BRO GREF Multi-Trade Recruitment 2026 — 899 Vacancies

About This Job

Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is hiring 899 men for six trades in the General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF) under the Ministry of Defence. If you have passed 10th or 12th class with the relevant ITI certificate or licence, you can apply. The application is offline — fill the form, pay the fee online via SBI Collect, and post it to GREF Centre, Pune. Salary includes Pay, DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, and special Hard & Risk Allowance as per Government of India rules.

Border Roads Organisation (BRO) GREF Recruitment 2026 — 899 Posts

The Border Roads Organisation (BRO), under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has released Advertisement No. 01/2026 for 899 vacancies across six trades in the General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF). BRO builds and maintains strategic roads in border areas, and GREF is its civilian engineering wing — making this a prestigious permanent central government job with defence sector benefits. This recruitment is open to Indian male nationals only and covers both technical trades (Draughtsman, Operator Communication, Electrician, OEM) and semi-technical trades (Store Keeper Technical, Hindi Typist).

Vacancy Breakdown by Trade

ESM (Ex-Servicemen) Reserved Vacancies: Draughtsman (6), Hindi Typist (1), SKT (45), Operator Communication (39), OEM (31), Electrician (12).

PwBD Reserved Vacancies: Draughtsman (3), SKT (12).

Who Can Apply?

Only Indian male nationals are eligible. Female candidates cannot apply for this recruitment.

Draughtsman (42 posts)

• Passed 10+2 (Intermediate) with Science subjects from a recognised board
• Plus 2-year ITI Certificate in Architecture/Draughtsmanship or National Trade Certificate for Draughtsman (Civil)

Hindi Typist (10 posts)

• Passed 10+2 (Intermediate) from a recognised board
• Typing speed of 30 words per minute in Hindi on computer

Store Keeper Technical / SKT (300 posts)

• Passed 10+2 (Intermediate) from a recognised board
• Basic knowledge of Vehicle/Engineering

Operator Communication (261 posts)

• Passed Matriculation (10th) from a recognised board
• Plus ITI Certificate in a relevant trade (Electronics/Electrical)

Operator Excavating Machinery — OEM (207 posts)

• Passed Matriculation (10th) from a recognised board
• Must hold a valid Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) Driving Licence

Electrician (79 posts)

• Passed Matriculation (10th) from a recognised board
• Plus ITI Certificate in the Electrical trade

Age Limit

• You should be between 18 and 27 years old (General category) as on the application closing date
• OBC candidates: Up to 30 years (3 years relaxation)
• SC/ST candidates: Up to 32 years (5 years relaxation)
• Ex-Servicemen (ESM): Age relaxation as per Government of India rules
• PwBD candidates: Age relaxation as per GoI rules
• Age reference date: As on the date of application closure (check official notification on bro.gov.in)

Salary

• Draughtsman: Pay Level 5 — Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 per month (entry pay Rs. 29,200)
• Operator Excavating Machinery, Operator Communication, Electrician: Pay Level 2 — Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200 per month
• Store Keeper Technical, Hindi Typist: Pay Level 2/4 as per detailed notification on bro.gov.in
• Plus Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, and special Hard & Risk Allowance as per GoI rules
• BRO/GREF members also get free rations, free single accommodation, Clothing Allowance, Children Education Allowance, Leave Travel Concession, and medical treatment

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 50
• SC / ST: No fee
• Payment mode: Online only via SBI Collect (search Government Department Name: GREFCENTRE on onlinesbi.sbi)

Selection Process

Selection happens in four stages:

1. Written Examination: Objective-type written test. Question pattern and syllabus will be in the detailed notification on bro.gov.in.
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) / Skill Test: Physical fitness test and trade-specific practical/skill test (applicable to relevant posts). Shortlisted candidates from the written exam are called for this stage.
3. Document Verification: Original certificates checked against application details.
4. Medical Examination: Final medical fitness test at a designated military or government hospital.

Final merit is based on written exam marks. Only those who qualify each stage are called for the next.

How to Apply

1. Download the official notification and application form from bro.gov.in (check the Recruitment section).
2. Read all eligibility conditions carefully before filling the form.
3. Pay the application fee online via SBI Collect (search: GREFCENTRE). Save and print the payment receipt.
4. Fill the application form completely in your own handwriting. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents.
5. Affix a recent passport-size photograph.
6. Send the filled application form by Registered Post or by hand to: The Commandant, GREF Centre, Dighi Camp, Alandi Road, Pune — 411015 (Maharashtra).
7. Applications must reach before 5:00 PM on the last date (check bro.gov.in for the exact closing date).

Note: Incomplete applications or applications not filled as per instructions will be rejected without any communication.

Important Dates

• Notification Published In: Employment News, 18–24 April 2026 issue
• Application Start Date: 18 April 2026
• Last Date to Submit Application: Check bro.gov.in (expected May/June 2026)
• Written Exam Date: To be announced
• Admit Card: To be announced

• Build and maintain strategic roads, bridges, and infrastructure in border areas of India
• Operate, maintain, and repair trade-specific equipment and machinery as assigned
• Keep accurate store records, issue materials, and verify inventories (for SKT posts)
• Prepare technical drawings and blueprints for road/civil engineering projects (for Draughtsman)
• Handle communication equipment, systems, and operations as assigned (for Operator Communication)
• Maintain electrical installations, wiring, and equipment at project sites (for Electrician)
• Follow safety norms, military discipline, and standard operating procedures at all times
• Prepare and maintain official registers, logs, and duty records as required