📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines
Quick Facts: RWF Re-engagement 2026
- Recruiting Body: Rail Wheel Factory (RWF), Ministry of Railways
- Advertisement No: RWF/RC-1/157
- Total Posts: 11 (Supervisors: JE & SSE)
- Post Names: Junior Engineer (JE) - 03, Senior Section Engineer (SSE) - 08
- Employment Nature: Contractual (Re-engagement of Retired Staff)
- Application Mode: Offline (Ordinary Post / Email)
- Last Date for Receipt: 06 November 2026 (17:00 Hrs)
- Application Address: Senior Personnel Officer, Rail Wheel Factory, Yelahanka, Bangalore-560 064
- Email: [email protected]
- Application Fee: Nil (Exempted)
Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale
| Post Designation | Vacancies | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Monthly Remuneration (Indicative) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (JE) | 03 | Level-06 | Last Pay Drawn minus Basic Pension + Fixed Transport Allowance |
| Senior Section Engineer (SSE) | 08 | Level-07 | Last Pay Drawn minus Basic Pension + Fixed Transport Allowance |
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
- Category: Retired Non-Gazetted Railway Employees only.
- Age Limit: Up to 65 years as on date of application.
- Cadre/Experience: Must have held the same cadre/category up to three levels higher than the post applied for. Preference to those retired from the same Pay Level (Level-6 for JE, Level-7 for SSE).
- MACPS Eligibility: Staff granted Financial Upgradation to Level-8/9 under MACPS or Level-8 (Non-gazetted) via RBE 155/2022 are eligible.
- Exclusions: Not covered under LARSGESS/Safety Related Retirement Scheme; not Removed/Dismissed/Compulsorily Retired due to disciplinary action or age review; no pending DAR/Vigilance cases.
- Integrity & Medical: Must possess high integrity and be medically fit in the prescribed category.
Selection Process & Screening Clause
- Screening/Shortlisting: Applications scrutinized for eligibility.
- Assessment of Suitability/Competency: By a Committee of Officers, considering safety, operational requirements, and relevant work experience.
- Medical Examination: As per existing railway medical standards for the post.
- Document Verification: Original certificates verified at time of assessment/interview.
Note: No TA/DA will be paid for attending the assessment/interview. TA/DA on official tour (if any) allowed as per entitlement at time of retirement.
Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates
- Submit application only in prescribed format (Annexure) on A-4 size paper with passport photo affixed.
- Self-attested photocopies of: Matriculation Certificate, Service Certificate, Pensioner Identity Card, Pension Payment Order (PPO).
- Envelope/Email Subject must read in block letters: "Application for Re-engagement of Retired Railway Employees" and mention the post applied for.
- Send by Ordinary Post to: Senior Personnel Officer, Rail Wheel Factory, Yelahanka, Bangalore-560 064 OR Email to: [email protected].
- Bring all original certificates when called for assessment.
- Valid email ID and mobile number mandatory for communication (interview date advised at short notice).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for RWF JE/SSE Re-engagement 2026?
The last date for receipt of applications (by post or email) is 06 November 2026 (17:00 Hrs).
What is the application mode and where to send the form?
Application mode is Offline. Send the filled prescribed format via Ordinary Post to Senior Personnel Officer, Rail Wheel Factory, Yelahanka, Bangalore-560 064 or email to [email protected].
Who is eligible for this re-engagement?
Retired Non-Gazetted Railway staff up to 65 years of age, who held JE/SSE cadre (Level-6/7) or up to three levels higher. Preference for same-level retirees. MACPS upgradation to Level-8/9 also eligible. LARSGESS/disciplinary cases excluded.
What is the salary/remuneration for re-engaged staff?
Fixed monthly amount = Last Pay Drawn at Retirement minus Basic Pension (per RBE 96/2024). Plus fixed Transport Allowance. No Dearness Allowance, HRA, or Annual Increments during contract.
What is the contract duration?
Validity as per Railway Board Letter No. E(NG)II/2024/RC-4/9 dated 22.09.2026 (RBE 73/2026) for a period upto 15.10.2028 or till further orders, whichever is earlier.
How is the selection done?
Selection is based on assessment of suitability/competency by a Committee of Officers considering safety, operational needs, and relevant work experience, followed by a medical examination. No written test.