RailTel Recruitment 2026: Apply for Deputy Manager, Manager, Senior Manager Posts | 9 Vacancies

RailTel Corporation of India Limited, a Navratna Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Railways, has announced a recruitment drive for experienced technical professionals. The corporation is hiring for 9 vacancies across Deputy Manager, Manager, and Senior Manager levels, specifically for their Data Centre operations.

| Organization | RailTel Corporation of India Ltd. |
| Posts | Deputy Manager (E-1), Manager (E-2), Senior Manager (E-3) |
| Total Vacancies | 9 |
| Job Location | Gurugram (Corporate Office) / Hyderabad (Southern Region) |
| Application Mode | Offline (By Post/Courier/Hand) |
| Last Date to Apply | April 6, 2026 (6:00 PM) |

VACANCY DETAILS

UR: Unreserved | OBC-NCL: Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) | SC: Scheduled Caste | EWS: Economically Weaker Section | PRP: Performance Related Pay

POSTING PREFERENCES

Candidates must indicate their preference in the application form:

1. Corporate Office - Data Centre, Gurugram

2. Southern Region - Data Centre, Hyderabad

Note: Management will try to honor preferences, but final posting depends on work requirements. Selected candidates must stay in the allotted region for at least 10 years before seeking transfer.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Educational Qualifications

Candidates must possess one of the following:

• B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. (Engg) in Electronics & Telecom, Telecom, Computer Science, Computer & Communication, Information Technology, Electrical, or Electronics

• M.Sc. (Electronics)

• MCA (Master of Computer Applications)

• Any engineering combination where Electronics/IT/Computer Science is one of the branches

Experience & Certification Requirements

Deputy Manager (System Admin) - E-1 Level

• Age: 21 to 30 years (born between April 7, 1995 and April 6, 2005)

• Experience: 2 years post-qualification in System Administration

• Required Certification (any one):

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

  • Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)

  • VMware Certified Technical Associate (VCTA)

Manager (Database Admin) - E-2 Level

• Age: 23 to 31 years (born between April 7, 1994 and April 6, 2003)

• Experience: 3 years post-qualification in Database Administration

• Required Certification (any one):

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate

  • MongoDB Certified Database Administrator

  • MySQL Database Administrator

  • Oracle Database SQL Certified Associate

  • PostgreSQL Certified Engineer (CPe)

Manager (IT) - E-2 Level

• Age: 23 to 31 years

• Experience: 3 years post-qualification in IT (eOffice deployment OR AI application development)

• Required Certification (any one):

  • Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)

  • Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)

  • Oracle Certified Professional (Java Programmer or Java Application Developer)

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate

  • Certified Artificial Intelligence Practitioner (CAIP)

  • Certified Artificial Intelligence (AI) Expert

Senior Manager (System Admin) - E-3 Level

• Age: 27 to 34 years (born between April 7, 1991 and April 6, 1999)

• Experience: 6 years post-qualification in System Administration

• Required Certification (any one):

  • 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

Senior Manager (IT) - E-3 Level

• Age: 27 to 34 years

• Experience: 6 years post-qualification in IT (eOffice OR AI focus)

• Required Certification (any one): Same as Manager (IT) level

Important Notes on Experience

• Only post-qualification experience is considered

• Candidates must submit FIVE documents for each experience claim:

  1. Experience Certificate

  2. Appointment Letter

  3. First Pay Slip

  4. Last Pay Slip

  5. EPF/Bank Statement showing salary credit

• If deployed through another company, the organization where you actually worked must have ₹300 crore+ turnover

• Teaching, training, internships, or project work during degree courses will not be counted

AGE RELAXATION

SELECTION PROCESS

Stage 1: Shortlisting of applications based on eligibility

Stage 2: If the number of applications is high, RailTel may conduct:

• Written Test OR

• Skill Test

Stage 3: Interview of shortlisted candidates

Marks Distribution (if written test conducted):

• Written/Skill Test: 150 marks

• Interview: 50 marks

• Total: 200 marks

• Minimum qualifying marks: 60% (cumulative)

If only interview:

• Total marks: 100

• Qualifying marks: 60%

Final selection will be based on merit and available vacancies.

APPLICATION FEE

Mode of Payment: Demand Draft drawn in favor of "RailTel Corporation of India Limited" payable at New Delhi. Attach the DD with your application form.

