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RRC GDCE Recruitment 2026 has been announced for 2,121 vacancies across East Central Railway (ECR) and North Central Railway (NCR). ECR has notified 1,465 posts, while NCR has notified 656 posts under separate GDCE notifications. The recruitment covers posts such as Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP), Technician, Junior Engineer (JE), Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Junior Clerk cum Typist, DMS, Station Master, and other posts, depending on the railway zone.
RRC ECR GDCE 2026 applications are open until 15 October 2026, while RRC NCR GDCE 2026 applications will open on 1 October 2026 and close on 30 October 2026 at 11:59 PM. Both recruitments are departmental and are intended for eligible serving railway employees of the respective zones.
RRC GDCE Recruitment 2026: Latest Update
- RRC GDCE Recruitment 2026 currently covers 2,121 notified vacancies across ECR and NCR.
- RRC ECR GDCE 2026: 1,465 vacancies.
- RRC NCR GDCE 2026: 656 vacancies.
- ECR applications started on 15 September 2026 and close on 15 October 2026.
- NCR applications start on 1 October 2026 and close on 30 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.
- Both notifications are departmental GDCE recruitments, not open-market recruitments.
- ECR GDCE is for eligible regular ECR/Rail Wheel Plant, Bela employees.
- NCR GDCE is for eligible serving regular North Central Railway employees having lien in NCR, except RPF/RPSF personnel.
- CBT dates for both notifications are to be announced.
RRC GDCE Recruitment 2026: Overview
The ECR notification covers 1,465 posts, and the NCR notification’s Annexure-E post-wise vacancies add up to 656.
| Particulars | East Central Railway (ECR) | North Central Railway (NCR) |
|---|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Cell, East Central Railway | Railway Recruitment Cell, North Central Railway |
| Exam Name | General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE) 2026 | General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE) 2026 |
| Notification Number | RRC/ECR/HRD/Rectt/GDCE/2026 | RRC/NCR/GDCE-01/2026 |
| Total Posts | 1,465 | 656 |
| Posts | ALP, Technician, JE, DMS, Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Section Controller and Others | ALP, Technician, JE, DMS, Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Section Controller and Others |
| Pay Level | Level 2, 3, 5 and 6 | Level 2, 3, 5 and 6 |
| Application Mode | Online | Online |
| Application Start Date | 15 September 2026 | 1 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 15 October 2026 | 30 October 2026 |
| Selection Process | CBT, Aptitude/Typing Test where applicable, DV, and Medical Examination | CBT, Aptitude/Typing Test where applicable, DV and Medical Examination |
| Official PDF | Click Here | Click Here |
| Official Website | East Central Railway | North Central Railway |
Important Note – The 2,121 figure is the combined total of the ECR and NCR GDCE notifications covered in this article. It is not a single Railway-wide GDCE notification. Each zone has its own notification, eligibility conditions, application link and deadline.
RRC GDCE Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
The important dates for ECR and NCR GDCE Recruitment 2026 are given below:
| Event | ECR GDCE | NCR GDCE |
|---|---|---|
| Notification | 11 September 2026 | 28 September 2026 |
| Application Starts | 15 September 2026 | 1 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 15 October 2026 | 30 October 2026 |
| CBT | To Be Announced | To Be Announced |
RRC GDCE Vacancy 2026
The RRC GDCE Recruitment 2026 has announced vacancies for different posts across the East Central Railway (ECR) and North Central Railway (NCR) zones. ECR has announced 1,465 vacancies, while NCR has 656 vacancies, covering posts such as Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP), Technician, Junior Engineer (JE), Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk and other posts.
