Border Roads Organization (BRO) – General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF) BRO GREF Recruitment 2026, Eligibility, Age Limit, Application Fees, Selection Process, Salary, Apply Offline, BRO GREF has been announced for several positions/trades. A total of 899 positions will be filled through this recruitment drive. Eligible and interested candidates can check the notification on the official BRO GREF website and apply offline.
The application process for BRO GREF Recruitment 2026 has started from 21 May 2026, and applications can be made till 04 July 2026. To apply, the minimum age of the candidate should be 18 years and maximum age should be 27 years.
BRO GREF Recruitment 2026
Border Roads Organisation (BRO), General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF), Ministry of Defence, Government of India : Short Details of Notification
Advertisement No. 01/2026 | Short Details of Notification
Important Date
- Notification Released : 18 April 2026
- Application Start : 21 May 2026
- Last Date for Apply : 04 July 2026
- Last Date for Receipt of Application (NE States / Remote Areas) : 19 Jul 2026 (Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of J&K, Lahaul & Spiti, Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep)
- Correction Date : As per schedule
- Exam Date : Notify Soon
- Admit Card : Before Exam
- Result Date : Notify Soon
Application Fees
- General (UR) / EWS / Ex-Servicemen / Ex-Agniveers / OBC : 50/- (Non-Refundable)
- SC / ST NIL Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) : NIL
- Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Mode Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking Only.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age : 18 Years
- Minimum Age : 27 Years
- Age relaxation for Reserved Category candidates as per Rules.
No. of Post
899 Posts
Vacancy Details
| Code | Post / Trade | Grand Total | ESM Vacancies | PwBD Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Draughtsman | 42 | 06 | 03 |
| 02 | Hindi Typist | 10 | 01 | – |
| 03 | Store Keeper Technical (SKT) | 300 | 45 | 12 |
| 04 | Operator Communication | 261 | 39 | – |
| 05 | Operator Excavating Machinery (OEM) Ordinary Grade | 207 | 31 | – |
| 06 | Electrician | 79 | 12 | – |
| Total | 899 | 134 | 15 | |
PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) – Eligible Posts and Categories
| Post | Total PwBD Vacancies | OH | VH | HH | Other than OH/HH/VH | Physical Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draughtsman | 03 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | S, ST, W, BN, MF, SE, RW, C |
| Store Keeper Technical (SKT) | 12 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | S, ST, W, BN, MF, SE, RW, C, L, PP, KC |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post | Essential Educational / Technical Qualification |
|---|---|
| Draughtsman | (i) 10+2 with Science subjects from a recognized Board; AND (ii) Two years Certificate in Architecture or Draughtsmanship from a recognized Institute, OR National Trade Certificate for Draughtsman (Civil) with one year practical experience in the trade |
| Hindi Typist | (i) 10+2 from a recognized Board; (ii) Typing speed of 30 words per minute in Hindi on computer (9000 KDPH at 5 key depressions per word) |
| Store Keeper Technical (SKT) | Essential: (i) 10+2 from a recognized Board; (ii) Store keeping knowledge of vehicles or engineering equipment. Desirable: Three years experience in stores establishment, OR Class II Course for Storeman Technical as per Defence Service Regulation |
| Operator Communication | (i) Matriculation from a recognized Board; (ii) Wireless Operator or Radio Mechanic Certificate from ITI, OR Defence Trade Certificate from Army Institute with knowledge of Radio Technology, OR Class I Course for Wireless Operator and Key Board as per Defence Service Regulations |
| OEM (Ordinary Grade) | (i) Matriculation from a recognized Board; (ii) Heavy motor vehicle driving licence or Driving license for Dozer/Excavator with six months experience in driving Dozer/Excavator, OR Class II Course of Operator Excavating Machinery as per Defence Service Regulations |
| Electrician | (i) Matriculation from a recognized Board; (ii) Certificate of Auto Electrician from ITI or equivalent with one year experience as Electrician, OR Electrician Class 2 Course as per Defence Service Regulations |
- For More Eligibility Details Read the Official BRO GREF Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF.
Salary
- Pay Scale : Pay Band-1, Rs 5200-20200 plus Grade Pay Rs 2800/- (Draughtsman) or Rs 1900/- (all other posts); DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, Hard & Risk Allowance as per Govt of India rules.
Selection Process
- Written Examination
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Trade Test (TT)
- Primary Medical Examination (PME)
- Document Verification (DV)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Candidate must complete 1.6 km (1 mile) run in 10 minutes. PwBD, ESM, Ex-Agniveers, and departmental re-appointment candidates are exempt from PET.
Physical Standards (Region-wise):
| Region | Minimum Height (cm) | Chest Unexpanded (cm) | Minimum Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Himalaya N Region (J&K, HP Punjab Hills, Uttarakhand) | 158 | 75 (expansion by 5 cm) | 47.5 |
| Eastern Himalaya N Region (Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Darjeeling & Kalimpong, Andaman & Nicobar) | 152 | 75 (expansion by 5 cm) | 47.5 |
| West Plain Region (Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Western UP) | 162.5 | 76 (expansion by 5 cm) | 50 |
| Eastern Plain (Eastern UP, Bihar, West Bengal, Orissa, Jharkhand) | 157 | 75 (expansion by 5 cm) | 50 |
| Central Region (MP, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Daman & Diu, Dadar & Nagar Haveli) | 157 | 75 (expansion by 5 cm) | 50 |
| Southern Region (AP, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Kerala, Goa, Pondicherry) | 157 | 75 (expansion by 5 cm) | 50 |
| Gorkhas (Indian Domicile) | 152 | 75 (expansion by 5 cm) | 47.5 |
BRO GREF Recruitment 2026: How to Apply
- Visit the official website (https://bro.gov.in/) of BRO GREF. Candidate Can Apply Between 21 May 2026 to 04 July 2026.
- Candidate Read the Official Notification Before Applying in “BRO GREF Recruitment 2026″.
- Download the application Form.
- Attached all necessary documents.
- Sending the application from a wrong/old address instead of present postal address – applications posted from wrong address are rejected to prevent fraudulent claims of 60-day receipt benefit.
- Not superscribing the envelope with “APPLICATION FOR (NAME OF TRADE/POST) Under Category (UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD/ESM/CPL)” as required – unlabelled envelopes may be misdirected.
- Mismatch between name in application and name in Matriculation certificate – even a dropped or added part of the name requires a Gazette Notification; otherwise candidature is summarily cancelled.
- Submitting multiple applications for the same post with different details or photographs – this results in lifetime debarment from all GREF examinations.
Some Useful Important Links
| Application Fee Payment (SBI Collect) | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | https://bro.gov.in/ |
| Age Calculator tool | Click Here |
| Home Page | Click Here |
| More Recruitments | Click Here |
BRO GREF Recruitment 2026- Important Questions
What is the offline application for BRO GREF Recruitment 2026 Start Date?
The offline application for this recruitment has started 21 May 2026.
What is the last date to submit the Application form for this recruitment?
The last date to submit the offline application Form is 04 July 2026.
How many vacancies are there?
There are total 899 vacancies.
What is the selection process for BRO GREF Recruitment 2026?
Candidaes will be selected based on Written Examination + Physical Efficiency Test (PET) + Trade Test (TT) + Primary Medical Examination (PME) + Document Verification (DV).
What is the official website of BRO GREF?
The Official Website of BRO GREF is https://bro.gov.in/.
