BRO GREF Recruitment 2026: 899 Vacancies for Draughtsman, Store Keeper, Operator & More – Sarkari Naukri Notification

Golden Opportunity: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has released the official BRO Recruitment 2026 notification (Advertisement No. 01/2026) for 899 vacancies in the General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF). This Latest Government Job 2026 is exclusively for Indian male nationals seeking a stable Sarkari Naukri in a defence-related organisation. The application process is offline (postal), and the last date to apply is 04 July 2026 (extended to 19 July 2026 for NE States & Remote Areas).

This BRO GREF Recruitment 2026 is a prime chance for candidates with technical trade qualifications. The role involves road construction, maintenance, and technical support in strategic border areas, offering job security, attractive pay under the 7th CPC, and career growth in a Central Government Job.

Detailed Vacancy Breakdown for BRO Recruitment 2026

A total of 899 vacancies are announced across 6 posts. The category-wise distribution is as follows:

Note: Vacancies are also earmarked for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) within respective posts.

BRO Recruitment 2026 — Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Draughtsman: 10+2 with Science from a recognised Board, plus a two-year Certificate in Architecture/Draughtsmanship from a recognised institute, OR a National Trade Certificate for Draughtsman (Civil) with one year practical experience.
• Hindi Typist: 10+2 from a recognised Board, plus typing speed of 30 words per minute in Hindi on computer.
• Store Keeper Technical (SKT): 10+2 from a recognised Board with store keeping knowledge related to vehicles or engineering equipment. Three years of experience in stores is desirable.
• Operator Communication: Matriculation, plus a Wireless Operator/Radio Mechanic certificate from an ITI, OR a Defence Trade Certificate with knowledge of Radio Technology.
• OEM (Ordinary Grade): Matriculation, plus a heavy motor vehicle driving licence or Dozer/Excavator driving licence with six months’ experience.
• Electrician: Matriculation, plus an Auto Electrician certificate from an ITI with one year experience, OR having passed the Electrician Class 2 Course from a Defence establishment.

Age Limit

The age requirement for all posts is 18 to 27 years. Age relaxation is applicable as follows:

How to Apply for Border Roads Organisation Recruitment 2026?

Unlike many central government recruitments, BRO follows an offline application process. Candidates must submit their applications by post. Here is the step-by-step process to Apply Online for BRO Vacancy (via postal submission):

1. Visit the official notification Click Here
2. Visit the official BRO website at www.bro.gov.in and download the application form and admit card in the prescribed format.
3. Print the application form on good quality A4 size bond paper (75 GSM) using one side only. Print the admit card on both sides of a single paper.
4. Fill in all details in capital letters in English or Hindi only.
5. Paste a recent colour passport size photograph (not older than one month) at the designated places on both the application form and admit card.
6. Pay the application fee through the SBI Collect portal and attach the e-receipt copy.
7. Enclose all required documents — educational certificates, caste certificate, experience certificate (if applicable), Aadhaar copy, etc. All copies must be self-attested or attested by a Gazetted Officer.
8. Write “APPLICATION FOR (NAME OF TRADE/POST) Under Category (UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD/ESM/CPL)” on the top of the envelope.
9. Send the application by Postal Service to: Commandant, GREF Centre, Dighi Camp, Pune – 411015, ensuring it reaches before the closing date.

Application Fee

The application fee is to be paid online through SBI Collect only. No other mode of payment is accepted.

BRO Recruitment 2026 — Selection Process

All candidates will be assessed through the following four stages:

1. Written Examination
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Trade Test (TT)
3. Primary Medical Examination (PME) & Document Verification
4. Induction/Joining

The final merit list is based solely on written examination marks, subject to candidates qualifying the PET, TT, and PME. The written exam is OMR-based (objective type) and/or subjective, conducted in English and Hindi. The exam duration varies from 1 to 3 hours depending on the post. Minimum passing marks are 50% for UR/EWS/OBC and 40% for SC/ST candidates.

The Physical Efficiency Test requires candidates to complete a 1.6 km run in 10 minutes. PwBD, ESM, Ex-Agniveers, and departmental candidates applying for re-appointment are exempt from the PET.

BRO Recruitment 2026 — Pay Scale & Benefits

Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Band-1 (Rs. 5200–20200) with the following Grade Pay:

In addition, selected members receive Pay, DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, Hard & Risk Allowance, free rations, clothing allowance, free single accommodation, remote locality allowances, National Pension Scheme (NPS), Leave Travel Concession, Children Education Allowance, Group Insurance, and medical benefits as applicable to Central Government employees.

Important Dates for BRO Recruitment 2026

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – BRO Recruitment 2026