here. Candidates need to submit their duly filled application form by 6th October 2024 (11:59 pm). After this date, no candidate will be able to apply for the released vacancies.

KRCL Recruitment 2024 Application Fees

While filling out the online application form for Konkan Railway Corporation Limited, candidates are supposed to pay an examination fee of Rs. 885/- (application fees+GST). If the candidate belongs to SC, ST, Ex-Serviceman, Female, Minorities or EBC, and PwBD categories, then he/she will get their fees refunded upon appearing for CBT.

Application FeesGSTTotal Examination Fees
Rs. 750/-18%Rs. 885/-

Konkan Railway Recruitment 2024 Eligibility Criteria

The Konkan Railway Corporation Limited has a specified age limit and educational qualification that are necessary to be fulfilled by the candidates to become eligible for KRCL Recruitment 2024. If any candidate fails to fulfill these criteria, his/her application will be rejected, and will not be able to participate in the recruitment process.

Age Limit (As on 01.08.24)

Those who wish to apply for Senior Section Engineer, Technician, or any other released posts through Konkan Railway Recruitment 2024 notification must fall between 18 to 36 years of age as on 1st August 2024. Candidates who belong to any reserved categories get age relaxation in the upper limit.

CategoriesAge Relaxations
SC/ST5 years
OBC3 years
Ex-ServicemanUR & EWS:- 3 years
OBC-NCL:- 6 years
ST/SC:- 8 years
PwBDUR & EWS:- 10 years
OBC-NCL:- 13 years
ST/SC:- 15 years
Konkan Railway Employee with a minimum of 3 years of regular serviceUR & EWS:- 4 years
OBC-NCL:- 7 years
ST/SC:- 9 years

Educational Qualifications

As different posts are released under Konkan Railway Recruitment 2024, so educational qualifications for each post vary. So, we have discussed the post-wise minimum qualifications in the table below.

PostsQualifications
Senior Section Engineer (Electrical)Four years Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics Engineering
OR
A combination of any sub-stream of basic streams of Mechanical/Electrical/ Electronics Engineering from a recognized university/institute approved by AICTE.
Technician – I, II (Electrical)Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Electrician/Wireman/Mechanic (HT, LT Equipment and Cable Jointing) Electronics Mechanic OR
Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above.
Assistant Loco PilotMatriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Armature and Coil Winder / Electrician / Electronics Mechanic / Fitter /Heat Engine / Instrument Mechanic / Machinist / Mechanic Diesel / Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) / Millwright Maintenance Mechanic / Mechanic Radio & TV / Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic / Tractor Mechanic / Turner / Wireman
OR
Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above
OR
Matriculation SSLC plus 3 years Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering
OR
Combination of various streams of these Engineering disciplines from a recognized Institution in lieu of ITI.
Senior Section Engineer (Civil)Four years Bachelor’s Degree in (a) Civil Engineering
OR
A combination of any sub-stream of basic streams of Civil Engineering from a recognized university / Institute approved by AICTE.
Track MaintainerCandidates must have passed class 10th from a recognized board.
Technician – I, II (Mechanical)Matriculation /SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Fitter / Mechanic Diesel / Mechanic (Repair and Maintenance of Heavy Vehicles) /Mechanic Automobile (Advanced Diesel Engine) / Mechanic (Motor Vehicle)/ Tractor Mechanic /Welder / Painter
OR
Matriculation /SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above.
Station MasterGraduation in any discipline from a recognized University.
Goods Train ManagerThose who have done their graduation in any discipline from a recognized university are eligible.
Points ManCandidates must have passed class 10th from a recognized board.
ESTM-IIIMatriculation/SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Electrician / Electronics Mechanic / Wireman
OR
Matriculation/SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above
OR
10 + 2 with Physics and Maths
Commercial SupervisorGraduation in any discipline.

Konkan Railway Corporation Selection Process 2024

As the Konkan Railway Corporation Limited has announced various posts, the selection process for all the posts is different. Mainly CBT, document verification, and medical examination are involved in the recruitment process for the Konkan Railway Recruitment 2024.

