IRCON Rail Welding (EA) Technician Recruitment 2026: 6 Contract Posts, Walk-In Interview on 3 November
Advt. No. C-11/2026 — ITI Welders for Mumbai Ahmedabad High Speed Rail T-2 Project, Surat | Pay ₹22,000–₹63,000 + Allowances
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1. IRCON Rail Welding (EA) Technician 2026 — quick overview
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| Organisation |
IRCON International Limited (Navratna PSU, Ministry of Railways) |
| Advertisement No. |
C-11/2026, dated 8 October 2026 |
| Post |
Rail Welding (EA) Technician — on pay scale contract |
| Vacancies |
6 (UR 2, OBC 2, SC 1, ST 1) |
| Pay Scale |
₹22,000 – ₹63,000 + allowances |
| Qualification |
Matric + ITI, OR Apprenticeship Training + NTC, OR NCTVT |
| Experience |
Minimum 3 years in arc welding, including covered arc welding of butt joints on 9 mm carbon steel sheets (ISO 9606-1) |
| Maximum Age |
35 years as on 1 October 2026 (relaxation as per Govt. of India rules) |
| Selection |
Walk-In Interview and verification of original documents |
| Interview Date |
3 November 2026 (Tuesday), registration 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM |
| Venue |
MAHSR T-2 Project, IRCON International Limited, B-501, Swastik Universal, Surat – 395007, Gujarat |
| Application Fee |
No fee is mentioned in the advertisement |
| Official Website |
ircon.org |
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⚠ Read before you go: (1) Only experienced welders who meet all the conditions will be interviewed. (2) If you do not bring originals of your age, caste, education and experience proofs, your interview will not be held. (3) You must sign a ₹5 lakh service bond for the first 2 years. (4) The job is for the project only and is not a regular IRCON job. (5) No fee is mentioned, so do not pay money to anyone.
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2. Important dates and timing
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| Advertisement Date |
8 October 2026 |
| Cut-off Date for Qualification, Experience and Age |
1 October 2026 |
| Walk-In Interview Date |
3 November 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Registration Starts |
9:30 AM |
| Interview Starts |
10:00 AM onwards |
| Last Time to Register |
1:00 PM on the same day only |
You have about 22 days from today (12 October). Please note: IRCON says it will not change the date, time or location of the interview, and the interview exercise may take more than one day depending on how many candidates come. So plan your travel and stay accordingly.
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3. Vacancy details and the project
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| Post |
UR |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
Total |
| Rail Welding (EA) Technician |
2 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
6 |
| Place of posting |
IRCON’s Mumbai Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) T-2 Project |
| About the project (background) |
MAHSR is India’s first high-speed rail line (about 508 km). IRCON’s T-2 package covers the stretch from Zaroli village at the Maharashtra–Gujarat border to Vadodara, built for NHSRCL. The package includes track work such as joining rails by welding. This background is from public project and tender updates, not from the advertisement. |
| Number of posts |
Can increase, decrease, be cancelled or modified at any time at IRCON’s discretion |
| Earlier similar recruitment |
IRCON held interviews for similar Rail Welding (EA) Technician posts for the same project in 2022–23. In its result published on 23 August 2023, only 3 candidates were declared selected for EA Technician. This shows that these posts need exact experience and that selection is strict. |
With only 6 posts, the competition is for skilled welders only. Come fully prepared with documents and welding knowledge.
