RailTel Advisor Recruitment 2026: Apply Offline for Signalling Post

RailTel Corporation of India Ltd. has officially released the notification for the RailTel Advisor Recruitment 2026, inviting applications for the position of Advisor (Signalling). The organization will accept offline application submissions for this contractual role until 05 December 2026. Candidates seeking complete information regarding this vacancy can access the details on the official portal at railtelindia.com.

Operating as a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Government of India (Ministry of Railways), RailTel is looking to fill one vacancy for the Advisor (Signalling) – Northern Region/ Delhi NCR under Vacancy Notice No. 20/2026. The opportunity is exclusively available to ex-IRSSE cadre officers who retired from Level-14 or above in the CDA Pay matrix (7th CPC). Interested professionals must submit a neatly typed application directly to the Sr DGM/HR at the organization’s New Delhi office before the stipulated deadline.

RailTel Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

Note: The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About RailTel Corporation of India Ltd.

RailTel stands as a prominent “Navratna” Central Public Sector Enterprise and a leading ICT provider. The official notice highlights it as one of the largest neutral telecom infrastructure providers in the country. The listed company owns a Pan-India optic fiber network laid along railway tracks and aims to modernise the telecom system for train control, operation and safety. The registered and corporate office is situated at East Kidwai Nagar, New Delhi.

Leveraging its strategic relationship with the Indian Railways, RailTel executes vital projects such as IP based video surveillance at stations, ‘e-Office’ services and short haul and long haul connectivity. Furthermore, the enterprise provides passenger services including content on demand and Wi-Fi at major railway stations.

Posts, Eligibility and Pay Requirements

The enterprise seeks a dynamic, result-oriented, and experienced ex-IRSSE cadre officer possessing a strong background in Railway Signalling. This includes expertise in Planning, Design, Maintenance, Construction, Training, Estimate/Tender, along with EPC contract exposure pertaining to Railway Signaling Infrastructure.

• Post and vacancies: Advisor (Signalling) – Northern Region/ Delhi NCR, 01 post.
• Eligibility: IRSSE officer retired from Level-14 or above in CDA Pay matrix (7th CPC).
• Educational qualification: The official notification does not specify the minimum educational qualification.
• Experience: More than 30 years of working experience in Railway Signalling including Planning, Design, Maintenance, Construction, Training, Estimate/Tender along with EPC contract exposure pertaining to Railway Signaling Infrastructure.
• Age limit: The applicant should not be more than 62 years of age as on the closing date of application.
• Compensation: Consolidated lump sum payment per month will be equal to Last Pay + DA drawn minus Pension (before commutation).
• Contract duration: The engagement shall initially be for a period of one year, extendable based on organizational requirement, performance and mutual consent, subject to the maximum prescribed age limit, whichever is earlier.

Applicants are advised to review the official notification for the complete eligibility conditions corresponding to the post.

Where and How to Send the Application

Candidates must submit a neatly typed application on an A-4 size paper following the format prescribed by RailTel. The finalized document should be addressed and dispatched to:

Sr DGM/HR, RailTel Corporation of India Ltd., Plate-A, 6th Floor, Office Block, Tower-2, East Kidwai Nagar, New Delhi-110023

• Type the application neatly on A-4 size paper in the format prescribed in the notice.
• Sign the application and make sure it is complete in all respects.
• Attach self-attested photocopies of the documents listed under Enclosures below.
• Superscribe the application as “Application for the post of Advisor (Signalling) – Northern Region”.
• Send it to the address above so that it reaches the office by 05-12-2026.
• The notice does not mention a particular postal mode (speed post, registered post or by hand).

Mandatory Enclosures

All submitted applications must contain self-attested photocopies of specific official documents. The required paperwork includes:

• Pay Pension Order (P.P.O)
• Service Certificate issued by previous employer at the time of retirement
• One page write-up of work handled, including significant achievements, if any
• Address of the Vigilance Department of the previous employer for collecting D&AR and Vigilance Clearance

An application not accompanied by the P.P.O, the Service Certificate and the address of the previous employer’s Vigilance Department, and any incomplete or vague application, will be rejected summarily.

Selection Process

The hiring committee will determine the ideal candidate for the Advisor (Signalling) post through a multi-stage procedure focusing on application scrutiny and a personal interview.

• Scrutiny of applications: the applications received are examined first.
• Personal Interview: the second stage of selection.
• Vigilance clearance: shall be obtained from the organization from which the applicant retired.
• Medical examination: selected candidates will have to undergo a medical examination/health check-up and will be considered for engagement as Consultant/Advisor only if found medically fit.

Note: The notice does not give an interview date or venue.

Important Dates

Important Instructions for Applicants

• Only the receipt date counts: the application must reach RailTel’s office by 05-12-2026.
• The engagement is a service contract, not a regular appointment, initially for one year.
• Any extension depends on organizational requirement, performance and mutual consent, and cannot go beyond the maximum prescribed age limit.
• RailTel’s office contact as printed on the notice: T: +91 11 22900600, F: +91 11 22900699.
• The notice is signed by Mandeep Sahni, Joint General Manager HR.

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