RailTel Recruitment 2026

Eligibility Criteria :
Candidates must strictly meet the educational qualification and required post-qualification experience for the respective post. Both criteria are mandatory.

Project Director :
Qualification: B.E/B.Tech/M.E (ECE/CS/IT/Telecom) or BCA/BSc/MSc.
Experience: 15–18 years in large IT infrastructure projects (based on degree).

Project Manager :
Experience: 13–15 years in IT infrastructure execution.

Network Specialist :
B.E/B.Tech required.
Minimum 15 years experience including WAN expertise (5 years).

Network Admin / Engineer (Levels 1–3) :
Experience requirement ranges from 5 to 10 years depending on level and role.

Security Specialist / Security Admin :
8–15 years experience in network security, including expert-level exposure.

Server Administrator :
Around 10 years experience in server infrastructure management.

Helpdesk (L1 & L2) :
3 to 6 years experience in technical support/helpdesk operations.

Field Engineer (Level 1–3) :
3–7 years experience in network or IT field implementation/maintenance.

Electrical Technician :
ITI/Diploma in Electrical with 8 years experience in critical electrical systems.

Nodal Officer :
Minimum 5 years experience including infrastructure-related roles.

Only post-qualification professional experience will be considered; training and internship periods are not valid.

Age Limit (Cut-off Date: 30-05-2026) :
Applicants must be between 21 and 50 years.
General / UR: 21–50 years.
OBC (NCL): Relaxation of 3 years (up to 53 years).
SC/ST: Relaxation of 5 years (up to 55 years).
PwBD: Relaxation of 10 years (up to 55 years maximum).

Application Fee :
No application fee has been specified in the notification. Candidates should verify the official advertisement for any future updates.

Selection Method :
Selection will be carried out through the following stages ;
Personal Interview.
Shortlisted candidates based on eligibility will be called for interview.
Document Verification.
Original certificates will be verified at the time of interview.
Medical Fitness Test.
Final selection depends on medical clearance by authorized medical authorities.
No written examination will be conducted.

Candidates Not Eligible to Apply :
The following categories should not apply ;
Freshers or candidates without required experience.
Applicants outside prescribed age limits (except relaxation cases).
Candidates lacking mandatory certifications (e.g., CCNA/CCNP, MCSE, etc.).
Candidates unable to communicate in Kannada and English for field/support roles.
OBC Creamy Layer applicants claiming reservation benefits.
Government/PSU employees without valid NOC.
Candidates applying after the deadline (30-05-2026).
Applicants who cannot provide valid photo ID proof.
Individuals seeking permanent government employment instead of contract roles.

Application Procedure :
Applications must be submitted only through offline mode.
Fill the prescribed application form (Annexure-II).
Attach self-attested copies of all required documents.
Send via post or courier before the deadline.
Envelope must clearly mention ;
“APPLICATION FOR TECHNICAL FOR KSWAN PROJECT OF RAILTEL IN SOUTHERN REGION ON CONTRACT BASIS”
Submission Address ;
Territory Manager/SBC.
RailTel Corporation of India Limited.
Territory Office, Bengaluru – 560052.

Key Instructions & Conditions :
This is a temporary contractual engagement, not permanent employment.
Selected candidates must sign a 1-year service agreement.
Early resignation requires a 3-month notice period.
No travel allowance (TA/DA) for interviews or selection stages.
False information or document mismatch leads to immediate disqualification.
Recruitment updates will be published only on the official RailTel website.
Legal disputes will fall under Hyderabad jurisdiction.
The organization reserves full rights to modify or cancel the recruitment process at any stage.