IRCTC Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Walk-in for 28 Posts

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) has published two important notifications for recruitment on contractual basis under South Central Zone. The IRCTC Recruitment 2026 is an initiative to recruit Hospitality Monitor and Tourism Monitors with a total of 28 positions for qualified hotel management and tourism professionals. For candidates seeking IRCTC SCZ Recruitment 2026 opportunities, this will be a lucrative opportunity as selection is purely based on walk-in-interview without any written exam being conducted. This is an opportunity to gain experience with a Navratna PSU from the Ministry of Railways in catering, tourism and passenger services in various states. Both the notification are explained in this article including the PSU jobs in India eligibility, salaries, selection process and Walk-in-interview date so that the candidate can prepare himself and attend with utmost clarity.

About Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) is a Navratna Indian public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Railways, which deals with catering, tourism and online ticketing services in Indian Railways. The Corporation is responsible for the operations of mobile and static catering units, Vande Bharat Trains, Bharat Gaurav Rakes and other all India tourism packages. IRCTC is one of the most prominent Latest PSU Jobs in India and has now released the notification detailing IRCTC SCZ Vacancy 2026, inviting applications for Hospitality Monitor and Tourism Monitor jobs.

Post-wise Age Eligibility (September 1, 2026)

• Up to 28 Years: No experience required for Hospitality Monitors.
• 28 to 30 Years: 1 year of relevant experience required.
• 30 to 35 Years: 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Tourism Monitor: Maximum 35 years for UR candidates.

Relaxation Available by Category

• SC/ST: 5 years.
• OBC: 3 years.
• PwBD: 10 years.
• Ex-Servicemen: Service period plus 3 years.

Key Dates for the Walk-in Schedule

• Notification Date: September 16, 2026
• Hospitality Monitor, Bhubaneswar: October 5, 2026
• Tourism Monitor, Bhubaneswar: October 6, 2026
• Hospitality Monitor, Hyderabad: October 8, 2026
• Tourism Monitor, Hyderabad: October 9, 2026
• Interview Time: 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Current Openings for IRCTC Recruitment 2026

Educational Qualification and Experience Criteria

Pay Package for IRCTC Recruitment 2026

Fee and Security Payment Information

• Application Fee: Application fee not mentioned in the notification.
• Interview Fee: No separate interview fee is prescribed.
• Security Deposit: Selected candidates must submit Rs. 25,000/- through Demand Draft.
• TA/DA: No TA/DA will be paid for attending the walk-in interview.

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Why Candidates Should Practise Interview Questions

• Role Understanding: These candidates will look at interview questions to find out what the selected candidates are supposed to do.
• Communication: Candidates can use practice to develop skills in presenting their qualifications and experience.
• Hospitality Knowledge: Candidates are able to improve catering, food quality and passenger service ideas.
• Tourism Awareness: Tourists candidates may watch the tour operations, ticketing and package related operations.
• Practical Scenarios: Candidates may be asked to respond to typical customer-service and complaint-management scenarios in IRCTC SCZ Recruitment 2026.
• Confidence: Practice questions in the appropriate area will assist candidates in structuring their answers in the personal interview.

Roles and Responsibilities of Selected Candidates

• Hospitality Monitors: Manage food production, quality and service in mobile catering units in IRCTC Hospitality Monitor Recruitment 2026 onboard the Vande Bharat, Mail, Express, Tourist and Bharat Gaurav trains.
• Catering Units: Supervise static catering units, base kitchens and cluster kitchens providing catering to multiple train services.
• Tourism Monitors: Coordinate Bharat Gaurav Rakes and assist in the tourism activities which includes marketing of tour packages under IRCTC Tourism Monitor Recruitment 2026.
• Passenger Services: Handle passenger care problems, deal with complaints, gather feedback, ensure statutory compliance as outlined in company policies.
• Travel: To conduct activities that require frequent travel throughout India and liaison with departments, Railways, offices and business partners.

Selection Procedure for IRCTC Recruitment 2026

• The candidates are required to complete the prescribed application form and carry it along with them to the venue of the interview as per IRCTC Recruitment 2026.
• Original documents, 1 set self-attested and 2 recent passport size photographs should be produced for verification purposes.
• This is explored in a personal interview in which the applicant‘s competences, communication and the quality of the fit for Hospitality or the Tourism Monitor is evaluated.
• The process of shortlisting and engagement is based on merit and posted advertisement with antecedent verification.
• Government/PSU employees should apply for No Objection Certificate by proper channel at the interview.
• The selected candidates will be required to complete a medical examination before being offered an employment contract and be medically fit throughout the period of service.
• Posting in the State may be done in any part of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Odisha and Chhattisgarh, as per the discretion of IRCTC under Government Jobs in Andhra Pradesh.

How to Attend the Walk-in Interview for IRCTC Recruitment 2026

• Visit the official website of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation, irctc.com
• Click on the “Careers” section and select the “New Openings” option.
• Click on the advertisement entitled ‘Notification for Walk-in-Interview for Engagement of ‘Hospitality Monitors” or ‘Tourism Monitors‘.
• Read carefully the entire notification carefully before applying for eligibility qualification and age criterion
• Download Application proforma attached along with notification regarding the post chosen
• Complete IRCTC SCZ Recruitment 2026 application form with accurate personal educational and experience related information as asked in the form.
• Attach self attested copies of educational certificates, experience proof, date of birth proof and category certificate (wherever applicable)
• Attach two passport size photographs on the proforma of the application form that are recent.
• Select either Bhubaneswar or Hyderabad for the interview and note that the interviewee can be at only one of the above convenient places.
• Bring the filled in application form and original documents to the agreed location on the agreed date and time.
• Keep a copy of the Application and Acknowledgement for future reference during IRCTC SCZ Vacancy 2026 Selection process.

Documents Required at the Time of Interview

• Educational Qualifications: Bring certificates and mark sheets for degree or qualification in hand.
• Experience Proof: Please provide post qualification experience certificates, if available, including certificate from the organization and job responsibilities.
• Date of Birth Proof: Date of Birth certificate from the 10th standard.
• Carry the Certificate of Category: If applicable, carry a valid SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD, EWS or Ex-Servicemen certificate. Handwritten answers are unacceptable for OBC-NCL candidates.
• Photographs and Form: Passport size photographs and application form of IRCTC SCZ Recruitment 2026.
• Personal Details: Provide details like Aadhaar, current address, permanent address, mobile number and email ID in the application form.

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