RailTel Data Centre Technical Recruitment 2026

About This Job

RailTel Corporation has released notification for 9 Technical posts across Deputy Manager, Manager, and Senior Manager levels for its Data Centre operations. Candidates with B.E./B.Tech in IT/Electronics/Computer Science and relevant work experience can apply offline by post. Last date to send your application is 06 April 2026. CTC ranges from Rs. 12 Lakh to Rs. 18 Lakh per annum depending on the post level.

RailTel Corporation of India Limited (RailTel) Data Centre Technical Recruitment 2026 - 9 Posts

RailTel Corporation of India Limited (RailTel), a Navratna Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Railways, has released Vacancy Notice No. RCIL/2026/P&A/44/1 for filling up 9 technical positions in its Data Centre vertical. These include both regular and backlog vacancies across three levels: Deputy Manager (E-1), Manager (E-2), and Senior Manager (E-3). Specializations span System Administration, Database Administration, and IT, with roles based primarily at RailTel's operational Data Centres in Gurugram and Hyderabad. Experienced professionals holding B.E./B.Tech along with relevant industry certifications such as Azure, RHCSA, or Oracle should consider applying.

Vacancy Breakdown

Category-wise Total:

• Unreserved (UR): 4 posts
• OBC-NCL: 2 posts
• SC: 1 post
• EWS: 2 posts

Who Can Apply?

For Deputy Manager (Technical) - E-1 Level

• Qualification: B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc.(Engg) in Electronics & Telecom, Computer Science, Computer & Communication, Information Technology, Electrical, or Electronics. Alternatively, M.Sc. in Electronics & Instrumentation, or MCA.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in System Administration in a Central/State Govt. Org, PSU, or Private Organisation with turnover of Rs. 300 Cr. or more.
• Certification: Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate, OR Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), OR VMware Certified Technical Associate (VCTA).

For Manager (Technical) - E-2 Level (Database Admin)

• Qualification: Same as Deputy Manager.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in Database Administration.
• Certification: Microsoft Certified Azure Database Administrator Associate, OR MongoDB Certified Database Administrator, OR MySQL Database Administrator, OR Oracle Database SQL Certified Associate, OR PostgreSQL Certified Engineer (CPe).

For Manager (Technical) - E-2 Level (IT)

• Qualification: Same engineering degrees as above.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in IT areas including NIC eOffice, Linux servers, databases, and Java EE applications.
• Certification: RHCSA, OR RHCE, OR Oracle Certified Professional (Java), OR Microsoft Certified Azure AI Engineer, OR Certified AI Practitioner (CAIP).

For Senior Manager (Technical) - E-3 Level

• Qualification: Same engineering degrees as above.
• Experience: Minimum 6 years post-qualification experience in the relevant specialization (System Admin or IT).
• Certification: For System Admin: Azure Administrator, RHCSA, RHCE, VCTA, CKA, or JNCIA-Cloud. For IT: Same as Manager (IT) level plus AI/LLM certifications accepted.

Note: Only post-qualification experience is counted. Training, apprenticeship, and academic project experience are excluded. Certifications must be valid as on the last date of application.

Age Limit

• Deputy Manager (E-1): 21 to 30 years (born between 07.04.1995 and 06.04.2005)
• Manager (E-2): 23 to 31 years (born between 07.04.1994 and 06.04.2003)
• Senior Manager (E-3): 27 to 34 years (born between 07.04.1991 and 06.04.1999)
• Age relaxation for OBC-NCL: 3 years
• Age relaxation for SC/ST: 5 years
• PwBD (UR): 10 years relaxation
• Ex-Servicemen (UR): 5 years relaxation
• RailTel employees with 3+ years service: Relaxation equal to period of experience in RailTel (max age 55 years)

Age is calculated as on the last date of receipt of applications, i.e., 06.04.2026.

Salary

• Deputy Manager (E-1): Pay scale Rs. 40,000 - 1,40,000 per month (3rd PRC IDA pattern). CTC approximately Rs. 12 Lakh per annum plus annual PRP.
• Manager (E-2): Pay scale Rs. 50,000 - 1,60,000 per month. CTC approximately Rs. 15 Lakh per annum plus annual PRP.
• Senior Manager (E-3): Pay scale Rs. 60,000 - 1,80,000 per month. CTC approximately Rs. 18 Lakh per annum plus annual PRP.
• You will also get DA, HRA, and other allowances as per Central PSU rules.

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 1,200
• SC / ST / PwBD: Rs. 600
• Payment mode: Demand Draft drawn in favour of "RailTel Corporation of India Limited" payable at New Delhi. Attach the DD with your application form.
• Fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

Selection Process

The selection will involve the following stages:

1. Interview (100 marks): The primary mode of selection. You need to score a minimum of 60% marks to qualify. Final empanelment is strictly on merit basis.
2. Skill Test / Written Test (if required): If there are a large number of applicants, RailTel may conduct a written test or skill test before the interview. In such cases, the written/skill test carries 150 marks and the interview carries 50 marks. You need 60% cumulative marks to be eligible for empanelment.
3. Document Verification: Original documents related to date of birth, qualifications, experience, certifications, and category certificates will be verified at the time of interview.
4. Medical Examination: After empanelment, you must pass the C-2 medical standards of Indian Railway Medical Manual.

How to Apply

1. Download the application form from Annexure-IV of the vacancy notice available at www.railtel.in.
2. Fill in the application form completely in your own handwriting or typed format.
3. Paste a recent passport-size colour photograph (not older than 3 months) on the form.
4. Attach self-attested copies of all relevant documents: educational qualification certificates, experience certificates, technical certification copies, category certificates (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS), and disability certificate if applicable.
5. Prepare a Demand Draft of Rs. 1,200 (or Rs. 600 for SC/ST/PwBD) drawn in favour of "RailTel Corporation of India Limited" payable at New Delhi.
6. Superscribe the envelope with "Application for the post of {your post name}".
7. Send the complete application by post or courier to: Sr. Deputy General Manager/HR, RailTel Corporation of India Ltd., Plate-A, 6th Floor, Office Block-II, East Kidwai Nagar, New Delhi-110023.
8. Application must reach RailTel on or before 06 April 2026, 18:00 Hrs.

Applications received through email, fax, online submission, or job portals will not be accepted. Only physical applications by post, courier, or hand delivery are accepted.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 07 March 2026
• Last Date to Apply (by post/courier/hand): 06 April 2026, 18:00 Hrs
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Manage and maintain Data Centre infrastructure including servers, storage systems, and network equipment
• Handle installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of Linux and Windows server environments
• Monitor server performance, database health, and ensure high availability of IT services
• Implement security protocols, backup strategies, and disaster recovery procedures
• Work on cloud orchestration and virtualization platforms such as VMware, OpenStack, or Nutanix
• Assist in deploying and maintaining NIC eOffice and other government IT solutions
• Prepare technical reports, maintain documentation, and coordinate with cross-functional teams
• Provide technical support to users and conduct training sessions as needed