The Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA), a statutory authority under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has released Indicative Vacancy Notice No. 21/2026 for senior-level positions on a deputation basis.
Applications are invited from eligible officers working in Central or State Governments, government PSUs, autonomous bodies, corporations, authorities, development boards and other government organisations. The recruitment includes positions in station development, design, civil engineering, electrical engineering, MEPF, signalling, telecommunications and extra-low-voltage systems.
The last date for submission of applications is 21 September 2026, up to 5:00 PM.
RLDA Vacancy Details 2026
| Post | Pay level under 7th CPC | Vacancies | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Director/SDP | Level 14 | 1 | Delhi |
| General Manager/Design | Level 14 | 1 | Delhi |
| JGM (Civil)/DGM (Civil) | Level 13/12 | 1 | Ahmedabad |
| JGM/DGM (Electrical Engineering) | Level 13/12 | 1 | Surat/SITCO |
| JGM/DGM (MEPF) | Level 13/12 | 1 | Ahmedabad |
| JGM/DGM (Signal & Telecom/Extra Low Voltage) | Level 13/12 | 1 | Mumbai |
| Total | 6 |
Abbreviations used in the notification:
- JGM: Joint General Manager
- DGM: Deputy General Manager
- SDP: Station Development Projects
- MEPF: Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire-related services
Important Dates
- Indicative Vacancy Notice: 21/2026
- Last date for submission: 21 September 2026
- Closing time: 5:00 PM
- Tentative interaction/interview: After 21 September 2026 at short notice
- Publication in Employment News: 12 September 2026
Candidates should keep their contact details active because shortlisted applicants may be called for interaction or interview at short notice after the closing date.
Who Can Apply?
The vacancies are intended for eligible and experienced officers working in:
- Central Government departments
- State Government departments
- Central or State Government PSUs
- Autonomous bodies
- Government corporations
- Statutory authorities
- Development boards
- Other government organisations
These appointments will be made on a deputation basis. Applicants must satisfy the service, experience, educational qualification, current grade, pay-level and vigilance requirements prescribed for their selected position.
Candidates who are not currently serving in an eligible government organisation or public-sector body should carefully check the detailed notification before applying.
How to Apply for RLDA Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates should follow these steps:
Visit the official RLDA website.
Open the Career or Vacancy section.
Find Vacancy Notice No. 21/2026.
Download and read the complete vacancy notification.
Download the prescribed application proforma.
Complete the application with accurate personal, educational and service information.
Attach the documents required under the detailed notification.
Forward the application through the prescribed channel so that it reaches RLDA by 21 September 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Applicants should confirm the submission address, advance-copy procedure and email requirements from the complete notification. They should not rely solely on the indicative notice when submitting their applications.
Vacancy information may also be available through the official Indian Railways website.
Documents Applicants May Need
Candidates should keep the following records ready, subject to the requirements of the detailed advertisement:
- Completed application in the prescribed format
- Educational qualification certificates
- Detailed service and employment particulars
- Experience certificates
- APARs or performance reports for the prescribed period
- Vigilance and disciplinary clearance
- Integrity certificate
- No-objection or cadre-controlling-authority approval
- Certificate confirming that no major or minor penalty has been imposed
- Current pay-level and pay-slip details
- Recent photograph and proof of identity
The exact document requirements must be confirmed from the official vacancy notice.
Selection Process
Eligible applications will be examined according to RLDA’s deputation and selection requirements. Shortlisted officers may be invited for an interaction or interview after 21 September 2026.
The date of interaction or interview may be communicated at short notice. No applicant should treat submission of an application as confirmation of shortlisting or selection.
About Rail Land Development Authority
Rail Land Development Authority is a statutory authority under the Ministry of Railways. It is involved in the commercial development of vacant railway land, station redevelopment and the planning and implementation of railway-related development projects.
The advertised positions provide opportunities for experienced government and public-sector professionals to contribute to station development, infrastructure design, civil and electrical engineering, building services and advanced signalling and communication systems.
Important Instructions
- Apply only after reading the complete official notification.
- Ensure that the application is forwarded through the proper channel, wherever required.
- Applications should reach the designated authority before the closing deadline.
- RLDA may publish a corrigendum or addendum only on its official website.
- Candidates should regularly check the RLDA and Indian Railways websites for updates.
- The complete vacancy notice is scheduled to appear in Employment News on 12 September 2026.
Disclaimer
This post is published for employment-information purposes. Track2Training is not associated with RLDA or the Ministry of Railways and does not guarantee recruitment, shortlisting or selection. Candidates must verify eligibility, application procedures, dates and documentation through the official notification before applying.
Official website: https://rlda.indianrailways.gov.in/
Last date: 21 September 2026, up to 5:00 PM
