📅 Notification Date: 18 April 2026 | Ministry of Defence
🏗 BRO Recruitment 2026
Border Roads Organisation – 899 Group C Vacancies | GREF Advt. No. 01/2026
SKT | Operator Communication | OEM | Electrician | Draughtsman | Hindi Typist
- 🔴 Apply Date: From 18 April 2026 onwards @ bro.gov.in
- 🎓 Qualification: 10th Pass + ITI in relevant trade
- 💷 Salary: ₹19,900 – ₹63,200/month + Hard & Risk Allowance
- 🏋 For: Male Indian Nationals only
- 📅 Advertisement No.: 01/2026 (GREF)
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India has officially released BRO Recruitment 2026 (Advertisement No. 01/2026) for 899 Group C vacancies under the General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF). Applications are open from 18 April 2026 at bro.gov.in. This is a great opportunity to serve the nation at India’s borders with a permanent central government job!
📝 BRO GREF Vacancy 2026 – Post-wise Breakdown
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|
| Store Keeper Technical (SKT) | 300 | Level 2 |
| Operator Communication | 261 | Level 2 |
| Operator Excavating Machinery (OEM) | 207 | Level 2 |
| Electrician | 79 | Level 2 |
| Draughtsman | 42 | Level 4 |
| Hindi Typist | 10 | Level 2 |
| TOTAL | 899 |
🛠 Note: Separate vacancies also available for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) as per Government of India norms.
📅 BRO Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short Notification Published | 13 April 2026 (Employment Newspaper) |
| Detailed Notification & Apply Start | 18 April 2026 🔴 TODAY! |
| Last Date to Apply | ~30–45 days from notification (Check bro.gov.in) |
| Official Website | bro.gov.in |
✅ Eligibility Criteria – BRO GREF 2026
Educational Qualification (Post-wise)
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Store Keeper Technical (SKT) | 10th Pass + ITI in relevant trade OR equivalent |
| Operator Communication | 10th Pass + ITI in Electronics / Telecom / Electrical or equivalent |
| OEM (Operator Excavating Machinery) | 10th Pass + ITI in Mechanic Motor Vehicle or relevant trade |
| Electrician | 10th Pass + ITI in Electrician trade |
| Draughtsman | 10th Pass + ITI / Diploma in Draughtsmanship (Civil/Mechanical) |
| Hindi Typist | 12th Pass + Hindi Typing Speed: 30 WPM |
Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 18 – 27 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 18 – 30 years |
| SC / ST | 18 – 32 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Govt. of India rules |
🛡 Nationality: Male Indian Nationals ONLY | Female candidates are NOT eligible for this recruitment.
🏆 Selection Process – BRO Recruitment 2026
- 📄 Written Examination – General Knowledge, General Science, Maths, Reasoning (10th level)
- 🛠 Skill / Trade Test – Practical test for technical posts (SKT, Electrician, OEM, Operator)
- 📷 Document Verification – Original certificates verified
- 🏥 Medical Examination – Physical fitness check for border area deployment
- 🏫 Training at GREF Centre, Pune – Selected candidates undergo training
💸 BRO Salary & Benefits 2026
| Post | Pay Level | Basic Pay | Approx Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKT, Operator, OEM, Electrician, Hindi Typist | Level 2 | ₹19,900 | ₹28,000–35,000 |
| Draughtsman | Level 4 | ₹25,500 | ₹35,000–45,000 |
BRO Special Benefits
- 🏆 Hard & Risk Allowance – Extra pay for border postings (significantly boosts total salary)
- 🏠 Free Government Accommodation – Provided at posting location
- 🍽 Free Rations – Food provided by Government
- 🛠 DA + HRA + Transport Allowance
- 🏥 Free Medical for self and family
- 🎓 Children Education Allowance
- 🏠 Pension after retirement
- 🤝 Job Security – Permanent Central Government job
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹50 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | Nil (Exempted) |
📥 How to Apply for BRO Recruitment 2026
- 🔗 Visit bro.gov.in — go to Recruitment / Careers section
- 📄 Download the BRO GREF Advt. No. 01/2026 notification PDF
- 📝 Download the Application Form from the official website
- ✏ Fill in all details carefully — personal, educational, trade qualification
- 📷 Attach self-attested photocopies of all required documents
- 💸 Pay the application fee (₹50 DD / as per notification instructions)
- 📧 Send the completed application by Registered / Speed Post to the address given in the notification
- 🖨 Keep a copy of the application for reference
Documents Required
- ✅ 10th / 12th Marksheet & Certificate
- ✅ ITI Certificate / Diploma in relevant trade
- ✅ Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- ✅ Ex-Serviceman / PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
- ✅ Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / Photo ID
- ✅ Passport Size Photographs (recent)
- ✅ Age Proof (Birth Certificate / 10th Certificate)
🏗 About Border Roads Organisation (BRO)
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) was established in 1960 and operates under the Ministry of Defence. It is responsible for construction and maintenance of roads, bridges and tunnels in India’s border regions — including the famous Atal Tunnel in Rohtang, Zoji La Tunnel, and hundreds of strategic roads in Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand and the Northeast. Working in BRO means contributing directly to India’s national security and border connectivity. It is one of the most respected organisations under the Ministry of Defence.
🏗 Serve the Nation – Join BRO 2026!
Apply starts TODAY 18 April! Share with all ITI and 10th pass friends! 🙏
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