CRIS Recruitment 2026: 1 Project Assistant – Apply Offline @ cris.org.in

Notice information

• Official Notification PDF ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Post Name: Project Assistant
• Who Can Apply: Only retired Railway Employees of Indian Railways.
• Pay Level Requirement: Should have been in Pay Level-7/8/9 as per 7th CPC (Level-8/9/10 under MACP as per 7th CPC) at the time of retirement.
• Age Limit: The applicant must not be more than 62 years of age on the closing date of application (i.e., not retired more than 2 years back).
• Minimum Educational Qualification: Not specified in the official notification.
• Desirable Qualifications:Knowledge and experience of project estimation, project proposal, letter correspondences, and preparation of indent/tender schedules.Proficiency in working with MS Office.
• The notification does not mention any age relaxation for any category.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• The official notification does not explicitly mention a formal selection process (such as a written test or interview). Candidates will likely be screened based on the submitted application, PPO, service and experience certificates, and compliance with the eligibility conditions. Shortlisted candidates may be called for verification or interaction as determined by CRIS. No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for any stage of the recruitment process.

How to Apply for CRIS Project Assistant

• Eligible retired Railway Employees may apply offline by following these steps:
• Download and fill the Application Format enclosed with CRIS Vacancy Notice No. 60 of 2026.
• Attach a legible copy of PPO and copies of Service and Experience Certificate.
• Sign the application form as the applicant.
• Send the filled application by Dak to: Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS), Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021.
• Alternatively, send the signed application in PDF format by email to [email protected].
• Ensure the application reaches within 30 days from the date of publication on the CRIS website (by 3 December 2026).
• Details required in the Application Format: Post applied for, Vacancy Notice number, name of retired official, name of post at retirement, date of birth, date of appointment and retirement, department and place of retirement, officer name and designation, mobile number, last pay level and pay drawn, experience in Railway/Government/PSU, correspondence address, mobile number, email, PF Account Number, PPO Number, HRMS ID, and category (General/OBC/SC/ST).

• CRIS Vacancy Notice No. 60 of 2026 ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Application Form in the Prescribed Format Enclosed with Vacancy Notice No. 60/2026
• Legible Copy of PPO (Pension Payment Order)
• Copy of Service Certificate and Experience Certificate from Retired Department/Office
• Two Recent Passport-Size Photographs
• Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN Card)
• Details of PF Account Number, PPO Number, and HRMS ID as Required in the Format
• Ensure all documents are legible and complete. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

What is the application fee for CRIS Vacancy Notice No. 60/2026?

• The official notification does not mention any application fee for this recruitment.

What is the salary for CRIS Project Assistant?

• The notification states remuneration will be as per CRIS norms; no specific amount is mentioned. The exact pay structure for retired employees is determined internally by CRIS.