Note: Fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

HOW TO APPLY (OFFLINE MODE ONLY)

RailTel is NOT accepting online applications. Follow these steps:

Step 1: Download the application form format (Annexure-IV) from RailTel's official website: www.railtel.in

Step 2: Fill the form carefully in BLOCK LETTERS

Step 3: Paste a recent passport-size photograph (not more than 3 months old) and sign across it

Step 4: Gather all self-attested copies of required documents:

• Matriculation certificate (age proof)

• Educational qualification certificates & mark-sheets

• Professional certification certificates (valid as on April 6, 2026)

• Experience documents (all 5 mandatory documents for each job)

• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) - valid as on crucial date

• Disability certificate (if applicable) in prescribed format

• No Objection Certificate (if currently in Govt/PSU job)

• Photo ID proof (Aadhar/PAN/Passport/Driving License/Voter ID)

• Demand Draft for application fee

Step 5: Send the completed application form with all documents by post/courier or submit by hand to:

Sr. Deputy General Manager/HR
RailTel Corporation of India Ltd.
Plate-A, 6th Floor, Office Block-II
East Kidwai Nagar, New Delhi - 110023

Step 6: Write on the envelope: "Application for the post of __________ (name of the post)"

Important: Applications sent by email, fax, or through job portals will NOT be accepted.

IMPORTANT DATES

Applications received after the deadline will be rejected without any notice.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Probation Period: 2 years from the date of joining

Service Agreement: Selected candidates must sign a bond of ₹2 lakh, agreeing to serve RailTel for minimum 3 years

Medical Standards: Must pass C-2 medical standards as per Indian Railway Medical Manual

Resignation: 3 months' notice required. This does not waive the service agreement liability

Background Check: Appointment is provisional until character, antecedents, and document verification is complete

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT INTERVIEW

If shortlisted, candidates must bring these ORIGINAL documents:

• All educational certificates and mark-sheets

• Professional certification certificates (valid on interview date)

• Experience certificates with all supporting documents

• Caste certificate (for reserved categories)

• EWS certificate (if applying under EWS quota) - not older than 1 year

• Disability certificate (if applicable) in prescribed format

• No Objection Certificate from current employer (if employed in Govt/PSU)

• Photo ID proof

• Passport-size photographs

Without these documents, candidates will not be allowed to appear for the interview.

KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER

• Crucial date for eligibility: April 6, 2026 (last date of application)

• Certifications must be valid on both crucial date and interview date

• OBC candidates must have certificate from the Central List of OBCs (not state list)

• OBC certificates should be for non-creamy layer and not older than 1 year

• EWS certificate should be issued on or before crucial date and not older than 1 year

• Candidates waiting for final results of qualifications should NOT apply

• RailTel can cancel/modify the recruitment process anytime without notice

• No correspondence will be entertained from ineligible or rejected candidates

GUIDELINES FOR PwBD CANDIDATES

RailTel has identified these posts for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities with functional requirements: S, ST, SE, RW, BN, MF, C, W, H

Functional Requirements Explained:

• S: Sitting

• ST: Standing

• SE: Seeing

• RW: Reading & Writing

• BN: Bending

• MF: Manipulation of fingers

• C: Communication

• W: Walking

• H: Hearing

Eligible Disability Types:

• Visually Impaired (Low Vision only)

• Hearing Impaired (Hard of Hearing only)

• Locomotor Disability (specific conditions where independent mobility not affected)

• Multiple Disabilities (combinations of above)

Scribe Facility: If you need a scribe for the written test, you must arrange your own scribe at your own cost. The scribe's qualification should be one step below the candidate's qualification.

IMPORTANT WARNING

RailTel has cautioned candidates against touts and job racketeers. The corporation has not authorized any person or agency for any action on its behalf for interacting with candidates.

Candidates are advised to visit only the official website www.railtel.in and beware of fake websites and social media content.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q1. Can I apply online?
No. RailTel is accepting applications only through offline mode (by post/courier/hand).

Q2. Is there any age relaxation for reserved categories?
Yes, age relaxation is applicable as per government norms. Check the Age Relaxation table above.

Q3. What if I don't have all five experience documents?
Your experience will not be counted. All five documents are mandatory for each experience claim.

Q4. Can final year students apply?
No. Candidates waiting for final results of prescribed qualifications should NOT apply.

Q5. Will the application fee be refunded?
No. The application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

Q6. Where will I be posted?
Selected candidates will be posted at RailTel's Data Centres in Gurugram or Hyderabad, based on preferences and work requirements.

Q7. What is the probation period?
Two years from the date of joining.

Q8. Is there a bond/service agreement?
Yes. Selected candidates must execute a service agreement of ₹2 lakh to serve RailTel for minimum three years.

ABOUT RAILTEL

RailTel Corporation of India Limited is a Navratna PSU and one of India's largest neutral telecom infrastructure providers, owning a pan-India optic fiber network spanning over 61,000 route kilometers. The corporation is committed to bridging the digital divide in India and is actively involved in government initiatives such as:

• Station Wi-Fi services (RailWire)

• Video Surveillance Systems

• Data Centre Services

• Cloud Services

• e-Office implementation

RailTel currently operates Data Centres in Gurugram and Hyderabad.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For any queries regarding this recruitment, candidates may refer to the official vacancy notice on RailTel's website. No personal correspondence will be entertained.

Official Website: www.railtel.in

Address:
RailTel Corporation of India Ltd.
Plate-A, 6th Floor, Office Block-II
East Kidwai Nagar, New Delhi - 110023