IRCTC Recruitment 2026: Walk-in Interview for 92 Hospitality Monitors on Contractual Basis
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), North Zone, has released a notification for the engagement of Hospitality Monitors on a contractual basis. This recruitment drive, announced under Notification No. 2026/IRCTC/NZ/HRD/Contractual/Hospitality Monitor, dated 13-05-2026, offers 92 vacancies. Selected candidates will be engaged for an initial period of 2 years, extendable by 1 year based on performance and requirement.
Overview
| Organization |
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), North Zone |
| Recruitment Name |
Engagement of ‘Hospitality Monitors’ on Contractual Basis |
| Advertisement Number |
2026/IRCTC/NZ/HRD/Contractual/Hospitality Monitor |
| Year |
2026 |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name |
Hospitality Monitors |
| Number of Posts |
92 |
| Contract Duration |
2 years (extendable by 1 year based on requirement and performance) |
| Total CTC |
Rs. 30,000/- per month (inclusive of Statutory Deductions) |
| Place of Posting |
Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh, Jammu & Kashmir, and other areas under IRCTC North Zone |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications from a recognized institution:
- Full-time B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration from a Central or State Institute of Hotel Management (CIHM/SIHM/PIHM) affiliated to National Council of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHM & CT)/UGC/AICTE/Government of India.
- BBA/MBA (Culinary Arts) from Indian Culinary Institutes under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.
- B.Sc. Hotel Management and Catering Science from Government-recognized Universities affiliated to UGC/AICTE/Government of India/State Government.
- MBA (Tourism and Hotel Management) from Government-recognized Universities affiliated to UGC/AICTE/Government of India/State Government.
Age Limit (as on 01-05-2026)
- Upper Age Limit for UR: 27 years
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC-NCL: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: Up to the extent of service rendered in defense plus 3 years
Application Fee
Not specified in the source.
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date |
13-05-2026 |
| Cut-off Date for Age & Qualification |
01-05-2026 |
| Walk-in Interview Dates |
- New Delhi: 03, 04 & 05 June 2026 (Wednesday, Thursday & Friday)
- Institute of Hotel Management, Srinagar: 11 & 12 June 2026 (Thursday & Friday)
- Chandigarh: 15 & 16 June 2026 (Monday & Tuesday)
- Jaipur, Rajasthan: 18 & 19 June 2026 (Thursday & Friday)
- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: 23 & 24 June 2026 (Tuesday & Wednesday)
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Remuneration and Allowances
- CTC: Rs. 30,000/- per month (inclusive of Statutory Deductions)
- Daily Allowance: Rs. 350/- per day for on-duty on-board in trains:
- 100% for more than 12 hours
- 70% for 6 to 12 hours
- 30% for less than 6 hours
- Lodging Charges: Rs. 240/- (only if night stay is involved at outstation)
- National Holiday Allowance (NHA): As per extant policy (if worked)
- Medical Insurance: On a per-month basis as per extant policy (reimbursable on submission of valid documents)
- Security Deposit: Selected candidates must furnish a security deposit of Rs. 25,000/- in the form of a Demand Draft payable to IRCTC Ltd, New Delhi.
Selection Process
- Candidates must fill out the application form (attached with the notification) and submit it at the interview venue along with:
- Original documents
- One set of attested copies of requisite documents
- Two recent passport-size photographs
- Selection will be based on a personal interview and verification of credentials.
- Shortlisted candidates will receive an offer of engagement in order of merit, subject to vacancy availability and antecedent verification.
- Engagement is purely contractual and does not entitle candidates to claim regular/permanent employment in IRCTC.
Documents Required for Walk-in Interview
Candidates must carry the following original documents (in chronological order) along with one set of self-attested photocopies:
