The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has released a new recruitment notification for 899 vacancies in the General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF) vide Advertisement No. 01/2026. The notification has been announced through the Employment Newspaper issue dated April 18-24, 2026. Vacancies are available across six posts and trades including Store Keeper Technical (SKT), Operator Communication, Operator Excavating Machinery (OEM), Electrician, Draughtsman and Hindi Typist. Indian citizens fulfilling the prescribed eligibility criteria are eligible to apply online through the official BRO website bro.gov.in. The application process is expected to begin in April 2026 and continue till May 2026.
BRO GREF Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Border Roads Organisation (BRO) |
| Force | General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF) |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 899 Posts |
| Post Names | Draughtsman, Hindi Typist, Store Keeper Technical (SKT), Operator Communication, Operator Excavating Machinery (OEM), Electrician |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Apply Start Date | April 2026 (to be notified on bro.gov.in) |
| Last Date to Apply | May 2026 (to be notified on bro.gov.in) |
| Exam Date | To Be Notified separately |
| Pay & Allowances | As per Govt. of India guidelines (DA, HRA etc.) |
| Official Website | bro.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Employment Newspaper Issue | April 18–24, 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | April 2026 (exact date to be notified) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | May 2026 (exact date to be notified) |
| Exam Date | To Be Notified separately on bro.gov.in |
⚠️ Candidates are advised to regularly check bro.gov.in for the exact application start and last dates, as well as examination schedule.
BRO GREF Vacancy 2026 – Post-wise Breakup
| Code | Post / Trade | General | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Draughtsman | 24 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 42 |
| 2 | Hindi Typist | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 10 |
| 3 | Store Keeper Technical (SKT) | 151 | 43 | 22 | 77 | 7 | 300 |
| 4 | Operator Communication | 114 | 41 | 18 | 83 | 5 | 261 |
| 5 | Operator Excavating Machinery (OEM) | 135 | 20 | 15 | 35 | 2 | 207 |
| 6 | Electrician | 38 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 3 | 79 |
| Total | 466 | 120 | 67 | 228 | 18 | 899 |
BRO GREF Vacancy 2026 – Horizontal Reservation (ESM & PwBD)
| Post / Trade | ESM Vacancies | PwBD Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Store Keeper Technical (SKT) | 45 | 12 |
| Operator Communication | 39 | — |
| Operator Excavating Machinery (OEM) | 31 | — |
| Electrician | 12 | — |
| Draughtsman | 6 | 3 |
| Hindi Typist | 1 | — |
Note: ESM = Ex-Servicemen | PwBD = Persons with Benchmark Disabilities. Horizontal reservation is applicable over and above the category-wise vertical reservation.
BRO GREF Eligibility Criteria 2026
Detailed post-wise educational qualification and eligibility criteria will be available in the official notification PDF on bro.gov.in. Candidates must verify all eligibility conditions from the official notification before applying.
How to Apply for BRO GREF Recruitment 2026?
- Visit the official BRO website bro.gov.in and navigate to the Recruitment section.
- Click on the link for Advertisement No. 01/2026 for GREF Recruitment 2026.
- Verify your eligibility criteria as per the post/trade you wish to apply for.
- Fill up the online application form with correct personal, educational and other required details.
- Upload all required documents as specified in the official notification.
- Pay the application fee through online mode as prescribed.
- Submit the application and take a printout of the completed application form for future reference.
⚠️ Examination dates will be notified separately. Pay and allowances including DA and HRA will be paid as per the guidelines of the Government of India.