RRC ECR GDCE Vacancy 2026
The RRC ECR GDCE Recruitment 2026 has announced 1,465 vacancies across 24 post categories. The vacancies include ALP, Technician, Junior Engineer, DMS, Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Clerk and other posts. The category-wise distribution is given below.
| Post Name | UR | SC | ST | OBC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | 445 | 138 | 80 | 247 | 910 |
| Technician-III/Blacksmith | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Technician-III/Fitter | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Technician-III/Mason | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Technician-III/Welder | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Technician-III/Electrical General | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Technician-III/TRS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Technician-III/Mechanical Power | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| Technician-III/C&W/Welder | 10 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 19 |
| Technician-III/Signal | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| Technician-III/Tele | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Junior Engineer/C&W | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 15 |
| Junior Engineer/Diesel Mechanical | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| Junior Engineer/Electrical General | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Junior Engineer/Electrical TRD | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Junior Engineer/P.Way | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| Junior Engineer/Works | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) | 10 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 19 |
| Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Station Master | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| Goods Train Manager | 176 | 68 | 46 | 99 | 389 |
| Senior Clerk | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| Section Controller | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk (CCTC) | 22 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 42 |
| Total | 710 | 232 | 137 | 386 | 1,465 |
RRC NCR GDCE Vacancy 2026
The RRC NCR GDCE Recruitment 2026 includes 656 vacancies across 28 post categories. These posts cover departments such as Electrical, Mechanical, Engineering, Signal & Telecommunication, Commercial and Personnel.
| Post Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot (Electrical) | 245 | 112 | 49 | 22 | 428 |
| Technician-I / Signal | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Technician-I / Telecom | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Technician-III / Blacksmith | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| Technician-III / TRD | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Technician-III / TMC | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 13 |
| Technician-III / Bridge | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Technician-III / Signal | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| Technician-III / Telecom | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Technician-III / Fitter | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Technician-III / Fitter (WS) | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Technician-III / Mill Wright (WS) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Technician-III / Machinist (WS) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Technician-III / Welder (WS) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Technician-III / Welder | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JE / Carriage & Wagon | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| JE / Drawing & Design | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| JE / Drawing (Electrical) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JE / Signal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JE / Telecom | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JE / Works | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| JE / TRS | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| JE / P Way | 16 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 28 |
| JE / TMC | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| JE / General (Electrical) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| JE (Mechanical) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk | 65 | 8 | 18 | 13 | 104 |
| Junior Clerk Cum Typist | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 386 | 147 | 81 | 42 | 656 |
RRC GDCE Eligibility Criteria 2026
The RRC GDCE Eligibility Criteria 2026 is prescribed separately for East Central Railway (ECR) and North Central Railway (NCR). Candidates applying through the General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE) must be serving regular Railway employees of the concerned zone and should fulfil the required educational qualification, age limit, and post-specific conditions. The eligibility requirements may differ depending on the post applied for. The detailed qualifications, age limit, and relaxation are given below.
RRC GDCE Education Qualification
The educational qualification depends on the post. Candidates must possess the prescribed qualification from a recognized Board, University, or Institute within the specified date. Candidates awaiting the result of their final qualifying examination are generally not eligible.
| Post/Category | ECR GDCE 2026 | NCR GDCE 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| ALP | 10th/SSLC + relevant ITI/Act Apprenticeship or prescribed Engineering Diploma/Degree | 10th/SSLC + relevant ITI/Act Apprenticeship or prescribed Engineering Diploma/Degree |
| Technician | 10th/SSLC + relevant ITI/Act Apprenticeship, as prescribed for the post | 10th/SSLC + relevant ITI/Act Apprenticeship, as prescribed for the post |
| Junior Engineer (JE) | Relevant 3-year Diploma or Engineering Degree | Relevant Diploma or Engineering Degree |
| Station Master | Graduation Degree from a recognized university/equivalent | Graduation Degree from a recognized university/equivalent |
| Goods Train Manager (GTM) | Graduation Degree from a recognized university/equivalent | Qualification prescribed for the respective post |
| Other Posts | 10th, 12th, ITI, Diploma or Degree, depending on the post | 10th, 12th, ITI, Diploma or Degree, depending on the post |
RRC GDCE Age Limit
The age limit for GDCE posts is prescribed separately in the respective notification. For the commonly notified GDCE categories, the upper age limit is 42 years for UR, 45 years for OBC and 47 years for SC/ST candidates, with the age calculated as prescribed in the notification.
| Category | Age Limit | Candidate Must Be Born Between |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 18 to 42 years | 2 January 1985 and 1 January 2009 |
| OBC | 18 to 45 years | 2 January 1982 and 1 January 2009 |
| SC/ST | 18 to 47 years | 2 January 1980 and 1 January 2009 |
RRC GDCE Age Relaxation
Age relaxation is applicable to eligible candidates as per Railway rules and the conditions mentioned in the respective GDCE notification. Candidates claiming relaxation must provide the required supporting documents/certificates.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC | 3 Years |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| PwBD | As per applicable Railway rules |
Who Can Apply for RRC ECR GDCE 2026?
