RRC GDCE Recruitment 2026 offers 1,465 opportunities under East Central Railway (ECR). Vacancies cover Assistant Loco Pilot, Technician, Junior Engineer, DMS, Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Section Controller, Senior Clerk and commercial roles. As this is a General Departmental Competitive Examination, candidates should check post-wise eligibility, qualifications, application rules and selection stages before applying.
EA Publications supports this preparation with railway MCQ books, previous year solved papers and focused study material.
RRC GDCE Recruitment 2026: Key Details
The notification is issued under RRC/ECR/HRD/Rectt/GDCE/2026. Applications run from 15 September to 15 October 2026. Only regular employees of East Central Railway and Rail Wheel Plant, Bela can apply. RPF and RPSF employees are not eligible.
| Particular | Details |
| Total vacancies | 1,465 |
| Application dates | 15 September–15 October 2026 |
| Railway | East Central Railway |
| Mode | Online |
| Selection | CBT, applicable tests, DV and medical |
RRC ECR Vacancy 2026
The 1,465 vacancies span technical, operating, commercial and clerical posts. ALP has 910 vacancies and Goods Train Manager has 389. Other posts include Technician, JE, DMS, Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor, Station Master, Section Controller, Senior Clerk and Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk.
Other vacancies include Technician, JE, DMS, Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor, Station Master, Senior Clerk, Section Controller and Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk.
Click Here: RRC ECR GDCE Notification Download PDF 2026
RRC GDCE Eligibility
Applications are restricted to eligible regular ECR and Rail Wheel Plant, Bela employees. RPF and RPSF staff, and employees who have resigned or transferred from ECR, cannot apply. There is no minimum service requirement, but an employee cannot apply for the same post currently held.
The qualification must be recorded in the service register by 15 October 2026.
Post-Wise Educational Qualification
ALP requires Matriculation/SSLC with prescribed ITI or Act Apprenticeship, or an eligible engineering diploma/degree. Technician posts generally require Matriculation with ITI or Act Apprenticeship; specified Signal and Tele posts also accept 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics.
JE posts require a three-year diploma or engineering degree. DMS requires a three-year engineering diploma in any discipline. Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor, Station Master, Goods Train Manager and Section Controller require a degree. Senior Clerk requires a degree with computer typing proficiency, while Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk requires 12th or equivalent with at least 50%.
RRC GDCE Age Limit
As on 1 January 2027, the age range is 18–42 years for UR, 18–45 for OBC and 18–47 for SC/ST candidates. Relaxation is subject to applicable rules and vacancy conditions and does not automatically apply when a candidate is considered against an unreserved vacancy.
Application Process
Candidates should visit the ECR website and navigate through Hajipur Headquarters, RRC Patna and the GDCE application link. Registration uses the 11-digit employee ID and date of birth. Applicants must enter service and educational details, upload required documents, choose eligible posts and preferences, and submit the form.
Only one application is allowed. Names, father's name and date of birth should match official records. No printout or certificates need to be sent by post, as stated in the notification.
RRC GDCE Selection Process
Selection includes a Computer Based Test followed, where applicable, by CBAT or a Computer Based Typing Skill Test, Document Verification and medical examination.
ALP, Station Master and Section Controller require CBAT. The minimum T-score is 42 in each battery, without relaxation. Senior Clerk candidates must qualify the typing test at 30 words per minute in English or 25 words per minute in Hindi.
| Post | Additional Test |
| ALP | CBAT |
| Station Master | CBAT |
| Section Controller | CBAT |
| Senior Clerk | Typing Skill Test |
Salary and Pay Levels
ALP and Technician posts are under Level 2, Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk under Level 3, Goods Train Manager and Senior Clerk under Level 5, and JE, DMS, Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor, Station Master and Section Controller under Level 6. Pay follows applicable railway service rules.
EA Publications for GDCE Preparation
Preparation should combine syllabus revision, MCQs, previous year questions and mock tests. EA Publications railway MCQ books can support repeated objective practice, while previous year solved papers help candidates understand question patterns.
Start by identifying the requirements of the selected post. Revise technical subjects where applicable and practise topic-wise questions. After completing core revision, attempt mock papers and record recurring mistakes. Candidates appearing for CBAT or typing tests should practise those skills early rather than waiting until the CBT stage is complete.
Conclusion
RRC GDCE Recruitment 2026 offers 1,465 vacancies across East Central Railway. Eligible employees can explore roles ranging from ALP and Technician to JE, Station Master, commercial and clerical positions. Eligibility checking followed by practice with railway MCQ books, GDCE previous year papers and mock tests can structure preparation.
FAQs
- Who can apply for RRC GDCE Recruitment 2026?
Eligible regular employees of East Central Railway and Rail Wheel Plant, Bela can apply, subject to post-specific conditions. RPF and RPSF employees are excluded.
- How many vacancies are available?
There are 1,465 vacancies across technical, operating, commercial and clerical posts.
- Is CBAT mandatory for every post?
No. CBAT applies to ALP, Station Master and Section Controller. Senior Clerk has a separate computer-based typing test, while other posts follow their prescribed selection stages.
