The Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation’s South Central Zone has announced IRCTC Recruitment 2026 for 28 contractual vacancies, comprising 22 Hospitality Monitor posts (including 4 OBC backlog vacancies) and 6 Tourism Monitor posts. This drive is open to candidates with specialised qualifications in hotel management, hospitality administration or travel and tourism.
Since IRCTC Recruitment 2026 is conducted entirely through walk-in interviews rather than an online application, candidates need to appear in person at the designated venues in Bhubaneswar or Hyderabad/Secunderabad on the scheduled dates, carrying their application form and original documents along with a security deposit demand draft.
Overview of IRCTC Recruitment 2026
Particulars
Details
Organisation
IRCTC, South Central Zone
Posts
Hospitality Monitor (22), Tourism Monitor (6)
Total Vacancies
28
Application Mode
Walk-in
Interview Dates
5, 6, 8 and 9 October 2026
Security Deposit
Rs. 25,000 (Demand Draft)
Official Website
irctc.com
Eligibility Criteria
Hospitality Monitor: B.Sc. Hospitality & Hotel Administration, BBA/MBA Culinary Arts, B.Sc. Hotel Management & Catering Science, or MBA Tourism & Hotel Management from recognised institutions; age up to 35 years with experience requirements scaling with age.
Tourism Monitor: 3-year Bachelor’s in Tourism plus a 1-year Travel & Tourism diploma with 1 year experience, or a Bachelor’s degree plus a 2-year PG in Travel & Tourism with 2 years experience; age up to 35 years.
Compensation
Hospitality Monitor: CTC of Rs. 30,000/month, plus daily allowance, lodging allowance, national holiday allowance and medical insurance.
Tourism Monitor: CTC of Rs. 30,000–35,000/month, plus similar allowances.
Selection Process
Walk-in interview with document verification.
Personal interview assessment and shortlisting based on credentials.
Mandatory medical fitness examination.
Offer issued in order of merit, with a reserve panel created.
Application Fee
No application fee is required; however, a Rs. 25,000 security deposit by Demand Draft is mandatory for selected candidates.
How to Attend the IRCTC Recruitment 2026 Walk-in
Download the application proforma from www.irctc.com.
Fill in personal, educational and experience details completely.
Attach educational certificates, experience proof, DOB proof and category certificate (if applicable).
Carry the completed application, original documents, one set of attested copies and two passport-size photographs to the walk-in venue on the scheduled date.
Hospitality Monitor candidates should report to IHM, Bhubaneswar (5 October) or IHM, Hyderabad (8 October); Tourism Monitor candidates should report to the IRCTC Regional Office, Bhubaneswar (6 October) or IRCTC Ltd, Secunderabad (9 October).
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Q1: How many total vacancies are there in IRCTC Recruitment 2026?
A: There are 28 vacancies — 22 Hospitality Monitor and 6 Tourism Monitor posts.
Q2: Is there an online application for this IRCTC recruitment?
A: No, this recruitment is conducted entirely through walk-in interviews; there is no online application.
Q3: What is the security deposit required for selected candidates?
A: Selected candidates must submit a Rs. 25,000 security deposit through a Demand Draft.
Q4: What is the contract duration for these posts?
A: Hospitality Monitors are engaged for 2 years (extendable by 1 year) and Tourism Monitors for 3 years.
Q5: On which dates are the walk-in interviews scheduled?
A: Interviews are scheduled on 5, 6, 8 and 9 October 2026 across Bhubaneswar and Hyderabad/Secunderabad.
Candidates with hotel management or travel and tourism qualifications should prepare their application proforma and documents in advance and attend the IRCTC Recruitment 2026 walk-in interview on their applicable date and venue.