RRC GDCE is a departmental recruitment, so eligibility depends on the railway zone mentioned in the notification. It is not an open recruitment for candidates from outside the concerned railway zone.
- ECR GDCE: Eligible regular employees of East Central Railway and Rail Wheel Plant, Bela can apply.
- NCR GDCE: Eligible serving regular employees having lien in North Central Railway can apply.
- RPF/RPSF employees: Not eligible under these notifications.
- Candidates must possess the prescribed educational qualification for the selected post.
- The qualification and other eligibility conditions must be satisfied by the respective closing date.
Apply Online Link For RRC GDCE 2026
Eligible serving Railway employees can apply for RRC GDCE 2026 through the official RRC website of their respective zone. The NCR GDCE 2026 application process is scheduled to start on 01 October 2026 and will remain open until 30 October 2026 at 11:59 PM. Candidates should complete the application form within the prescribed dates and use the official website for registration.
| Railway Zone | Apply Online Link |
|---|---|
| RRC NCR GDCE 2026 | Click Here |
| RRC ECR GDCE 2026 | Click Here |
Note – For ECR GDCE 2026, candidates should visit the official website of East Central Railway/RRC ECR and follow the GDCE notification and online application instructions applicable to their zone.
How to Apply for RRC GDCE Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can follow the steps below to apply for RRC GDCE 2026 for NCR and ECR:
| NCR GDCE 2026 | ECR GDCE 2026 |
|---|---|
| Visit the official RRC NCR website. | Visit the official RRC ECR website. |
| Click on the GDCE 2026-27 Apply Online link. | Click on the GDCE 2026 Apply Online link. |
| Read the notification and check eligibility. | Read the notification and check eligibility. |
| Enter personal, service and educational details. | Enter personal, service and educational details. |
| Upload the required documents, photograph and signature, if applicable. | Upload the required documents, photograph and signature, if applicable. |
| Check all details carefully before submission. | Check all details carefully before submission. |
| Submit the application online. | Submit the application online. |
| Download and save the submitted application for future reference. | Download and save the submitted application for future reference. |
RRC GDCE Selection Process 2026
The RRC GDCE 2026 selection process for both NCR and ECR is conducted through the stages prescribed in their respective GDCE notifications. Candidates are shortlisted based on their performance in the applicable examination, followed by document verification and medical examination. The exact selection stages may vary depending on the post.
| NCR GDCE 2026 | ECR GDCE 2026 |
|---|---|
| Candidates have to appear for the prescribed CBT. | Candidates have to appear for the prescribed CBT/written examination. |
| Applicable to posts where prescribed, such as ALP. | Applicable to posts where prescribed. |
| Shortlisted candidates are called for verification of original documents. | Shortlisted candidates are called for Document Verification. |
| Candidates must meet the prescribed medical standards for the post. | Candidates must meet the prescribed medical standards for the post. |
| Selection is based on merit and fulfilment of all prescribed conditions. | Final empanelment is based on merit, document verification and medical fitness. |
RRC GDCE Minimum Qualifying Marks 2026
The minimum qualifying marks for RRC GDCE 2026 are prescribed separately for different categories. Candidates must secure at least the required percentage in the CBT to be considered eligible for further stages. The qualifying marks mentioned in the notifications for NCR and ECR are given below.