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4. Eligibility — education, experience, age and health
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| Requirement |
Details from the Official Advertisement (as on 1 October 2026) |
| Essential qualification |
(a) Matric + ITI, or (b) Apprenticeship Training + NTC, or (c) NCTVT |
| Post-qualification experience |
Minimum three years of experience in arc welding, and experience in covered arc welding of butt joints on 9 mm thick carbon steel sheets without backing strip, in downward or upright position, in compliance with ISO 9606-1 |
| Preference |
Candidates with prior experience in Enclosed Arc (EA) welding or similar specialised welding in shipbuilding, shipping, heavy engineering, railways or comparable industries may be given preference |
| Maximum age |
35 years as on 1 October 2026 |
| Age relaxation |
As per Government of India guidelines, subject to meeting the qualification, pay and experience criteria. The advertisement does not list the years, so carry your category certificate and ask IRCON by email if you are close to the limit. |
| Medical standard |
Sound health and free from colour blindness. No relaxation in health standards. |
| Working or not working |
Candidates who are working or not working on the cut-off date can both apply if they have the qualification and experience |
| Ex-IRCON contract employees |
Those whose services ended because a project closed can apply if they meet the conditions. Send a copy of the termination letter with the application. The appointment will be treated as a fresh appointment. |
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5. The welding experience rule explained in simple words
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| Term |
What It Means (our simple explanation) |
| Arc welding |
Joining metal using an electric arc that melts the metal at the joint |
| Covered arc welding |
Arc welding with a flux-coated electrode (often called stick welding) |
| Butt joint |
A joint where two plates or pieces meet edge to edge in the same plane |
| 9 mm carbon steel sheet, no backing strip |
The test-type work is on 9 mm thick carbon steel plate, welded without a strip behind the joint to support the root. This is harder than welding with backing. |
| Downward or upright position |
The welding position (for example flat or vertical). The exact meaning is in the welder standard, so ask your employer’s welding supervisor if unsure. |
| ISO 9606-1 |
An international standard for testing and qualifying welders of fusion welding on steels. Your experience should match work done as per this standard. |
| EA welding |
The advertisement uses “Enclosed Arc (EA)” for the specialised welding where preference may be given |
What to do: Make sure your experience certificate clearly says “arc welding” and, if true, mentions covered arc welding, butt joints, plate thickness and standard (ISO 9606-1 / welder qualification). A certificate that only says “welder” may not prove the exact experience asked for.
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6. How to attend the walk-in interview — step by step
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- Check eligibility fully before you travel. Only eligible applicants are interviewed.
- Prepare the application typed on A-4 size paper in the format attached with the advertisement (see section 8). Affix your self-attested passport size photograph.
- Collect originals plus one set of photocopies of all documents (section 7).
- Reach the venue on 3 November 2026: MAHSR T-2 Project, IRCON International Limited, B-501, Swastik Universal, Surat – 395007, Gujarat.
- Register between 9:30 AM and 1:00 PM. Registration is not possible after 1:00 PM.
- Wait for your turn for the interview and document verification. Be ready for more than one day if the crowd is large.
Queries: Email recruitment@ircon.org. All communication, corrigendum or notice about this advertisement will be put only on the IRCON website (ircon.org).
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7. Documents checklist (originals + one set of photocopies)
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| Document |
Important Point |
| Typed application (A-4 size) |
In the prescribed format, with a self-attested passport size photograph |
| Experience certificates |
In chronological order. They should show your employer, job role, period and nature of work. |
| Last two months’ salary slips |
For your present job. An offer letter alone is not accepted as proof of experience. |
| Date of birth proof |
Class X passing certificate (or DOB certificate) |
| Education certificates |
ITI / NTC / NCTVT certificate and all semester/year marksheets (used to calculate the percentage) |
| Category certificate |
SC / ST / OBC / EWS / age relaxation certificate in the format prescribed by the Government of India |
| OBC (non-creamy layer) certificate |
In the format of Annexure-A of the advertisement, issued by the competent authority. Only a certificate issued in the current financial year is accepted as proof that you are not in the creamy layer. |
| Ex-IRCON contract employees |
Copy of the termination letter |
| Photo ID (suggested) |
Not listed in the advertisement, but keep Aadhaar/PAN or another government ID with you for entry and identity checks |
| Percentage Rules |
What the Advertisement Says |
| Percentage |
Write the percentage without rounding off. Use the percentage in the consolidated marksheet. If no consolidated marksheet is issued, the average of all semesters/years is used. |
| CGPA / grades — no conversion available |
A minimum of 6 on a 10-point scale is taken as 60%. On other scales, the score is prorated. |
| CGPA / grades — conversion available |
Write the equivalent percentage as per your institute’s norms and keep a certificate for it to show at verification |
The notice states that all information in your application will be checked with original documents at the interview. If any detail is false, incorrect or does not meet the conditions, your candidature can be rejected or cancelled at any stage.
