The Border Road Organisation has officially released the BRO gREF Recruitment 2026 notification for 899 vacancies including Electrician, Draughtsman, Operator, Supervisor, and other posts. Interested candidates can submit the application form in offline mode only from 21 May 2026 to 04 July 2026. Applicants can download the offline application form and official notification from the BRO official website www.bro.gov.in.
Candidates aged between 18 to 27 years who have passed the required educational or technical qualification from a recognized board or institute can apply through offline mode. The offline application process has started from 21 May 2026, while the last date to submit the form is 04 July 2026.
BRO GREF Recruitment 2026 Details
BRO GREF Recruitment For 899 vacancies as below-
According to Advt. No-01/2026-
| Category | Details |
| post name | Draughtsman, Hindi Typist, Store Keeper Technical (SKT), Operator Communication, Operator Excavating Machinery (OEM) Ordinary Grade & Electrician |
| total post | 899 |
| Salary | for Draughtsman Pay Band-1, Rs 5200–20200 plus Grade pay Rs 2800/-. and for other trades -Pay Band-1, Rs 5200–20200 plus Grade pay Rs 1900/- |
| place | all India |
| application Mode | offline. Candidates must pay the application fee, directly through online URL link https://www.onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm?corpID=1232156 in favors of Commandant, GREF Centre, Pune-411 015. |
| Important Dates | Application Starts: May 21, 2026 Last Date: july 4, 2026 |
| Age Limit | Minimum Age: 18 years Maximum Age: 27 years Candidates belonging to reserved categories will be granted age relaxation as per the rules. |
| Application Fee | General/OBC/eWS/Ex-servicemen and Ex-Agniveer : rs. 50/ SC/ST: NIL Persons with Benchmark Disabilities– NIL |
| Selection Process | 1-Written Examination 2-Physical Efficiency Test (PET) including measurement of basic physical measurements and Trade Test (TT) 3-Primary Medical Examination 4-Document verification |
BRO GREF Recruitment 2026 – Post Details
Under the Border Roads Organisation GREF Recruitment 2026, a total of 899 vacancies have been released for 6 different trades/posts. Candidates from technical and non-technical backgrounds can apply for these posts through offline mode. The trade-wise vacancy details are given below
| Code | Post / Trade | Grand Total | ESM Vacancies | PwBD Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Draughtsman | 42 | 06 | 03 |
| 02 | Hindi Typist | 10 | 01 | |
| 03 | Store Keeper Technical (SKT) | 300 | 45 | 12 |
| 04 | Operator Communication | 261 | 39 | |
| 05 | Operator Excavating Machinery (OEM) Ordinary Grade | 207 | 31 | |
| 06 | Electrician | 79 | 12 | |
| Total | 899 | 134 | 15 | |
BRO GREF Recruitment 2026 Essential Educational Qualifications
Only Indian male candidates are allowed to apply for these posts. Applicants who are still waiting for their final exam result should not apply. Candidates must have completed all required educational or technical qualifications from a recognized University or Institute before filling out the offline application form.
| Post | Essential Educational / Technical Qualification |
|---|---|
| Draughtsman | (i) 10+2 with Science subjects from a recognized Board. (ii) Two years Certificate in Architecture or Draughtsman ship from a recognized Institute. OR Two year National Trade Certificate for Draughtsman (Civil) from a recognized Institute with one year practical experience in the trade |
| Hindi Typist | (i) 10+2 from a recognized Board. (ii) Typing speed of 30 words per minute in Hindi on computer (9000 KDPH at 5 key depressions per word) |
| Store Keeper Technical (SKT) | Essential- (i) 10+2 from a recognized Board (ii) Store keeping knowledge of vehicles or engineering equipment. Desirable- Three years experience in stores establishment. OR Having Passed Class II Course for Store man Technical in Defence Service Regulation |
| Operator Communication | (i) Matriculation from a recognized Board. (ii) Wireless Operator or Radio Mechanic Certificate from ITI. OR Defence Trade Certificate from an Army Institute or similar establishment of Defence with knowledge of Radio Technology. OR Having passed Class I Course for Wireless Operator and Key Board as per Defence Service Regulations |
| OEM (Ordinary Grade) | (i) Matriculation from a recognized Board. (ii) Heavy motor vehicle driving licence or Driving license for Dozer/Excavator with six months experience in driving Dozer/Excavator. OR Having passed Class II Course of Operator Excavating Machinery as per Defence Service Regulations |
| Electrician | (i) Matriculation from a recognized Board. (ii) Certificate of Auto Electrician from ITI or equivalent with one year experience as Electrician. OR passed the Electrician Class 2 Course as per Defence Service Regulations |
Physical Standard For BRO GREF Recruitment 2026
Physical Standards given as below-
| Region | Minimum Height (in cm) | Chest (in cm) | Minimum Weight (in kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Himalayan Region (J&K, Himanchal Himachal Pradesh, Punjab Hills & Uttarakhand) | 158 | 75 (expansion by 5 cm) | 47.5 |
| Eastern Himalaya N Region (Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam and Hill Region of West Bengal) | 152 | 75 (expansion by 5 cm) | 47.5 |
| West Plain Region (Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Western UP) | 162.5 | 76 (expansion by 5 cm) | 50 |
| Eastern Plain (Eastern UP, Bihar, West Bengal, Orissa, Jharkhand) | 157 | 75 (expansion by 5 cm) | 50 |
| Central Region (MP, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Daman & Diu, Dadar & Nagar Haveli) | 157 | 75 (expansion by 5 cm) | 50 |
| Southern Region (Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Kerala, Goa & Pondicherry) | 157 | 75 (expansion by 5 cm) | 50 |
| Gorkhas (Indian Domicile) | 152 | 75 (expansion by 5 cm) | 47.5 |
How to Apply for BRO GREF Recruitment 2026
1-First, candidates need to visit the BRO official website and download the application form, admit card, and official notification.
