RDSO Senior Section Engineer (Inspection) 2026 — 42 Tenure Posts for Serving Railway SSEs | Electrical 25 + Mechanical 17 | Apply by 9 November 2026
RDSO, Lucknow has notified 42 ex-cadre, tenure-based Senior Section Engineer (Inspection) posts — 25 Electrical and 17 Mechanical — at Pay Level 7. Only serving Senior Section Engineers of Zonal Railways and Production Units with at least 5 years of service can apply, through proper channel, so that applications reach RDSO by 9 November 2026.
42
Total Posts
Pay Level 7 (existing pay as SSE, as per tenure posting terms)
Salary
RDSO inspection units — Lucknow, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, New Delhi and other locations
Location
Timeline
25 Sept 2026
9 Nov 2026
Through proper channel, by email or post to the Director General, RDSO, Lucknow
RDSO Notifies 42 SSE (Inspection) Tenure Posts — Electrical 25, Mechanical 17
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About This Notification
The Research Designs & Standards Organisation (RDSO), Lucknow, under the Ministry of Railways, has issued two notifications dated 25 September 2026 for 42 Senior Section Engineer (Inspection) posts:
- Per./Inspection/Electrical/Notification/25/2026 — 25 posts (Electrical)
- Per./Inspection/Mech/Notification/17/2026 — 17 posts (Mechanical)
⚠️ For serving railway staff only
These are ex-cadre, tenure-based posts filled from serving Senior Section Engineers of Zonal Railways and Production Units. They are not open to fresh graduates or the general public.
Key points
- Eligibility: working as Senior Section Engineer (cadre post) at Pay Level 7 with at least 5 years of service in the relevant department
- Tenure: initially 4 years, which may be extended or curtailed
- Postings: RDSO inspection units at Lucknow, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, New Delhi and other locations
- Apply through proper channel, by email or post, to the Director General, RDSO, Lucknow
- Applications must reach by 9 November 2026
- No application fee
Key Details
Organization
Research Designs & Standards Organisation (RDSO), Lucknow
Department
Ministry of Railways, Government of India
Exam Name
Senior Section Engineer (Inspection) — Electrical & Mechanical, Ex-Cadre Tenure Posts (Per./Inspection/Electrical/Notification/25/2026 & Per./Inspection/Mech/Notification/17/2026)
Total Posts
42
Job Location
RDSO inspection units — Lucknow, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, New Delhi and other locations
Selection Process
Application through proper channel → Scrutiny of service record and eligibility → Selection as per RDSO norms → Posting on tenure basis
Official Website
https://rdso.indianrailways.gov.in
Eligibility Criteria
⚠️ Serving Railway SSEs Only
Only Senior Section Engineers currently working in Zonal Railways or Production Units at Pay Level 7; not open to fresh candidates
Service Experience
At least 5 years of service as Senior Section Engineer in the Electrical or Mechanical department
Educational Qualification
B.Tech / B.E., Diploma or B.Sc in the relevant discipline
Tenure
Ex-cadre tenure posting, initially 4 years, extendable or curtailable
How to Apply
Through the controlling authority (proper channel), by email or post to the Director General, RDSO, Lucknow
Educational Qualification
- B.Tech / B.E., Diploma or B.Sc in the relevant engineering discipline
- Currently serving as Senior Section Engineer (cadre post) at Pay Level 7 in a Zonal Railway or Production Unit
- At least 5 years of service as Senior Section Engineer in the Electrical or Mechanical department, as applicable
Full eligibility and documents required are in the two RDSO notifications.
Important Dates
Notification Released
25 Sept 2026
Application End
9 Nov 2026
Through proper channel, by email or post to the Director General, RDSO, Lucknow
| Event | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ✓Notification Released | 25 Sept 2026 | — |
| NEXTApplication End | 9 Nov 2026 | Through proper channel, by email or post to the Director General, RDSO, Lucknow |
Vacancy Breakup — Total: 42
Senior Section Engineer (Inspection) — Electrical
25Pay Scale: Pay Level 7
Senior Section Engineer (Inspection) — Mechanical
17Pay Scale: Pay Level 7
| Post Name | Total | GEN | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PH | Female | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Section Engineer (Inspection) — Electrical | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Pay Level 7 |
| Senior Section Engineer (Inspection) — Mechanical | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Pay Level 7 |
| Total | 42 |
Application Fee
Payment Mode: Online (Internet Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card)
No application fee
Exam pattern details not available yet.
Step 1: Confirm Eligibility
Check that you are a serving Senior Section Engineer at Pay Level 7 with at least 5 years in the Electrical or Mechanical department.
Step 2: Read the Notification
Download the relevant RDSO notification (Electrical 25/2026 or Mechanical 17/2026) for the application format and required documents.
Step 3: Apply Through Proper Channel
Submit the application via your controlling authority, by email or post, to the Director General, RDSO, Lucknow.
Latest Updates
25 Sept
2026
🔔 RDSO Notifies 42 SSE (Inspection) Tenure Posts — Electrical 25, Mechanical 17
For serving railway Senior Section Engineers at Pay Level 7 with 5 years' service; applications must reach RDSO by 9 November 2026.
RDSO WebsiteRDSO SSE (Inspection) 2026 — Key Highlights
- Posts: 42 (Electrical 25 + Mechanical 17)
- Type: ex-cadre, tenure-based (initially 4 years)
- Eligible: serving SSEs at Pay Level 7 with 5 years' service
- Apply: through proper channel, by email or post
- Last date (receipt): 9 November 2026
- No fee
Who This Is Not For
Although the qualification line mentions B.Tech, Diploma or B.Sc, this is not an open recruitment. Graduates who are not already serving as Senior Section Engineers in Indian Railways cannot apply. For fresh-entry railway engineering jobs, see RRB JE or other open recruitments.
