NHSRCL Recruitment 2026 – 209 DE & JE Posts on Absorption Basis, Eligibility Criteria & Pay Scale

National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has released vacancy notices for 175 posts across two grades - Deputy Engineer / Deputy Chief Controller (34 posts, Vacancy Nos. 21–25/2026) and Junior Engineer / Controller / Train Manager / Station Manager (175 posts, Vacancy Nos. 26–32/2026) - on absorption basis from Regular/Contractual employees of Indian Railways, Government-owned or operated Railways, Metro Railways, and RRTS. These roles support India's first high-speed rail corridor between Mumbai and Ahmedabad. Eligibility criteria are reckoned as on 31 May 2026. Candidates must check the official NHSRCL website for the application portal link and closing date.

Minimum 5 years' supervisory work experience in the relevant field (Civil/Track maintenance, Electrical Power Distribution, Railway Signalling, Rolling Stock maintenance, or OCC Operations as applicable); AND | Currently working in pay scales with minimum bottom pay of ₹46,000 , OR | 2 years' experience in pay scales with minimum bottom pay of ₹40,000 and above , OR | 5 years' experience in pay scales with minimum bottom pay of ₹37,000 and above . | Minimum 5 years' supervisory work experience in the relevant field; AND | Working in PB-2 + GP ₹4,200 (Level 6 of 7th CPC) ; AND | Minimum 4 years of Group C service .