RDSO SSE Mechanical Recruitment 2026: 17 Posts

The Research Designs and Standards Organisation has invited railway employees for 17 Senior Section Engineer (Inspection/Mechanical) posts. This is the RDSO SSE Mechanical Recruitment 2026 notice. The posts are ex-cadre on tenure basis at Pay Level 7. Applications must reach by 9 November 2026.

RDSO SSE Mechanical Recruitment 2026 Job Overview

RDSO SSE Mechanical Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Application Fee

RDSO SSE Mechanical Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

Eligibility: Qualification and Age Limit

Who can apply

• Serving Senior Section Engineers (Pay Level 7) in the Mechanical department of a Zonal Railway or Production Unit.
• Staff at a higher level can also apply, as per the notice.

Experience

• At least 5 years of service as Senior Section Engineer.
• At least 5 years of residual service.

Other conditions

• No pending DAR, SPE or Vigilance case.
• APAR of the last 3 years totals at least 11 marks, with the last year Good or better.
• Medical category B-1.

Salary Details

Selection Process

1. A screening committee marks the APAR (15 marks) and education (5 marks).
2. A panel and a merit list follow.
3. More service decides equal marks.

Documents Required

• The application in the prescribed proforma.
• Service Book copies and APARs of 2022-23 to 2024-25.
• Vigilance and DAR clearance details.

How to Apply: Step by Step

1. Fill in the proforma of the notice.
2. Get it forwarded by the Personnel Branch of your Railway.
3. Email it to the RDSO selection address in the notice.
4. It must reach by 9 November 2026.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• A 3 year cooling-off applies between two RDSO tenures.
• Advance copies of applications are not accepted.
• The posting is for 4 years and the staff are repatriated when needed.

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FAQs: RDSO SSE Mechanical Recruitment 2026

Q1. What is the last date for RDSO SSE Mechanical Recruitment 2026?

The last date is 9 November 2026.

Q2. How many posts are there?

There are 17.

Q3. What is the pay?

Pay Level 7.

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Q4. What is the qualification?

Serving Senior Section Engineers with 5 years of service.

Q5. What is the age limit?

Not mentioned in the notification.

Q6. How do I apply?

Send the proforma through your Railway Personnel Branch by 9 November 2026.

Q7. Where is the job?

Lucknow, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, New Delhi and other RDSO inspection units.

Q8. Is this a permanent job?

No. It is a 4 year tenure posting.

Q9. What is the selection process?

A screening committee marks on APAR and education.

Q10. Is there an application fee?

The notification does not mention any fee.