IRCTC East Zone Hospitality Monitor Recruitment 2026: 49 Vacancies, Walk-in Interview

IRCTC East Zone Hospitality Monitor Recruitment 2026 – Apply Now

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC), East Zone, has officially announced the IRCTC Hospitality Monitor Recruitment 2026 for 49 contractual posts. This is a golden opportunity for candidates with a background in hospitality or tourism to secure a Sarkari Job in the railway sector. The walk-in interviews will be conducted from 18 to 20 May 2026. Read on for complete details on eligibility criteria, age limit, selection process, and how to apply.

Organization Overview

IRCTC is a premier public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India. It manages catering, tourism, and hospitality services across the Indian Railways network. The East Zone recruitment aims to engage dedicated professionals for monitoring hospitality services in trains and stations.

Post Details

The recruitment drive is for the post of Hospitality Monitor (Contractual) with a total of 49 vacancies. The engagement is for an initial period of 2 years, extendable by 1 year based on performance and requirement.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must be Indian Nationals and fulfill the educational qualification as on the cut-off date 27-04-2026. No prior experience is required; freshers are eligible.

Educational Qualification

Age Limit

The upper age limit is calculated as on 27-04-2026. Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India rules.

Application Fee

There is no application fee mentioned. However, selected candidates must furnish a security deposit of Rs. 25,000/- in the form of a Demand Draft payable at Kolkata.

Selection Process

The selection will be based on a walk-in interview. Candidates will be assessed on their credentials and performance in the personal interview. The final selection will be in order of merit, subject to document verification and medical fitness.

Important Dates

How to Apply

Eligible candidates must attend the walk-in interview on any of the three dates: 18th, 19th, or 20th May 2026 between 10:30 AM and 04:30 PM at the IRCTC Zonal Office, Kolkata. There is no online application. Follow these steps:

1. Download the Application Form from the official notification PDF.
2. Fill the form completely and affix a recent passport-size photograph.
3. Carry the filled form along with original documents and one set of self-attested photocopies (educational certificates, caste certificate if applicable, experience certificates, etc.).
4. Bring three recent passport-size photographs.
5. Report to the venue on the scheduled date and time.

Documents Required (Original + Self-Attested Photocopy):

• 10th class Marksheet & Certificate
• 12th class Marksheet & Certificate
• Graduation year-wise All Marksheets & Certificate/Degree
• Post-Graduation marksheets & certificate (if applicable)
• All Experience Certificates (if any)
• Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC) – OBC certificate must be non-creamy layer and not more than 1 year old
• EWS / PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
• Three recent passport size photographs
• Duly filled Application Form

Important Instructions:

• Only Indian Nationals are eligible.
• This is a contractual engagement, not a permanent job.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
• In the absence of any required original document, the candidate will not be allowed to appear.
• Any corrigendum will be uploaded on the IRCTC website only.