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Indian Railway Management Service (Signal & Telecommunication)
Recruited through the UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE / IES). Pay, age limit and qualification below are as printed in the official notice.
Pay level
Not printed in the notice (Central Government pay rules)
Age limit
Born 02 Jan 1997 – 01 Jan 2006
Classification
Group A — Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
Apply window
16 September – 6 October 2026 (6 pm)
Department
| Ministry / department | Pay level | Group | Age limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Railway Management Service (Signal & Telecommunication) | Not printed in the notice (Central Government pay rules) | Group A — Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering | Born 02 Jan 1997 – 01 Jan 2006 |
Eligibility
Educational qualification
Degree in Engineering (Electronics & Telecommunication for this service) from a University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature, or Sections A and B of the Institution of Engineers (India) examinations, or an equivalent qualification listed in the notice.
Age limit
Born 02 Jan 1997 – 01 Jan 2006, with category-wise relaxation as per the notice.
Exam stages for this post
Stage-I Preliminary (Paper I 200 + Paper II 300 marks), Stage-II Main (two 300-mark engineering papers), Stage-III Personality Test (200 marks).
See the full UPSC ESE exam pattern →UPSC ESE 2027 important dates
| Notice dated | 16 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Online application | 16 September – 6 October 2026 (6 pm) |
| Preliminary (Stage-I) examination | 31 January 2027 |
| Main (Stage-II) examination | 18 June 2027 |
| e-Admit Card | On the last working day of the week before the exam |
Source: Engineering Services Examination, 2027 — Examination Notice No. 02/2027-ENGG (published 16 September 2026). Apply only on upsc.gov.in.
Frequently asked questions
What is the salary (pay level) of Indian Railway Management Service (Signal & Telecommunication) through UPSC ESE?
Not printed in the notice (Central Government pay rules), as printed in the Engineering Services Examination, 2027 — Examination Notice No. 02/2027-ENGG. In-hand pay also depends on allowances such as DA and HRA.
What is the age limit for UPSC ESE Indian Railway Management Service (Signal & Telecommunication) 2027?
Candidates must be born 02 Jan 1997 – 01 Jan 2006, with upper-age relaxation for reserved categories as per the notice.
What qualification is required for Indian Railway Management Service (Signal & Telecommunication)?
Degree in Engineering (Electronics & Telecommunication for this service) from a University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature, or Sections A and B of the Institution of Engineers (India) examinations, or an equivalent qualification listed in the notice.
Which exam stages apply to Indian Railway Management Service (Signal & Telecommunication)?
Stage-I Preliminary (Paper I 200 + Paper II 300 marks), Stage-II Main (two 300-mark engineering papers), Stage-III Personality Test (200 marks).