Overview
Organization: Border Roads Organisation (BRO) (General Reserve Engineer Force)
Advertisement No: 02/2025
Total vacancies: 542
Posts include:
Vehicle Mechanic
MSW (Painter)
MSW (DES) (Driver Engine Static)
Mode of application: Offline submission of form.
Vacancy & Category Breakdown
Here is a breakdown of the posts and category wise distribution:
Vehicle Mechanic: 324 posts
MSW (Painter): 13 posts
MSW (DES): 205 posts
Example category breakdown for Vehicle Mechanic: UR 181, SC 45, ST 26, OBC 54, EWS 18.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit:
Generally 18 to 25 years for many posts.
Relaxations for reserved categories as per rules.
Educational Qualification:
Matriculation (10th pass) plus relevant trade qualification/ITI in the related field.
For Vehicle Mechanic: 10th pass + certificate in Motor Vehicle / Diesel / Heat Engine or equivalent trade.
Gender:
“Male candidates only” is mentioned in several sources.
Important Dates & Application Fee
Notification released: early/mid October 2025.
Application start date: 11 October 2025
Last date for application: 24 November 2025 (for many states)
Application fee: ₹50 for General/OBC/EWS, SC/ST/PwBD may be exempted.
Selection Process & Salary
Selection Stages:
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Skill/Trade Test
Written Examination
Document Verification & Medical Examination
Salary/Pay Level:
Vehicle Mechanic: Pay Level-2 (approx ₹ 19,900 – ₹ 63,200) as per 7th CPC.
MSW (Painter/DES): Pay Level-1 (approx ₹ 5,200 – ₹ 20,200) though this may vary.
Important Notes
Ensure you meet all eligibility (trade certificate, age, etc.) before applying.
Since application is offline, send the form well before the deadline and follow the envelope/address instructions carefully.
Read the detailed notification (Advt 02/2025) on BRO’s website for full terms including reserved/back-log posts, trade definitions, medical standards.
Late or incomplete applications will likely be rejected.
Since only “male candidates” are mentioned in many sources, clarify gender eligibility in the full notification.