The North Eastern Frontier Railway (NFR) has issued a fresh notification inviting applications from retired railway employees for re-engagement on a monthly remuneration basis. This re-engagement drive is aimed at filling up 158 vacant posts across different departments of Eastern Railway.
Eligible retired employees who meet the prescribed conditions can apply online through the official re-engagement portal.
NFR Railway Re-engagement Notification 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Published On | 28 August 2025 |
| Opening Date for Online Applications | 28 August 2025 |
| Closing Date for Online Applications | 29 September 2025 |
👉 Applications will be accepted only in online mode through the official application link or QR Code provided in the notification.
Vacancy Details – NFR Railway Re-engagement 2025
The total 158 vacancies are distributed across multiple departments like Commercial, Electrical, Operating, Medical, Mechanical, S&T, and Engineering. The detailed department-wise vacancy distribution is as follows:
| Department | Category/Designation | Existing Vacancies | Vacancies through Re-engagement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial | CCGC | 11 | 9 |
| CTTC (TTI, CTTI) | 3 | 3 | |
| Assistant | 3 | 3 | |
| Electrical/TRD | Junior Engineer (JE) | 9 | 9 |
| Senior Section Engineer (SSE) | 10 | 10 | |
| Operating | Station Master (SM) | 19 | 19 |
| Traffic Inspector (TI) | 10 | 10 | |
| Power Manager (Goods) | 2 | 2 | |
| Power Manager (Passenger) | 1 | 1 | |
| Sr. Assistant (Operations) | 2 | 2 | |
| Medical | Nursing Staff | 9 | 9 |
| Pharmacist | 3 | 3 | |
| Mechanical | Sr. Technician | 4 | 4 |
| Technician-II | 2 | 2 | |
| Technician-III | 2 | 2 | |
| Office Superintendent (OS) | 1 | 1 | |
| Electrical/G | Sr. Tech (Power) | 4 | 4 |
| Tech-I (Power) | 2 | 2 | |
| Junior Engineer (Engg) | 5 | 5 | |
| Sr. Engineer (Engg) | 2 | 2 | |
| S&T | Junior Engineer (Signal) | 4 | 4 |
| Sr. Engineer (Signal) | 2 | 2 | |
| Engineering | JE (Works) | 5 | 5 |
| SSE (Works) | 2 | 2 | |
| JE (TM-I) | 2 | 2 | |
| TM-I | 4 | 4 | |
| JE (Bridge) | 2 | 2 | |
| TM-II | 1 | 1 | |
| JE (Dy. CE) | 2 | 2 | |
| Sr. Section Engineer (Way) | 5 | 5 | |
| SSE (Way) | 6 | 6 |
Total Vacancies = 158
Eligibility Criteria
- Who Can Apply: Retired Railway employees from the relevant categories mentioned in the notification.
- Age Limit:
- Maximum age should not exceed 65 years as on 29.09.2025.
- No application will be entertained beyond this age limit.
Application Process
- Visit the Eastern Railway official portal.
- Access the Re-engagement application link/QR Code given in the notification.
- Fill in the required details and upload necessary documents.
- Submit the application form before the closing date – 29 September 2025.
- Take a printout of the submitted form for reference.
Why This Opportunity?
- Secure re-engagement for retired employees with stable monthly remuneration.
- Openings available across technical and non-technical departments.
- Maximum age relaxation up to 65 years allows senior retired staff to continue contributing their experience.
Conclusion
The Eastern Railway Re-engagement Notification 2025 is a significant opportunity for retired railway employees to resume service in vital roles across various departments. With 158 posts open for re-engagement, eligible candidates should not miss the chance to apply.
