BRO Recruitment Advt 01/2026; The Border Roads Organisation (BRO), operating under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has started accepting the application form for 899 vacancies in the General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF) (Advt. No. 01/2026). The application submission form dates are from 21st May to 4th July 2026.
BRO is a premier road construction agency responsible for building and maintaining roads, bridges, tunnels, and infrastructure in border areas, hilly regions, and remote strategic zones across India. This is a permanent central government job with stable pay, defence allowances, and field experience.
BRO Recruitment Notification 2026
The official Notification under Advertisement No. 01/2026 has been released on the official website https://bro.gov.in/. Download the BRO Notification PDF from the direct link attached here and check information such as vacancy, selection process, eligibility and other details.
BRO Recruitment Advt 01/2026
| Organisation | Border Roads Organisation (BRO) / GREF |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 899 |
| Mode of Application | Offline (Postal) |
| Application Start Date | 21 May 2026 |
| Last Date (General) | 04 July 2026 |
| Last Date (NE States & Remote Areas) | 19 July 2026 |
| Age Limit | 18 to 27 years |
| Selection Process | Written Exam → PET/Trade Test → PME → Document Verification |
| Official Website | www.bro.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 21 May 2026 |
| Last Date of Receipt (General States) | 04 July 2026 |
| Last Date of Receipt (NE States & Remote Areas) | 19 July 2026 |
| Written Test / PET / Trade Test Dates | To be announced by GREF Centre, Pune |
BRO Recruitment Application Fee 2026
To complete the application form, candidates have to pay an application fee of Rs. 50/-. Candidates from the SC/ ST category are exempted from paying the fee.
- General/OBC/EWS – Rs. 50
- SC/ ST/ Other Category – Nil
- Payment Mode – Online only through Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking. No offline payment is accepted.
BRO GREF Vacancy 2026
Check the posts-wise vacancy details from the table below.
| Posts | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
| Draughtsman | 42 | 24 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 1 |
| Hindi Typist | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Store Keeper Technical (SKT) | 300 | 151 | 43 | 22 | 77 | 7 |
| Operator Communication | 261 | 114 | 41 | 18 | 83 | 5 |
| Operator Excavating Machinery (OEM) | 207 | 135 | 20 | 15 | 35 | 2 |
| Electrician | 79 | 38 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 3 |
| Total | 899 | 466 | 120 | 67 | 228 | 18 |
BRO Recruitment 2026 — Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Post-wise essential qualifications are as follows:
Draughtsman: 10+2 with Science from a recognised Board, plus a two-year Certificate in Architecture/Draughtsmanship from a recognised institute, OR a National Trade Certificate for Draughtsman (Civil) with one year practical experience.
Hindi Typist: 10+2 from a recognised Board, plus typing speed of 30 words per minute in Hindi on computer.
Store Keeper Technical (SKT): 10+2 from a recognised Board with store keeping knowledge related to vehicles or engineering equipment. Three years of experience in stores is desirable.
Operator Communication: Matriculation, plus a Wireless Operator/Radio Mechanic certificate from an ITI, OR a Defence Trade Certificate with knowledge of Radio Technology.
OEM (Ordinary Grade): Matriculation, plus a heavy motor vehicle driving licence or Dozer/Excavator driving licence with six months’ experience.
Electrician: Matriculation, plus an Auto Electrician certificate from an ITI with one year experience, OR having passed the Electrician Class 2 Course from a Defence establishment.
BRO GREF Recruitment Selection Process 2026
The BRO selection process 2026 is a multi-stage procedure that is designed to select capable and physically fit candidates for challenging roles.
- Written Exam
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET), including measurement of basic physical measurements, and Trade Test (TT)
- Primary Medical Examination(PME) and Document verification (DV)
- Induction/Joining
How to Apply for BRO Recruitment 2026?
Applications are submitted offline by postal mode for BRO GREF Recruitment 2026. Follow these steps:
- Visit the official BRO website: www.bro.gov.in
- Download the prescribed application form from the Recruitment section.
- Read the detailed notification PDF carefully, including all eligibility conditions and instructions.
- Fill in the application form neatly in capital letters using black/blue ink.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of all required documents (do not send originals).
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) through the online payment link available on the website, and print the fee receipt.
- Write on the top of the envelope: “APPLICATION FOR (NAME OF POST/TRADE) — CATEGORY (UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD/ESM)”
- Send the application by Registered Post to: The Commandant, GREF Centre, Dighi Camp, Pune – 411015
Important Links
| BRO Recruitment 2026 | NOTIFICATION |
| BRO Recruitment 2026 | APPLICATION FORM |
