RRC SWR GDCE Recruitment 2026: The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), South Western Railway (SWR), Hubballi has officially released the General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE) Notification No. 01/2026 (GDCE) for filling up 25% of Direct Recruitment Quota vacancies of Goods Train Manager (Erstwhile Goods Guard) and Junior Engineers in various departments. A total of 258 vacancies have been announced, including 247 posts of Goods Train Manager and 11 posts of JE (Bridge, P.Way, Mechanical Workshop and S&T / Signal). The RRC South Western Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released on 28 October 2026. Online applications have started on 09 November 2026, and the last date to apply online is 08 December 2026 (23:59 hrs).
Please note that this recruitment is only for regular serving employees of South Western Railway and Rail Wheel Factory, Yelahanka (RWF/YNK). RPF/RPSF personnel and Law Assistant, Catering Inspector and Accounts cadre staff are not eligible to apply. There is no application fee, and selection will be made through a single-stage Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by document verification and medical examination.
RRC SWR GDCE Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), South Western Railway, Hubballi |
| Department Name | Ministry of Railways, Government of India |
| Post Name | Goods Train Manager & Junior Engineer (JE) |
| Advt. No. | GDCE Notification No. 01/2026 (GDCE) |
| Total Vacancy | 258 |
| Pay Scale | As per 7th CPC Pay Level of the Post |
| Eligible Candidates | Regular Serving Employees of SWR & RWF/YNK Only |
| Notification Date | 28.10.2026 |
| Category | RRC South Western Railway GDCE Goods Train Manager and JE Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | rrchubli.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 28.10.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 09.11.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 08.12.2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| CBT Exam Date | Notify Soon |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | Nil (No Fee) |
| Mode of Payment | Not Applicable |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for RRC SWR GDCE Recruitment 2026 is 18-42 Years for UR, 18-45 Years for OBC and 18-47 Years for SC/ST. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 01.01.2027. (Use Age Calculator). No age relaxation is allowed to SC/ST/OBC candidates applying against unreserved vacancies.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Goods Train Manager (Operating) | 247 (UR 126, OBC 56, SC 43, ST 22) | Degree from a Recognised University; Medical Standard A2 |
| JE / Bridge (Engineering) | 02 (UR 1, OBC 1) | 3 Years Diploma in Civil Engg OR B.Sc. in Civil Engg (3 Years) OR Degree in Civil Engg Sub Stream; Medical Standard A3 |
| JE / P.Way (Engineering) | 02 (UR 1, SC 1) | 3 Years Diploma in Civil Engg OR B.Sc. in Civil Engg (3 Years) OR Degree in Civil Engg Sub Stream; Medical Standard A3 |
| JE / Mechanical Workshop (Mechanical) | 05 (UR 4, OBC 1) | 3 Years Diploma / Degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Production / Automobile / Mechatronics or Related Engg; Medical Standard C1 |
| JE / S&T / Signal (S&T) | 02 (UR 2) | 3 Years Diploma / Degree in Electrical / Electronics / IT / Communication / Computer Science Engg; Medical Standard A3 |
| Total | 258 | – |
Note: Candidates must possess the qualification on the date of the notification, and it must be endorsed in their Service Register / HRMS. Candidates appearing in the final exam or awaiting results need not apply.
RRC SWR GDCE Exam Pattern 2026
| Post | Subjects (Questions) | Total Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goods Train Manager | General Awareness (40), Mathematics (30), General Intelligence & Reasoning (30) | 100 | 90 Minutes |
| Junior Engineer (All Posts) | General Awareness (15), Physics & Chemistry (15), Basics of Computers (10), Environment & Pollution Control (10), Technical Abilities (100) | 150 | 120 Minutes |
Note: There will be a negative marking of 1/3 marks for each wrong answer in the CBT.
RRC SWR GDCE Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for RRC SWR GDCE Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination (as applicable)
How to Apply for RRC SWR GDCE Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for RRC SWR GDCE Recruitment 2026:
- Visit the RRC/SWR website rrchubli.in and click on the GDCE application portal.
- Follow the “HOW TO APPLY” steps on the portal and register with your active mobile number and email ID.
- Fill in your details and give your preference for posts (if eligible for more than one post).
- Upload a recent colour photograph with signature (JPG/JPEG) and your educational certificate (PDF).
- Preview the form, make corrections if needed, and click on Final Submission before 08.12.2026 (23:59 hrs).
- Download or print the submitted application. It will be verified online by your Division / Unit.
Important Links
| RRC SWR GDCE Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| RRC SWR GDCE Recruitment 2026 Online Form Link | Apply Online |
| RRC South Western Railway Hubballi Official Website | RRC Hubli |