BRO GREF Recruitment 2026: 899 SKT, OEM, Draughtsman Posts Notified (Advt 01/2026)

BRO GREF Recruitment 2026: The Ministry of Defence, Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has released a massive recruitment notification under Advertisement Number 01/2026. The General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF) is inviting applications from eligible Indian National (Males Only) to fill up 899 vacancies across multiple technical and tradesman posts.

The latest BRO GREF vacancy includes crucial posts like Store Keeper Technical (SKT), Operator Communication, Operator Excavating Machinery (OEM), Draughtsman, Electrician, and Hindi Typist. Candidates holding a 10th pass, 12th pass, or relevant ITI/Diploma certificates are highly encouraged to apply. Check the complete post-wise vacancy breakdown, eligibility criteria, and application procedure below.

BRO GREF Recruitment 2026: Overview

BRO Advt 01/2026 Vacancy Details (Category Wise)

The Border Roads Organisation has distributed the 899 vacancies across 6 distinct trades. A specific number of vacancies are also earmarked for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).

Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit

1. Age Limit

While the exact dates are specified in the detailed notification, the general age limits for BRO posts are as follows:

• Store Keeper Technical & Hindi Typist: 18 to 27 Years.
• OEM, Electrician & Other technical trades: 18 to 25 Years.
• Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), and Ex-Servicemen as per Government of India rules.

2. Educational Qualification (Expected as per trade)

• Store Keeper Technical (SKT): 10+2 (12th Pass) from a recognized board with store keeping knowledge relating to vehicles/engineering equipment.
• Draughtsman: 10+2 with Science subjects and a two-year Certificate in Architecture or Draughtsmanship from a recognized Institute.
• Operator Communication: Matriculation (10th Pass) with ITI/Certificate in Wireless Operator or Radio Mechanic.
• Operator Excavating Machinery (OEM): Matriculation (10th Pass) and possession of a Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) driving license along with basic knowledge of excavator machinery.
• Electrician: Matriculation with ITI certificate in Auto Electrician trade.
• Hindi Typist: 10+2 from a recognized board with a typing speed of 30 words per minute in Hindi on a computer.

Selection Process for BRO GREF

The Border Roads Organisation conducts a stringent multi-tier selection process to ensure candidates are physically and technically fit for deployment in challenging terrains.

1. Written Examination: An objective-type test assessing general knowledge and trade-specific technical skills.
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Candidates must pass a 1 Mile Run (typically within 10 minutes) to prove physical endurance.
3. Practical / Trade Test: A hands-on test for technical trades (like OEM, Electrician, Typist) to verify practical knowledge. This is qualifying in nature.
4. Primary Medical Examination: Strict medical standards apply, as candidates will be serving in high-altitude Border Roads regions.

How to Apply for BRO Recruitment 2026?

The application process for the Border Roads Organisation (GREF) is typically conducted strictly via Offline Mode. Follow these general steps:

• Visit the official website bro.gov.in and download the application format attached to the Advt No. 01/2026 notification.
• Print the application form on good quality A4 size paper.
• Fill out the form meticulously in your own handwriting (in Block Letters).
• Paste a recent passport-size photograph and sign across it (if required).
• Attach self-attested copies of your educational certificates, age proof, caste certificate, and technical/ITI diplomas.
• Pay the requisite application fee (usually Rs. 50/- for UR/OBC/EWS via an online SBI Collect link) and attach the payment receipt.
• Send the completed application in a sealed envelope superscribed with “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF [Trade Name] CATEGORY [UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS], WEIGHTAGE PERCENTAGE IN ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION ____”
• The application should be sent via Registered Post along with acknowledgment to the designated GREF Centre, Dighi Camp, Pune – 411015 within the prescribed days (usually 45 days from the date of publication).

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