Home   »   BRO Recruitment Application Form 2026

BRO Recruitment Application Form 2026 Starts for 899 GREF Posts

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 Application Form 2026

The application acceptance process for the BRO Recruitment has started. Candidates can download the application form from the BRO official website or the direct link mentioned below. BRO Application Form 2026 must be submitted in offline mode by sending posts to the Commandant, GREF Centre, Dighi Camp, Pune – 411015.

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.

How to Apply for BRO Recruitment 2026?

Applications are submitted offline by postal mode for BRO GREF Recruitment 2026. Follow these steps:

  1. Visit the official BRO website: www.bro.gov.in
  2. Download the prescribed application form from the Recruitment section.
  3. Read the detailed notification PDF carefully, including all eligibility conditions and instructions.
  4. Fill in the application form neatly in capital letters using black/blue ink.
  5. Attach self-attested photocopies of all required documents (do not send originals).
  6. Pay the application fee (if applicable) through the online payment link available on the website, and print the fee receipt.
  7. Write on the top of the envelope: “APPLICATION FOR (NAME OF POST/TRADE) — CATEGORY (UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD/ESM)”
  8. Send the application by Registered Post to: The Commandant, GREF Centre, Dighi Camp, Pune – 411015

Note – Applications must reach before the closing date. Cutting, overwriting, or erasing in the application form will not be accepted. The appointment is on a permanent basis.

Documents Required

  • Age Proof (Birth Certificate / Matriculation Certificate)
  • Educational Qualification Certificates (as per the post applied for)
  • Trade/ITI Certificate (if applicable)
  • Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS — issued by competent authority)
  • Aadhar Card / Photo ID Proof
  • Two recent passport-size photographs
  • Ex-Serviceman Discharge Certificate (if applicable)
  • PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
  • Domicile/Residence Proof

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

  • Draughtsman
    Candidates must have completed 10+2 with Science subjects from a recognised Board
    Having two years Certificate in Architecture Draftsmanship from a recognised Institute equivalent (OR)
    Possessing two years National Trade Certificate
  • Hindi Typist
    10+2 from a recognised Board or equivalent (AND)
    Typing speed of 30 words per minute in Hindi on a computer
  • Store Keeper Technical (SKT)
    10+2 from a recognised Board or equivalent (AND)
    Having storekeeping knowledge relating to vehicles or engineering equipment
  • Operator Communication
    Matriculation from a recognised Board or equivalent  (AND)
    Possessing a Wireless Operator or Radio Mechanic Certificate from the Industrial Training Institute or equivalent (OR)
    Defence Trade Certificate from an Army Institute
  • Operator Excavating Machinery (OEM)
    Matriculation from a recognised Board or equivalent
    Possessing a heavy motor vehicle driving licence, or a driving license (OR)
    Having passed the Class II Course of Operator Excavating
  • Electrician – Matriculation from a recognised Board or equivalent
    Possessing a certificate as an Auto Electrician from the Industrial Training Institute (OR)
    Having passed the Electrician Class 2 Course

Age Limit (18/04/2026)

  • Minimum Age – 18 years
  • Maximum Age – 27 years

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 GREF Recruitment Selection Process

The BRO selection process 2026 is a multi-stage procedure that is designed to select capable and physically fit candidates for challenging roles.

  1. Written Exam
  2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET), including measurement of basic physical measurements, and Trade Test (TT)
  3. Primary Medical Examination(PME) and Document verification (DV)
  4. Induction/Joining

BRO Recruitment Salary 2026

The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) offers an attractive salary package under the 7th Central Pay Commission. Along with the salary, candidates will be offered benefits like Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), free rations, transport allowance, and other allowances.

Post Name Pay Band Grade Pay
Draughtsman Rs 5200–20200 Rs 2800/-
Others Rs 5200–20200 Rs 1900/-

Important Dates

Events Dates
Detailed Notification PDF 20th May 2026
Application Starts 21st May 2026
Last Date to Apply (General) 04 July 2026
Last Date to Apply (NE States / Remote Areas) 19 July 2026
Written Exam Date
Physical & Skill Test Dates

 

test-prime-banner
About the Author

As Manager- Content Writer, I take on leadership within our content creation team, overseeing the development of error-free educational content on CareerPower. My primary responsibility is to deliver and analyse high-quality content educating and informing the aspirants about upcoming government exams (Bank, SSC, Railways, Defence, Teaching, State-level etc) published on our website. I have more than 7 years experience in content writing wherein 5.5+ years of experience in ed-tech content writing. I can be reached at aparna.tomar@adda247.com