IRCTC Hospitality Monitor Recruitment 2026 brings a great opportunity for candidates looking to build a career in railway catering and passenger services. The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), South Zone, has announced a walk-in interview for 84 Hospitality Monitor posts on a contractual basis. Eligible Indian Nationals, including freshers with degrees in Hotel Management or Hospitality, can directly attend the interview in Chennai in late April 2026. For official updates and details, candidates should regularly check https://www.irctc.com/.
25/04/2026, 27/04/2026 & 28/04/2026 (10:30 hrs to 17:30 hrs)
Application Fee
Category
Fee Details
General / OBC / EWS
Nil
SC / ST / PH
Nil
Payment Mode
Not Applicable
Age Limit Details
Criteria
Details
Minimum Age
Not Specified
Maximum Age
27 years for UR as on 01/04/2026
Age Relaxation
SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD: 10 years, Ex-Servicemen: Service + 3 years
IRCTC Hospitality Monitor Vacancy Details
Criteria
Details
Total Posts
84 Posts
Post Name
Hospitality Monitor
Advt No.
2026/IRCTC/SZ/HRD/Rectt./Hospitality Monitors
IRCTC Hospitality Monitor Eligibility Details
Qualification
Details
Essential Qualification
Full-time B.Sc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration OR BBA/MBA (Culinary Arts) OR B.Sc Hotel Management and Catering Science OR M.B.A (Tourism and Hotel Management).
Experience
Freshers with relevant educational qualifications can apply. Preference given to those with prior Indian Railways/IRCTC experience.
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
Category
Vacancies
SC / ST / OBC / UR
Reservation as per Govt. of India policy (Exact category breakdown not specified)
State-Wise Vacancy Details
State
Details
Posting Locations
Selected candidates may be posted in Tamil Nadu, Kerala & Karnataka.
Deployment
Candidates may be deployed anywhere in India at the discretion of IRCTC.
Important Documents Required
Document Type
Details
Application Form
Duly filled application form attached to the advertisement.
Proof of Identity/Age
Proof of Date of Birth and Aadhar Number.
Educational Certificates
Original and one set of attested copies of qualifications.
Other Documents
Proof of Experience, Category Certificate, and 3 recent passport-size photos.
Syllabus Overview
Subject
Details
Written Exam Syllabus
Not Applicable (This is a direct walk-in interview)
Exam Pattern
Subject
Details
Exam Pattern
Direct Personal Interview (No written test)
Selection Process
Stage
Details
Step 1
Document Verification at the interview venue.
Step 2
Personal Interview to evaluate credentials and performance.
Step 3
Medical fitness test as prescribed by IRCTC.
Salary Details
Component
Amount
Total CTC
Rs. 30,000/- per month (includes statutory deductions)
Daily Allowance
Rs. 350/- per day for on-duty on-board trains (100% for >12 hrs)
Lodging Charges
Rs. 240/- if night stay is involved in an outstation
Medical Insurance
Rs. 1400/month (up to 35 years) or Rs. 2000/month (36-50 years)
How to Apply
Steps
Instructions
Step 1
Visit the official website https://www.irctc.com/ to check for any updates or corrigendums before the interview.
Step 2
Download and print the blank application form attached to the official notification.
Step 3
Fill out the form completely in capital letters with accurate personal and educational details.
Step 4
Gather all original documents and prepare one complete set of attested photocopies.
Step 5
Keep three recent passport-size photographs ready.
Step 6
If working in Govt. / PSUs, obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to submit at the interview.
Step 7
Attend the walk-in interview on 25/04/2026, 27/04/2026, or 28/04/2026 at IRCTC Zonal Office, Chennai.
