- Departmental competitive examination (GDCE) for regular employees of East Central Railway and Rail Wheel Plant, Bela only.
- Open to eligible candidates for 24 post categories including Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP), Technician, Junior Engineer (JE), Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Section Controller, and others.
- Vacancies are provisional and may change; candidates must check the official website for updates.
- Applicants cannot apply for the same post they are currently working in.
- Selection includes a Computer-Based Test (CBT), aptitude tests, typing tests (where applicable), document verification, and medical examination.
RRC
Active Listing
🎓 10th Pass (Matric)
🎓 10th + ITI
🎓 Apprenticeship
🎓 Diploma
🎓 Graduate
🎓 Bachelor's Degree
East Central Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026 – Various Posts
Railway Recruitment Cell, East Central Railway
Total Vacancies
1,465
Job Location
East Central Railway (HQ: Hajipur) and Rail Wheel Plant, Bela
Apply Start
15 Sep 2026
Apply Deadline
15 Oct 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Cell, East Central Railway (RRC/ECR) |
| Job Category | Railway |
| Eligibility Qualification | 10th Pass (Matric) (10th-pass), 10th + ITI (10th-iti), Apprenticeship (apprenticeship), Diploma (diploma), Graduate (graduate), Bachelor's Degree (bachelors-degree) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1,465 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Pay Levels 2, 3, 5, and 6 under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC). |
| Age Limits | 18 to 47 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Application Fee | Not specified in the official notification. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible candidates: Only regular employees of East Central Railway or Rail Wheel Plant, Bela. RPF/RPSF personnel are not eligible.
- No minimum service requirement—applicants must be regular employees as of the application deadline.
- Educational qualifications vary by post (see breakdown below).
- Medical standards: Must meet requirements specified in Annexure A of the official notification.
- Age limit as of 1 January 2027:
- General (UR): 18–42 years (born between 2 January 1985 and 1 January 2009)
- OBC-NCL: 18–45 years (born between 2 January 1982 and 1 January 2009)
- SC/ST: 18–47 years (born between 2 January 1980 and 1 January 2009)
- Reserved-category candidates applying for unreserved vacancies do not receive category-based age relaxation.
- No minimum service requirement—applicants must be regular employees as of the application deadline.
- Educational qualifications vary by post (see breakdown below).
- Medical standards: Must meet requirements specified in Annexure A of the official notification.
- Age limit as of 1 January 2027:
- General (UR): 18–42 years (born between 2 January 1985 and 1 January 2009)
- OBC-NCL: 18–45 years (born between 2 January 1982 and 1 January 2009)
- SC/ST: 18–47 years (born between 2 January 1980 and 1 January 2009)
- Reserved-category candidates applying for unreserved vacancies do not receive category-based age relaxation.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Computer-Based Test (CBT) for all posts (negative marking: one-third mark deducted for each incorrect answer).
- Aptitude tests (for ALP, Station Master, Section Controller) with a minimum T-score of 42 in each test battery.
- Typing skill test (for Senior Clerk) with qualifying speeds: 30 wpm in English or 25 wpm in Hindi.
- Document verification and medical examination for shortlisted candidates.
- Aptitude tests (for ALP, Station Master, Section Controller) with a minimum T-score of 42 in each test battery.
- Typing skill test (for Senior Clerk) with qualifying speeds: 30 wpm in English or 25 wpm in Hindi.
- Document verification and medical examination for shortlisted candidates.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
General
OBC-NCL
SC
ST
OBC-NCL
SC
ST
📂 Required Documents
- Recent passport-size color photograph
- Scanned signature
- Proof of date of birth
- Educational and technical qualification certificates
- SC/ST/OBC-NCL certificates (if applicable)
- OBC-NCL self-declaration (if applicable)
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
- Employee ID and service details
- Aadhaar number
- Scanned signature
- Proof of date of birth
- Educational and technical qualification certificates
- SC/ST/OBC-NCL certificates (if applicable)
- OBC-NCL self-declaration (if applicable)
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
- Employee ID and service details
- Aadhaar number
💳 Application Fee Details
Not specified in the official notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many vacancies are available for East Central Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026?
A total of 1,465 vacancies are available across 24 post categories under the East Central Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026.
Q.
Can candidates from outside East Central Railway apply for this recruitment?
No, this recruitment is only for regular employees of East Central Railway or Rail Wheel Plant, Bela. RPF/RPSF personnel are not eligible.
Q.
What is the last date to apply for East Central Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 15 October 2026 at 23:59 hours.
Q.
What is the age limit for applying to this recruitment?
The upper age limit is 42 years for General (UR), 45 years for OBC-NCL, and 47 years for SC/ST as of 1 January 2027.
Q.
Is there an application fee for this recruitment?
The official notification does not specify an application fee for East Central Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026.