KRCL Mechanical Walk-in 2026 — 132 Posts at Visakhapatnam, June 8–12
Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL), a Railway Ministry PSU operating the Konkan Railway line, has announced 132 vacancies in its Mechanical Department, to be filled via a walk-in interview at its Wagon Repair Workshop in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Dates: 8 to 12 June 2026. Different posts walk-in on different days. There is no application fee, and the age limit is generous — up to 50 years for General/EWS candidates, making this one of the few PSU recruitments accessible to experienced workers in their 40s.
Who Should Apply — Experience Is the Key Filter
Unlike apprenticeship recruitments that target freshers, KRCL's Mechanical walk-in specifically requires post-qualification work experience. Office Boy/Helper requires 1 year of experience. ITI-based Technician (Fitter, Welder) posts need 2 years of post-ITI experience. Quality Inspector and EOT Operator posts also need 2 years. Junior Technical Assistant (Mechanical) — the highest-level post in this recruitment — requires 4 years of experience with a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. Vehicle Drivers need a valid Heavy Vehicle Licence plus 3 years of driving experience. Candidates without the required experience will not be selected regardless of qualification.
Walk-in Process — What Happens on Each Day
Each post category has a designated walk-in day. You must report to the Administrative Building, Wagon Repair Workshop, Visakhapatnam between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM on the day designated for your post. Carry original documents along with self-attested photocopies: educational certificates, ITI/Diploma certificate, experience certificates from previous employers (on letterhead), age proof, category certificate (if applicable), and photographs. Document verification happens on-site. If the number of applicants exceeds available seats significantly, KRCL may conduct an elimination round through group discussion or written test.
Salary and Working Conditions
Salaries are consolidated (not scale-based) and range from ₹25,700/month for entry-level Helper posts to ₹47,220/month for JTA (Mechanical). A 4% annual increment is provided. These are KRCL contractual positions under 7(c) of the Contract Labour Act — the positions are at KRCL's Visakhapatnam Wagon Repair Workshop, which handles maintenance and manufacturing of railway wagons. The work is in an active industrial workshop environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need to apply in advance or just walk in?
This is a walk-in recruitment — no advance online or offline application is required. You simply show up at the venue on the designated date for your post with all original documents. Registration closes at 12:00 noon each day.
Q: Can someone from outside Andhra Pradesh or Visakhapatnam apply?
Yes, there is no domicile restriction. These are KRCL positions at the Visakhapatnam Workshop. Candidates from any state can walk in. However, selected candidates will work in Visakhapatnam — factor in relocation before attending.
Q: What is the contract period for these KRCL posts?
These are Contract Labour positions under the Contractor at KRCL's Wagon Repair Workshop. The initial contract period and renewal terms are typically discussed at the time of joining. This is not a regular permanent KRCL employee position — it's a contractual engagement for workshop operations.