BRO GREF Multi-Trade Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 899 Posts

The Border Roads Organisation (BRO), operating under the General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF), Ministry of Defence, has announced a major recruitment drive for 2026. This recruitment, notified under Advertisement Number 01/2026, invites applications from eligible Indian male nationals for 899 vacancies spread across six trades — Draughtsman, Hindi Typist, Store Keeper Technical (SKT), Operator Communication, Operator Excavating Machinery (OEM) Ordinary Grade, and Electrician. BRO GREF Recruitment 2026 is a golden opportunity for candidates who want to serve the nation while enjoying the stability and perks of a central government job. The organisation is responsible for constructing and maintaining strategic roads and infrastructure along India's borders, making these roles both meaningful and impactful. Who Can Apply? Only Indian male nationals are eligible for this recruitment. Candidates must be between 18 and 27 years of age (as on 01 June 2026), with relaxations available for SC/ST, OBC, Ex-Servicemen, Ex-Agniveers, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, and government servants as per central government rules. Educational Requirements vary by trade. For posts like Draughtsman, candidates need a 10+2 with Science along with a two-year certificate in Draughtsmanship or a National Trade Certificate. For SKT and Hindi Typist, a 10+2 from a recognised board is the baseline. For Operator Communication, Electrician, and OEM, Matriculation plus relevant ITI or trade certification is required. Selection Process involves four stages: a written examination (OMR-based objective or subjective), a Physical Efficiency Test (PET) which requires completing a 1.6 km run in under 10 minutes, a Trade Test for applicable posts, and finally a Primary Medical Examination along with document verification. The final merit list is based purely on written exam marks, provided the candidate clears all qualifying stages. Application Process is entirely offline. Candidates must download the application form from www.bro.gov.in, fill it in capital letters on A4 size 75 GSM bond paper, attach photographs and supporting documents, pay the application fee via SBI Collect online portal, and post the complete application to Commandant, GREF Centre, Dighi Camp, Pune – 411015. Weightage Benefits are available for sons of serving/retired GREF personnel (15%), NCC 'C' Certificate holders (10%), NCC 'B' Certificate holders (5%), sportspersons at state/district/university level (5%), sons of ex-servicemen (3%), and Casual Paid Labourers of GREF (10%). This weightage is only applicable during the call letter stage. Candidates from Manipur, Assam, Meghalaya, and other northeastern states as well as Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep, and specified hilly districts get an extended deadline of 19 July 2026, giving them extra time to prepare and submit their applications. This BRO GREF 2026 government job recruitment is ideal for technically skilled candidates looking for a disciplined, rewarding career in India's defence establishment. With nearly 900 vacancies available across multiple trades, the competition will be tough but the opportunity is significant.