What is RailTel?
A Navratna PSU established in September 2000 under the Ministry of Railways, set up to modernize railway communications using optical fiber infrastructure
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Headquartered in New Delhi, it serves nationwide, running over 62,000 RKM of optical fiber, 11,000+ PoPs, and around 1,100 telecom towers
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In August 2024, RailTel became the 22nd company to receive Navratna status
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Services & Projects
Offers MPLS/VPN, leased lines, broadband (as RailWire), data centers, cloud services, cyber-security, video conferencing, tower co-location, e-office systems, and Aadhaar-based authentication
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Notable projects include providing Wi‑Fi to over 6,100 railway stations and participating in public digital infrastructure and educational initiatives
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Recent government contracts include a ₹259 cr educational telecom order (from Bihar and Himachal Pradesh) and a ₹44 cr Mizo Fibre Grid Network project
. Financial Snapshot
Offers steady revenue growth, a healthy dividend payout (~30%), with market cap around ₹13,160 cr and strong cash flows
Screener
.Listed on NSE (RAILTEL), with Telecom Services and Projects as main segments
. Recent Job Opportunities
6 Contractual Engineers (Signalling/Telecom & Civil)
Offline applications accepted by July 30, 2025; ages 24–50 yrs; pay ~₹30–120k IDA
.1 Advisor (retired officials) role – apply offline by July 18, 2025
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48 positions (Technical, Marketing, Finance) advertised May 30, 2025
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Additional recruitment via deputation/contract – positions like Senior Manager, Network Experts, DB Admins, Assistant/Deputy Managers
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To apply or see full listings, visit the Careers section at railtel.in
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Why It Matters
RailTel plays a key role in India’s digital infrastructure, from railway operations to national broadband and Wi‑Fi.
As a Navratna PSU, it offers stable careers across engineering, telecom, IT, project management, and senior/staff roles.
Continuous project wins and financial strength make it a robust organization equipped for national-level impact
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Quick Overview Table
Category Details
Founded September 2000
Navratna PSU From August 2024
Network 62,000 RKM fiber; 6,100+ station Wi‑Fi; 11,000 PoPs
Services Broadband, MPLS, data centers, cloud, cyber‑security
Recent Contracts ₹259 cr + ₹44 cr telecom infra orders
Recruitment Contractual Engineers (6), Advisor (1), various roles