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8. What to write in the application format
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| No. |
Field |
Tip |
| 1–3 |
Name in block letters, father’s name, date of birth |
Spell exactly as in your Class X certificate |
| 4–6 |
Community, religion, marital status (spouse name if married) |
Community: SC / ST / OBC / EWS / General, matching your certificate |
| 7 |
Any relative working or who worked in IRCON |
Answer honestly. If yes, give name, designation, place of posting, relationship and nature of employment. |
| 8–9 |
Minority (Yes/No); last or present organisation type |
Tick Govt (Central/State), PSU, autonomous body or others |
| 10–12 |
Correspondence and permanent address, contact number, email |
Give an active mobile number and email |
| 13 |
Qualifications (exam, year, institute, marks, maximum marks, percentage) |
Percentage without rounding off |
| 14 |
Work experience as on 1.10.2026, from latest to first |
Give employer, project, post, pay, from–to dates and total duration. Attach experience proof. Show the total as years, months and days. |
| Declaration |
Signature, place and date |
Sign by hand after checking everything |
Small note: In the official PDF, the heading of the experience format shows an old date (01-08-2021), but the actual experience field in the form says “as on 01.10.2026”. Use 1 October 2026.
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9. Selection process
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| Stage |
What Happens |
| 1. Registration |
On 3 November between 9:30 AM and 1:00 PM at the Surat venue |
| 2. Eligibility check |
Only applicants who meet the eligibility criteria will be interviewed. Originals of age, community, education and experience proofs are compulsory, or the interview will not be held. |
| 3. Walk-in interview |
IRCON’s interview board checks your knowledge and experience |
| 4. Final selection |
Based on the interview and verified documents |
The advertisement mentions only the walk-in interview. It does not mention a written exam or a practical welding test. IRCON may still ask technical questions in the interview. Medical fitness (including colour vision) is a condition for joining.
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10. Salary: what you will actually get (with calculation)
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| Item |
Amount (our calculation on the starting basic) |
| Pay scale |
₹22,000 – ₹63,000. You start at the initial basic of the pay scale: ₹22,000. No pay protection is given. |
| Variable DA (presently 55.7%) |
₹12,254 |
| Allowances (15% of basic) |
₹3,300 |
| Approx. gross per month (before deductions) |
About ₹37,554 |
| Annual increment |
3% of basic based on performance, which is about ₹660 on ₹22,000 (basic becomes about ₹22,660, and gross about ₹38,681 at the same DA rate) |
| Provident Fund |
PF is deducted on a maximum wage ceiling of ₹30,000, and IRCON gives a matching contribution. The deduction rate is not given in the notice. If the usual 12% applies, it is up to ₹3,600 a month, but this is only our estimate. |
The DA rate (55.7% now) can change as per the rules, so your gross can change too. In-hand salary will be lower after PF and other deductions. Figures are only for understanding and are not an official offer.
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11. Benefits and contract conditions
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| Item |
Details |
| Accommodation |
No HRA. Bachelor accommodation is provided at project sites. |
| Leave |
12 Casual Leaves and 12 Earned Leaves a year. Earned leave can be encashed after 3 years of service. No other leave is admissible. |
| Weekly off and holidays |
One weekly off and public holidays when the project office is closed. Working hours and days are the same as the project. |
| Medical insurance |
You take a health insurance policy of ₹5 lakh for yourself (covering Covid-19 and other diseases). IRCON reimburses the premium up to ₹8,000 a year against the policy copy and original premium receipt. |
| Telephone |
As per entitlement of equivalent regular employees |
| TA / DA / CTA |
As per entitlement of a regular employee in the equivalent pay scale |
| Other perks |
No other perks or benefits are admissible |
| Contract period |
Initial tenure of 2 years, which may be extended based on performance and project need |
| Performance review |
Reviewed after one year. If found unsatisfactory, services can be terminated. |
| Service bond |
₹5 lakh bond for serving for the initial 2 years and any extended period, up to a maximum of 3 years |
| Co-terminus with project |
The appointment ends with the project. It does not give any right to be absorbed in IRCON’s regular establishment or to be posted on other projects. |
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12. Is this job right for you? Points to think about
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| Good Points |
Points to Check Carefully |
• Work with a Navratna PSU on a national high-speed rail project
• Salary of about ₹37,500 gross at the start, better than many private welding jobs
• Free bachelor accommodation at site (no house rent)
• Yearly increment and leave benefits
• Experience on a high-speed rail project helps your CV |
• ₹5 lakh bond: you may have to pay if you leave early (read the exact bond terms before signing)
• Job ends when the project ends
• No absorption in regular IRCON jobs
• Insurance premium is paid by you first and reimbursed later
• Posting at project site, so your family may not be accommodated
