DFCCIL Recruitment 2025 for Executive Engineer, Apply Online
Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited
A Govt. of India (Ministry of Railways) Enterprise
Advertisement No.: 01/DR/2025
DFCCIL Recruitment 2025 for Executive Engineer – Apply Now!
JOB ALERT Engineers! DFCCIL is recruiting young and talented skilled engineers. Eligible and interested candidates are invited to apply for the post of Executive (Engineers) in DFCCIL.
*Keep reading further to get an overview of the DFCCIL vacancies.
Company Profile:
Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) is a PSU under the Ministry of Railways. It was incorporated on 30th October 2006 to address the growing need of efficient freight transport and to reduce the load on Indian Railways. DFCCIL develops and looks after all the dedicated freight corridor of India, making the freight services more-faster and efficient. In the fiscal year 2024, an average of 241 trains used to pass through the dedicated freight corridors every day.
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates meeting eligibility criteria as below may apply for the advertised positions:
- Executive (Civil): Three years Diploma in Civil Engg./ Civil Engg. (Transportation)/ Civil Engg. (Construction Technology)/ Civil Engg. (Public Health)/ Civil Engg. (Water Resource) from a recognized University / Institute with not less than 60% marks.
- Executive (Electrical): Three years Diploma in Electrical / Electronics / Electrical & Electronics/ Power Supply/ Instrumental & Control / Industrial Electronics/ Electronics & Instrumentation / Applied Electronics / Digital Electronics / Instrumentation / Power Electronics /Electronics & Control Systems from a recognized University / Institute with not less than 60% marks.
- Executive (Signal & Telecommunication): Three years Diploma in Electrical & Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Telecommunication / Electronics & Instrumentation / Electronics & Computer / Electronics & Control Systems / Power Electronics / Electrical & Communication / Rail System and Communication / Electrical / Electronics / Microelectronics / Telecommunication / Communication / Instrumentation / Instrumentation & Control / Instrumentation Technology / Information Technology / Information & Communication Technology / Information Science and Technology / Computer Science & Engineering / Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Microprocessor from a recognized University / Institute with not less than 60% marks.
Note:
- Candidates with higher Qualification in the respective Discipline viz B.E/B.Tech/B.Sc. Engg with minimum 60% marks shall also be eligible to apply.
- Eligible candidates who have completed Diploma/Degree course (as prescribed for the Post applied for) through recognized lateral entry scheme can also apply.
- Candidate having B.E/B.Tech + ME/M.Tech integrated dual Degree in Engineering in relevant disciplines shall also be considered for Post where Essential Qualification of B.E/B.TECH in relevant discipline is prescribed. If a candidate pursues integrated B.E/B.Tech + ME/M.Tech Programmes and is awarded two separate Degrees i.e. BE/B.Tech and ME/M/Tech, then the % of marks/CGPA obtained by the candidates in BE/B.Tech will be considered to determine the eligibility of the candidates. If a single Degree i.e. ME/M.Tech is awarded to the candidates at the end of integrated ME/M.Tech programme, then the consolidated marks obtained by the candidate at the end of integrated ME/M.Tech programme will be reckoned for deciding the eligibility.
- For the Post of Executive where Diploma is prescribed as Essential Educational Qualification, candidates with higher Qualification in the respective Discipline viz B.E/B.Tech/B.Sc. Engg with minimum 60% marks shall also be eligible to apply.
- Engineering Degree can be B.E./ B. Tech./ B. Sc. Engg (4 years).
- Candidates enrolled in courses conducted by the Professional Bodies/Institutions imparting Technical Education upto 31.05.2013 only will be considered eligible in terms of AICTE Notice dated 23.11.2020 & 31.10.2017 and MHRD OM No. 11-15/2011-AR (TS.II) dated 06.12.2012. This includes Sections A & B Examinations of the Institution of Engineers (India) and Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
- The candidate must possess Qualifications from a University/ Technical Board incorporated by an Act of Central or State legislature in India or other Educational Institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be Deemed as University under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 or duly recognized by the relevant Statutory Bodies like UGC/AICTE etc for the relevant period when the candidates acquired the Qualification. In case of the candidates possessing such Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates awarded through Distance Learning/Part Time/Correspondence Mode of Education, such candidates shall also produce approval given to the University/Institute that the above Degree/Diploma/ Certificates are recognized for employment in Central Government by the relevant Statutory Bodies for the relevant period at the time of Document Verification.
For more details, candidates can refer to the official notification.