PostsSelection Process
Assistant Loco Pilot, Station MasterComputer-Based Test (CBT)
Computer-Based Aptitude Test/OMR-Based Aptitude Test
Document Verification
Medical Examination
Senior Section Engineer, Goods Train Manager, Commercial Supervisor, Technician, ESTMCBT
Document Verification
Medical Examination
Points Man, Track MaintainerCBT
Document Verification
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Medical Examination

KRCL Recruitment 2024 Exam Pattern

The computer-based test for Konkan Railway Corporation Recruitment 2024 will be conducted for a total of 100 marks including questions from various sections. Those who will have to appear for the exam can have a look at the marking scheme, type of questions, etc.

  • Total No. of Questions: 100
  • Type of Questions: Multiple-choice (MCQs)
  • Marks for Correct Answer: +1
  • Marks for Incorrect Answer: 1/3
  • Exam Language: English & Hindi

Konkan Railway CBT Minimum Qualifying Marks 2024

To pass the computer-based test for advancing to the next stage of the Konkan Railway recruitment process, candidates need to score the minimum qualifying marks as per their respective categories which are specified below.

PostsCategories
UR & EWSOBC-NCL, SC/ST
Group C50%40%
Erstwhile Group40%30%

Konkan Railway Recruitment 2024 Syllabus

The Konkan Railway Corporation will conduct CBT tentatively in November 2024 including questions based on subjects like General Science, Mathematics, General Awareness & Reasoning, and technical ability. The subject-wise syllabus for the Konkan Railway examination is given below.

SubjectsTopics
General ScienceBasic Concepts of Science (Xth and XIIth Standard)
Basic MathematicsNumber System
Decimals
Fractions
LCM, & HCF
Ratio and Proportions
Percentage
Mensuration
Time and Work
Time and Distance
Simple and Compound Interest
Profit and Loss
Elementary Algebra
Geometry and Trigonometry
Elementary Statistics
General Awareness & ReasoningGeneral Awareness
Current Events of National and International Importance
Games and Sports
Art, and Culture of India
Indian Literature
Monuments and Places of India
General Science and Life Science (up to 10th CBSE)
History of India and Freedom Struggle
Physical, Social, and Economic Geography of India and the World
Indian Polity and Governance- constitution and political system,
General Scientific and Technological Developments including the Space and Nuclear Program of India
UN and Other important World Organizations
Environmental Issues Concerning India and the World at Large
Basics of Computers and Computer Applications
Common Abbreviations
Transport Systems in India
Indian Economy
Famous Personalities of India and the World
Flagship Government Programs
Flora and Fauna of India
Important Government and Public Sector Organizations of India
Reasoning
Analogies
Completion of Number and Alphabetical Series
Coding and Decoding
Mathematical Operations
Similarities and Differences
Relationships
Analytical Reasoning
Syllogism
Jumbling
Venn Diagrams
Puzzles
Data Sufficiency
Statement- Conclusion
Statement- Courses of Action
Decision Making
Maps
Interpretation of Graphs

Konkan Railway Corporation Salary 2024

Once the candidates are hired for various posts under Konkan Railway Corporation Recruitment 2024, they receive a monthly/initial pay for the work done by them. The initial pay for a Senior Section Engineer employee is Rs. 44,900/- per month as per the pay level 7. Check out the post-wise salary structure from the table below.

PostsInitial PayPay Level
Senior Section Engineer (Electrical)Rs. 44, 900/-Level 7
Technician – I, II (Electrical)Rs. 19,900/-Level 2
Assistant Loco PilotRs. 19,900/-Level 2
Senior Section Engineer (Civil)Rs. 44, 900/-Level 7
Track MaintainerRs. 18,000/-Level 1
Technician – I, II (Mechanical)Rs. 19,900/-Level 2
Station MasterRs. 35,400/-Level 6
Goods Train ManagerRs. 29,200/-Level 5
Points ManRs. 18,000/-Level 1
ESTM-IIIRs. 19,900/-Level 2
Commercial SupervisorRs.35,400/-Level 6

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