IRCON Rail Welding Technician Recruitment 2026: Walk-in for 6 Posts at Surat
IRCON International Limited, a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Railways, has released Advt. No. C-11/2026 for 6 Rail Welding (EA) Technician posts on contract on pay scale basis. The selected welders will work on IRCON’s Mumbai Ahmedabad High Speed Rail T-2 Project. The pay scale is ₹22,000 – ₹63,000 plus allowances. If you are an experienced arc welder, this is a real chance to move into railway sector jobs with a central PSU, and there is no online form to fill.
Selection is through a walk-in interview on 3 November 2026 at Surat, Gujarat. You need Matric with ITI, Apprenticeship Training + NTC, or NCTVT, at least three years of welding experience, and a maximum age of 35 (relaxable) on 1 October 2026. This article explains every condition, the documents to carry and the mistakes that can stop your interview, in simple words. Read it fully before you travel. GovtJobsAlert.in has checked every detail below against the official notification.
What Are the Key Highlights of IRCON Rail Welding Technician Recruitment 2026?
IRCON builds railway, highway and building projects in India and abroad. This advertisement is for contract staff on a pay scale for one project only, not for IRCON’s regular establishment.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | IRCON International Limited |
| Advertisement No. | C-11/2026 (dated 08.10.2026) |
| Post Name | Rail Welding (EA) Technician on pay scale contract |
| Total Vacancies | 6 |
| Pay Scale | ₹22,000 – ₹63,000 + allowances |
| Mode of Selection | Walk-in interview |
| Walk-in Date | 3 November 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Place of Posting | Mumbai Ahmedabad High Speed Rail T-2 Project |
| Contract Tenure | Initial 2 years, extendable |
IRCON is a central PSU recruiting contract staff here, so the job carries a pay scale with DA, allowances and PF.
How Many Vacancies Are in IRCON Rail Welding Technician Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Category-wise Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Rail Welding (EA) Technician | UR 2 / OBC 2 / SC 1 / ST 1 | 6 |
The breakup in the notification lists no EWS seat. IRCON also says the number of posts may vary and that it can increase, decrease, cancel, restrict or modify the requirement at any time without giving a reason.
With only six seats, the competition at the venue can be tight. Reach early, because registration is allowed only up to 1:00 PM on the walk-in date.
Who Is Eligible for IRCON Rail Welding (EA) Technician Recruitment 2026?
All conditions are counted as on 01.10.2026.
Educational Qualification
| Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Rail Welding (EA) Technician | Matric + ITI OR Apprenticeship Training + NTC OR NCTVT |
The notification prints the qualification exactly this way and does not name a particular trade. If you hold an ITI certificate or NCTVT papers, keep the originals ready.
Experience
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minimum experience | 3 years in arc welding, counted after the qualification |
| Type of work | Covered arc welding of butt joints on 9mm thick carbon steel sheets without backing strip |
| Position | Downward or upright |
| Standard | In compliance with ISO 9606-1 |
| Preference | Prior experience in Enclosed Arc (EA) welding or similar specialised welding in shipbuilding, shipping, heavy engineering, railways or comparable work |
You can apply whether you are working or not working on the cut-off date. If you are working now, your offer letter alone will not be considered as proof; carry the last two months’ salary slips from your present employer too.
Make sure each certificate shows your joining and relieving dates. The application form asks for the period of every job, the employer, the project you worked on and your total experience in years, months and days.
Age Limit
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| All candidates | 35 years as on 01.10.2026 |
| Relaxation | As per Govt. of India guidelines |
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Age relaxation applies only if you still meet the required qualification, pay and experience criteria. Bring your relaxation certificate in the Government of India format.
Medical Standards
You must be in sound health and free from colour blindness. The notification clearly says no relaxation in health standards will be allowed, so welders with colour vision problems should check before travelling.
What Is the Salary of IRCON Rail Welding Technician 2026?
