BRO GREF Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 899 Vacancies | Apply Offline

BRO GREF Recruitment 2026: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has released a recruitment notification under the General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF), Advertisement No. 01/2026, for 899 vacancies in technical and non-technical trades like Draughtsman, Hindi Typist, Store Keeper Technical, Operator Communication, Operator Excavating Machinery (OEM), and Electrician.

Quick Answer: BRO GREF needs 899 male candidates across 6 trades: Store Keeper Technical (300), Operator Communication (261), OEM (207), Electrician (79), Draughtsman (42), and Hindi Typist (10). Eligibility ranges from 10th Pass with ITI to 12th Pass with a trade certificate. Selection includes a written exam, PET, trade test, medical exam, and document verification. Apply offline from 21 May 2026, with the last date 4 July 2026 (19 July for remote/NE states).

Quick Highlights

• Organization: Border Roads Organisation (BRO), GREF
• Advertisement Number: 01/2026
• Post Names: Draughtsman, Hindi Typist, Store Keeper Technical, Operator Communication, OEM, Electrician
• Total Vacancies: 899
• Application Mode: Offline
• Last Date: 4 July 2026 (General States); 19 July 2026 (Remote/NE States)

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Official Website: bro.gov.in

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Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates who are awaiting final examination results, or whose certificates are incomplete, are not eligible to apply for these posts.

Who Can Apply

• Male Indian citizens (female candidates are not eligible for this recruitment)
• 10th, 12th, and ITI qualified candidates
• Freshers with the required technical qualification
• Candidates willing to work in remote and border areas
• Ex-servicemen and candidates with relevant technical trade experience

Age Limit (as on 01.06.2026)

Application Fee

The application fee must be paid online through SBI Collect only. Candidates should keep the payment receipt safely for future reference.

Salary

Selected candidates also receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, Risk Allowance, medical facilities, and other Central Government service benefits.

Selection Process

1. Written Examination
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – 1.6 km run within 10 minutes (qualifying in nature)
3. Trade Test
4. Medical Examination
5. Document Verification

Documents Required

• Passport-size photographs
• Aadhaar Card
• 10th and 12th certificates
• ITI certificates
• Caste certificate, if applicable
• EWS/OBC certificate, if applicable
• Driving licence (for OEM post)
• Application fee payment receipt
• Signature and thumb impression

All copies should be self-attested.

How to Apply

The application process is offline only. Follow these steps:

1. Visit the official BRO website: bro.gov.in.
2. Download the application form and admit card format.
3. Pay the application fee through SBI Collect.
4. Fill the form carefully in English or Hindi, in capital letters.
5. Attach all required documents and the fee receipt.
6. Paste a recent passport-size photograph.
7. Send the application by post to: Commandant, GREF Centre, Dighi Camp, Pune – 411015.

Separate applications must be sent for each post applied for.

Important Instructions

• Applications reaching after the deadline may not be accepted; send the form early to avoid postal delays.
• Use clear handwriting in capital letters and keep extra passport-size photos ready.
• Avoid sending incomplete forms, missing signature/photograph, wrong category certificate, incorrect envelope superscription, or multiple applications in one envelope.
• Double-check the form and attach the fee receipt before posting.
• Most exam questions are trade-related; candidates applying for Operator or Electrician posts should focus on practical technical subjects, not just general knowledge.
• Start preparing for the physical fitness test in advance, since BRO jobs involve work in difficult weather and border areas.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How many total vacancies are there in BRO GREF Recruitment 2026?
899 posts across Draughtsman, Hindi Typist, Store Keeper Technical, Operator Communication, OEM, and Electrician.

Q2. What is the last date to apply?
4 July 2026 for General States, and 19 July 2026 for Remote Areas/NE States.

Q3. Is the application process online or offline?
Offline. Candidates must send the filled form by post to the GREF Centre, Dighi Camp, Pune.

Q4. What is the application fee?
Rs.50 for General/OBC/EWS candidates, paid via SBI Collect. SC/ST/PwBD candidates do not need to pay any fee.

Q5. What is the age limit for these posts?
18 to 27 years for General/EWS as on 1 June 2026, with standard relaxation for reserved categories.

Q6. Are female candidates eligible for this recruitment?
No, this recruitment is open only to male Indian citizens.

Q7. What is the selection process?
Written Examination, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Trade Test, Medical Examination, and Document Verification.

Q8. What is the PET requirement?
Candidates must complete a 1.6 km run within 10 minutes. The PET is qualifying in nature.

Q9. What salary is offered?
Rs.5,200-Rs.20,200 with Grade Pay Rs.2,800 for Draughtsman, and Grade Pay Rs.1,900 for other posts, plus DA, HRA, Transport and Risk Allowance.

Q10. Can I apply for more than one post?
Yes, but a separate application must be sent for each post.

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