BRO Recruitment 2026 Closing Soon, Check Last Date to Apply Online and Other Details

Last Updated: Jul 3, 2026, 14:55 IST

BRO Recruitment 2026:- Check the last date to apply online for BRO recruitment 2026, along with the number of vacancies, eligibility, criteria, important dates and instructions to apply online. Get the application PDF here.

BRO Recruitment 2026 Closing Soon, Check Last Date to Apply Online and Other Details
BRO Recruitment 2026 Closing Soon, Check Last Date to Apply Online and Other Details

The Border Road Organisation had released a notification for the recruitment of the post or trade of the General Reserve Engineer Force for male candidates only on its official website, under the advertisement number 01/2026. The registration for the applications started on May 21, 2026 and will close tomorrow, July 4, 2026. Leaving a few states, like Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, etc, can submit their applications by July 19, 2026. Candidates who are between the ages of 18 and 27 years can apply for these vacancies. 

The candidates who want to apply for the post of General Reserve Engineer Force will have to send their applications by post, as there is no online application format. Interested candidates can download the application form from the official website, i.e, www.bro.gov.in. 

BRO Recruitment 2026 Application Form PDF

As there is no system to submit the application online, the candidates will have to download the application form from the official website of the Broder Road Organisation. The candidates will have to fill in the form in the prescribed manner and without missing any details, or the application will be rejected. Candidates will have to send the application to the GREF Centre, Dighi Camp, Pune-411015. Candidates can download the application form from the official website or can download it from the link given below:-

BRO Recruitment 2026 Application 

Download PDF Here

BRO Recruitment Important Dates 2026

The registration for the BRO General Reserve Engineer Force started on May 21, 2026 and will close on July 4, 2026.  Expect for a few states whose candidates can apply by July 19, 2026. Given below is the list of important dates for the BRO General Reserve Engineer Force 2026:-

Events

Dates

Registration Date Start

May 21, 2026

Registration Date Close

July 4, 2026

States like Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of the State Jammu & Kashmir, Lahaul and Spiti District and Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba District of the State Himachal Pradesh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep can submit their application by 

July 19, 2026

BRO Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions to Follow

Given below are some important instructions that the candidates should remember while filling out the application form and sending it to the GERF Centre:-

  • Candidates will have to submit their application form and admit card in the prescribed format only and must sign and paste photographs, which are not older than 3 months at the spaces left out for the photograph.
  • Application forms should be printed on a good-quality A4-sized bond paper using one side only, and for the admit card, it should be printed on both sides of a single sheet of paper as per the format available on the website.
  • Application form and/or admit card that has no signature will be rejected.
  • Application form and/or admit card that has no photograph will be rejected.
  • Application form and/or admit card that has no thumb and/or a blurred impression will be rejected.
  • Applications which will be posted from the wrong address to avail the benefit of 60 days of receipt of application from the date of publication of the advertisement will be rejected.

BRO Recruitment Eligibility Criteria 2026

To submit and appear for the BRO Recruitment 2026, the candidates will have to make sure that they qualify for the eligibility criteria as set by the conducting body. The candidates must be between the ages of 18 and 27 years. Given below are the eligibility criteria for the BRO General Reserve Engineer Force:-

  • Age Limit:- The candidate must be between the ages of 18 years and 27 years as per the age requirement mentioned in the advt. No. 01/2026.

Category of Candidates

DoB of candidates who will be considered as of June 1, 2026

UR

June 1, 1999 and June 1, 2008

OBC

June 1, 1996 and  June 1, 2008

SC and ST

June 1, 1994 and June 1, 2008

  • Educational Qualification:- Candidates will have to make sure that they meet the important educational qualification and experience, which are required for various posts, which are as follows:-

Post Name

Educational Qualification

Draughtsman 

  • Should have cleared Class 12 with Science subjects from a recognised board. 
  • Should have two years Certificate in Architecture or Draughtsman ship from a recognised institute. 
OR
  • Should possess two years National Trade Certificate for Draughtsman (Civil) from a recognised institute and should have one year of practical experience in the trade.

Hindi Typists

  • Should have cleared Class 12 with Science subjects from a recognised board.
  • Should have a typing speed of 30 words per minute in Hindi on a computer (30 words per minute to correspond to 9000 KDPH on an average of 5 key depressions for each word)

Store Keeper Technical (SKT)

  • Should have cleared Class 12 with Science subjects from a recognised board.
  • Should have storekeeping knowledge relating to vehicles or engineering equipment.

Electrician

  • Should have qualified Class 10 from a recognised board.
  • Should have a certificate of an Auto Electrician from the Industrial Training Institute or equivalent, and have one year of experience as an electrician.
OR
  • Should have passed the Electrician Class 2 Course as laid in the Defence Service Regulations from officier of Records of Centres or a similar establishment of Defence.

OEM (OG)

  • Should have qualified Class 10 from a recognised board.
  • Should have a heavy motor vehicle driving licence, or Driving License for Dozer or Excavator and six months of experience in driving Dozer or Excavator.
OR
  • Should have passed Class II Course of Operator Excavating Machinery as laid down in Defence Service Regulations (Qualification Regulations for Soldiers) from the office of Records, Centres, or similar establishment of Defence.

Operator Communication

  • Should have qualified Class 10 from a recognised board.
  • Should have a Wireless Operator or Radio Mechanic Certificate from the Industrial Training Institute.
  • Should have a Defence Trade Certificate from an Army Institute or a similar establishment of defence with knowledge of Radio Technology.

BRO Recruitment Vacancy 2026

The Border Road Organisation will fill 899 vacancies for various posts or trades in the General Reserve Engineer Force through this exam. Given below is the detailed breakup of the vacancies for the various posts which are being offered by the organisation:-

Post or Trade

Categories of candidates 

Total

General

SC

ST

OBC

EWS

Draughtsman

24

5

2

10

1

42

Hindi Typist 

4

1

1

4

0

10

Store Keeper Technical (SKT)

151

43

22

77

7

300

Operator Communication

114

41

18

83

5

261

Operator Excavating  Machinery (OEM) (Ordinary Grade)

135

20

15

35

2

207

Electrician

38

10

9

19

3

79

Total

899

The qualified candidates will receive the salary, DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, and Hard and Risk Allowance. Candidates are advised to submit their application form and admit card in the given format by the organisation only, and must also sign and paste photographs at the given spaces.

Pratyasha Chaturvedi
Pratyasha Chaturvedi

Executive - Editorial

Pratyasha is a Communications Professional with over 2.2 years of experience in the education sector. Having worked with top names like Arihant Publications and Jagran Josh, she specializes in board exam results, education news, and government job updates. She also brings a unique perspective as a former Subject Matter Expert for nearly a year. Currently, she is a key part of the Exam Prep and Sarkari Naukri team at Jagran Josh. Pratyasha holds an Honours degree in Ancient Indian History, Culture, and Archaeology, and loves reading and traveling in her free time.

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First Published: Jul 3, 2026, 14:55 IST

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