BRO Recruitment 2026: Apply for 899 GREF Posts Before 4 July Deadline

The Border Roads Organisation (BRO), functioning under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has announced 899 vacancies for the General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF) via Advertisement No. 01/2026. The deadline for submitting your offline application is 4th July 2026. 

BRO Recruitment Notification 2026

The official notification for Advertisement No. 01/2026 is available on the official portal at https://bro.gov.in/. Access the direct link provided below to download the BRO Notification PDF and verify essential information regarding vacancies, selection criteria, eligibility, and pay scales.

Download BRO Notification 2026 PDF - Official Guidelines

BRO Recruitment Application Form 2026

The application phase for BRO Recruitment is now open. Eligible candidates should download the prescribed application form from the official website. Completed forms must be sent via post to the Commandant, GREF Centre, Dighi Camp, Pune – 411015 before the closing date.

Download BRO Application Form 2026 PDF - Official Link

BRO Recruitment Application Fee 2026

Applicants are required to submit an application fee of Rs. 50/- to process their candidacy. Candidates belonging to SC/ST categories are fully exempt from the application fee payment.

• 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?

All applications for the BRO GREF Recruitment 2026 must be submitted via postal mode. Please ensure all required documents are attached and follow the official instructions for submission carefully.

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

Important Note: Ensure your application reaches the destination before the deadline. Forms containing cuttings, overwriting, or erasing will be rejected. Selected candidates will be appointed 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

Refer to the comprehensive table below for a breakdown of vacancy distribution across the various GREF posts.

BRO GREF Recruitment Selection Process

The BRO selection process for 2026 involves a rigorous multi-stage assessment designed to identify highly skilled and physically capable individuals for these critical defense 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

Employees of the Border Roads Organisation receive a competitive salary structure as per the 7th Central Pay Commission. The compensation package includes essential benefits such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), free rations, and transport allowances.

Important Dates