RailTel Corporation of India Limited, a Navratna Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has released a regular recruitment notification for technical posts in its Data Centre vertical for 2026. RailTel operates an extensive pan‑India optic fibre network and data centres at Gurugram and Hyderabad and is involved in major Digital India projects such as station Wi‑Fi, video surveillance, cloud and data centre services, and e‑Office.
This recruitment drive is for Deputy Manager, Manager and Senior Manager (Technical) positions in the Technical Department (Data Centre), including backlog vacancies.
Key Highlights
- Employer: RailTel Corporation of India Limited (Navratna PSU under Ministry of Railways, Govt. of India)
- Notification No.: RCIL/2026/P&A/44/1
- Notification Date: 07 March 2026
- Recruitment Type: Regular recruitment (Technical Department – Data Centre)
- Posts: Deputy Manager, Manager, Senior Manager (Technical) – System Administration, Database Administration & IT
- Selection Mode: Interview only; written/skill test may also be held depending on number of applications
- Application Mode: Offline – by post/courier/by hand only (no email/online application)
- Last Date to Apply: 06 April 2026 up to 18:00 hrs
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Vacancies and Pay Scale
RailTel is recruiting for the following Technical (Data Centre) posts:
| Post | Level | Specialisation | Vacancies | Category Break‑up | Pay Scale (IDA) | Approx. CTC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Manager (Technical) | E‑1 | System Administration | 3 | UR: 3 | ₹40,000–1,40,000 | ~₹12 lakh + annual PRP |
| Manager (Technical) | E‑2 | Database Administration | 3 | UR: 1, OBC‑NCL: 2 | ₹50,000–1,60,000 | ~₹15 lakh + annual PRP |
| Manager (Technical) | E‑2 | IT | 1 | EWS: 1 | ₹50,000–1,60,000 | ~₹15 lakh + annual PRP |
| Senior Manager (Technical) | E‑3 | System Administration | 1 | SC: 1 | ₹60,000–1,80,000 | ~₹18 lakh + annual PRP |
| Senior Manager (Technical) | E‑3 | IT | 1 | EWS: 1 | ₹60,000–1,80,000 | ~₹18 lakh + annual PRP |
- Total Vacancies: 9 (UR: 4, OBC‑NCL: 2, SC: 1, EWS: 2)
- Pay scales are as per 3rd PRC–IDA and may be revised at management’s discretion.
Note: Number of vacancies is provisional and can be increased, decreased or even made NIL at any stage in RailTel’s administrative/business interest.
Place of Posting
Selected candidates can be posted or transferred anywhere in India or abroad, including any RailTel office, subsidiary, joint venture or business associate. At present, the primary locations are the Data Centres at Gurugram (Corporate Office) and Hyderabad (Southern Region).
- Candidates must give region preference in the application form:
- Corporate Office – Data Centre, Gurugram
- Southern Region – Data Centre, Hyderabad
- After joining a region, candidates are expected to stay in that region for at least 10 years before seeking transfer, subject to RailTel’s administrative requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
All eligibility conditions (age, qualification, experience, certifications, category, etc.) must be fulfilled as on the last date of receipt of applications i.e. 06 April 2026.
1. Deputy Manager (Technical) – System Administration (E‑1)
- Age Limit: 21–30 years
- Candidates must be born between 07.04.1995 and 06.04.2005 (both dates inclusive).
- Age relaxations apply as per Government rules.
- Essential Qualification (any one):
- B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. (Engg) in Electronics & Telecom, Telecom, Computer Science, Computer & Communication, Information Technology, Electrical, Electronics, or
- Any combination where Electronics/IT/Computer Science is one of the branches (e.g. Electronics & Instrumentation), or
- M.Sc. (Electronics), or
- MCA, or equivalent from a recognised University/AICTE/UGC‑approved institution.
- Experience: Minimum 2 years’ post‑qualification experience in System Administration areas such as:
- Installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of Linux server‑based OS (RHEL, Ubuntu, SUSE, CentOS etc.)
- Installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of Windows server OS and Hyper‑V, AD, NTP, WINS, DHCP, DNS
- Basic knowledge of server virtualisation, storage virtualisation, cloud orchestration and experience of VMware/OpenStack/Nutanix
- Monitoring of servers/VMs/DB, configuration of monitoring tools like Nagios
- Knowledge of scripting languages like Perl/Shell/PHP (preferred)
- Experience must be in Central/State Govt organisation, PSU or private organisation with turnover of ₹300 crore or more.
- Technical Certification (any one or higher):
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
- VMware Certified Technical Associate (VCTA)
2. Manager (Technical) – Database Administration (E‑2)
- Age Limit: 23–31 years
- Candidates must be born between 07.04.1994 and 06.04.2003 (both dates inclusive).
- Essential Qualification: Same streams as Deputy Manager (Technical).
- Experience: Minimum 3 years’ post‑qualification experience in database administration, including:
- Installation and configuration of databases
- Working with relational DBMS like Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MS SQL Server
- DB optimisation, backup, replication and disaster recovery setup
- Performance tuning and automation of recurring DB tasks
- Diagnosing database errors, handling migrations (cloud/customer DC to RailTel DC)
- Strong verbal, analytical and written communication skills
- Experience must be in eligible Government/PSU/private organisations (turnover ≥ ₹300 crore).
- Technical Certification (any one or higher):
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
- MongoDB Certified Database Administrator
- MySQL Database Administrator
- Oracle Database SQL Certified Associate
- PostgreSQL Certified Engineer (CPe)
3. Manager (Technical) – IT (E‑2)
- Age Limit: 23–31 years
- Candidates must be born between 07.04.1994 and 06.04.2003 (both dates inclusive).
- Essential Qualification: Same streams as Deputy Manager (Technical).
- Experience: Minimum 3 years’ post‑qualification experience in one of the following profiles (as detailed in Annexure‑I):
NIC eOffice / Enterprise IT profile (indicative):
- Deploying and managing NIC eOffice solution
- Proficiency in Linux (RHEL/CentOS) and Windows Server
- Server setup, configuration and management including roles, services and security
- Databases like MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL – installation, configuration, backup and optimisation
- Writing and optimising SQL queries
- Java EE applications, deployment on web servers (Apache Tomcat/JBoss)
- Integration with other systems via APIs/middleware
- Log analysis and troubleshooting (e.g. Log4j/ELK stack)
- Working with Redis, Kafka, Arbiter, Elasticsearch
- Scripting with Bash or PowerShell for automation, user support and training
AI/LLM profile (indicative):
- Strong knowledge of Python for AI application development
- Familiarity with APIs for LLMs (OpenAI, Hugging Face etc.)
- Experience with TensorFlow/PyTorch and model training/deployment
- Understanding of NLP, embedding techniques, optimisation and scaling of AI solutions
- Technical Certification: Any one relevant certification listed in the notification for IT profile, such as:
- RHCSA, RHCE
- Oracle Certified Professional (Java Programmer / Java Application Developer)
- Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate
- Certified Artificial Intelligence Practitioner (CAIP)
- Certified Artificial Intelligence (AI) Expert
4. Senior Manager (Technical) – System Administration (E‑3)
- Age Limit: 27–34 years
- Candidates must be born between 07.04.1991 and 06.04.1999 (both dates inclusive).
- Essential Qualification: Same as Deputy Manager (Technical).
- Experience: Minimum 6 years’ post‑qualification experience in advanced system administration, including:
- Linux/Windows servers, server and storage virtualisation
- Cloud orchestration (VMware/OpenStack/Nutanix), backup and DR
- Infrastructure hardening, security and monitoring
- Scripting and automation, vulnerability assessment, malware analysis etc.
- Experience must be in Central/State Govt/PSU or eligible private organisations.
- Technical Certification (any one or higher):
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
- Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
- VMware Certified Technical Associate (VCTA)
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
- Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate (JNCIA) – Cloud
5. Senior Manager (Technical) – IT (E‑3)
- Age Limit: 27–34 years
- Candidates must be born between 07.04.1991 and 06.04.1999 (both dates inclusive).
- Essential Qualification: Same as Deputy Manager (Technical).
- Experience: Minimum 6 years’ post‑qualification experience in higher‑end IT/eOffice/AI‑LLM environments such as:
- End‑to‑end NIC eOffice deployments, large‑scale Java EE applications
- Databases, integrations, logging, Redis/Kafka/Elasticsearch, scripting
- OR advanced AI/LLM solution design, development and deployment on cloud/on‑prem setups.
