IRCON International Limited, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (PSU) under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has announced multiple Recruitment 2026 opportunities across various job roles including managerial, engineering, apprenticeship, specialist and support positions. IRCON executes large infrastructure projects in railways, highways, airports and more, and this year’s recruitment drive includes both contract and regular roles suitable for graduates, experienced professionals and apprentices.
Overview of IRCON Recruitment 2026
IRCON’s 2026 recruitment covers a range of vacancies across technical, managerial and training categories: managerial posts (such as Manager/Electrical), engineering positions, apprenticeships, HR assistants and specialist roles such as Airport Operation Expert and Deputy General Manager (Company Affairs). These jobs are located at project sites and offices across India including Assam, Rajasthan, Delhi and other project regions.
Manager / Electrical Engineer (Contract)
IRCON has invited applications for Manager / Electrical posts on a contract basis under its Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) projects in Assam. These roles are ideal for candidates with strong technical knowledge in electrical engineering and hands-on project experience.
Candidates should hold a full-time Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (minimum 60% marks) with at least five years of relevant experience in electrical construction, installation, testing or maintenance work. The consolidated monthly salary for these contract posts is ₹60,000 with an annual increment of 5%.
The age limit for Manager/Electrical is generally up to 50 years (as on specified cut-off date), with reservations and relaxations as per government norms.
Selection is based on walk-in interviews or other screening processes at designated project locations in Assam (such as Dibrugarh, Guwahati and Silchar) on notified dates in January 2026.
Works Engineer / Civil (Contract)
Another key part of IRCON Recruitment 2026 is the engagement of Works Engineer (Civil) on a contract basis for project work in Guwahati (Assam) and other regions. Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized institute and meet age and experience norms specified in the notification.
These posts involve project-oriented engineering responsibilities and are generally filled through walk-in interviews at project offices.
Airport Operation Expert (Contract)
IRCON has also announced recruitment for a specialist post of Airport Operation Expert for its Jaipur Airport Project. This role requires candidates with an MBA or Engineering degree along with at least five years of professional experience in airport operations or related fields.
The selected candidate receives a fixed consolidated pay of ₹1,25,000 per month along with annual increments. The selection is conducted through walk-in interviews at IRCON offices.
Apprentice Recruitment 2026
For fresh graduates and diploma holders, IRCON has invited applications for Apprentice positions under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961. There are 26 apprenticeship posts in Graduate and Technician (Diploma) categories covering Civil, Electrical and S&T disciplines.
To apply, candidates must first register on the NATS portal (National Apprenticeship Training Scheme) and then submit the online form on the IRCON website. Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of ₹10,000 (graduates) and ₹8,500 (diploma trainees).
Apprenticeship applications were open from 28 January 2026 to 10 February 2026 (online), with hard copy submission by 17 February 2026.
HR and Deputy General Manager Posts
In addition to technical roles, IRCON 2026 notifications include positions such as HR Assistant (Contract) in HR/Personnel disciplines and Deputy General Manager (Company Affairs) on a regular basis. These posts require postgraduate qualifications or professional certifications (e.g., HR diploma or company secretarial qualifications) along with relevant experience.
For example, the Deputy General Manager / Company Affairs post typically requires an Associate or Fellow Membership of ICSI with professional exposure, and offers a salary range of approximately ₹70,000 – ₹2,00,000 (IDA) plus allowances.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility criteria vary by post category but generally include:
- Full-time degrees or diplomas from recognized institutes (B.E/B.Tech for engineering posts).
- Relevant work experience for managerial and specialist positions (usually 5+ years).
- Age limits as specified in individual notifications, with relaxations for reserved categories.
- Professional certifications where required (e.g., HR, company secretarial qualifications).
Selection Process
Selection processes for IRCON Recruitment 2026 include:
- Walk-in interviews for many contract roles such as electrical managers and airport experts.
- Screening and document verification for apprenticeship candidates based on academic merit.
- Written tests and/or interviews for senior roles like Deputy General Manager where detailed evaluation is required.
Candidates are advised to read the official notifications and detailed eligibility criteria on the IRCON website before applying.
How to Apply
Most IRCON 2026 positions involve either walk-in interviews (apply in person with documents at designated venues) or online applications followed by hard copy submission for apprenticeships. For offline methods, candidates must attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience proofs, and identity documents as specified.
Applications and details are available in the HR & Career section of the official IRCON website (www.ircon.org).
IRCON Recruitment 2026 offers diverse career opportunities from entry-level apprenticeships to specialist and managerial positions in a reputed government PSU involved in infrastructure development nationwide.