Want To Work On India's First Bullet Train? High Speed Rail Body Announces 224 Jobs
Want To Work On India's First Bullet Train? High Speed Rail Body Announces 224 Jobs Published By, Last Updated: June 23, 2026, 11:59 IST India's
Want To Work On India's First Bullet Train? High Speed Rail Body Announces 224 Jobs Published By, Last Updated: June 23, 2026, 11:59 IST India's first bullet train project is opening doors for job seekers as NHSRCL launches a major recruitment drive offering 224 opportunities across engineering and other roles Rapid Read The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Corridor is widely regarded as one of India's flagship infrastructure projects and is expected to usher in a new era of high-speed rail travel in the country. Mumbai News: The High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL), the agency responsible for implementing the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor, has announced a major recruitment drive to fill 224 positions across technical, operational and managerial roles. According to a recruitment notification issued by NHSRCL, the vacancies are part of efforts to support the ongoing development of India’s first bullet train project, one of the country’s most ambitious transport infrastructure initiatives. 224 Vacancies Across Executive And Non-Executive Roles According to a report in Times Now, the recruitment drive includes a total of 224 posts, comprising 209 non-executive positions and 15 executive positions.
The vacancies cover a range of departments and functions, including Junior Engineer Station/Train Manager Depot/Operations Controller Information Technology (IT) Security Junior Engineer vacancies are available in several disciplines, including Civil, Track, Electrical, Signalling and Telecom (S&T), Rolling Stock and Automatic Fare Collection (AFC). NHSRCL has announced 55 vacancies for Station/Train Manager posts and five vacancies for Depot/Operations Controller positions. Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project The recruitment comes as work continues on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Corridor, India’s first high-speed rail project. The Ministry of Railways has previously showcased the train’s aerodynamic design. Once operational, the service is expected to reduce travel time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad to around two hours. The project is currently targeted for inauguration on August 15, 2027. Application Process And Deadlines The application process is entirely online and interested candidates must apply through NHSRCL’s official website. The last dates for submission of applications are Executive posts: July 9, 2026 Non-executive posts: July 14, 2026 Eligibility Criteria As per the notification, applicants should not be older than 45 years as of May 31, 2026.
Candidates are also required to have at least three years of experience in operation and maintenance activities related to railway, metro or Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) projects. In addition, applicants must possess either a three-year diploma or a BE/BTech degree in the relevant discipline, depending on the position applied for. Selection Process Candidates will be selected through a multi-stage recruitment process comprising Computer-Based Test (CBT) Document Verification Medical Examination Only those who successfully clear all stages will be considered for final appointment. Salary And Benefits Selected candidates will receive salaries under the Industrial Dearness Allowance (IDA) pay structure, with pay ranging from Rs 40,000 to Rs 1,25,000 depending on the post. Employees will also be eligible for additional benefits, including House Rent Allowance (HRA) Medical facilities Other admissible allowances and benefits NHSRCL has also stipulated a security bond of Rs 3 lakh, requiring selected candidates to serve for a minimum period of four years. Opportunity To Join A Landmark Rail Project The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Corridor is widely regarded as one of India’s flagship infrastructure projects and is expected to usher in a new era of high-speed rail travel in the country.
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