The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC), South Central Zone has issued two walk-in notifications dated 16 September 2026 for 28 contractual positions: 22 Hospitality Monitors and 6 Tourism Monitors.
These are fixed-term/contract engagements, not permanent IRCTC jobs. Hospitality Monitors are engaged initially for 2 years, extendable by 1 year based on requirement and satisfactory performance. Tourism Monitors are engaged on contract for 3 years.
Urgent candidate note: This recruitment has a very short remaining window. The Bhubaneswar Hospitality walk-in was scheduled for 5 October 2026 and the Bhubaneswar Tourism walk-in for 6 October 2026. The remaining Hyderabad/Secunderabad walk-ins are 8 October 2026 for Hospitality Monitor and 9 October 2026 for Tourism Monitor, from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
IRCTC SCZ Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. |
| Zone | South Central Zone |
| Ministry | Ministry of Railways, Government of India |
| Posts | Hospitality Monitor and Tourism Monitor |
| Total vacancies | 28 |
| Hospitality Monitor vacancies | 22 |
| Tourism Monitor vacancies | 6 |
| Notification date | 16 September 2026 |
| Recruitment mode | Walk-in Interview |
| Employment | Fixed-term / contractual |
| Final scheduled walk-in | 9 October 2026 |
| Posting | Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Odisha and Chhattisgarh; all-India deployment possible |
| Application fee | No application fee notified |
| Security deposit | ₹25,000 after selection, by Demand Draft |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies | Contract Period |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitality Monitor | 22 | 2 years initially, extendable by 1 year |
| Tourism Monitor | 6 | 3 years |
| Total | 28 | — |
The 22 Hospitality Monitor vacancies include 4 OBC backlog vacancies as stated in the official notification. IRCTC may increase or decrease the number of engagements depending on requirement.
Walk-In Interview Schedule
| Post | Venue | Date | Time | Current relevance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality Monitor | Bhubaneswar, Odisha | 5 October 2026 | 10:30 AM–5:30 PM | Scheduled date passed |
| Tourism Monitor | Bhubaneswar, Odisha | 6 October 2026 | 10:30 AM–5:30 PM | Scheduled for 6 October |
| Hospitality Monitor | Hyderabad/Secunderabad, Telangana | 8 October 2026 | 10:30 AM–5:30 PM | Remaining walk-in |
| Tourism Monitor | Hyderabad/Secunderabad, Telangana | 9 October 2026 | 10:30 AM–5:30 PM | Remaining walk-in |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad Venue
IRCTC Ltd., 1st Floor, Oxford Plaza, Sarojini Devi Road, Secunderabad – 500003, Telangana.
Candidates should monitor IRCTC's official recruitment page for any corrigendum or change in interview date or venue.
Hospitality Monitor Eligibility
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have any one of the following recognised qualifications:
| Qualification | |—| | Full-time B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration from a recognised Central/State Institute of Hotel Management | | BBA/MBA in Culinary Arts from Indian Culinary Institutes under the Ministry of Tourism | | B.Sc. Hotel Management and Catering Science from a recognised university | | MBA in Tourism and Hotel Management from a recognised university |
Age and Experience for Hospitality Monitor
The cut-off date is 1 September 2026.
| Age band | Required experience |
|---|---|
| Up to 28 years | No experience required |
| Above 28 years up to 30 years | 1 year relevant experience |
| Above 30 years up to 35 years | 2 years relevant experience |
The official notice states 35 years for UR, with relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 10 years for PwBD, and relaxation for Ex-Servicemen up to the extent of defence service plus 3 years, subject to Government rules.
Tourism Monitor Eligibility
| Qualification | Minimum experience | Monthly CTC |
|---|---|---|
| 3-year Bachelor's degree in Tourism; or 3-year Bachelor's degree in any stream + 1-year Diploma in Travel & Tourism | 1 year in Tour Operation / Travel Agency firms | ₹30,000 |
| 3-year Bachelor's degree in any stream + 2-year PG Degree/Diploma in Travel & Tourism | 2 years in Tour Operation / Travel Agency firms | ₹35,000 |
For Tourism Monitor, the upper age limit is 35 years for UR as on 1 September 2026, with the same notified category relaxations.
