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RRC East Central Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 1,465 ALP, JE, Station Master and More Posts

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ECR GDCE Recruitment 2026 Overview

Recruiting OrganizationRailway Recruitment Cell, East Central Railway
Examination NameGeneral Departmental Competitive Examination 2026
Notification NumberRRC/ECR/HRD/Rectt/GDCE/2026
Post NamesALP, Technician, Junior Engineer, DMS, Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Clerk and other posts
Total Vacancies1,465
Pay LevelsLevels 2, 3, 5 and 6 under the 7th CPC
Eligible CandidatesRegular employees of East Central Railway and RWP/Bela, except RPF/RPSF personnel
Application ModeOnline
Application Start Date15 September 2026 at 00:01 hours
Application Last Date15 October 2026 at 23:59 hours
Official Websiteecr.indianrailways.gov.in

ECR GDCE Vacancy 2026

Post NamePay LevelTotal
Assistant Loco PilotLevel 2910
Technician III - BlacksmithLevel 22
Technician III - FitterLevel 21
Technician III - MasonLevel 21
Technician III - WelderLevel 22
Technician III - Electrical GeneralLevel 22
Technician III - TRSLevel 21
Technician III - Mechanical PowerLevel 26
Technician III - C&W WelderLevel 219
Technician III - SignalLevel 28
Technician III - TeleLevel 23
Junior Engineer - C&WLevel 615
Junior Engineer - Diesel MechanicalLevel 66
Junior Engineer - Electrical GeneralLevel 63
Junior Engineer - Electrical TRDLevel 61
Junior Engineer - P.WayLevel 67
Junior Engineer - WorksLevel 65
Depot Material SuperintendentLevel 619
Chief Commercial Cum Ticket SupervisorLevel 65
Station MasterLevel 69
Goods Train ManagerLevel 5389
Senior ClerkLevel 56
Section ControllerLevel 63
Commercial Cum Ticket ClerkLevel 342
Total-1,465
  • The notification includes 1,465 vacancies under 24 post categories. The post-wise vacancy distribution is provided below.

Educational Qualification

Post CategoryRequired Qualification
Assistant Loco PilotMatriculation or SSLC with ITI or completed Act Apprenticeship in a prescribed trade; alternatively, a Diploma or Degree in the specified engineering disciplines
Technician PostsMatriculation or SSLC with ITI or completed Act Apprenticeship in the relevant trade
Technician Signal and TeleMatriculation or SSLC with relevant ITI or Act Apprenticeship; alternatively, 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics
Junior Engineer PostsThree-year Diploma or relevant Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Civil or another specified engineering discipline
Depot Material SuperintendentThree-year Diploma in Engineering in any discipline
Chief Commercial Cum Ticket SupervisorDegree from a recognized university or equivalent
Station MasterDegree from a recognized university or equivalent
Goods Train ManagerDegree from a recognized university or equivalent
Senior ClerkDegree from a recognized university or equivalent, with computer typing proficiency in English or Hindi
Section ControllerGraduate degree from a recognized university or equivalent
Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk12th or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate marks
  • The 50% marks requirement for Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk will not apply to SC, ST, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, ex-servicemen and candidates possessing a qualification higher than Class 12.
  • Candidates should check the post-wise trade, engineering discipline and medical-standard requirements in Annexure A of the official notification.

ECR GDCE Age Limit

CategoryAge LimitCandidate Must Be Born Between
UR18 to 42 years2 January 1985 and 1 January 2009
OBC18 to 45 years2 January 1982 and 1 January 2009
SC/ST18 to 47 years2 January 1980 and 1 January 2009
  • The age limit will be calculated as of 1 January 2027.
  • Reserved-category candidates applying against unreserved vacancies will not receive category-based age relaxation.

Pay Level

Pay LevelPosts
Level 2Assistant Loco Pilot and Technician posts
Level 3Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk
Level 5Goods Train Manager and Senior Clerk
Level 6Junior Engineer, DMS, Chief CCTS, Station Master and Section Controller

Selection Process

PostAdditional Selection Test
Assistant Loco PilotComputer Based Aptitude Test
Station MasterComputer Based Aptitude Test
Section ControllerComputer Based Aptitude Test
Senior ClerkComputer Based Typing Skill Test
Other notified postsCBT followed by document verification and medical examination, as applicable
  • The exact selection stages depend on the post selected by the candidate.
  • Single-stage Computer Based Test
  • Computer Based Aptitude Test, where applicable
  • Computer Based Typing Skill Test, where applicable
  • Document verification
  • Medical examination
  • There will be a negative marking of one-third mark for each incorrect answer in the CBT. Marks may be normalized when the examination is conducted in multiple shifts.

Application Fee

  • The official GDCE notification does not specify an application fee.

How to Apply for ECR GDCE Recruitment 2026

  • Visit the East Central Railway official website.
  • Open the Hajipur Headquarters section.
  • Select RRC Patna and open the GDCE section.
  • Click the application link for notification number RRC/ECR/HRD/Rectt/GDCE/2026.
  • Select the New Registration option.
  • Enter the 11-digit employee ID and date of birth.
  • Provide the required personal, service, educational and contact details.
  • Log in using the registration number and password received through email or SMS.
  • Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting certificates.
  • Select eligible posts and enter the post preferences carefully.
  • Review and submit the online application.
  • Save the submitted application as a PDF or take a printout for future reference.
  • Only one online application should be submitted. Candidates do not need to send an application printout or copies of certificates to RRC/ECR by post.

Documents Required

  • Recent passport-size colour photograph
  • Scanned signature
  • Proof of date of birth
  • Educational and technical qualification certificates
  • SC, ST or OBC-NCL certificate, where applicable
  • OBC-NCL self-declaration, where applicable
  • Disability certificate, where applicable
  • Employee ID and service details
  • Aadhaar number

Important Dates

Notification Date11 September 2026
Online Application Start Date15 September 2026 at 00:01 hours
Last Date to Apply Online15 October 2026 at 23:59 hours
CBT DateTo be announced

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Important Instructions

  • Candidates must confirm their post-wise educational and medical eligibility before applying.
  • The candidate’s name, father’s name and date of birth must match the service records and educational certificates.
  • Post preferences cannot be changed after final submission.
  • Incomplete or incorrectly completed applications may be rejected.
  • Applications containing invalid photographs or signatures may be rejected.
  • No request to change the examination centre, date or shift will be accepted.
  • The notified vacancies are provisional and may increase, decrease or become nil.
  • Candidates should regularly check the RRC/ECR website for examination and call-letter updates
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Q1. How many vacancies are available under ECR GDCE Recruitment 2026?

  • A total of 1,465 vacancies have been announced under 24 post categories.

Q5. What is the age limit?

  • The upper age limit is 42 years for UR, 45 years for OBC and 47 years for SC/ST candidates as of 1 January 2027.

Q6. What is the selection process?

  • The selection process includes a Computer Based Test followed by an aptitude test or typing test where applicable, document verification and medical examination.
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