BRO GREF Recruitment 2026 Apply Offline for 899 Posts The latest Border Roads Organisation (BRO) – General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF) Recruitment 2026 has been announced for Multiple Posts/Trades! Published on 21-05-2026 at the official website of BRO, this new recruitment drive offers 899 openings for eligible candidates.
Applicants within the 18 to 27 years age group and possessing requisite educational/technical qualification from a recognized Board/Institute can apply offline from 21-05-2026.
BRO GREF Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organisation | Border Roads Organisation (BRO), General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF), Ministry of Defence, Government of India |
| Post | Draughtsman, Hindi Typist, Store Keeper Technical (SKT), Operator Communication, Operator Excavating Machinery (OEM) Ordinary Grade, Electrician |
| Vacancy | 899 (across 6 trades including ESM and PwBD seats) |
| Category | Recruitment |
| Application Type | Offline only – by postal service to Commandant, GREF Centre, Dighi Camp, Pune-411015 |
| Educational Qualification | Post Wise |
| Age Limit | 21 to 30 Years (Relaxation for reserved categories) |
| Online Registration | 04 Jul 2026 |
| Selection Process | Written Examination + Physical Efficiency Test (PET) + Trade Test (TT) + Primary Medical Examination (PME) + Document Verification (DV) |
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BRO GREF Recruitment 2026 Vacancies
| 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 |
BRO GREF Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the closing date of submission of application. Only Indian National Males are eligible to apply. Candidates awaiting results of final examination need not apply. All educational/technical qualifications must be from recognized University/Institute.
| 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 |
BRO GREF Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit / Relaxation |
|---|---|
| UR & EWS | 18 to 27 years (NIL relaxation) |
| SC / ST | 5 years relaxation |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 3 years relaxation |
| Central Govt Civilian employees (min 3 years continuous regular service) | Up to 40 years (UR), 43 years (OBC), 45 years (SC/ST) |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | Deduction of military service period from actual age + 3 years (in addition to OBC/SC/ST relaxation as applicable) |
| Ex-Agniveers | 3 years relaxation (first batch of Agnipath Scheme: 5 years) |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 10 years relaxation |
| Jammu & Kashmir Migrant | 5 years relaxation |
BRO GREF Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
Candidates must pay the non-refundable application fee online through the SBI Collect portal only (https://www.onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm?corpID=1232156) in favour of Commandant, GREF Centre, Pune-411 015. No other mode of payment will be accepted. A copy of the e-receipt must be attached with the application form.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General (UR) / EWS / Ex-Servicemen / Ex-Agniveers / OBC | Rs 50/- (Non-Refundable) |
| SC / ST | NIL |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | NIL |
BRO GREF Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
All candidates will undergo the recruitment process in the following sequence: (i) Written Examination, (ii) Physical Efficiency Test (PET) including physical measurements and Trade Test (TT) where applicable, (iii) Primary Medical Examination (PME) and Document Verification (DV), and (iv) Induction/Joining. The PET and TT are qualifying in nature – final merit is based solely on written exam marks, subject to qualifying PET, TT, and clearing PME. Minimum passing marks in written exam: 50% for UR/EWS/OBC; 40% for SC/ST. Trade test requires minimum 40% marks to qualify.
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
Candidates shall apply offline only; no online application mode is available. Application form and admit card must be downloaded from the official BRO website (www.bro.gov.in) and filled in English or Hindi only, in capital letters. The application form must be printed on A4 size 75 GSM bond paper (one side only) and admit card printed on both sides of a single paper. Candidates must first pay the application fee online via SBI Collect portal and attach the e-receipt copy. Candidates applying for more than one post must send separate applications with separate fee in separate envelopes. Candidates are strongly advised to send applications well before the closing date and not wait for the last day – GREF Centre will not be responsible for postal delays.
BRO GREF Recruitment 2026 Documents Required to be Enclosed with Application Form:
- Recent colour passport-size photograph (not older than 1 month from the date of Advertisement) pasted at the prescribed place on application form and admit card – minimum 12 copies of the same photograph to be carried throughout the recruitment process
- Left hand thumb impression at the prescribed place on application form and admit card
- Signature of candidate at the prescribed place
- Copy of e-receipt of application fee paid via SBI Collect
- Self-attested photostat copies of certificates for essential educational/technical qualifications (Matriculation onwards), date of birth, caste certificate (as per format in Appendix A/B), OBC NCL declaration (Appendix D), EWS certificate (Appendix C), Disability Certificate (Appendix E for PwBD), experience certificate (if applicable), Driving Licence copy (for OEM post)
- NCC certificate copies (B or C grade), sports certificate, or relationship certificate for Sons of Serving/Ex-GREF personnel – for claiming weightage marks
- Proof of residence/domicile (for correct physical standards region)
- Any certificate in language other than Hindi or English must be enclosed with an attested Hindi/English translation by a Group A Gazetted Officer
Send Application (by Postal Service) to: Commandant, GREF Centre, Dighi Camp, Pune – 411015
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