BRO GREF Recruitment 2026: Major Hiring Drive for 899 Positions
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has officially launched a significant recruitment initiative for the year 2026, targeting the General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF). A new notification, identified as Advertisement No. 01/2026, has been issued to fill a total of 899 vacancies across various posts and trades. This recruitment drive is exclusively open to Indian citizens, with applications to be submitted through the official BRO website, bro.gov.in.
Vacancy Details and Distribution
The vacancies were announced in the Employment Newspaper issue dated April 18–24, 2026. The application process is scheduled to commence in April 2026 and will continue through May 2026. Interested candidates are advised to monitor the official portal for exact deadlines and updates.
The recruitment covers six distinct posts, with the highest number of vacancies allocated to Store Keeper Technical (SKT) at 300 positions. This is followed by Operator Communication with 261 vacancies and Operator Excavating Machinery (OEM) with 207 vacancies. Other posts include Draughtsman with 42 vacancies, Hindi Typist with 10 vacancies, and Electrician with 79 vacancies.
A detailed breakdown of vacancies by category is as follows:
- General: 466 vacancies
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 120 vacancies
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 67 vacancies
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): 228 vacancies
- Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 18 vacancies
This totals 899 vacancies, ensuring a broad and inclusive recruitment process.
Reservation for Ex-Servicemen and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
The notification also outlines specific reservations for ex-servicemen (ESM) and persons with benchmark disabilities (PwBD). Key allocations include:
- Store Keeper Technical: 45 vacancies for ESM and 12 for PwBD
- Operator Communication: 39 vacancies for ESM
- Operator Excavating Machinery: 31 vacancies for ESM
- Draughtsman: 6 vacancies for ESM and 3 for PwBD
- Electrician: 12 vacancies for ESM
- Hindi Typist: 1 vacancy for ESM
These provisions aim to support diverse applicant groups in securing employment opportunities within the BRO.
Application Process and Key Information
Candidates must follow a structured application procedure, which includes verifying eligibility criteria, completing the online application form, uploading necessary documents, and paying the applicable fee. It is crucial to take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
The exact deadline for application submission will be announced on the official website. Examination dates will be notified separately at a later stage. Successful candidates will receive pay and allowances, including Dearness Allowance (D.A.) and House Rent Allowance (H.R.A.), in accordance with the guidelines set by the Government of India.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to regularly check bro.gov.in for real-time updates and detailed notifications regarding this recruitment drive.