Salary and Allowances
| Post | Monthly CTC | Other notified benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitality Monitor | ₹30,000 | Daily allowance, lodging charges, national-holiday allowance and medical-insurance reimbursement as applicable |
| Tourism Monitor | ₹30,000–₹35,000 | Daily allowance, lodging charges, national-holiday allowance and medical-insurance reimbursement as applicable |
Both notifications prescribe a ₹350 per day on-board daily allowance, subject to the notified percentage based on duty duration. Lodging reimbursement of ₹240 applies where an outstation night stay is involved, and National Holiday Allowance is ₹384 for a national holiday worked.
Because the two posts have different remuneration structures, candidates should read the relevant notification before attending the interview.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Application form | Fill the prescribed proforma attached to the relevant IRCTC notification |
| Document verification | Originals plus one set of attested copies and photographs at the venue |
| Personal interview | Credentials and interview performance considered |
| Merit | Suitable candidates offered engagement in order of merit and vacancy availability |
| Reserve panel | Equal number of candidates may be placed on a reserve panel |
| Medical fitness | Mandatory before engagement |
| Antecedent verification | Engagement remains subject to verification |
Documents to Carry
Candidates should carry the prescribed application form and supporting documents, including:
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Educational certificates and marksheets | Qualification verification |
| Experience certificates | Where experience is required |
| Class 10 certificate | Date-of-birth proof |
| Category certificate | SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD/EWS/Ex-Servicemen claim, where applicable |
| Recent passport-size photographs | Application/interview requirement |
| Original documents | Verification at interview venue |
| One set of attested/self-attested copies | Submission at venue |
OBC-NCL candidates should use the certificate format prescribed by the Government of India.
Important Contract Conditions
- These engagements do not confer any right to regular or permanent employment in IRCTC.
- Only Indian nationals are eligible.
- Selected candidates must furnish a ₹25,000 security deposit by Demand Draft.
- No TA/DA is payable for attending the walk-in interview.
- Selected candidates may be posted in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Odisha or Chhattisgarh, and may also be deployed anywhere in India at IRCTC's discretion.
- Government/PSU employees must follow the notified NOC/proper-channel requirements.
- For Tourism Monitor, candidates may attend the interview at only one convenient venue.
How to Attend the Walk-In Interview
- Open the IRCTC New Openings page.
- Download the notification and application form for the post you want to attend: Hospitality Monitor Notification.pdf) or Tourism Monitor Notification.pdf).
- Check the exact qualification, age and experience conditions for your post.
- Fill the attached application proforma completely.
- Carry original documents, one set of attested copies and two recent passport-size photographs.
- Reach the applicable walk-in venue during the notified interview hours.
- Monitor the IRCTC website for any last-minute corrigendum or venue/date change.
Important Links
| Link | Purpose |
|---|---|
| IRCTC New Openings | Official recruitment page |
| Hospitality Monitor Notification.pdf) | Official 22-post notification and application form |
| Tourism Monitor Notification.pdf) | Official 6-post notification and application form |
| IRCTC Official Website | Organisation website |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are available in IRCTC SCZ Monitor Recruitment 2026?
There are 28 positions: 22 Hospitality Monitors and 6 Tourism Monitors.
Is this a permanent IRCTC recruitment?
No. Both notifications are for contractual/fixed-term engagements and do not give a right to permanent employment.
What are the remaining walk-in dates?
The Hyderabad/Secunderabad walk-ins are 8 October 2026 for Hospitality Monitor and 9 October 2026 for Tourism Monitor, from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
What is the salary?
Hospitality Monitors receive ₹30,000 monthly CTC. Tourism Monitors receive ₹30,000 or ₹35,000 monthly CTC, depending on qualification and experience, plus notified allowances.
Is there an application fee?
The notifications do not prescribe an application fee. A ₹25,000 security deposit is required from selected candidates.
Where can candidates be posted?
The notices mention Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Odisha and Chhattisgarh, while allowing deployment anywhere in India at IRCTC's discretion.