The Border Roads Organisation (BRO), functioning under the Ministry of Defence through the General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF), had invited applications under Advertisement No. 02/2025 for technical trade posts including Vehicle Mechanic, Multi Skilled Worker (Painter), and Multi Skilled Worker (DES). The written examination for these trades has now been conducted, and BRO has declared the results — shortlisted candidates move on to the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Trade Test (TT).
Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Border Roads Organisation (BRO), General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF) |
| Advertisement No. | 02/2025 |
| Posts | Vehicle Mechanic, MSW (Painter), MSW (DES) |
| Total Vacancies (all trades combined) | 542 |
| Eligible Candidates | Male candidates only |
| Application Mode | Offline, sent to Commandant, GREF Centre, Dighi Camp, Pune – 411015 |
| Application Window | 11 October 2025 to 24 November 2025 (45 days; 60 days for North-East/hilly/island regions) |
| Exam Centre | GREF Centre, Pune – 411015 |
| Application Fee | ₹50 (Gen/OBC/EWS); Nil (SC/ST/PwBD) |
| Written Exam Dates | 30 May 2026 (MSW DES); 1, 3, 5 & 6 June 2026 (Vehicle Mechanic) |
Post-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
| Post/Trade | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Mechanic | 324 |
| Multi Skilled Worker (DES) | 205 |
| Multi Skilled Worker (Painter) | 13 |
| Total | 542 |
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on the closing date, 24 November 2025):
| Category | Date of Birth Range | Effective Age |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | Not earlier than 24-11-1998, not later than 24-11-2007 | 18 to 27 years |
| OBC | Not earlier than 24-11-1995, not later than 24-11-2007 | 18 to 30 years (3-year relaxation) |
| SC / ST | Not earlier than 24-11-1993, not later than 24-11-2007 | 18 to 32 years (5-year relaxation) |
Educational Qualification:
| Post | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Mechanic | Matriculation (Class 10) + Certificate in Mechanic (Motor Vehicle/Diesel/Heat Engine) trade from a recognised ITI |
| MSW (DES) | Matriculation (Class 10) + ITI Certificate in the relevant DES-related trade |
| MSW (Painter) | Matriculation (Class 10) + Certificate in Painting Trade from ITI/NCVT/SCVT |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹50 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Nil (exempted) |
Selection Process
The full selection process for this recruitment consists of the following stages, in sequence:
- Written Examination — objective test assessing general intelligence, reasoning, and trade-specific technical knowledge relevant to the post applied for.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — a qualifying physical fitness stage; candidates who fail are eliminated regardless of written test performance.
- Trade Test / Skill Test — hands-on assessment of practical competence in the relevant trade (mechanical repair tasks for Vehicle Mechanic; trade-specific practical tasks for MSW candidates).
- Document Verification — verification of educational certificates, category certificates, and other supporting documents.
- Medical Examination — final medical fitness clearance before appointment.
Final selection is based on combined performance across these stages, subject to category-wise vacancy distribution.
Written Examination Result: Key Numbers
| Particulars | Vehicle Mechanic | Multi Skilled Worker (DES) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 324 | 205 |
| Exam Date | 01, 03, 05 & 06 June 2026 | 30 May 2026 |
| Candidates Appeared | 5,488 | 1,194 |
| Shortlisted for PET & TT | 481 | 276 |
| Not Shortlisted | 5,007 | 918 |
| Shortlisting Ratio | ~8.8% | ~23.1% |
| PET & TT Reporting Dates | 24, 28 Aug & 1 Sep 2026 | 17 & 20 Aug 2026 |
| Reporting Time & Venue | 8:30 AM, BN Gate, GREF Centre | 8:30 AM, BN Gate, GREF Centre |
Category-Wise Cut-Off Percentage (Written Exam)
Vehicle Mechanic:
| Category | Cut-off (%) |
|---|---|
| UR | 74.324 |
| SC | 70.925 |
| ST | 67.020 |
| OBC | 72.503 |
| EWS | 67.976 |
| ESM | 50 |
Multi Skilled Worker (DES):
| Category | Cut-off (%) |
|---|---|
| UR | 72 |
| SC | 70 |
| ST | 63 |
| OBC | 69 |
| EWS | 65 |
What Shortlisting Means (and Doesn’t)
Both official result notices explicitly state that being shortlisted for PET and TT is not an assurance of final selection — it only confirms the candidate crossed the category-wise written-exam cut-off. The final merit list will be compiled only after both PET and TT are completed and scored. Given the very low shortlisting ratio for Vehicle Mechanic in particular (under 9% of those who appeared), this stage functions more as an elimination round than a ranking exercise.
Next Steps for Shortlisted Candidates
- Call letters will be sent via registered/speed post to the address on the application form — candidates should stay in touch with their local post office.
- If a call letter doesn’t arrive in time, a printout of the official result notice serves as valid authority to report for PET/TT — no separate request is needed.
- Report at BN Gate, GREF Centre, Pune on the assigned date at 8:30 AM sharp.
- No re-scheduling or second chance is given for absence — a candidate who misses their reporting date is treated as “FAIL,” regardless of written test performance.
Full Candidate-Wise Result List
Both result documents carry the complete roll-number-wise list of shortlisted and non-shortlisted candidates, running to dozens of pages. Candidates should check their own Control Number directly against the official PDFs:
- Vehicle Mechanic Result: Click Here
- MSW (DES) Result: Click Here
- Original Recruitment Notification (Advt 02/2025): Click Here
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How many total vacancies were notified under BRO Advt 02/2025?
542 vacancies combined across Vehicle Mechanic, MSW (Painter), and MSW (DES) posts.
Q2. What is the qualification required for Vehicle Mechanic?
Matriculation (Class 10) plus an ITI certificate in Mechanic (Motor Vehicle/Diesel/Heat Engine) trade.
Q3. Are women eligible to apply for this recruitment?
No. The notification specifies male candidates only for these posts.
Q4. How many candidates cleared the Vehicle Mechanic written exam cut-off?
481 out of 5,488 candidates who appeared have been shortlisted for PET and Trade Test.
Q5. What is the UR cut-off for Vehicle Mechanic?
74.324%.
Q6. Does clearing the written exam guarantee selection?
No. Shortlisting for PET/TT is not an assurance of final selection — the final merit list is prepared only after PET and Trade Test are completed.
Q7. What happens if a shortlisted candidate misses the PET/TT reporting date?
They are treated as “FAIL” with no further chance provided, regardless of circumstances.
Q8. What is the application fee for this recruitment?
₹50 for General/OBC/EWS candidates; no fee for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
Disclaimer: Vacancy and eligibility details for the original Advt 02/2025 notification are compiled from BRO’s official result documents and multiple secondary sources reporting on the same advertisement, as the original notification PDF was not machine-readable at the time of writing. Candidates should verify all original eligibility conditions and the exact MSW (Painter) vacancy count against the scanned official notification before relying on this summary for compliance purposes.
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