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  • Updated June 22, 2026 11:39 AM
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  • The latest Border Roads Organisation (BRO) - General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF) Recruitment 2026 has been announced for Multiple Posts/Trades! Published on 21-05-2026 at the official website of BRO, this new recruitment drive offers 899 openings for eligible candidates. Applicants within the 18 to 27 years age group and possessing requisite educational/technical qualification from a recognized Board/Institute can apply offline from 21-05-2026. Last date for most states is 04-07-2026. Find all details about the BRO GREF new vacancy 2026, including eligibility, application form, and notification PDF here.

Border Roads Organisation GREF Recruitment 2026 Overview

Organization NameBorder Roads Organisation (BRO), General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF), Ministry of Defence, Government of India
Advertisement No.01/2026
Post NameDraughtsman, Hindi Typist, Store Keeper Technical (SKT), Operator Communication, Operator Excavating Machinery (OEM) Ordinary Grade, Electrician
DepartmentGeneral Reserve Engineer Force (GREF), Border Roads Organisation
Total Vacancies899 (across 6 trades including ESM and PwBD seats)
Pay Scale / SalaryPay Band-1, Rs 5200-20200 plus Grade Pay Rs 2800/- (Draughtsman) or Rs 1900/- (all other posts); DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, Hard & Risk Allowance as per Govt of India rules
Job LocationAll India (especially Northern and Eastern Regions); postable anywhere in India
Application ModeOffline only - by postal service to Commandant, GREF Centre, Dighi Camp, Pune-411015
Selection ModeWritten Examination + Physical Efficiency Test (PET) + Trade Test (TT) + Primary Medical Examination (PME) + Document Verification (DV)
GenderIndian National Males Only
Official Websitehttps://www.bro.gov.in
  • BRO is recruiting 899 posts across 6 trades with Matriculation/10+2/ITI qualification, last date 04 July 2026 (for most states).

BRO GREF Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

EventDate
Date of Advertisement18 Apr 2026 (Employment Newspaper; for age calculation)
Opening of Receipt of Application21 May 2026
Last Date for Receipt of Application (General States)04 Jul 2026
Last Date for Receipt of Application (NE States / Remote Areas)19 Jul 2026 (Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of J&K, Lahaul & Spiti, Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep)
Age Calculated As On01 Jun 2026
Written Examination / PET / Trade Test DateTo be decided by Commandant, GREF Centre, Pune

BRO GREF Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details

CodePost / TradeGrand TotalESM VacanciesPwBD Vacancies
01Draughtsman420603
02Hindi Typist1001-
03Store Keeper Technical (SKT)3004512
04Operator Communication26139-
05Operator Excavating Machinery (OEM) Ordinary Grade20731-
06Electrician7912-
Total89913415
PostTotal PwBD VacanciesOHVHHHOther than OH/HH/VHPhysical Requirement
Draughtsman03111-S, ST, W, BN, MF, SE, RW, C
Store Keeper Technical (SKT)123333S, ST, W, BN, MF, SE, RW, C, L, PP, KC
  • A total of 899 vacancies have been announced across 6 posts/trades in General Reserve Engineer Force. Vacancies are distributed category-wise (UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS) with horizontal reservation for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). The number of vacancies is liable to increase/decrease/cancel at any stage without further notice.
  • PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) - Eligible Posts and Categories
  • Abbreviations: OH - Orthopedically Handicapped, VH - Visually Impaired, HH - Hearing Impaired; S=Sitting, ST=Standing, W=Walking, BN=Bending, L=Lifting, RW=Reading & Writing, MF=Manipulation by Fingers, PP=Pulling & Pushing, SE=Seeing, C=Communication, KC=Kneeling & Crouching.

BRO GREF Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria

PostEssential Educational / Technical Qualification
Draughtsman(i) 10+2 with Science subjects from a recognized Board; AND (ii) Two years Certificate in Architecture or Draughtsmanship from a recognized Institute, OR National Trade Certificate for Draughtsman (Civil) with one year practical experience in the trade
Hindi Typist(i) 10+2 from a recognized Board; (ii) Typing speed of 30 words per minute in Hindi on computer (9000 KDPH at 5 key depressions per word)
Store Keeper Technical (SKT)Essential: (i) 10+2 from a recognized Board; (ii) Store keeping knowledge of vehicles or engineering equipment. Desirable: Three years experience in stores establishment, OR Class II Course for Storeman Technical as per Defence Service Regulation
Operator Communication(i) Matriculation from a recognized Board; (ii) Wireless Operator or Radio Mechanic Certificate from ITI, OR Defence Trade Certificate from Army Institute with knowledge of Radio Technology, OR Class I Course for Wireless Operator and Key Board as per Defence Service Regulations
OEM (Ordinary Grade)(i) Matriculation from a recognized Board; (ii) Heavy motor vehicle driving licence or Driving license for Dozer/Excavator with six months experience in driving Dozer/Excavator, OR Class II Course of Operator Excavating Machinery as per Defence Service Regulations
Electrician(i) Matriculation from a recognized Board; (ii) Certificate of Auto Electrician from ITI or equivalent with one year experience as Electrician, OR Electrician Class 2 Course as per Defence Service Regulations
  • Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the closing date of submission of application. Only Indian National Males are eligible to apply. Candidates awaiting results of final examination need not apply. All educational/technical qualifications must be from recognized University/Institute.

