Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) has notified 42 contractual vacancies for Sr. Section Engineer/Inspection/Electrical (25) and Sr. Section Engineer/Inspection/Mech (17) posts. Eligible candidates can apply through email or post on or before 9 November 2026. Applicants must be Sr. Section Engineers in Pay Level-7 with a minimum of 5 years of experience, while a Degree or Diploma is preferred. The pay is specified as Pay Level-7 for both posts, with a 4-year tenure that is extendable or curtailable. Selection involves screening by a committee based on APAR and educational qualification, followed by merit list preparation.
RDSO Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) |
| Advertisement No. | Per./Inspection/Electrical/Notification/25/2026 and Per./Inspection/Mech/Notification/17/2026 |
| Post(s) | Sr. Section Engineer/ Inspection/ Electrical & Sr. Section Engineer/ Inspection/ Mech |
| Vacancies | 42 |
| Pay | Pay Level-7 |
| Qualification | Sr. Section Engineer (Cadre Post) working in Pay Level-7 with B.Tech/Diploma or equivalent |
| Job Location | Lucknow and other inspection units as per RDSO administration |
| Apply By | Email or Post |
| Last Date | 09-11-2026 |
Where and How to Send
Applications must reach through proper channel to the Director General, RDSO, Manak Nagar, Lucknow-226011 on or before 09.11.2026 by e-mail or Post etc. The official email address for application submission is [email protected].
Posts, Eligibility and Pay
| Post | Vacancies | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Sr. Section Engineer/Inspection/Electrical (Ex-cadre & Tenure Based) | 25 | Pay Level - 7 |
| Sr. Section Engineer/Inspection/Mech (Ex-cadre & Tenure Based) | 17 | Pay Level - 7 |
Eligibility Conditions:
- Sr. Section Engineer (Cadre Post) Pay Level-7 working in the concerned department (Electrical or Mechanical) of Zonal Railway/Production Unit.
- Minimum 05 years of Service Experience as Sr. Section Engineer (Cadre Post) Pay Level-7 is necessary.
- Total APAR Grading of last three years (22-23, 23-24 and 24-25) should not be less than 11 marks and Grading of APAR of last year should not be less than 'GOOD'.
- Candidate must have minimum 05 years' residual service.
- Medical Category: B-1 is required.
- Cooling-off period of three years will be maintained between two tenures in RDSO.
- Candidates against whom any penalty was imposed as outcome of vigilance case during the previous RDSO tenure will be debarred.
Enclosures
- Attested photocopies of Service Book (each page attested) APARs of the applicants for the last three years (2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25) NO D&AR and SPE/Vig. clearance status
Selection Process
Selection will be based on the screening of eligible candidates by a Screening Committee. Screening will be conducted based on prescribed marks for two items: APAR of last 03 years (Maximum Marks: 15) and Educational/Professional Qualifications (Maximum Marks: 05). After screening, a panel and a merit list corresponding to the vacancies will be prepared.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 25.09.2026 |
| Last Date for Application | 09-11-2026 |
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF 1 | Official Notification PDF 2 | Electrical & Mechanical Notifications |
| Official Website | RDSO Official Portal |