RVNL Sr. DGM (Electrical) Recruitment 2026

Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) is hiring 2 Senior Deputy General Managers (Electrical) on deputation, one each at Kolkata and Ranchi. If you are a serving Group A/Group B officer from the IRSEE or Electrical Engineering stream, you can apply through the proper channel. The last date to apply is 18 August 2026. The post carries Pay Level 12 (Rs. 78,800-2,09,200), and you must be below 56 years of age.

Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) Sr. DGM (Electrical) Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts

Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), a Navratna public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Railways, has released a notification for 2 Senior Deputy General Manager (Electrical) posts — one post at Kolkata and one post at Ranchi. RVNL executes large railway infrastructure projects across the country and needs experienced electrical engineers from the IRSEE/Electrical Engineering Department to manage project execution at these locations. This is a deputation-based recruitment for officers already serving in an equivalent grade — it is not open to fresh graduates. The appointment is for five years, subject to government approval for exemption from the rule of immediate absorption. RVNL issued this notice along with 18 other deputation vacancy notices on the same day (20 July 2026), covering Civil, Signal & Telecom, and Finance roles at various RVNL offices — so if this Electrical grade or location does not match your service, it is worth checking RVNL's Jobs page for other openings that might suit you.

Who Can Apply?

You need to already hold a substantive post in one of these grades:

• Grade Route 1: A post in an analogous grade (CDA/IDA) to Sr. DGM.
• Grade Route 2: A post in Senior Scale (Level-11).
• Grade Route 3: A post in Group 'B' (Level-10) with 10 years of service in Group 'B' (Gazetted).
• Grade Route 4: A post carrying IDA grade E-4 (Rs. 70,000-2,00,000) held for four years.
• Service/Department: You should be from the IRSEE or Electrical Engineering Department.
• Preferred Experience: Preference is given to officers with experience in planning, execution, and management of infrastructure projects.

A few extra conditions apply from the application proforma: you should not be currently debarred from deputation, and if you are returning from an earlier deputation, you must have completed the cooling-off period before applying. The proforma also asks for details of your educational qualifications, your awards and any punishments during your career, and your previous deputation or foreign assignment history — keep these details and your last 5 years' APAR (Annual Performance Assessment Report) ratings ready, since RVNL uses this history to shortlist eligible officers.

Age Limit

• You should be below 56 years of age as on the closing date of the vacancy notice, i.e. 18 August 2026.

Salary

• This post carries Pay Level 12 (Rs. 78,800 to Rs. 2,09,200 per month) under the 7th Central Pay Commission, equivalent to IDA grade E-5 (Rs. 80,000-2,20,000) for candidates from the IDA stream.
• Since this is a deputation post, you will continue to draw your parent pay plus deputation allowance, rather than a fresh RVNL pay package.
• Allowances such as DA and HRA will continue to follow your parent department's applicable rules while you are on deputation, in addition to the deputation allowance RVNL pays.

Selection Process

Selection for this deputation post is handled differently from a direct-recruitment written exam:

1. Application Screening: Your controlling officer or zonal railway forwards your filled proforma to RVNL, along with your Vigilance/DAR clearance certificate and APAR gradings for the last 5 years.
2. Eligibility Verification: RVNL checks that you meet the grade, service, and experience conditions mentioned in the notice.
3. Final Appointment: Officers found eligible are appointed on deputation for a period of five years, subject to government approval, at either Kolkata or Ranchi as decided by RVNL.

How to Apply

You must apply on the prescribed proforma and route it through your department, not by direct submission:

1. Go to rvnl.org and open the Career - Jobs section to download the prescribed application proforma.
2. Fill in your personal data, service details, educational qualifications, and experience details completely, along with your choice of station if applicable.
3. Sign the declaration on the proforma certifying that the details furnished are true and that you meet the eligibility criteria for the post.
4. Get the signed proforma processed through your proper channel (controlling officer or zonal railway).
5. Attach your Vigilance/DAR clearance certificate and APAR gradings for the last 5 years.
6. Email a scanned copy of the signed proforma as an advance copy to rvnl.deputation@rvnl.org.
7. Ask your controlling officer to send your forwarded application to RVNL within 15 days of the closing date.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 20 July 2026
• Closing Date (Last Date to Apply): 18 August 2026
• Last Date for Controlling Officer to Forward Application: Within 15 days of the closing date

• Lead planning, design, and execution of electrical works for railway infrastructure projects
• Oversee traction, power supply, and electrical systems for ongoing and upcoming projects
• Coordinate with contractors and consultants on electrical engineering matters
• Review technical specifications, drawings, and cost estimates for electrical works
• Ensure electrical works follow railway safety codes and engineering standards
• Monitor project timelines and resolve technical issues during execution
• Guide and supervise field engineers and project teams at the assigned location