KRCL Chief Project Manager Recruitment 2026 (Deputation)

About This Job

Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL), a Government of India undertaking, is hiring 1 Chief Project Manager / Chief Engineer on deputation basis at its Corporate Office, Belapur (Navi Mumbai). The post is in SG/SAG scale (Pay Level 13/14 of 7th CPC). If you are an IRSE officer in PML-14 or PML-13 or an Engineering Executive working in a PSU in IDA scale E8/E6, you can apply. The last date to apply is 4 June 2026. The age limit is below 55 years as on the notification date.

Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) Chief Project Manager Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL), under the Ministry of Railways, has issued Vacancy Notice No. DE/P/06/2026 dated 13 May 2026 for filling up 1 post of Chief Project Manager / Chief Engineer in SG/SAG scale on deputation basis at its Corporate Office, Belapur. The normal term of deputation is 3 years, extendable up to 5 years. KRCL has been permitted exemption from the rule of immediate absorption up to 31 December 2026. The selected officer will report to the Director (Way & Works) / KRCL.

Who Can Apply?

Option 1 (PML-14 / E8)

• IRSE Officer working in PML-14 of 7th CPC, OR
• Engineering Executive working in other PSU in IDA scale E8 (Rs. 1,20,000 – 2,80,000).

Option 2 (PML-13 / E6 with 16 years experience)

• Officers of IRSE cadre of Indian Railways working in PML-13 of 7th CPC with 16 years experience, OR
• Civil Engineering Executive working in other PSU in IDA scale E6 (Rs. 90,000 – 2,40,000) with 16 years experience.

Applicants will not be allowed to withdraw their names if selected for deputation.

Age Limit

• You must be below 55 years as on the date of notification.
• Qualifying requirement, experience and age limit will be reckoned as on the closing date of vacancy notice.

Salary

• SG (Senior Grade): 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level-13 (PB-4 Rs. 37,400 – 67,000 with Grade Pay Rs. 8,700).
• SAG (Senior Administrative Grade): 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level-14 (SAG/NFSAG, PB-4 Rs. 37,400 – 67,000 with Grade Pay Rs. 10,000).
• The officer will draw pay and allowances as per DOPT instructions applicable on Railways plus deputation (duty) allowance.
• Retention of railway accommodation during deputation tenure is allowed per Railway Board's policy RBE No. 027/2026 dated 23 March 2026.

Selection Process

Selection is purely on deputation basis:

1. Application Forwarding: Zonal Railways/PUs must forward applications with approval of the Competent Authority in the Ministry at least 7 days before the closing date.
2. Shortlisting: Eligible suitable applicants will be shortlisted based on eligibility and experience as per Vacancy Notice.
3. Selection Criteria: As per Ministry of Railway, Railway Board's letter No. 2017/E(O)II/41/5 dated 25 May 2017 and No. 2018/E(O)II/41/1 dated 7 March 2018.

How to Apply

1. Download the prescribed proforma (Annexure 'A') from konkanrailway.com.
2. Fill in the proforma with personal data, educational qualification, experience details, and details of previous deputation/foreign assignments.
3. Paste a recent passport-size photograph with signature across on Annexure 'A'.
4. Submit the application through your present employer (Zonal Railway/PU/PSU) so it is forwarded by the Railway Board. Only applications forwarded by the Railway Board will be considered.
5. Send an advance copy with all enclosures via email to hr.pdmc@krcl.co.in.
6. The application should reach KRCL on or before 4 June 2026.

Important Dates

• Vacancy Notice Issue Date: 13 May 2026
• Last Date for Application: 4 June 2026
• Last Date for Railway Board Forwarding: At least 7 days prior to closing date (i.e. by 28 May 2026)
• Immediate Absorption Exemption Valid Till: 31 December 2026

• Execute construction projects, project management and maintenance of all civil engineering assets of KRCL
• Manage all buildings including station buildings, residential quarters, hospitals, sheds and workshop structures
• Oversee maintenance of goods sheds, railway tracks, sidings and allied structures along the Konkan Railway route
• Supervise construction and upkeep of bridges including Road over Bridges (ROB) and Road under Bridges (RUB)
• Report directly to the Director (Way & Works) / KRCL on project progress and engineering decisions
• Coordinate with Indian Railways, contractors, vendors and state authorities on civil engineering matters
• Ensure compliance with Railway Board policies, safety standards and DOPT/Railway service rules
• Lead the civil engineering team and mentor junior engineers in project execution best practices