BRO GREF Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit

CategoryAge Limit / Relaxation
UR & EWS18 to 27 years (NIL relaxation)
SC / ST5 years relaxation
Other Backward Classes (OBC)3 years relaxation
Central Govt Civilian employees (min 3 years continuous regular service)Up to 40 years (UR), 43 years (OBC), 45 years (SC/ST)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)Deduction of military service period from actual age + 3 years (in addition to OBC/SC/ST relaxation as applicable)
Ex-Agniveers3 years relaxation (first batch of Agnipath Scheme: 5 years)
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)10 years relaxation
Jammu & Kashmir Migrant5 years relaxation
  • Age limit for all posts/trades is between 18 to 27 years as on 01 Jun 2026. Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India guidelines for various categories. Government servants get relaxation up to 40 years (UR) and 45 years (SC/ST). PwBD candidates get 10 years relaxation in upper age limit.

BRO GREF Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee

CategoryApplication Fee
General (UR) / EWS / Ex-Servicemen / Ex-Agniveers / OBCRs 50/- (Non-Refundable)
SC / STNIL
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)NIL
  • Candidates must pay the non-refundable application fee online through the SBI Collect portal only (https://www.onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm?corpID=1232156) in favour of Commandant, GREF Centre, Pune-411 015. No other mode of payment will be accepted. A copy of the e-receipt must be attached with the application form.

BRO GREF Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process

RegionMinimum Height (cm)Chest Unexpanded (cm)Minimum Weight (kg)
Western Himalaya N Region (J&K, HP Punjab Hills, Uttarakhand)15875 (expansion by 5 cm)47.5
Eastern Himalaya N Region (Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Darjeeling & Kalimpong, Andaman & Nicobar)15275 (expansion by 5 cm)47.5
West Plain Region (Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Western UP)162.576 (expansion by 5 cm)50
Eastern Plain (Eastern UP, Bihar, West Bengal, Orissa, Jharkhand)15775 (expansion by 5 cm)50
Central Region (MP, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Daman & Diu, Dadar & Nagar Haveli)15775 (expansion by 5 cm)50
Southern Region (AP, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Kerala, Goa, Pondicherry)15775 (expansion by 5 cm)50
Gorkhas (Indian Domicile)15275 (expansion by 5 cm)47.5
  • All candidates will undergo the recruitment process in the following sequence: (i) Written Examination, (ii) Physical Efficiency Test (PET) including physical measurements and Trade Test (TT) where applicable, (iii) Primary Medical Examination (PME) and Document Verification (DV), and (iv) Induction/Joining. The PET and TT are qualifying in nature - final merit is based solely on written exam marks, subject to qualifying PET, TT, and clearing PME. Minimum passing marks in written exam: 50% for UR/EWS/OBC; 40% for SC/ST. Trade test requires minimum 40% marks to qualify.
  • Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Candidate must complete 1.6 km (1 mile) run in 10 minutes. PwBD, ESM, Ex-Agniveers, and departmental re-appointment candidates are exempt from PET.
  • Physical Standards (Region-wise):

How to Apply for BRO GREF Recruitment 2026

  • Candidates shall apply offline only; no online application mode is available. Application form and admit card must be downloaded from the official BRO website (www.bro.gov.in) and filled in English or Hindi only, in capital letters. The application form must be printed on A4 size 75 GSM bond paper (one side only) and admit card printed on both sides of a single paper. Candidates must first pay the application fee online via SBI Collect portal and attach the e-receipt copy. Candidates applying for more than one post must send separate applications with separate fee in separate envelopes. Candidates are strongly advised to send applications well before the closing date and not wait for the last day - GREF Centre will not be responsible for postal delays.
  • Candidates should read the detailed instructions and guidelines available at https://bfsissc.com before applying.
  • Documents Required to be Enclosed with Application Form:
  • Recent colour passport-size photograph (not older than 1 month from the date of Advertisement) pasted at the prescribed place on application form and admit card - minimum 12 copies of the same photograph to be carried throughout the recruitment process
  • Left hand thumb impression at the prescribed place on application form and admit card
  • Signature of candidate at the prescribed place
  • Copy of e-receipt of application fee paid via SBI Collect
  • Self-attested photostat copies of certificates for essential educational/technical qualifications (Matriculation onwards), date of birth, caste certificate (as per format in Appendix A/B), OBC NCL declaration (Appendix D), EWS certificate (Appendix C), Disability Certificate (Appendix E for PwBD), experience certificate (if applicable), Driving Licence copy (for OEM post)
  • NCC certificate copies (B or C grade), sports certificate, or relationship certificate for Sons of Serving/Ex-GREF personnel - for claiming weightage marks
  • Proof of residence/domicile (for correct physical standards region)
  • Any certificate in language other than Hindi or English must be enclosed with an attested Hindi/English translation by a Group A Gazetted Officer
  • Send Application (by Postal Service) to: Commandant, GREF Centre, Dighi Camp, Pune - 411015
  • Printout / physical application is NOT to be sent anywhere else. No hard copy of admit card for written exam will be sent by post - admit card will be posted to the communication address given by the candidate in the admit card.
  • Application form available at: https://www.bro.gov.in
  • For queries: Visit https://www.bro.gov.in - all recruitment updates, results, and call letters will be displayed on the BRO website only.

