Introduction to BRO GREF Recruitment 2026
The Border Road Organization has announced a total of 899 vacancies under BRO GREF Recruitment 2026. These vacancies are for Draughtsman, Electrician, and other posts. Eligible candidates can submit their applications to the GREF Center in Pune. Interested candidates aged between 18 and 27 years with the required educational and technical qualifications can post their application to the GREF center, Pune, from May 21st to July 04, 2026.
BRO GREF Recruitment Notification Overview
- Organization Name - Border Roads Organization (BRO), General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF), Ministry of Defence, Government of India
- Advertisement No. 01/2026
- Post Name - Draughtsman, Hindi Typist, Store Keeper Technical (SKT), Operater Communication, Operator Excavating Machienery (OEM) Ordinary Grade Electrician.
- Department Name - General Reserve Engineering Force (GREF), Border Road Organization (BRO).
- Total Vacancies - 899 (across 6 trades including PwBD and ESM).
- Job Locations - Across India (especially northers and eastern regions)
- Application Mode - By offline only. Postal service to Commandant, GREF Center, Dighi Camp, Pune 411015.
- Selection Process - Written Examination + Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Trade Test (TT), Primary Medical Examination (PME), Document Verification (DV).
- Gender - Indian National Males Only
- Date of Advertisement - April 18, 2026
- Opening of Receipt Applications - May 21, 2026
- Last Date of Receipt Application (general states) - July 04, 2026
- Last Date of Receipt Application (for NE state / remote areas) - July 19, 2026
- Written Examination / PET / Trade Test Date - To be notified later by the Commandant.
BRO GREF Recruitment 2026 All Vacancy Details
| Post / Trade | Grand Total | ESM Vacancies | Pw BD Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draughtsman | 42 | 06 | 03 |
| Hindi Typist | 10 | 01 | - |
| Store Keeper Technical (SKT) | 300 | 45 | 12 |
| Operator Communication |
PwBD Vacancies for BRO GREF Recruitment 2026
| Post | Total Pw BD 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 |
Educational & Technical Qualifications for BRO GREF Jobs
Qualifications for Draughtsman Jobs
1) 10 + 2 with Science subjects from a recognized board 2) Two-year certificate in Architecture or Draughtsmanship from a recognized university/institute or National Trade Certificate for Draughtsman (Civil) with one year of trade experience.
Hindi Typist
1) 10 + 2 from a recognized board 2) Typing speed of 30 words per minute in Hindi on a computer (9000 KDPH at 5 key depressions per word).
Store Keeper Technical (SKT)
1) 10 + 2 from a recognized board 2) Store keeping knowledge of vehicles or engineering equipments 3) Three years of experience in store establishments or a Class II Course for Storeman Technical as per the Defence Service Regulation
Operator Communication
1) Matriculation from a recognized board 2) Wireless Operator or Radio Mechanic Certificate from ITI or Defence Trade Certificate from the 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)
1) Matriculation from a recognized board 2) Heavy Motor Vehicle Driving License or Driving License for Dozer / Excavator with six months of experience in driving, or Class II Course of OEM as per Defence Service Regulations.
Age Limit for BRO GREF Recruitment 2026
- Age limit for all trades is in between 18 to 27 years as of June 01, 2026.
- UR / EWS - 18 to 27 years (no relaxation)
- SC / ST - 5 years relaxation
- OBC - 3 years relaxation
- Central Govt Civilian Employees (minimum 3 years of continuous regular service) - Upto 40 years (UR), 43 years (OBC), & 45 years (SC/ST).
- Ex-servicemen (ESM) - Deduction of Military service from actual age + 3 years (in addition to SC/ST/OBC relaxation as applicable)
- Ex-Agniveers - 3 years relaxation (first batch of Agnipath scheme; 5 yeras)
- PwBD - 10 years relaxation
- Jammu & Kashmir Migrant - 5 years relaxation
Physical Standards Region-wise for BRO GREF Recruitment 2026
| 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 |
Application Process & Fee for BRO GREF Recruitment 2026
For Border Roads Organization Recruitment 2026, only offline applications are accepted as the online application portal is not available. To submit an application, it must be downloaded from the official website of BRO. The application form must be filled in English or Hindi with capital letters. The application form must be printed on A4-size 750 GSM bond paper (one side only), and the admit card must be printed on both sides of the paper. Candidates applying for more than one BRO GREF post are required to submit a separate application for each post with the application fee. Applicants are advised to send the application well before the last date and to not to wait until the last date of applications. The GREF center will not be responsible for postal delays. Candidates are required to pay the application fee first via the SBI Collect Portal and attach the e-receipt copy. - General (UR) / EWS / Ex-servicemen / Ex-Agniveers / OBC - Rs. 50 (non-refundable) - SC / ST - NIL - PwBD - NIL Send applications via postal mail to: Commandant, GREF Centre, Dighi Camp, Pune, 411015.
Required Documents for Electrician Jobs and Others
- Recent passport-sized photograph pasted at the prescribed at the application form and admit card. Also, carry minimum 12 copies of the same photograph throughout the process.
- Left hand thumb impression at the prescribed place on application form and admit card.
- Signature of the candidate on the prescribed place.
- Copy of e-receipt of application fee paid via SBI Collect
- Self-attested photostat copies of educational / technical qualification certificates, proof of date of birth, caste certificate, EWS certificate, disability certificate, experience certificate, driving license copy.
- NCC certificate copies, sports certificate or relationship certificate for sons of Serving / Ex-GREF personnel.
- Proof of residence / domicile.
BRO Recruitment 2026 Salary Structure
- Candidates will be offered salary under the 7th CPC along with the DA, HRA, free rations, travel allowance and other allowance.
- Draughtsman - Pay Band: Rs. 5,200 to Rs. 20,200 - Grade Pay: Rs. 2,800
- Other Posts - Pay Band: Rs. 5,200 to Rs. 20,200 - Grade Pay: Rs. 1,900
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