The National High Speed Rail Corp. has launched a comprehensive recruitment drive for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor, opening 224 vacancies across multiple categories. According to reports from NDTV Profit, the hiring spans both technical and managerial functions, with key positions including junior engineer, train manager, station manager, depot controller, operations controller and various IT specialist roles. The recruitment drive is being conducted on an absorption basis, meaning only those already employed in railway-linked systems are eligible to apply.
Of the 224 total posts, 209 fall under non-executive categories and 15 under executive roles. As reported by NDTV Profit, the bulk of hiring is concentrated at the junior engineer level, with 47 vacancies in electrical, 31 in civil/track, 20 in signalling and telecom, 14 in rolling stock (electrical), three in rolling stock (mechanical), and five in automatic fare collection systems. The single largest category comprises operations-side roles including train manager, station manager, depot controller and operations controller, which together account for 55 posts. A separate set of deputy engineer vacancies covers civil/track (18), operations (4), electrical (4), signalling and telecom (5) and rolling stock (3). On the executive side, NHSRCL is also hiring assistant managers for safety roles across disciplines, along with senior IT and data-focused positions such as DGM (IT), senior manager (data analytics) and senior manager (cloud infrastructure).
According to NDTV Profit, candidates must be no older than 45 years as of May 31, 2026, and require a minimum of three years of relevant experience in operations and maintenance with Indian Railways, a government-run metro system, or a Regional Rapid Transit System. Educational requirements vary by post, ranging from a three-year engineering diploma to a BE or B.Tech degree in the corresponding discipline. The application window for executive posts closes on July 9, 2026, while non-executive applications will be accepted until July 14, 2026. All applications must be submitted online through NHSRCL's official website.
As reported by NDTV Profit, shortlisted applicants will undergo a Computer-Based Test, followed by document verification and a medical fitness check. Appointments will be finalised only after candidates clear every stage. The recruitment drive comes as construction on India's first bullet train corridor continues to advance, with the high-speed line eventually expected to bring travel time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad down to roughly two hours. The government is currently aiming to inaugurate the bullet train project on August 15, 2027.
