Only Railway employees can apply. Indian Railways Institute of Civil Engineering (IRICEN), Pune is filling 1 ex-cadre Technical Assistant post in the scale of Rs. 9300-34800 + GP 4200. Applicants must be in that scale, or have worked for two years or more in Rs. 9300-34800 + GP 2800. They must be a Graduate in any discipline or hold a Diploma in Engineering, and be below 50 years of age. Applications go in the prescribed proforma through proper channel to the Director General, IRICEN, Pune. They may be forwarded within 30 days from issue of the notification dated 19 October 2026.
IRICEN Technical Assistant at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Railways Institute of Civil Engineering, Pune - 411001 |
| Advertisement No. | No. 122/IV/ Technical Assistant (dated 19.10.2026) |
| Post Name(s) | Technical Assistant (Ex. Cadre) |
| Vacancies | 01 |
| Pay | Scale - Rs. 9300-34800 + GP 4200 |
| Age Limit | Below 50 years on date of notification |
| Tenure | Initially three years, extendable/curtailable at administration discretion |
| Who Can Apply | Railway employees only |
| Job Location | IRICEN, Pune |
| Application Mode | Prescribed proforma through proper channel (offline); applications may also be sent by mail |
| Last Date to Apply | Within 30 days from issue of the notification |
The official notification does not specify the application fee or the selection process.
About IRICEN
Indian Railways Institute of Civil Engineering (IRICEN) is an Indian Railways institute at 11-A, South Main Road, Koregaon Park, Pune - 411001. The notice describes faculty members who conduct training courses there. The Technical Assistant post supports that training work.
Who Can Apply
The post will be filled with Railway employees who meet all of the following requirements, as printed in the notice:
| Requirement | Condition |
|---|---|
| Educational qualification | Graduate in any discipline or Diploma in Engineering |
| Computer skills | Working knowledge of computers (MS Office, MS Excel etc.) |
| Age | Below 50 years on date of notification |
| Present pay scale / service | Employees working in Pay Scale Rs. 9300-34800 + GP 4200, OR employees working in Pay Scale Rs. 9300-34800 + GP 2800 for two years or more |
The age limit is "below 50 years", so a candidate who has reached 50 on the date of notification (19 October 2026) is not eligible. The two-year service condition applies only to employees in GP 2800. Employees already in GP 4200 qualify without it. The notice was sent to General Managers of Indian Railways and all Production Units, the Director Generals of NAIR/Vadodara, RDSO/Lucknow, IRIMEE/Jamalpur, IRISET/Secunderabad and IRIEEN/Nasik Road, and the PCPOs, PCEs and DRMs of all Zonal Railways and Divisions. Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility conditions of the post.
Pay and Tenure
The Technical Assistant post is in the scale of Rs. 9300-34800 + GP 4200. It is an ex-cadre post. The selected employee's lien will be kept in their parent Railway/Division. The posting at IRICEN will initially be for three years and may be extended or curtailed at the administration's discretion.
IRICEN Technical Assistant Job Description
- Providing Technical Assistance to Faculty members in conducting training courses.
How to Apply for IRICEN Technical Assistant
- Fill in the application form (proforma) attached to the notification. It asks for: the Vacancy Notice No. and post applied for; personal data (name in capital letters, father's/mother's name, category, date of birth, date of joining in Railways, date of entry in present GP, present pay band with grade pay and basic pay as on the date of application, present designation and Dept./Divn/Rly, email id and mobile number); educational qualifications; experience details; the designation and address of your Controlling Officer; your present office address; and the designation and address of the officer with whom your last 03 years' ACRs are available.
- Paste a self-attested photo on the form, sign the declaration and attach the documents listed below.
- Get the form forwarded by your Cadre Controlling Officer. The officer signs with designation and seal and certifies that the office has no objection if you are finally selected.
- Send the application through proper channel to: Director General, IRICEN, 11-A South Main Road, Koregaon Park, Pune - 411001.
- You may also send the application by mail to [email protected].
- You may send an advance copy directly, but it will be considered only after the application is received through proper channel.
- Applications may be forwarded within 30 days from issue of the notification dated 19 October 2026.
Documents named in the notice
- Application form in the prescribed proforma, with a self-attested photo pasted on it
- Self-attested copies of educational qualifications
- Copy of APAR dossier for the last three years (the notice says it "may be sent along with applications")
- Separate sheet for experience details, if required
- Detailed CV, if any
- Forwarding note and no-objection from the Cadre Controlling Officer, with designation and seal
For queries, the notice gives the contact of R.N. Gupta, Sr. Professor/Bridge-I, for Director General, IRICEN, Mob no: 7420041115.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| IRICEN Technical Assistant Notification and Application Form PDF | Notification No. 122/IV/ Technical Assistant dated 19.10.2026, with the application proforma (English and Hindi) |
| Click Here | Official Website |