New Delhi, February 5, 2026: Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Railways, has issued a vacancy notice for the post of Chief Project Manager (Civil) on a deputation basis, as per Vacancy Notice No. 2026/RVNL/11-CIVIL.
The notification, issued on February 5, 2026, invites applications from eligible officers of the Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) / Civil Engineering Department for one post at Varanasi.
Key Details of RVNL Vacancy
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Post: Chief Project Manager (Civil)
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Number of Vacancies: 01
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Location: Varanasi
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Organization: Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL)
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Mode of Appointment: Deputation
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Duration: Five years, subject to Government approval for exemption from immediate absorption
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Age Limit: Below 58 years (as on closing date)
Pay Scale
The selected officer will draw parent pay plus deputation allowance, as per applicable Government rules.
Eligibility Criteria
Officers must be holding substantively:
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Analogous posts in Level-14 (CDA) or IDA E-8 (₹1,20,000–2,80,000)
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Posts in Level-13 (CDA) with 17 years of Group ‘A’ service
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IDA E-7 grade (₹1,00,000–2,60,000) with minimum four years’ service
Preference will be given to candidates having experience in construction organizations.
Application Process
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Applications must be submitted through proper channel in the prescribed proforma available on the RVNL website:
www.rvnl.org → Career → Jobs -
In addition, candidates must email a scanned PDF copy of the duly filled and signed application as an advance copy to:
rvnl.deputation@rvnl.org -
Concerned controlling officers / zonal railways must forward applications of eligible candidates only, along with:
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Vigilance clearance
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DAR clearance
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APAR gradings for the last five years
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Important Dates
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Date of Issue: February 5, 2026
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Closing Date: 30 days from the date of issue
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Cut-off Date: Age and eligibility will be reckoned as on the closing date of the vacancy notice
About RVNL
Rail Vikas Nigam Limited is a Government of India enterprise engaged in the execution of rail infrastructure projects, including new lines, doubling, electrification, metro projects, and major railway construction works across the country.
Why This Matters
The Chief Project Manager (Civil) role is a senior leadership position critical to RVNL’s infrastructure expansion, offering experienced IRSE officers an opportunity to work on high-value railway construction projects in one of India’s key regions.