Balmer Lawrie Retainer Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Balmer Lawrie & Co. Limited is hiring 3 full-time Retainers for its Logistics Services SBU. If you are a graduate and an ex-Railway employee with at least 10 years of Indian Railways experience, you can apply by email. The last date to send the application is 23 June 2026 by 11:59 PM. The retainership fee will be paid as per Company Rules.

Balmer Lawrie & Co. Limited Retainer Recruitment 2026 - 3 Posts

Balmer Lawrie & Co. Limited, a public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, has released advertisement BL/LS/Retainer/2026-27/A for retainers in Logistics Services. The company needs experienced rail operations professionals for smooth rake movement, coordination with Indian Railways and logistics support. This recruitment is specifically for retired or former Railway employees with rail traffic operations experience.

Vacancy Details

• Retainer: 3 posts
• Indicative Posting Locations: New Delhi, Secunderabad and Visakhapatnam
• Posting Note: Balmer Lawrie can place selected candidates at any location in India or abroad where the company or its joint ventures operate.

The retainers will support rail movement under business arrangements such as LSFTO, GPWIS, AFTO or any other applicable Indian Railways policy. The work is operational in nature, so the company is looking for candidates who understand railway traffic control, freight movement, yard coordination and railway liaison.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• Qualification: You must be a graduate in any discipline.

Mandatory Experience

• Railway Background: You must be an ex-Railway employee.
• Total Experience: You need at least 10 years of work experience in Indian Railways.
• Role Experience: You must have at least 2 years of experience as Chief Controller, Assistant Traffic Manager, Chief Station Master, Station Master, Chief Traffic Inspector, Yard Master or Section Controller.

Preferred Experience

• Preference will be given if you are currently engaged with an organisation handling rail logistics operations.
• You should have hands-on experience in rail movement and regular interaction with Indian Railways for operational work.

Work Fit

• You should be comfortable giving practical guidance on freight train operations.
• You should be able to monitor daily railway movement, prepare SOPs, track performance and create MIS reports.
• You should be able to help reduce demurrage, penalties and movement delays through better coordination.

Age Limit

• Maximum Age: 63 years as on 23 June 2026.
• Experience Cut-off Date: 23 June 2026.
• The engagement can be extended yearly based on company need and performance, up to a maximum age of 65 years.

Retainership Fee

• The retainership fee will be paid as per Balmer Lawrie Company Rules.
• The official PDF does not publish a fixed monthly salary amount.
• The role is a full-time retainership, initially for one year.
• The first extension, if approved on need basis, will be on the same terms, conditions and pay.

Engagement Period

• The initial engagement period is one year.
• Extension can be considered year by year based on Balmer Lawrie's requirement and your performance.
• The maximum engagement age is 65 years.
• The number of vacancies is indicative, and Balmer Lawrie may create a panel for similar future requirements.

Application Fee

• The official notification does not mention any application fee.
• You need to apply by email with your CV and supporting documents.

Selection Process

Balmer Lawrie will shortlist candidates based on qualification, Railway experience and relevance of rail logistics work.

1. Application Screening: The company checks your CV, age proof, qualification proof and experience documents.
2. Shortlisting: Candidates who meet the retainership requirements are shortlisted for the engagement process.
3. Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates are informed through email. Outstation candidates may be interviewed through online mode.
4. Document Verification: You must bring original age, education, service and experience documents at the time of interview.

How to Apply

1. Prepare your detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
2. Scan documents supporting your age, qualification and Railway experience.
3. Send the application by email to chrd.recruitment@balmerlawrie.com.
4. Use this subject line: Application for Retainership in SBU Logistics Services.
5. Send the email between 03 June 2026 at 10:00 AM and 23 June 2026 at 11:59 PM.
6. For queries, email the same address with advertisement reference BL/LS/Retainer/2026-27/A and the position name.

Documents Needed

• Detailed CV: Include Railway service history, current engagement details and rail logistics work handled.
• Proof of Age: Any accepted age proof document.
• Educational Documents: Graduation certificate and marksheets.
• Railway Service Proof: Service certificate or declaration showing at least 10 years of Indian Railways experience.
• Role Experience Proof: Evidence of at least 2 years as Chief Controller, Assistant Traffic Manager, Chief Station Master, Station Master, Chief Traffic Inspector, Yard Master or Section Controller.
• Employment Proof: Service certificate of past employment and proof of continuity in present organisation, if any.
• Salary Proof: Last salary certificate or last 3 months payslips, wherever applicable.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 03 June 2026
• Email Application Start: 03 June 2026 (10:00 AM)
• Last Date to Apply by Email: 23 June 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Cut-off Date for Age and Experience: 23 June 2026
• Interview Date: To be informed by email to shortlisted candidates

• Ensure smooth upward and downward movement of railway rakes for company clients
• Coordinate with Indian Railways authorities for logistics operations
• Liaise with commercial and operations departments, including Rail Bhawan when needed
• Suggest ways to reduce cost and improve rake movement efficiency
• Manage rail traffic to avoid demurrage, penalties and operational delays
• Guide Balmer Lawrie officials on freight train operations matters
• Prepare SOPs, daily monitoring reports and MIS for rail logistics activities
• Review periodic performance against contractual obligations