Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers
Manages the electrical engineering organisation of the Indian Railways.
Overview
Officers of the Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers are responsible for managing the electrical engineering organisation of the Indian Railways. The latter has technical and non-technical departments. Technical departments include civil, electrical and mechanical engineering, signaling and telecom, and several others dealing with similar disciplines. Control of operation and movement is done by traffic services. The non-technical departments include general services such as accounts, personnel management, Railway Protection Force (RPF) or security, among others.
Where they work
- Indian Railways
- Government agencies
- Ministerial departments
Work environment
You will work in an office set up. You are likely to handle a team. Local travel is not a part of the job profile. You are likely to work 5 to 6 days a week and 8 to 9 hours every day.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You enjoy Science.
- You are good at Maths.
- You like to lead.
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
Route 1
- 1Complete 10+2 in any stream.
- 2A three year diploma in electrical engineering or a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
Alternative route 2
- 1Follow it up with a Master's in the same or allied field.
Forms, exams and applications
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
This list of institutes is indicative only.
Government institutes
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi
- Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, West Bengal
- Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Uttarakhand
- Government Polytechnic, Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Government Polytechnic, Pune, Maharashtra
- Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bangalore, Karnataka
- PSG Polytechnic College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- Christ University, Bangalore, Karnataka
- Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Rajasthan
- Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu
- Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Manipal University, Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Presidency University, Bangalore, Karnataka
- Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Amity University, Mumbai, Maharashtra
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Assistant Electrical Engineer
- 2Divisional Electrical Engineer
- 3Deputy Chief Electrical Engineer/Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer
- 4Chief Electrical General Engineer/Loco Engineer
- 5Traction Engineer
- 6Distribution Engineer
- 7Chief Electrical Engineer
- 8Additional Member Electrical & General Manager
- 9Member Electrical
Expected income
₹50,000 – ₹1,04,000 per month
This is the approximate salary of an Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers officer. The figures are indicative and subject to change.
SourceRelated careers to explore
Electrical and Electronics Engineer
Works on the generation and distribution of electrical power, and on devices that run on it.
Indian Railway Service of Engineers
Maintains and builds the Railways' fixed assets — tracks, bridges, buildings, roads and water supply.
Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Science, Maths.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to public service.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Yatendra Kumar — Currently the Additional General Manager (AGM) of Northeast Frontier Railway. He belongs to the 1988 batch of Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers and joined the Railways in 1990. Kumar did his graduation in Electrical Engineering from Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra.
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 2, printed page 583 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://www.ambitionbox.com/salaries/indian-railways-salaries/electrical-engineer
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra is at Ranchi in Jharkhand (printed "Rachi").
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.