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 | |
| Organization | Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) |
| Posts | Senior Section Engineer, Technician, Assistant Loco Pilot, Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Commercial Supervisor, Track Maintainer, and Points Man |
| Vacancies | 190 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Online Registration Dates | 16th September to 6th October 2024 |
| Selection Process | Varies as per the posts |
| Salary | Varies 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.
| Events | Dates |
| Apply Online Start Date | 16th September 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 6th October 2024 (11:59 pm) |
| Konkan Railway Exam Date 2024 | November 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.
| Posts | Number of Vacancies |
| Senior Section Engineer (Electrical) | 5 |
| Technician – I, II (Electrical) | 15 |
| Assistant Loco Pilot | 15 |
| Senior Section Engineer (Civil) | 5 |
| Track Maintainer | 35 |
| Technician – I, II (Mechanical) | 20 |
| Station Master | 10 |
| Goods Train Manager | 5 |
| Points Man | 60 |
| ESTM-III | 15 |
| Commercial Supervisor | 5 |
| Total | 190 |
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 Fees | GST | Total 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.
| Categories | Age Relaxations |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Ex-Serviceman | UR & EWS:- 3 years OBC-NCL:- 6 years ST/SC:- 8 years |
| PwBD | UR & EWS:- 10 years OBC-NCL:- 13 years ST/SC:- 15 years |
| Konkan Railway Employee with a minimum of 3 years of regular service | UR & 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.
| Posts | Qualifications |
| 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 Pilot | Matriculation / 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 Maintainer | Candidates 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 Master | Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University. |
| Goods Train Manager | Those who have done their graduation in any discipline from a recognized university are eligible. |
| Points Man | Candidates must have passed class 10th from a recognized board. |
| ESTM-III | Matriculation/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 Supervisor | Graduation 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.
| Posts | Selection Process |
| Assistant Loco Pilot, Station Master | Computer-Based Test (CBT) Computer-Based Aptitude Test/OMR-Based Aptitude Test Document Verification Medical Examination |
| Senior Section Engineer, Goods Train Manager, Commercial Supervisor, Technician, ESTM | CBT Document Verification Medical Examination |
| Points Man, Track Maintainer | CBT 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.
| Posts | Categories | |
| UR & EWS | OBC-NCL, SC/ST | |
| Group C | 50% | 40% |
| Erstwhile Group | 40% | 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.
| Subjects | Topics |
| General Science | Basic Concepts of Science (Xth and XIIth Standard) |
| Basic Mathematics | Number 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 & Reasoning | General 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.
| Posts | Initial Pay | Pay Level |
| Senior Section Engineer (Electrical) | Rs. 44, 900/- | Level 7 |
| Technician – I, II (Electrical) | Rs. 19,900/- | Level 2 |
| Assistant Loco Pilot | Rs. 19,900/- | Level 2 |
| Senior Section Engineer (Civil) | Rs. 44, 900/- | Level 7 |
| Track Maintainer | Rs. 18,000/- | Level 1 |
| Technician – I, II (Mechanical) | Rs. 19,900/- | Level 2 |
| Station Master | Rs. 35,400/- | Level 6 |
| Goods Train Manager | Rs. 29,200/- | Level 5 |
| Points Man | Rs. 18,000/- | Level 1 |
| ESTM-III | Rs. 19,900/- | Level 2 |
| Commercial Supervisor | Rs.35,400/- | Level 6 |