| Category | NCR GDCE 2026 | ECR GDCE 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 40% | 40% |
| OBC (NCL) | 30% | 30% |
| SC | 30% | 30% |
| ST | 25% | 25% |
| PwBD | As per applicable relaxation | Up to 2 marks relaxation where prescribed |
Documents Required For RRC GDCE 2026
Candidates should keep the following documents ready while filling out the application:
| Document | NCR GDCE 2026 | ECR GDCE 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph | Recent photograph as prescribed | Recent photograph as prescribed |
| Date of Birth Proof | Certificate/document showing date of birth | Certificate/document showing date of birth |
| Educational/Technical Qualification | Relevant educational/technical qualification certificate | Relevant educational/technical qualification certificate |
| SC/ST Certificate | Required for candidates claiming SC/ST benefits | Required, wherever applicable |
| OBC Certificate | Required for candidates claiming OBC benefits | Required, wherever applicable |
| PwBD Certificate | Required, wherever applicable | Required, wherever applicable |
| Service/Employee Details | Employee ID and required Railway service details | Employee ID and required Railway service details |
| Other Certificates | Any other document specified in the notification | Any other document specified in the notification |
RRC GDCE Salary 2026
The RRC GDCE Salary 2026 varies according to the post and its corresponding Pay Level under the 7th Pay Commission. The salary structure is the same pay-matrix system for both NCR and ECR, although the actual in-hand salary can vary based on allowances, posting location and deductions. ECR GDCE 2026 includes posts across Pay Levels 2, 3, 5 and 6
| Pay Level | Basic Pay / Pay Scale | NCR GDCE 2026 – Posts | ECR GDCE 2026 – Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 | ALP, Technician posts | ALP, Technician-III |
| Level 3 | ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 | Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk | Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk |
| Level 5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 | Applicable posts as notified | Goods Train Manager, Senior Clerk |
| Level 6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 | Junior Engineer and other applicable posts | JE, DMS, Station Master, Chief CCTS, Section Controller |
Important Instructions for Candidates
Before submitting the form, candidates should keep the following points in mind:
| Important Instruction | NCR GDCE 2026 | ECR GDCE 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility | Only eligible serving regular NCR employees as prescribed in the notification can apply. | Only eligible serving regular ECR/Rail Wheel Plant, Bela employees as prescribed in the notification can apply. |
| Application Mode | Apply online through the official RRC/NCR website. | Apply online through the official RRC/ECR website. |
| Correct Information | Enter all personal, service and qualification details correctly. | Enter all personal, service and qualification details correctly. |
| Documents | Upload valid documents in the prescribed format. | Upload valid documents in the prescribed format. |
| Photograph & Signature | Follow the prescribed size, format and instructions for photograph and signature. | Follow the photograph and signature specifications given in the notification. |
| Mobile & Email | Keep the registered mobile number and personal email ID active throughout the recruitment process. | Keep the registered contact details active for receiving recruitment-related communication. |
| Application Review | Check the application carefully before final submission. | Check the application carefully before final submission. |
| Registration Number | Save the registration number for future correspondence and recruitment stages. | Save the registration/application details for future reference. |
| Official Website | Regularly check the official RRC NCR website for updates. | Regularly check the official RRC ECR website for updates. |
| Application Rejection | Incorrect, incomplete or invalid applications may be rejected. | Applications not meeting the prescribed requirements may be rejected. |
RRC CR GDCE Recruitment 2026: Overview
It provides a clear summary of all the important details about the available positions and the recruitment process.
| RRC Central Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026: Summary | |
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) CR/Mumbai |
| Name of Posts | ALP, Junior Engineer, Technician, Station Master, Junior Account Assistant, Junior Clerk, Nursing Superintendent, & others posts |
| Total Vacancies | 1535 |
| Advt. No. | RRC/CR/GDCE-02/2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | 22 April 2026 |
| Last Date To Apply | 21 May 2026(6 PM) |
| Educational Qualification | ITI/Diploma/Degree |
| Upper Age Limit | 42 Years |
| Selection Process | Computer-Based Test, Skill Test, Document Verification, and Medical Test |
| Official PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | www.rrcer.org |
RRC GDCE Recruitment: Important Date
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 22 April 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 22 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 21 May 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | To Be Announced |
| CBT Exam Date | To Be Announced |
| Result Date | To Be Announced |
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