IRCON Rail Welding Technician Recruitment 2026 (Advt C-11/2026): ITI Pass Walk-in Interview, Salary Rs. 22,000-63,000

IRCON International Limited, a Navratna Central Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Railways, has released the IRCON Rail Welding Technician Recruitment 2026 notification under Advt. No. C-11/2026, dated 8 October 2026. A total of 6 vacancies have been announced for the post of Rail Welding (EA) Technician on contract on pay scale basis for IRCON's Mumbai Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) T-2 Project.

Candidates with Matric + ITI, or Apprenticeship Training + NTC, or NCTVT, along with at least 3 years of arc welding experience, can apply. There is no online application. Selection is through a walk-in interview on 3 November 2026 (Tuesday) at the MAHSR T-2 Project office in Surat, Gujarat, with registration from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM. This article covers the vacancy, eligibility, age limit, salary, benefits, selection process and how to apply, all taken from the official advertisement.

Quick summary:

➤ Recruitment: IRCON Rail Welding Technician Recruitment 2026, Advt. No. C-11/2026

➤ Post: Rail Welding (EA) Technician on pay scale contract

➤ Total vacancies: 6 (UR-2, OBC-2, SC-1, ST-1)

➤ Qualification: Matric + ITI / Apprenticeship Training + NTC / NCTVT

➤ Experience: Minimum 3 years in arc welding (ISO 9606-1 compliant butt joint welding)

➤ Age limit: Maximum 35 years as on 1 October 2026 (relaxation as per GoI rules)

➤ Salary: Rs. 22,000 – 63,000 + DA (55.7%) + allowances (15% of Basic)

➤ Selection: Walk-in interview

➤ Walk-in date: 3 November 2026, registration 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM

➤ Job location: IRCON MAHSR T-2 Project (Mumbai Ahmedabad High Speed Rail)

Table of Contents

1. IRCON Rail Welding Technician 2026 Important Dates
2. IRCON Rail Welding Technician Recruitment 2026 Overview
3. IRCON Rail Welding Technician Vacancy 2026 (6 Posts)
4. Eligibility Criteria
5. Age Limit
6. IRCON Rail Welding Technician Salary and Benefits
7. Application Fee
8. Selection Process
9. How to Apply
10. Important Instructions
11. FAQs
12. Important Links

IRCON Rail Welding Technician 2026 Important Dates

IRCON Rail Welding Technician Recruitment 2026 Overview

IRCON Rail Welding Technician Vacancy 2026 (6 Posts)

IRCON may increase, decrease, cancel or modify the number of posts at any time based on its requirement.

IRCON Rail Welding Technician Eligibility Criteria

Qualification and experience are counted as on 1 October 2026. Both working and non-working candidates can apply. Ex-contract employees of IRCON whose services ended due to project closure can also apply with a copy of the termination letter.

IRCON Rail Welding Technician Age Limit

The maximum age is 35 years as on 1 October 2026.

• Age relaxation applies as per Government of India guidelines, subject to meeting the qualification, pay and experience criteria.
• Usual GoI relaxation is 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), against posts reserved for those categories.
• Bring a valid category or age relaxation certificate in the GoI format to the interview.

IRCON Rail Welding Technician Salary and Benefits

Other benefits for contract employees on pay scale:

• 12 Casual Leave and 12 Earned Leave per year (EL encashable after 3 years of service).
• Health insurance of Rs. 5 lakh taken by the employee; premium up to Rs. 8,000 per year reimbursed.
• PF on wages up to Rs. 30,000 with matching IRCON contribution.
• TA/DA/CTA and telephone expenses as per equivalent regular employees.
• A service bond of Rs. 5 lakh must be signed for the initial 2 years plus any extension (maximum 3 years).

Note: The approximate gross figure is calculated from the rates in the notice and is only an estimate.

IRCON Rail Welding Technician Application Fee

The official notice does not mention any application fee for this walk-in recruitment.

IRCON Rail Welding Technician Selection Process

1. Document verification: certificates are checked against originals on the interview day. Only eligible candidates are interviewed.
2. Walk-in interview: held at the MAHSR T-2 Project office, Surat.
3. Medical standards: candidates must be fit and free from colour blindness.

• The interview process may take more than one day depending on the number of candidates, so plan travel accordingly.
• No request for change of date, time or venue will be accepted.

How to Apply for IRCON Rail Welding Technician Recruitment 2026

1. Download the official notification PDF from ircon.org and check your eligibility.
2. Type the application on A4 paper in the format attached with the notice, and affix a self-attested passport size photograph.
3. Fill in the work experience details as on 1 October 2026, from latest to first.
4. Arrange originals and one set of photocopies of: experience certificates (in chronological order), Class X certificate as DOB proof, caste/EWS/age relaxation certificate, and ITI/NTC/NCTVT certificate with all mark sheets.
5. If currently employed, also bring the last two months' salary slips. An offer letter alone is not accepted as proof of experience.
6. OBC candidates must bring a certificate in the GoI format (Annexure-A) issued in the current financial year.
7. Report on 3 November 2026 between 9:30 AM and 1:00 PM at: MAHSR T-2 Project, IRCON International Limited, B-501, Swastik Universal, Surat – 395007, Gujarat.

Also read: looking for more ITI and PSU jobs? See the Naval Dockyard Karwar Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for 210 ITI posts and the NLCIL Executive Recruitment 2026 notification for 145 posts.

Important Instructions

• Without original certificates of age, community, qualification and experience, the interview will not be held.
• All information is verified with originals; false or incorrect details lead to rejection at any stage.
• Mention percentage without rounding off. For CGPA without a conversion rule, 6 on a 10-point scale is taken as 60%.
• This is a contract post, co-terminus with the project. It gives no right to absorption in IRCON's regular establishment.
• Any corrigendum or update will be posted only on ircon.org. For queries, mail recruitment@ircon.org.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. How many vacancies are there in IRCON Rail Welding Technician Recruitment 2026?

There are 6 vacancies: UR-2, OBC-2, SC-1 and ST-1.

Q2. What is the walk-in interview date?

The walk-in interview is on 3 November 2026 (Tuesday). Registration runs from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

Q3. Where is the walk-in interview venue?

MAHSR T-2 Project, IRCON International Limited, B-501, Swastik Universal, Surat – 395007, Gujarat.

Q4. What is the qualification for IRCON Rail Welding (EA) Technician?

Matric + ITI, or Apprenticeship Training + NTC, or NCTVT, with at least 3 years of arc welding experience.

Q5. What is the salary of IRCON Rail Welding Technician?

The pay scale is Rs. 22,000 – 63,000, plus variable DA (55.7%) and allowances at 15% of Basic.

Q6. What is the age limit?

Maximum 35 years as on 1 October 2026, with relaxation as per Government of India rules.

Q7. Is there any online application?

No. Candidates must bring a typed application in the prescribed format to the walk-in interview.

Q8. Is this a permanent job?

No. It is a contract post for an initial 2 years, extendable based on performance and project need.

IRCON Rail Welding Technician Recruitment 2026 Important Links

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