The post carries a pay scale of ₹22,000 – ₹63,000 plus allowances. You start at the initial basic of the scale.
| Component | What IRCON Gives |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay | Initial basic of ₹22,000 – ₹63,000 scale |
| Variable DA | Presently 55.7% |
| Allowances | 15% of Basic |
| Annual Increment | 3% on Basic, based on performance |
| HRA | Not given; Bachelor Accommodation at project sites |
| Leave | 12 Casual Leave + 12 Earned Leave per year |
| Medical | ₹5 lakh health policy taken by you; premium up to ₹8,000 a year reimbursed |
| PF | Deducted on wages up to ₹30,000, with matching IRCON contribution |
| TA/DA/CTA | As per regular employee in equivalent pay scale |
On the starting basic of ₹22,000, DA at 55.7% and allowances at 15% add up to roughly ₹37,554 gross per month before PF and other deductions. This is our calculation from the notification’s percentages, not a figure IRCON has printed.
No pay protection is given to anyone joining, so your old salary does not carry over. Earned leave can be encashed only after three years of service, and no other type of leave or other perks are admissible. Telephone expenses follow the entitlement of equivalent regular employees.
What Is the Selection Process for IRCON Rail Welding (EA) Technician 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Walk-in interview | At Surat on 3 November 2026, 10:00 AM onwards |
| Document check | All information in your application is verified with originals at the interview |
Only candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will be interviewed. The exercise may take more than one day depending on how many candidates turn up, so plan your travel and stay accordingly.
Which Conditions Can Cancel Your IRCON Rail Welding Technician Selection?
Read these carefully. Each one can end your chance.
| Condition | What It Means for You |
|---|---|
| Original certificates | Not bringing originals of age, community, qualification and experience means the interview will not be held |
| False information | Candidature is liable to be rejected or cancelled at any stage |
| Not eligible | Only eligible applicants will be interviewed |
| Performance review | Reviewed after one year; services terminated if unsatisfactory |
| Contract nature | Co-terminus with the project; no right to absorption in regular establishment or other projects |
| Surety bond | Service bond of ₹5 lakh for the initial 2 years and any extension, up to a maximum of 3 years |
| Schedule | No request to change date, time or venue will be entertained |
| OBC certificate | Only a certificate issued in the current financial year, in Annexure-A format, is accepted |
Ex-contract employees of IRCON whose services ended due to closure of projects can also apply if they meet the criteria. Attach a copy of the termination letter. Your appointment will be treated as fresh.
How to Apply for IRCON Rail Welding (EA) Technician Walk-in 2026?
This is an offline walk-in. There is no online application and no postal submission.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Download the notification PDF (link in Essential Links below) and copy the application format printed in it |
| 2 | Type the application on A-4 size paper in that format and affix a self-attested passport size photograph |
| 3 | Attach one set of photocopies of your documents and keep all originals with you |
| 4 | Carry it by hand to the walk-in venue at the address given in the notification on 3 November 2026 |
| 5 | Register at the venue between 09:30 AM and 1:00 PM and wait for your interview |
Venue: MAHSR T-2 Project, IRCON International Limited, B-501, Swastik Universal, Surat-395007, Gujarat.
Documents to carry: experience certificates in chronological order, Date of Birth or Class X certificate, caste, EWS or age relaxation certificate, and your qualification certificate with all mark sheets. Write percentages without rounding off. If your mark sheet shows only CGPA and your institute gives no conversion, 6 on a 10-point scale is treated as 60%.
What Are the Important Dates for IRCON Rail Welding Technician 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 08 October 2026 |
| Cut-off for age, qualification and experience | 01 October 2026 |
| Walk-in interview | 03 November 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Registration time | 09:30 AM to 1:00 PM |
| Interview starts | 10:00 AM onwards |
There is no separate last date for sending an application. The walk-in day itself is your deadline. Your age, qualification and experience are all counted on 1 October 2026, not on the interview day, so experience you complete after that date does not count for this advertisement.
Is There an Application Fee for IRCON Rail Welding Technician 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | Not mentioned in the notification |
The advertisement does not mention any application fee or payment mode. Any corrigendum or notice about this post will be uploaded on IRCON’s website only, so check it before you travel. For doubts, IRCON asks candidates to write to recruitment@ircon.org.
IRCON Rail Welding (EA) Technician 2026 Essential Links
- Download IRCON Rail Welding (EA) Technician Notification PDF (Advt C-11/2026)
- Visit IRCON Rail Welding Technician Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
If you have three years of real arc welding experience and meet the age limit, this walk-in is worth the trip to Surat. Prepare your typed form and originals this week, and reach the venue before 1:00 PM on 3 November 2026. For more 10th pass government jobs and PSU openings, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.