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The Border Roads Organisation (BRO), under the Ministry of Defence, has released the official Notification (Advt No. 01/2026) on its official website for 899 vacancies across six trades (Draughtsman, Hindi Typist, Storekeeper Technical, Operator Communication, OEM, Electrician) in the General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF). The Online application has been closed, and the exam date will be released soon on the official website.
BRO Exam Date 2026 – Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Border Roads Organisation (BRO), Ministry of Defence |
| Recruitment Body | General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF) |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 899 Posts |
| Post Category | Group C (Central Government) |
| Eligible Candidates | Indian National Males Only |
| Job Location | Ladakh, Arunachal, Sikkim, J&K |
| Posts Name | Draughtsman, Hindi Typist, Store Keeper Technical, Operator Communication, OEM (OG), Electrician |
| Apply Online Starts | 21 May 2026 |
| Apply Online Ends | 04 July 2026 |
| Eligible Candidates | Indian National Males only |
| Age Limit | 18–27 years (as on 18 April 2026) |
| Application Fees |
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| Mode of Application | Offline (by Postal Service only) |
| Selection Process |
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| Official Website | https://brov1.adgstaging.in/ |
| Official Address | Commandant, GREF Centre, Dighi Camp, Pune- 411015 |
| Official Notification | PDF Link |
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BRO GREF Exam Date 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Published (Employment Newspaper) | 18 April – 24 April 2026 |
| Official Notification Released at bro.gov.in | 20 May 2026 |
| Application Window Opens | 21 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (General States) | 04 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Remote States | 19 July 2026 |
| Age Calculation Date | 18 April, 2026 |
| Written Exam Date | To be notified soon |
| Physical & Skill Test Dates | After written exam results |
BRO Vacancy 2026: Post-Wise & Category-Wise Breakdown
A total of 899 vacancies have been announced across 6 trades. The detailed vacancies are given in the table below:
| Posts | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total | ESM | PwBD |
| Draughtsman | 24 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 42 | 6 | 3 |
| Hindi Typist | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 00 |
| Store Keeper Technical | 151 | 43 | 22 | 77 | 7 | 300 | 45 | 12 |
| Operator Communication | 114 | 41 | 18 | 83 | 5 | 261 | 39 | 00 |
| Operator Excavating Machinery | 135 | 20 | 15 | 35 | 2 | 207 | 31 | 00 |
| Electrician | 38 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 3 | 79 | 12 | 00 |
| Total | 466 | 120 | 67 | 228 | 18 | 899 | 134 | 15 |
ESM & PwBD Reserved Vacancies
| Posts | Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | PwBD |
| Draughtsman | 6 | 3 |
| Hindi Typist | 1 | 00 |
| Store Keeper Technical | 45 | 12 |
| Operator Communication | 39 | 00 |
| Operator Excavating Machinery | 31 | 00 |
| Electrician | 12 | 00 |
| Total | 134 | 15 |
BRO Eligibility Criteria 2026
The BRO eligibility criteria are given below. Candidates can check their educational qualifications and age limit here:
Nationality
- A citizen of India, OR
- A person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India, OR
- A Gorkha of Indian domicile (must have a Permanent Residence Certificate)
Note: Only Indian National Males are eligible. Female candidates need not apply.
Education Qualification
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Draughtsman |
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| Hindi Typist |
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| Store Keeper Technical | Must-Have:
Bonus:
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| Operator (Communication) |
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| OEM (OG) |
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| Electrician |
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NOTE: All qualifications must be completed and certificates obtained as on the closing date of application from the recognised Organisation. Candidates awaiting final results are NOT eligible to apply.
Age Limit as on 18 April 2026
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age | DoB Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 18 Years | 27 Years | June 1, 1999 to June 1, 2008 |
| OBC | 30 Years | June 1, 1996 to June 1, 2008 | |
| SC & ST | 32 Years | June 1, 1994 to June 1, 2008 |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation | Max. Age |
|---|---|---|
| UR & EWS | NIL | 27 Years |
| SC / ST | 5 years | 32 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years | 30 Years |
| Central Govt Civilian Employees (3+ years regular service) |
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| Ex-Servicemen | Service period deductible from actual age + 3 additional years | |
| Ex-Agniveers | 3 years standard; the first batch of Agnipath may get 5 years | |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 10 years above the category limit |
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| Jammu & Kashmir Migrants | 5 years | |
Physical Standards
- Candidates must qualify for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
- A 1.6 km run to be completed in 10 minutes.
- Candidates must meet the criteria of the Physical Standards mentioned below:
| Region | States/Regions Included | Height (cm) | Chest (cm) | Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Himalayan Region | J&K, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab Hills (areas south & west of HP border), Uttarakhand | 158 | 75 (Unexpanded) + 5 cm expansion | 47.5 |
| Eastern Himalayan Region | Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Hill regions of WB, Andaman & Nicobar | 152 | 75 (Unexpanded) + 5 cm expansion | 47.5 |
| Western Plain Region | Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Western UP | 162.5 | 76 (Unexpanded) + 5 cm expansion | 50 |
| Eastern Plain Region | Eastern UP, Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand | 157 | 75 (Unexpanded) + 5 cm expansion | 50 |
| Central Region | MP, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Chhattisgarh | 157 | 75 (Unexpanded) + 5 cm expansion | 50 |
| Southern Region | Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Kerala, Goa, Puducherry | 157 | 75 (Unexpanded) + 5 cm expansion | 50 |
| Gorkhas (Indian Domicile) | — | 152 | 75 (Unexpanded) + 5 cm expansion | 47.5 |
NOTE: PwBD, Ex-Servicemen (ESM), Ex-Agniveers, and departmental candidates are exempted from the PET test.
BRO GREF Selection Process 2026
The selection process for BRO Recruitment 2026 includes:
- Written Examination: Objective or subjective questions based on the specific trade and general knowledge.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Usually involves a 1-mile run within a specific time frame. (Qualifying nature).
- Practical/Skill Test: Hands-on testing for trades like Electrician, OEM, and Typing.
- Medical Examination: Conducted by BRO medical officers to ensure fitness for GREF standards.
BRO Syllabus 2026
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Exam Syllabus mainly covers subjects like General Knowledge, Mathematics, Reasoning, and trade-specific technical topics, depending on the exam, such as the Practical exam and the written exam. Candidates can check the detailed topic-wise syllabus in the link below.
BRO Syllabus 2026 – Click Here To Check
BRO Exam Pattern 2026
| Subjects | Number of Questions | Marks | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness/Knowledge | 100 | 100 | 1-3 Hours (depends on trade) |
| General English/Hindi | |||
| General Mathematics | |||
| Analytical Skills |
BRO GREF Salary Structure 2026
BRO offers a good Border Roads Organisation Salary package with Basic Pay plus DA, HRA, Transport, and Hard & Risk Allowances. The detailed salary is given in the table below.
| Name of Posts | Pay Scale | Grade Pay |
| Draughtsman | Rs. 5,200 to Rs. 20,200/- | 2,800/- |
| Hindi Typist | Rs. 5,200 to Rs. 20,200/- | 1,900/- |
| Store Keeper Technical (SKT) | Rs. 5,200 to Rs. 20,200/- | 1,900/- |
| Operator Communication | Rs. 5,200 to Rs. 20,200/- | 1,900/- |
| Operator Excavating Machinery (OEM) | Rs. 5,200 to Rs. 20,200/- | 1,900/- |
| Electrician | Rs. 5,200 to Rs. 20,200/- | 1,900/- |
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