- Technical Certification: Any one higher‑level IT/AI certification such as:
- RHCSA, RHCE
- Oracle Certified Professional (Java Programmer / Java Application Developer)
- Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate
- Certified Artificial Intelligence Practitioner (CAIP)
- Certified Artificial Intelligence (AI) Expert
Educational Qualification & Experience Notes
- Only post‑qualification experience is counted.
- Teaching/academic experience and curriculum‑related training, internships, projects or apprenticeships are not counted.
- Experience across Central/State Govt, PSUs and eligible private sector can be clubbed if fully documented.
- For private organisations, only experience where the organisation’s turnover is at least ₹300 crore is considered.
- Candidates currently not working are eligible, provided the gap between last relieving date and 06.04.2026 is not more than six months.
- Candidates awaiting final results of the prescribed qualification should not apply.
Crucial Date of Eligibility
- All age, qualification, experience, category status and valid technical certifications must be satisfied as on:
- 06 April 2026 (last date of receipt of applications).
- Technical certifications must be valid both on the cut‑off date and on the date of interview.
Age Relaxation (Brief)
Age relaxation is available as per Government norms, subject to valid certificates on the crucial date. Indicative relaxations include:
- OBC (Non‑Creamy Layer): up to 3 years
- SC/ST: up to 5 years
- PwBD (UR/OBC/SC/ST): up to 10/13/15 years respectively
- Ex‑servicemen and certain RailTel employees/contractual/outsourced personnel get relaxation as per detailed rules in Annexure‑II, with an absolute upper‑age cap of 55 years.
Candidates must refer to the official notification (Annexure‑II) for full details.
Reservation and Category Certificates
- Reservation applies for OBC‑NCL, SC, ST and EWS as per Government of India norms.
- SC/ST candidates must submit caste/tribe certificate in the prescribed format.
- OBC‑NCL candidates must produce a non‑creamy layer certificate in the prescribed format, not older than one year as on the last date, plus an OBC declaration.
- EWS candidates must submit a valid Income & Asset Certificate in the prescribed format.
- Category as on the last date of application will only be considered; subsequent changes will not be entertained.
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
- Eligible PwBD candidates may apply even if posts are not specifically earmarked for PwBD and will get age relaxation as per rules.
- Disability certificates must be in the prescribed forms (as per the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment notification).
- Functional requirements and permissible disabilities are detailed in Annexure‑III of the notification.
- Scribe facility and the required undertaking format are provided in Annexure‑XI.
Selection Process
- Primary selection will be based on interview only.
- Total marks: 100
- Qualifying marks: 60%
- Depending on the number of applications received, RailTel may also conduct a written/skill test. In such a case:
- Written/skill test: 150 marks
- Interview: 50 marks
- Candidates must secure a minimum of 60% marks cumulatively in the written/skill test and interview to be eligible for empanelment.
- Achieving 60% is only qualifying; final empanelment will depend on merit and availability of vacancies.
RailTel’s decision on selection mode, scheme and shortlisting will be final and binding.
Application Fee
- Application / Processing Fee:
- ₹1200 for all candidates
- ₹600 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates
- Mode of Payment: Demand Draft drawn in favour of “RailTel Corporation of India Limited”, payable at New Delhi, to be attached with the application.
- Fee once paid is non‑refundable under any circumstances, including late, incomplete or rejected applications or non‑shortlisting.
How to Apply (Offline)
Eligible candidates must apply only in the prescribed application format and send it by post/courier/by hand along with all required documents.
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
- Download Application Form
- Use the application format given in Annexure‑IV of the official notification (Vacancy Notice No. RCIL/2026/P&A/44/1).
- Fill the Application Form
- Clearly mention the exact name of the post applied for (e.g., “Deputy Manager (Technical – System Administration)”).
- Fill in personal details, category, date of birth, qualifications, certifications, detailed experience, region preference and fee details.
- Indicate posting preference (Gurugram/Hyderabad) in order of priority.
- Attach Self‑Attested Documents
- Proof of date of birth (10th/Matric certificate).
- Degree/provisional certificates and mark sheets for required qualification.
