Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC), a Government of India PSU under the Ministry of Railways, has announced recruitment for 92 contractual posts of Hospitality Monitors in 2026. This recruitment drive offers an excellent opportunity for hospitality graduates to work with India’s largest railway catering and tourism enterprise. The role involves monitoring catering services, ensuring food quality, handling passenger feedback, and supervising hospitality operations across multiple zones.
The engagement will be purely contractual with a consolidated monthly salary of ₹30,000 plus allowances. Walk-in interviews will be conducted across major cities including New Delhi, Srinagar, Chandigarh, Jaipur, and Lucknow between 3 June and 24 June 2026. Eligible candidates must attend interviews with completed application forms, original documents, and attested copies. This recruitment ensures exposure to large-scale hospitality management in the railway sector, making it a valuable career-building opportunity.
B.Sc. Hospitality & Hotel Administration (NCHMCT/UGC/AICTE recognized) OR BBA/MBA Culinary Arts (Indian Culinary Institutes) OR B.Sc. Hotel Management & Catering Science OR MBA Tourism & Hotel Management
Age Limit
Maximum 27 years (UR). Relaxations: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC – 3 years, PwBD – 10 years, Ex-servicemen – service period + 3 years
1. What is the IRCTC Hospitality Monitor Recruitment 2026?
It is a contractual recruitment drive by IRCTC for 92 Hospitality Monitor posts to supervise catering services and hospitality operations.
2. How many vacancies are available?
A total of 92 vacancies are announced, distributed across categories as per Government of India reservation norms.
3. What is the salary offered?
The salary is ₹30,000 per month plus allowances such as daily allowance, lodging charges, holiday allowance, and medical insurance.
4. What is the age limit?
Maximum age is 27 years for UR candidates. Relaxations apply: SC/ST +5 years, OBC +3 years, PwBD +10 years, Ex-servicemen (service +3 years).
5. What are the educational qualifications required?
B.Sc. Hospitality & Hotel Administration, BBA/MBA Culinary Arts, B.Sc. Hotel Management & Catering Science, or MBA Tourism & Hotel Management.
6. Is prior experience required?
Freshers are eligible. Prior hospitality or catering experience is preferred but not mandatory.
7. How can candidates apply?
Candidates must attend walk-in interviews with completed application forms, original documents, attested copies, and photographs.
8. What are the important dates?
Walk-in interviews start on 03 June 2026 and end on 24 June 2026 across multiple cities.
9. Where will interviews be conducted?
Interviews will be held in New Delhi, Srinagar, Chandigarh, Jaipur, and Lucknow at designated IRCTC offices/IHM campuses.
10. Is there any application fee?
No application fee is required. Candidates can attend interviews free of cost.
11. What documents are required?
Application form, original certificates, attested photocopies, passport-size photos, caste/category certificates (if applicable), and government ID proof.
12. What is the selection procedure?
Selection will be based on performance in walk-in interviews and document verification. Final merit list will be prepared category-wise.