Important Instructions for BRO GREF Recruitment 2026 Candidates

  • Only Male Indian Nationals can apply; Female candidates are not eligible.
  • Application form and/or admit card without signature, without photograph, or without thumb impression will be summarily rejected - no communication will be done for rejected applications.
  • Candidates must ensure their Aadhaar Card photo is current (not older than 2-3 years from written exam date) and address/phone is updated; outdated Aadhaar may prevent entry to the exam.
  • Son of Serving / Ex-GREF staff should write father's GS No., Rank, and Name on top of the application in red ink with a photocopy of relationship certificate, to claim the 15% weightage benefit.
  • Casual Paid Labours (CPL) of GREF who have worked for 179 days in the last one year and are on the Muster Roll on the date of advertisement publication get 10% additional weightage - attach experience certificate signed by OC unit, countersigned by Commander BRTF and verified by Accounts Officer.
  • SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates who qualify on their own merit (without relaxed standards) will be accommodated against UR vacancies - they must NOT apply separately against UR vacancies.
  • OBC candidates belonging to Creamy Layer are not entitled to reservation; they should apply under UR category.
  • Candidates serving in other Government Departments must apply through proper channel sufficiently in advance; applications not received by due date through proper channel will be rejected.
  • Mobile phones, smartwatches, and all electronic/communication devices are strictly NOT ALLOWED inside GREF Centre, Pune campus during any recruitment process.
  • A candidate who absents himself during any recruitment activity for which he has been called will have his candidature cancelled automatically - he will not be allowed to appear for further stages.
  • There shall be no provision for re-evaluation/re-checking of scores in examination; no correspondence in this regard shall be entertained.
  • Legal jurisdiction for any dispute arising out of this Advertisement shall fall within the jurisdiction of the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi.
  • Impersonation or submission of forged documents leads to debarment from all GREF examinations for life/2 years and legal action. GREF has not appointed any agent or coaching centre for action on its behalf - SELECTION WILL BE DONE PURELY ON MERIT IN A TRANSPARENT MANNER.
  • Vacancies are liable to increase/decrease/cancel at any stage without notice due to unforeseen situations.
  • All revisions/corrigendum will be hosted on the BRO website only - candidates should visit www.bro.gov.in regularly.

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Q1. How many vacancies are available in BRO GREF Recruitment 2026?

  • A total of 899 vacancies are available across 6 trades: Store Keeper Technical (300), Operator Communication (261), Operator Excavating Machinery OEM (207), Electrician (79), Draughtsman (42), and Hindi Typist (10), with 134 ESM and 15 PwBD seats.

Q3. What is the eligibility for BRO GREF Recruitment 2026?

  • Eligibility varies by trade: Draughtsman requires 10+2 Science plus 2-year Architecture/Draughtsmanship certificate; SKT/Hindi Typist require 10+2; Operator Communication/OEM/Electrician require Matriculation plus relevant ITI certificate or Defence Trade Certificate with experience. Only Indian National Males aged 18-27 years are eligible.

Q5. What is the selection process for BRO GREF Recruitment 2026?

  • The selection process includes Written Examination, Physical Efficiency Test (1.6 km run in 10 minutes), Trade Test (where applicable), Primary Medical Examination (PME), and Document Verification. Final merit is based solely on written exam marks (minimum 50% for UR/EWS/OBC, 40% for SC/ST) subject to qualifying PET, TT, and PME.

Q6. What is the age limit for BRO GREF Recruitment 2026?

  • Age limit is 18 to 27 years as on 01 June 2026, with relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 10 years for PwBD, up to 40 years for Central Govt employees (UR), and deduction of military service period plus 3 years for Ex-Servicemen.

Q7. Is there any application fee for BRO GREF Recruitment 2026?

  • Yes, application fee is ₹50 (non-refundable) for General/EWS/OBC/Ex-Servicemen/Ex-Agniveers candidates, payable online only through SBI Collect portal. SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempted from fee payment.

Q8. What is the salary for BRO GREF posts 2026?

  • Draughtsman receives Pay Band-1 (₹5,200-20,200) plus Grade Pay ₹2,800; all other posts receive Grade Pay ₹1,900, along with DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, Hard & Risk Allowance as per Government of India rules.

Q10. How to apply for BRO GREF Recruitment 2026?

  • Candidates must apply offline only by downloading the application form from bro.gov.in, paying ₹50 fee via SBI Collect portal, filling the form on A4 75 GSM bond paper, attaching e-receipt and self-attested documents, and sending by post to Commandant, GREF Centre, Dighi Camp, Pune-411015 by 04 July 2026.
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