- Certificates of higher qualifications (if any).
- Valid technical certification(s).
- Experience certificates indicating length and nature of experience.
- Appointment letter, first pay slip, last pay slip and EPF/Bank statement showing salary credits (all required for experience to be counted).
- Turnover proof of employer for private sector experience, where applicable.
- Category certificates for SC/ST/OBC‑NCL/EWS in prescribed formats, if applicable.
- Disability certificate for PwBD, if applicable.
- Ex‑servicemen service/discharge certificate, if applicable.
- Current employer appointment letter/ID and latest pay slip, if presently employed.
- Self‑attested Photo ID and address proof (Aadhaar/Passport/Driving Licence/PAN/Voter ID).
- Demand Draft for the application fee.
- Updated CV with photograph (if required), signed as per instructions.
- Paste Recent Photograph
- Recent colour passport‑size photograph (not more than 3 months old) to be pasted and self‑attested on the application.
- Superscribe the Envelope
- Write “Application for the post of …………… (name of the post)” on the top of the envelope.
- Send Application To Sr. Deputy General Manager/HR
RailTel Corporation of India Ltd.
Plate‑A, 6th Floor, Office Block‑II
East Kidwai Nagar, New Delhi – 110023- Applications must reach on or before 06 April 2026 up to 18:00 hrs.
- Applications received after the stipulated date/time will be summarily rejected.
- Applications sent through email, fax, online portals or job portals will not be accepted.
Important Dates – RailTel Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Notification published on RailTel website | 07 March 2026, 10:00 hrs |
| Last date for receipt of applications (by post/courier/by hand) | 06 April 2026, 18:00 hrs |
Medical Standards, Probation & Service Agreement
- Medical Standard: Candidates finally selected must pass C‑2 medical standards of the Indian Railway Medical Manual through a RailTel‑appointed medical authority.
- Probation Period: 2 years from the date of joining RailTel.
- Service Agreement: Selected candidates must execute a service bond of ₹2,00,000 to serve RailTel for at least 3 years from date of joining.
- Resignation: Requires 3 months’ prior notice; this does not waive the liabilities under the service agreement.
Other Important Instructions
- Candidates must ensure they meet all eligibility conditions before applying; candidature is provisional and can be cancelled at any stage for ineligibility or wrong information.
- Call letters for interview will be provisional and issued as per RailTel’s process.
- Candidates should regularly check the official RailTel website for updates, corrigenda, schedules and results.
- No correspondence will be entertained regarding change of category, correction of data, refund of fee or non‑selection.
- SC/ST/PwBD candidates not already in service will be reimbursed AC‑III tier rail fare or ordinary bus fare for attending interview, on production of original tickets, from the nearest station/bus stand to the interview venue and back.
- Aadhaar, PAN and Passport copies are required at document verification; if Passport is not available at that time, it must be produced within 3 months of joining and is required for confirmation in service.
- Any misconduct (use of unfair means, impersonation, canvassing, false documents, misrepresentation of category etc.) will lead to cancellation of candidature, debarment and/or termination, in addition to legal action.
- RTI applications related to this recruitment will not be entertained until completion of the entire process.
- In case of any dispute, legal jurisdiction will be New Delhi.
Official Notification & Website
Candidates are strongly advised to read the full official notification (Vacancy Notice No. RCIL/2026/P&A/44/1) including Annexures I–XII before applying, for detailed information on eligibility, experience definitions, age relaxation, permissible disabilities, formats of certificates and other conditions.
All updates, corrigenda and announcements will be published only on the official RailTel website:
- Official website: https://www.railtel.in
Importance of These Roles
These RailTel Technical (Data Centre) positions sit at the core of mission‑critical infrastructure that powers railways connectivity, cloud, data centre and e‑Governance solutions across India. As a manager or senior manager in system administration, database administration or IT/AI, you will directly contribute to uptime, security, scalability and performance of RailTel’s platforms used by government, enterprises and citizens.
Because RailTel is a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Railways, experience gained here is highly valuable for long‑term careers in government technology, data centres, cloud, cyber‑security and AI‑driven applications. These roles combine the stability of a PSU job with exposure to modern enterprise‑grade technologies.
