RailTel Corporation of India Recruitment 2026 - Highlights
- Organization Name : RailTel Corporation of India Ltd
- Post Name : Engineer
- Job Type : Central Govt
- Recruitment Type : Contract
- Advt No : RCIL/2026/P&A/02/SR
- Vacancies : 13
- Job Location : Thiruvananthapuram - Kerala
- Salary : Rs.4,20,000 - Rs.18,000,000 (Annual CTC)
- Mode of Application : Offline (By Posts)
- Application Start : 05.06.2026
- Last Date : 22.06.2026
Job Details Descriptions
Important Dates : RailTel Corporation of India Recruitment 2026
- Starting Date to Apply : 05 June 2026
- Last Date to Apply : 22 June 2026
- Tentative Date of Interview : Will be notified after the closing date
Vacancy Details : RailTel Corporation of India Recruitment 2026
- L-I Engineer : 09
- L-II Engineer : 03
- L-III Engineer : 01
Salary Details : RailTel Corporation of India Recruitment 2026
- L-I Engineer : Rs.4,20,000/- with an Annual Increment @ 3%
- L-II Engineer : Rs.5,58,000/- with an Annual Increment @ 3%
- L-III Engineer : Rs.18,000,000/- with an Annual Increment @ 3%
- Minimum Age : 24 years
- Maximum Age : 50 years
- Maximum Age after all Relaxations : 55 years
Qualification : RailTel Corporation of India Recruitment 2026
1. L-I Engineer (Technical)
- Graduation/PG in Science or Engineering
- Mandatory Certifications: Security+ / CEH / ECSA / OEM Certification.
- Minimum Experience: 1 year in monitoring & responding to cyber threats.
- Key Skills: Understanding of networking and security concepts; familiarity with common cyber threats and attack vectors; proficiency in using proposed security monitoring tools and SIEM platforms; analytical skills to validate security alerts; good communication and documentation skills; ability to follow established protocols.
- Graduation/PG in Science or Engineering
- Mandatory Certifications: Security+ / ECSA / GCFA / GCFE / CISSP / OEM Certification.
- Minimum Experience: 3 years in Incident Response.
- Key Skills: Strong understanding of networking and security fundamentals; proficiency in analyzing logs and network traffic; experience with malware analysis and reverse engineering; knowledge of scripting and automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell); excellent problem-solving, analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
- Graduation/PG in Science or Engineering
- Mandatory Certifications (02 Certifications Required): In Cyber Security: CISSP / CISM / CISA (Any one) AND In Program Management: ITIL / PMP (Any one).
- Minimum Experience: 8 years in SOC, which must include at least 3 years of experience as a SOC Manager.
- Key Skills: Knowledge of incident response frameworks (NIST, SANS); proficiency in managing SIEM, SOAR, and UEBA; knowledge of security standards (ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA); deep understanding of operating systems and security principles; expertise in digital forensics, malware analysis, and reverse engineering; strong problem-solving and critical decision-making skills under high pressure; continuous learning mindset.
- There is no application fee required for RailTel Corporation of India Recruitment
Selection Process : RailTel Corporation of India Recruitment 2026
- Scheme: The selection consists of an Interview followed by a Medical
- Examination.Medical Fitness: Final empanelment depends completely on being declared medically fit by the RailTel-designated medical authority. Candidates failing to meet medical standards will not be engaged.
- Expenses: No traveling expenses will be paid to candidates for screening, interviews, or medical tests.
How to Apply : RailTel Corporation of India Recruitment 2026
Interested and Eligible candidates may send their application in the prescribed format along with original and copies of certificates to prove their age, qualification, caste etc. to "Territory Manager, RailTel Corporation of India Limited (Territory Office), First Floor, Eastern Entry Tower, Ernakulam Railway Station, KOCHI - 682016" on or before 22.06.2026.
Follow the steps given below to Apply Offline
- Open the official website www.railtel.in
- Find the Engineer Job Notification in the “Recruitment / Career / Advertising Menu” and click on it.
- Download the official notification from the link provided at the end.
- Read the Full Notification. carefully and check your eligibility criteria.
- Visit the Online Official Online Application / Registration link below.
- Fill in the required details correctly without any mistakes.
- Upload all required documents in the format and size mentioned in the notification.
- After verifying that the registered details are correct, then submit.
- Next, if RailTel Corporation of India Ltd requires an application fee, make the payment as per the notification mode. Otherwise, go to the next step.
- Take a printout of it and keep it safe
- Finally, send the application form to the postal address given in the notification before 22.05.2026. Envelope must be superscribed with "APPLICATION FOR TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR KERALA STATE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MISSION PROJECT OF RAILTEL IN SOUTHERN REGION ON CONTRACT BASIS."
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1: What is the last date to submit the application?
- Ans: The last date for receipt of the offline application is 22.06.2026 during office hours. Applications received after this date will not be considered.
- Ans: The contract is purely provisional and will initially be for 03 (three) years. It can be extended further based on project progress, requirement, and performance.
- Ans: No, applications must be submitted offline only. You must download, fill, and sign the application form (Annexure-I) and send it along with self-attested copies of required certificates via post/courier.
- Ans: Yes. Selected candidates have to sign a Service Agreement for 1 year. If you fail to complete this 1-year period, you will be liable to pay an amount equal to three months' gross salary, in addition to serving a 3-month notice period or paying salary in lieu of it.
- Ans: No. The notification explicitly states that internships and training periods will not be taken into consideration. Only professional work experience gained after achieving the minimum educational qualification will count.
- Ans: The minimum age required is 24 years and the maximum age limit is 50 years as of 22.06.2026. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories (OBC: 3 years, SC/ST: 5 years, PwBD: 10 years), up to an absolute maximum age cap of 55 years.
Ans: An L-III Engineer applicant must possess two mandatory certifications:
- Cyber Security: CISSP, CISM, or CISA (Any one) AND
- Program Management: ITIL or PMP (Any one).
- Ans: No. RailTel will not pay any traveling expenses to candidates for appearing in the screening, interview, or medical examination.
- Ans: The primary designated location for these posts is Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. However, RailTel reserves the right to change the location depending on specific project requirements.
- Ans: Call letters for the interview will be sent via email only. Any other official notices, corrigendums, or updates will be published exclusively on the official RailTel website (