Age Limit for various posts
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Unreserved/EWS | 18-30 |
| OBC (NCL) | 18-33 |
| SC/ST | 18-35 |
Age relaxation: The upper age-limit is relaxable as under subject to submission of requisite certificate:
- By five years for SC/ST candidates.
- By three years for OBC-NCL candidates.
- By ten years for PwBD applicants (15 & 13 years for PwBD candidates belonging to SC/ST and OBC-NCL categories respectively).
- For Ex-Servicemen, upto the extent of service rendered in defence plus three years provided they have put in more than six months service after attestation, as per Ex-Servicemen (Re-employment in Central Civil Services and Posts) Rules, 1979 and Govt. of India orders issued from time-to-time.
- The upper age-limit is relaxable by (08) Eight years for regular employees of DFCCIL.
- Maximum upper age of the applicants should not exceed 56 years including all possible age relaxations.
- Date of Birth filled by the candidate in the Online Application Form should be same as recorded in the Matriculation/ Secondary (10th) Examination Certificate which will be the only document to be accepted for determining the age.
- Relaxation in age limit shall be applicable for PwBD category candidates irrespective of the fact whether the Post is reserved or not, provided the Post is identified suitable for concerned PwBD category candidates.
Selection Procedure:
The selection of candidates for various post would be done on the basis of computer based test. There will be two stage CBT (1st stage CBT and 2nd stage CBT) for all the advertised post.
CBT 1 would consists of 100 question from Mathematics/Numerical Ability, General Awareness, General Science, Logical reasoning/General Intelligence, Knowledge about railways/DFCCIL, each of 1 mark. The total time for CBT 1 would be 90 minutes (120 minutes for eligible PwBD candidates with Scribe) and there would be negative marking of 0.25 marks.
The score / normalized score of 1st stage CBT shall be used only for shortlisting candidates for the 2nd stage CBT. Those who will qualify CBT 1 would be called for CBT 2.
Total number of candidates to be shortlisted for next stage of selection process will be as per details given below.
| S.No | Particulars | Number of candidates to be shortlisted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd stage Computer Based Test | 20 times the Community-wise vacancies of posts notified as per Merit in 1st Stage CBT. |
| 2 | Document Verification / Medical /formation of Panel | Equal to number of Community wise vacancies notified as per Merit. |
CBT 2 will consists of 120 multiple choice questions of 1 marks each and the duration would be 120 minutes (160 minutes for eligible PwBD candidates with Scribe). If Question Paper consists of more than one Section, then there will be no Sectional cutoff in case of CBT. Marks / normalized marks obtained in 2nd stage CBT will be considered for formation of Panel (final result).
All candidates of a Community having same cut-off marks will be called for 2nd Stage CBT/PET. Maximum size of final Panel will be equal to the number of advertised vacancies (community-wise).
The candidates shortlisted for 2nd Stage CBT shall be advised through the websites of DFCCIL as well as through the registered Mobile Number and E-mail to download their e-Admit Card for appearing in the 2nd Stage CBT.
Vacancy Table and Qualifying Marks:
The category wise vacancy for each post is given in the table below:
| S.No. | Executive | Number of Posts | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UR | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | EWS | Total | ||
| 1 | Civil | 16 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 36 |
| 2 | Electrical | 28 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 64 |
| 3 | Signal & Telecommunication | 28 | 23 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 75 |
For more details regarding the vacancy, candidates can visit here.
Minimum qualifying marks for each category is given in the table below:
| S.No | Category | Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UR/EWS | 40% |
| 2 | SC/OBC(NCL) | 30% |
| 3 | ST | 25% |
Note: Obtaining minimum qualifying marks in the CBT will not confer any right for being shortlisted for next stage of Recruitment process as the same will depend upon merit position, number of candidates required to be shortlisted for next Stage of Recruitment process etc. Same minimum qualifying marks are also applicable for Ex-Servicemen & PwBD candidates as per their community. However, relaxation of 2% marks will be given to PwBD candidates in case of shortage of candidates subject to fulfilling other conditions.
Tie of Marks:
For calling candidates for Document Verification/Preparation of Panel (final result), in case of tie of marks between more than one candidate, the resolution will be done in following order:
- The older candidate as per Date of Birth, will be placed higher i.e. the candidate in age seniority will be placed higher.
- In case of tie as per item (a) also, alphabetical order (A to Z) of the name shall be taken into account to break the tie.
Examination fee:
The application fee for each category is given below:
| S.No | Category | Application Fee (In Rs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UR/EWS/ OBC(NCL) | 1000 |
| 2 | SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Transgender | 0 |
Note:
- In addition, applicable charges (if any) will also be borne by the candidates.
- SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Serviceman/Transgender candidates have to indicate their category in the online Application Form and upload the requisite Certificate. If Application Fees is not paid by the non-exempted candidates, the application will be treated as incomplete and will be rejected.
- DFCCIL will accept Fee through ONLINE mode only. Fee submitted by any other mode will not be accepted.
- Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. Candidates are therefore requested to verify their eligibility before paying the Examination Fee.
- Candidates who are not exempted from Fee payment must ensure that their Fee has been deposited with DFCCIL. If the Fee is not received by DFCCIL, status of the Application Form is shown as ‘Incomplete/Pending’ and this information will be displayed on top of the online Application Form. Further, status of Fee payment can be verified at the ‘Payment Status” link provided in the candidate’s login screen. Such Applications which remain incomplete due to non-receipt of Fee for any reason whatsoever will be SUMMARILY REJECTED and no request for consideration of such Applications and Fee payment after the period specified in the Advertisement shall be entertained.
Instructions for Medical Examination
For the post of Executives (Civil, Electrical and Signal & Telecommunication) candidates should be medically fit as per the A3 medical standards. Appointment to the above posts will be subject to the candidate being Medically FIT as per the standards prescribed in Chapter –V of Indian Railway Medical Manual Volume-I which can be accessed at www.indianrailways.gov.in.
No relaxation in health standards is allowed. Candidates who have undergone Lasik surgery or any other surgery procedure to correct refractory error are not eligible for the Post having Medical Standard A3 (Aye-Three).
Selected PwBD candidates will be subjected to Medical Examination at the time of Document Verification and only those conforming to the medical standards as laid down in the Indian Railway Medical Manual (IRMM) Volume I and other extant provisions, as the case may be, will be eligible for Appointment. Different Medical standards shall apply to Ex-Servicemen as detailed in para 534 of Indian Railway Medical Manual (IRMM) Volume I, which can be accessed at www.indianrailways.gov.in.
Perks/allowances/Place of postings /Service Agreement
The pay scale for executives is ₹30,000- ₹1,20,000 (E0 level, IDA Pay Scale) .Selected candidates will be entitled for remuneration consisting of Basic Pay, DA (IDA pattern), HRA, Perks & Allowances under Cafeteria Approach. In addition, they will be entitled for Liberal Medical Facility, Gratuity, Leave Encashment as per rules of the Company.
The executives may get posted anywhere in India on DFCCIL’s Units/Stations/ Projects/Establishments/Offices. All posts are transferable at the sole discretion of the Management. The selected candidates will have promising opportunities for promotion to higher grades, as per Promotion Policy of the Company as amended time to time.
Candidate will have to execute a Service Bond, as per the norms of DFCCIL, at the time of joining.
General Instructions
- Mere fulfilling of the minimum criteria will not vest any right to candidates for being called for different stages of Recruitment process. DFCCIL reserves the right to cancel/modify/alter the entire Recruitment / Selection process, if need so arises, without assigning any reason whatsoever.
- Candidates having more than one spouse or married to a person having a spouse living, shall not be eligible to apply.
- The decision of DFCCIL will be final in all Recruitment related matters of this Advertisement and the DFCCIL will not undertake any responsibility for sending a reply to the candidates, if not selected.
- Selected candidates will be on probation for two (02) years from the date of joining as per extant policy. They shall be confirmed subject to satisfactory completion of the probationary period including test/training as prescribed. Probation period can be curtailed or extended on merits of individual cases. Employees on probation may be discharged from the service during period of probation without assigning any reasons.
- Canvassing in any form or influencing the officials related to the Recruitment process by any means would result in immediate disqualification of the candidate.
- DFCCIL strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Vacancies indicated in the Advertisement are provisional and may increase or decrease or even may become NIL in total or in specific communities/posts at a later stage depending upon the administrative requirements of DFCCIL. Also, additional posts, if required by the DFCCIL may be included at a later stage. The decision of DFCCIL in this regard will be final.
- The decision of DFCCIL in all matters relating to eligibility, penal action for false information, modification of vacancies, mode of selection, conduct of CBT, allotment of Examination Centres, Selection, allotment of posts to selected candidates etc will be final and binding on the candidates and no enquiry or correspondence will be entertained by the DFCCIL in this regard.
- DFCCIL reserve the right to incorporate any subsequent changes/modifications/ additions in the terms and conditions of Recruitment under this Advertisement.
These were some of the important points regarding this recruitment by DFCCIL. Interested candidates are highly advised to read the detailed official notification link below to avoid any confusion:
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