• Strict experience and medical rules (no colour blindness) |
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13. Interview preparation (our suggestions)
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| Topic |
What to Revise |
| Your own experience |
Be ready to explain each job in your certificates: the type of welding, the plate thickness, positions, electrodes and the standard you worked to |
| Arc welding basics |
Types of electrodes and their selection, current and polarity settings, arc length, travel speed, preheating, and interpass temperature |
| Joint preparation |
Edge preparation of butt joints, root gap, root face, tacking and fit-up, welding without backing strip |
| Welding defects |
Porosity, slag inclusion, undercut, lack of fusion, lack of penetration, cracks: their causes and how to prevent them |
| Welding positions and qualification |
Basic idea of welder qualification tests and the ISO 9606-1 standard |
| Safety |
PPE, working at height on a viaduct, fire safety, electrical safety, handling gas and electrical equipment, and fume safety |
| Rail welding awareness |
General idea of rail joining on a railway or high-speed rail line (for example, flash butt welding and secondary welding of rail joints), and grinding of joints |
| Personal questions |
Why you want to leave your present job, are you ready to work at the project site in Gujarat, shift work, and willingness to sign the 2-year bond |
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14. Travel and stay plan for 3 November
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| Reach a day early |
Arrive in Surat on 2 November, so that you can reach the venue before 9:30 AM. Registration closes at 1:00 PM and late arrival means no interview. |
| Plan for 2 days |
The notice says the process may take more than one day, so keep a budget for a room for 2 nights |
| Find the venue first |
The address is B-501, Swastik Universal, Surat – 395007. Check the route on the evening before. |
| Keep your documents safe |
Use a waterproof file. Keep originals and one set of photocopies in order, and keep one extra set of photocopies. |
| Carry a pen and passport photos |
You may need to fill in forms at the venue |
| No travel allowance |
The advertisement does not mention any TA/DA for attending the interview, so plan for your own expenses |
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15. Common mistakes to avoid
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- Going without originals. The notice clearly says the interview will not be held.
- Offer letter instead of salary slips. For present employment, an offer letter alone is not proof of experience.
- Experience that does not match. Three years of general welding may not be enough if you have no covered arc welding of butt joints on 9 mm steel.
- Old OBC certificate. It must be issued in the current financial year, in the correct format.
- Rounded percentage. Write the exact percentage.
- Arriving after 1:00 PM. Registration is closed after that time.
- Colour blindness. If you are colour blind, you are not eligible. Get your eyes checked before you travel.
- Ignoring the bond. Read it carefully before signing.
- Trusting agents. The advertisement mentions no fee and all updates are on ircon.org only.
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16. FAQs
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Q1. How many vacancies are there in IRCON Rail Welding (EA) Technician 2026?
There are 6 vacancies: UR 2, OBC 2, SC 1 and ST 1.Q2. Is there an online application?
No. This is a walk-in interview. You report in person with a typed application and original documents.
Q3. When and where is the walk-in interview?
On 3 November 2026 (Tuesday) at MAHSR T-2 Project, IRCON International Limited, B-501, Swastik Universal, Surat – 395007, Gujarat. Registration is from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
Q4. What is the qualification?
Matric + ITI, or Apprenticeship Training + NTC, or NCTVT.
Q5. How much experience is needed?
Minimum 3 years in arc welding, including covered arc welding of butt joints on 9 mm carbon steel sheets without backing strip, as per ISO 9606-1.
Q6. What is the age limit?
Maximum 35 years as on 1 October 2026, with relaxation as per Government of India guidelines.
Q7. What is the salary?
Pay scale ₹22,000–₹63,000 plus DA (presently 55.7%) and allowances at 15% of basic. At the starting basic, gross is about ₹37,554 a month before deductions (our calculation).
Q8. Is there an application fee?
No fee is mentioned in the advertisement.
Q9. Is this a permanent job?
No. It is a contract for the MAHSR T-2 Project, with an initial tenure of 2 years. It ends with the project and does not give a right to regular absorption.
Q10. Is there a bond?
Yes. A service bond of ₹5 lakh for the initial 2 years and any extension, up to a maximum of 3 years.
Q11. Will there be a written or practical test?
The advertisement mentions only the walk-in interview. No written or welding test is mentioned.
Q12. Is colour blindness allowed?
No. Candidates should be in sound health and free from colour blindness, with no relaxation.
Q13. Can the interview date be changed?
No. IRCON will not entertain any request to change the date, time or location, and the process may take more than one day.
Q14. Where do I get updates or ask questions?
All updates are on ircon.org. For queries, email recruitment@ircon.org. |
Important Links
Download Official Notification PDF (with application format): Click Here
Mode of Application: Walk-In Interview on 3 November 2026 (no online form)
Official Website: ircon.org
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