DFCCIL Recruitment 2026: Executive Director & General Manager Posts – Apply Offline

DFCCIL is a Schedule 'A' Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India. It invites applications on Immediate Absorption Basis from regular officers working in Central/State Government departments, Subordinate/Attached Offices, Autonomous bodies under Central Government (being audited by C&AG), Central PSUs, Joint Ventures, or any other form of organization with minimum 50% stake held by the Central Government. Selected candidates will be permanently absorbed into the DFCCIL cadre.

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

Executive Director (OP&BD) – E-9 Level

• Education Qualification: Graduation
• Essential Experience: IRTS officer having experience in Indian Railway Freight Train operations, Business Development, and IT systems for railway freight management
• CDA Pay Scale Eligibility: Officer having at least 04 years' service in SAG (including NFSAG) and a total of 25 years of Group 'A' Service / Managerial Service
• IDA Pay Scale Eligibility: Officer working in E-8 Level (Rs. 1,20,000 – 2,80,000), having at least 04 years' service in E-8 and a total of 25 years of Group 'A' Service / Managerial Service

General Manager (OP&BD) – E-8 Level

• Education Qualification: Graduation
• Essential Experience: IRTS officer having experience in Indian Railway Freight Train operations, Business Development, and IT systems for railway freight management
• CDA Pay Scale Eligibility: Working in analogous grade (Level 14) or SG grade (Level 13) with 17 years of Group 'A' service in relevant discipline
• IDA Pay Scale Eligibility: Working in analogous grade E-8 Level (Rs. 1,20,000 – 2,80,000) with 20 years of Managerial service, or working in E-7 Level (Rs. 1,00,000 – 2,60,000) for 04 years with a total of 20 years of Managerial service

Key Eligibility Conditions

• Post/pay scale held on temporary capacity (contract, ad-hoc, ex-cadre, deputation, or MACP financial up-gradation) shall not be considered for eligibility. Applicants on deputation must satisfy conditions based on parent cadre post/pay scale.
• Service rendered on deputation to other organizations after regular appointment in the parent organization will be considered.
• Applicants must have earned minimum three (03) preceding years of APARs in the parent organization or while on deputation after regular appointment. In the absence of APARs for preceding 3 years, the candidate will not be allowed to appear in the interview.
• All courses must be from UGC or AICTE approved institutions.
• Managerial service counted w.e.f. date of grant of IDA Pay Scale of Rs. 50,000 – 1,60,000 or CDA Pay Scale of Level 8 / Level 10 & above / date of entry to Group 'B' or Group 'A'.
• Candidates must execute a service bond as per DFCCIL norms at the time of joining.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

1. Shortlisting: Only applicants fulfilling all eligibility conditions will be considered. In case of a large number of eligible applicants, DFCCIL reserves the right to shortlist a limited number based on relevant qualifications, additional professional qualifications, experience, and other achievements.
2. Interview & APAR Assessment: Selection of eligible shortlisted candidates will be based on interview and assessment of APARs for the preceding three years. Weightage will be given to APAR, Experience Profile, Additional Professional Qualifications, and Personality during the interview as per extant policy.
3. Crucial Date: The last date of submitting the application form is the crucial date for determining eligibility, experience, and age.

Note: As per extant instructions of Government of India, reservation rules are not applicable in deputation/absorption. However, eligible SC/ST applications will be considered for selection along with others. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Perks & Allowances in DFCCIL

• Leased Accommodation
• Liberal Medical Facility
• Leave Travel Concession
• Basket of Allowances with cafeteria approach
• Superannuation Benefit
• Leave, CPF, and other fringe benefits as per Company Rules

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

1. Download the prescribed Application Format (Annexure I & II) from the DFCCIL website and fill it in ENGLISH language on A4 size paper using BALL POINT PEN only. Unsigned applications will not be considered.
2. Submit the application through proper channel requesting the parent organization to forward it along with NOC, D&AR Clearance, Vigilance Clearance, and APARs for the preceding 03 years.
3. Ensure the parent organization forwards APAR rating guidelines for proper appreciation.
4. In cases where NOC/forwarded application/APARs is not received before the interview, the candidate will be provisionally interviewed based on self-certified APAR copies, subject to receipt of resignation acceptance from the parent organization before joining.
5. Regular employees of DFCCIL need not submit NOC but must attach D&AR and Vigilance clearance.
6. Attach experience certificates clearly indicating length of service in the relevant grade/field.
7. Attach copies of certificates for proof of age, educational/professional qualifications, and experience.
8. Attach the pay scale structure of the applicant's current organization.
9. Superscribe the envelope: "Application for the post of [Post Name] on Immediate Absorption basis". One envelope must contain only one application.
10. Send the complete application to: General Manager/HR(R&P), DFCCIL Corporate Office Complex, Sector-145, Noida, Uttar Pradesh – 201306. Email: [email protected]

How to Apply – Step-by-Step

1. Download the prescribed Application Format (Annexure I & II) from the DFCCIL official website.
2. Fill the application in English on A4 paper using ball point pen; sign properly.
3. Attach all supporting documents: certificates, experience letters, APARs (3 years), pay scale structure, and proof of age/qualification.
4. Obtain NOC, D&AR clearance, and Vigilance clearance from the parent organization through proper channel.
5. Send the sealed envelope to the address given above before the last date (60 days from Employment News publication).

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the last date to submit the DFCCIL Immediate Absorption application?

The last date for receipt of application is 60 days from the date of publication in Employment News. Applications complete in all respects should reach DFCCIL on or before 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in the Employment News. The approximate deadline is January 2027.

3. Is there any application fee for DFCCIL recruitment?

No application fee has been mentioned in the DFCCIL Advertisement No. 02/2026/IA notification.

4. What is the nature of employment in this recruitment?

DFCCIL is recruiting on Immediate Absorption Basis, which means selected candidates will be permanently absorbed into the DFCCIL cadre (not deputation or contractual). Candidates must execute a service bond as per DFCCIL norms at the time of joining.

5. What is the salary structure for these posts?

Executive Director (OP&BD) will receive Rs. 1,50,000 – Rs. 3,00,000 per month (E-9 Level) and General Manager (OP&BD) will receive Rs. 1,20,000 – Rs. 2,80,000 per month (E-8 Level), along with perks such as leased accommodation, medical facility, LTP, and other allowances as per DFCCIL rules.

6. Who is eligible to apply for DFCCIL Immediate Absorption posts?

Regular officers working in Central/State Government departments, Subordinate/Attached Offices, Autonomous bodies under Central Government (audited by C&AG), Central PSUs, Joint Ventures, or any organization with minimum 50% Central Government stake are eligible. The applicant must be an IRTS officer with experience in Indian Railway Freight Train operations, Business Development, and IT systems for railway freight management, holding a Graduation degree. The specific pay level and years of Group 'A'/Managerial service requirements vary by post as detailed above.