2-Candidates can apply through offline mode only. No online application form facility is available for this recruitment.
3-Application form should be printed on A4 size 75 GSM paper using single side printing only.
4-Admit card must be printed on both sides of one paper.
5-Candidates should fill the form only in English or Hindi using capital letters. fill all details correctly like Name, Father’s Name, Date of Birth, Address, Aadhaar Number, Mobile Number ,Qualification Details, Trade/Post Name etc.
6-Before sending the form, candidates must pay the application fee online through SBI Collect mode only. After payment, attach the e-receipt copy with the application form
7-Paste a recent passport size colour photograph which should not be older than 1 month from advertisement date. Candidates should keep at least 12 copies of the same photo for future recruitment stages.
8-Candidates must put Signature & Left hand thumb impression at the given place on both application form and admit card. Forms without these details will be rejected.
9-Candidates applying for more than one post must send Separate application form & required documents, Separate fee, Separate envelope for each post
10-Put only one application form in one envelope and send it through postal service to-Commandant, GREF Centre, Dighi Camp, Pune – 411015
Important Links
| Official Notification | click here |
| Application Fee Payment | click here |
| official website | click Here |
Required Documents
Along with the application form, candidates should attach self-attested photocopies of the following document
1-10th Marksheet & Certificate
2-ITI/Diploma/Technical Certificate
3-Aadhaar Card
4-Caste Certificate
5-OBC NCL Declaration
6-EWS Certificate
7-Disability Certificate (for PwBD candidates)
8-Experience Certificate (if required)
9-Driving Licence (for OEM/Driver posts)
10-NCC Certificate
11-Sports Certificate
12-Residence/Domicile Certificate
13-Relationship Certificate for Son of Serving/Ex-GREF Personnel
BRO GREF Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process of Border Roads Organisation Recruitment 2026 will be completed in different stages. Final selection will mainly depend on Written Exam marks. Candidates have to go through these stages
1- Written Examination
2- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
3- Trade Test (TT)
4- Medical Examination
5- Document Verification
6- Final Joining
First of all, candidates will appear for the Written Exam. The exam will be held in both Hindi and English language. Candidates must use only blue or black ball pen. The paper may contain objective and subjective type questions. Questions will be based on the qualification and syllabus of the post/trade. Exam duration can be between 1 to 3 hours depending on the trade/post. Minimum Passing Marks for General / OBC / EWS – 50% Marks & for SC / ST – 40% Marks
Candidates must complete a 1.6 KM run within 10 minutes. PET is only qualifying in nature and its marks will not be added in final merit. Trade Test is also qualifying only. Candidates must pass PET and TT for final selection
After PET and TT, candidates will go through Medical Examination and Document Verification. Only medically fit candidates will be selected because BRO work may include difficult border and hilly areas.
How to Clear BRO GREF Physical & Written
If you want to join BRO GREF (Border Roads Organisation General Reserve Engineer Force), you need to clear both the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and the Written Exam. Many candidates focus only on the written exam, but physical fitness is Also important. With proper preparation and regular practice, you can clear this exam easily.
You have already seen in the notification above how many stages are in this recruitment. Prepare for each stage accordingly. Here are some simple tips that can help you in your preparation and make your exam easier. These tips will be useful for all candidates.
for physical Test -The Physical Test is held to check your fitness and stamina. To get ready for it, make a habit of running every day. You can start with 2–5 km and slowly improve your speed and stamina. Along with running, do simple exercises like push-ups, sit-ups, squats, and planks regularly. Eat healthy homemade food, drink plenty of water, and avoid junk food as much as possible. Also, take proper sleep every night so that your body stays fresh and active. If you follow these simple habits daily, your can clear your physical test easier.
For Written test-The written exam usually includes questions from GK, Maths, Reasoning, General Science, and Current Affairs. So, try to give time to all these subjects. For Maths, practice topics like Percentage, Profit and Loss, Ratio, Average, and Time and Work. Solving a few questions every day will help improve your speed and accuracy.
For Reasoning, focus on topics like Number Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, and Direction. Regular practice will make these topics much easier.
For GK and Current Affairs, read the news daily and stay updated with important events happening in India and around the world. For General Science, learn the basic concepts of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. NCERT books from Class 6 to 10 are very helpful for this.
You should also solve previous year question papers. They will help you understand the exam pattern and the types of questions that are usually asked. Taking mock tests is also a good idea because they help you check your preparation and build confidence.
If you study regularly and do practice every day the BRO GREF written exam will become much easier.
Important Tips Before Filling Out the Form
1-Candidates are requested to verify and gather all necessary documents—such as eligibility certificates, proof of identity (ID proof), address details, Aadhaar Card and other basic information.
2-Please keep ready the documents that require for the recruitment form—such as a photograph, signature, ID proof, thumb impression, certificates, etc.
3-Before sending the application form, please review the form and carefully verify all the fields.
4-If the candidate is required to pay an application fee, it must be paid. If you fail to pay the requisite application fee, your form will be considered incomplete.
5-Finally, be sure to take a photocopy of the submitted application form and keep it safe for future reference.