Who Should Apply
You are an ideal candidate if:
- You have a strong engineering or equivalent background in Electronics, Computer Science, IT or related disciplines.
- You already work in data centres, system administration, database administration, cloud, DevOps, enterprise IT or AI/ML and now want a stable PSU career.
- You hold relevant technical certifications (Azure, Red Hat, VMware, database admin, Java, AI/ML etc.) and have hands‑on experience in Linux/Windows servers, databases, virtualisation, cloud or AI.
- You enjoy working on high‑availability, large‑scale systems, are comfortable with documentation and processes, and can work in a structured public‑sector environment.
- You are ready to be posted in Gurugram or Hyderabad and to commit to a long‑term role including probation and service bond conditions.
If you do not yet meet the experience or certification requirements, you can treat this notification as a roadmap for building your skills for future PSU opportunities.
Preparation Guide for Applicants
Use the following checklist and preparation plan before applying and before the interview or written/skill test (if held):
- Understand the Job Profile
- Read the “Nature of Experience” section in the notification for your target post.
- Map your daily responsibilities to those bullet points (Linux/Windows, DB admin, NIC eOffice, Java, cloud, AI/LLM etc.).
- Strengthen Core Technical Skills
- System Admin roles: Focus on Linux (RHEL/CentOS), Windows Server, AD, DNS, DHCP, virtualisation (VMware/Hyper‑V), monitoring tools (Nagios/Zabbix) and scripting (Bash/Shell).
- Database Admin roles: Revise installation, backup & restore, performance tuning, indexing, replication/HA, DR setups in Oracle/PostgreSQL/MySQL/MS SQL.
- IT / AI roles: Brush up on Java EE, web servers (Tomcat/JBoss), NIC eOffice stack, APIs, logging, Redis/Kafka/Elasticsearch, or Python, LLM APIs, TensorFlow/PyTorch and basic NLP.
- Organise Documentation Early
- Collect all experience proofs: appointment letter, experience letter, first and last pay slip, EPF/Bank statements showing salary, and turnover proof of employer (if private).
- Ensure your category, EWS or PwBD certificates are in the correct prescribed formats.
- Refresh Certifications
- Ensure your Azure/Red Hat/VMware/DB/AI certifications are valid as on the last date and likely to remain valid till interview.
- Revise official exam syllabi; many interview questions are aligned with certification topics.
- Interview Strategy
- Prepare 3–4 real project examples where you solved incidents, performance issues, migrations or automations.
- Be ready to explain architecture diagrams, high availability design, security measures and troubleshooting steps in simple language.
- For senior roles, emphasise team leading, project management, stakeholder communication and documentation.
- Written/Skill Test (if held)
- Expect scenario‑based technical questions rather than purely theoretical ones.
- Practise basic command‑line tasks, SQL queries, configuration snippets and design choices.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. Is there any online application or can I send my form by email?
No, applications are accepted only in offline mode by post, courier or by hand, using the prescribed application format. Email, fax or online/job portal submissions are not accepted.
Q2. Can I apply if I am still waiting for my final semester results?
No. Only candidates who have obtained the required qualification (with result declared) by the last date of application are eligible to apply.
Q3. I work in a private company; will my experience be counted?
Yes, provided your employer (or the organisation where you are actually deployed) has a turnover of at least ₹300 crore and you can produce all required experience and turnover certificates in the prescribed format.
Q4. Is work‑from‑home or remote work allowed for these posts?
These are core data centre and technical posts in a PSU environment. You should be prepared for on‑site work at the assigned location (Gurugram or Hyderabad) and any other location as per RailTel’s requirement.
Q5. Is there any bond or minimum service period?
Yes. Selected candidates are required to execute a service agreement (bond) of ₹2,00,000 to serve RailTel for a minimum of 3 years from the date of joining.
Q6. Will there definitely be a written test?
Not necessarily. Selection is primarily through interview, but RailTel may conduct a written/skill test depending on the number of applications received.
Q7. Can I change my category (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS) after submitting the application?
No. The category and EWS status as on the last date of application and as mentioned in your form will be treated as final.
Q8. I am currently working in a government/PSU organisation. Do I need NOC?
Yes. You must inform your present employer and produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of interview, failing which you may not be allowed to appear.
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