DFCCIL Mechanical Department Retired Railway Employees Recruitment 2026 for 10 Posts (Advt. No. 28/2026)Walk-in on 3 Nov
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Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) has issued Advt. No. 28/2026, dated 19 October 2026, to build a panel of retired Indian Railways employees for 10 posts in the Mechanical Department of its Ambala Unit: 8 at E0-E1 level and 2 at N5-N7 level. Only retired Mechanical Department staff (C&W, Workshop or Loco Shed) who retired from CDA Scale Level 02 to Level-07 are eligible. The pay is 50% of the last Basic Pay drawn plus applicable DA. Eligible retirees should attend the walk-in interview at DFCCIL Ambala on 3 November 2026, reporting between 10.00 and 12.00 hrs with the filled proforma and documents.
Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL)
DFCCIL Mechanical Department Retired Railway Employees Recruitment 2026 for 10 Posts (Advt. No. 28/2026)
Total Posts: 10
Important Dates
- Advertisement Date : 19.10.2026
- Walk-in Interview Date : 03.11.2026 (Tuesday)
- Reporting Time : 10.00 hrs. to 12.00 hrs.
Application Fee
The notice does not mention any application fee.
Age Limit
- Maximum Age : 64 Years (on the date of walk-in interview)
Candidates should have at least one year left before turning 65. Re-employed staff can work up to a maximum age of 65 years under the HR policy.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies | Retired Level and DFCCIL Post |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical (E0-E1) | 08 | Level-06 (retired as Supervisors) – Executive (E0); Level-07 – Sr. Executive (E1) |
| Mechanical (N5-N7) | 02 | Level-2&3 – Jr. Executive (N5); Level-4&5 – Jr. Executive (N6); Level-5/6 (retired as Sr. Technician or MCM) – Jr. Executive (N7) |
| Total | 10 | Ambala Unit |
Eligibility / Qualification
- Open only to retired employees of Indian Railways.
- Must have worked in the Mechanical Department with a C&W, Workshop or Loco Shed background.
- Must have retired from CDA Scale Level 02 to Level-07; the level you retired from decides the DFCCIL post.
- Only the substantive or regular pay level counts; the MACP pay level at retirement is not considered.
- Retired SSEs (or similar posts) who retired at Level-08 or Level-09 only due to post upgradation are treated as substantive Level-07 and can be engaged at Sr. Executive (E1) level.
- The notice does not specify any educational qualification.
Mode of Selection
- Document Scrutiny
- Interview (40 Marks)
- Medical Examination
- Police and Vigilance Verification
How to Apply
- Download the DFCCIL Advt. No. 28/2026 notice, which contains the application form and other proformas.
- Fill in the Application Form (for Retired Employees) and paste a recent self-attested passport-size photograph on it.
- Complete the Working Experience proforma, the Verification Form with an attested photograph and the D&AR/Vigilance self-declaration.
- Arrange self-attested copies of your PPO (7th CPC), Service Certificate, last pay slip, Aadhaar card and a cancelled cheque or passbook copy, along with two recent photographs.
- Report at DFCCIL/Ambala, Old Railway Colony (Near Anand Market), Ambala Cantt, Haryana-133001 on 3 November 2026 between 10.00 and 12.00 hrs with the forms, copies and original documents.
DFCCIL Mechanical Department Retired Railway Employees Recruitment 2026 for 10 Posts (Advt. No. 28/2026)
Last date / अंतिम तिथि: 03 Nov 2026
Name / नाम: ______________________________ Mobile: ____________________
Form Filling Checklist · फॉर्म भरने की चेकलिस्ट
- Age / आयु: Max 64 years (as on 03 Nov 2026)
Documents required / ज़रूरी दस्तावेज़
- Filled Application Form (for Retired Employees) with self-attested photograph
- Working Experience proforma
- Verification Form with attested photograph
- Self-declaration on D&AR/Vigilance status
- Self-attested copy of PPO (as per 7th CPC)
- Service Certificate
- Last Pay Slip
- Aadhaar card
- Cancelled cheque or bank passbook copy
- Two recent passport-size photographs
- Original Service Certificate/PPO and other documents for verification
- Proof of identity and residence
Check the official notification before uploading. https://sarkaripoint.com/dfccil-mechanical-department-retired-railway-employees-recruitment-2026-for-10-posts-advt-no-28-2026
Important Links
| Download Notification & Application Form | Click Here |
|---|---|
| Official Website | Click Here |
More Information
About This Update
DFCCIL, a Schedule 'A' PSU under the Ministry of Railways, has published Advt. No. 28/2026 on 19 October 2026 to re-employ retired Indian Railways staff in the Mechanical Department of its Ambala Unit. A need-based panel will be formed for 10 posts, and selected candidates are first engaged for one year, extendable on requirement and performance. There is no advance application: eligible retirees simply walk in on 3 November 2026.
Who Can Apply
The opportunity is limited to Mechanical Department retirees with C&W, Workshop or Loco Shed experience who retired between CDA Scale Level 02 and Level-07. Those who retired at Level-06 as Supervisors or at Level-07 are placed at Executive (E0) or Sr. Executive (E1) level, while Level 2 to 6 retirees fit the Jr. Executive (N5 to N7) grades. Former DFCCIL staff who were terminated, separated or refused an extension, and people with pending vigilance, CBI or disciplinary matters, are not considered.
Pay and Benefits
- 50% of the last Basic Pay drawn plus applicable DA.
- Conveyance of Rs. 2000/1200 (E0 to E3) or Rs. 1600/1000 (N3 to N7) per month, depending on the city, plus Rs. 500 mobile charges.
- Two days of leave for every completed month of contract.
What To Do Now
- Download the notice and fill in all four proformas before the interview day.
- Collect self-attested copies of the PPO, Service Certificate, last pay slip, Aadhaar and bank details, and carry the originals.
- Reach Ambala Cantt between 10.00 and 12.00 hrs on 3 November 2026; candidates without documents will not be interviewed.
Points To Remember
- The interview is marked out of 40 and the qualifying mark is 60%.
- Selection is followed by a medical check, police verification and vigilance clearance; no pay is released until vigilance clearance arrives.
- Re-employment does not lead to regularisation, and either side can end it with one month's notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the DFCCIL Ambala walk-in interview?
The walk-in interview is on 3 November 2026 (Tuesday), with reporting between 10.00 and 12.00 hrs.
Who can apply for DFCCIL Advt. No. 28/2026?
Only retired Indian Railways employees from the Mechanical Department (C&W, Workshop or Loco Shed) who retired from CDA Scale Level 02 to Level-07 can attend.
How many posts are available?
There are 10 posts in the Ambala Unit: 8 at Mechanical (E0-E1) level and 2 at Mechanical (N5-N7) level.
What is the salary for DFCCIL re-employed staff?
The monthly remuneration is 50% of the last Basic Pay drawn plus applicable DA, along with conveyance and mobile charges as per DFCCIL policy.
What is the age limit?
Candidates must not be older than 64 years on the date of the walk-in interview, as re-employment is allowed only up to 65 years.
How are candidates selected?
A three-member committee marks candidates out of 40 (30 for domain knowledge, 5 for age, 5 for personality); 60% is the qualifying mark, followed by a medical check-up and verification.
Is TA/DA paid for attending the interview?
No, DFCCIL does not pay any TA/DA or journey expenses for the interview.
Note: Candidates are requested to read the official notification carefully (last date, age limit, eligibility) before filling the form. SarkariPoint is not responsible for any errors in the information above.