RRC SWR GDCE Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 258 Goods Train Manager & JE Posts

The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), South Western Railway, Hubballi, has announced the RRC SWR GDCE Recruitment 2026 for eligible railway employees. Through this departmental recruitment drive, the railway intends to fill 258 vacancies for Goods Train Manager and Junior Engineer positions across different departments.

The recruitment is being conducted under GDCE Notification No. 01/2026 to fill 25% of Direct Recruitment Quota vacancies. Eligible regular employees of South Western Railway and Rail Wheel Factory, Yelahanka, can submit their applications through the online portal.

The application process commenced on 9 November 2026, and interested candidates must complete their forms by 8 December 2026. Applicants should carefully review the eligibility requirements, post-wise qualifications and examination details before applying.

RRC SWR GDCE Recruitment 2026 Overview

RRC SWR GDCE Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

RRC SWR GDCE Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

RRC SWR GDCE Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details and Qualification

A total of 258 positions are available under the Goods Train Manager and Junior Engineer categories. The post-wise distribution is given below.

Category-wise Vacancy Distribution for Goods Train Manager:

RRC SWR GDCE Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

The age criteria for the different categories are as follows:

• Age Calculation Date: 01 January 2027.
• The notification information specifies that SC/ST/OBC candidates applying against unreserved vacancies will not receive category-based age relaxation.

RRC SWR GDCE Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The recruitment process will involve the following stages:

1. Computer Based Test (CBT)
2. Document Verification
3. Medical Examination, wherever applicable

RRC SWR GDCE Recruitment 2026 Important Documents

Candidates should keep the following documents and details ready while completing their online application:

1. Recent colour passport-size photograph.
2. Scanned signature.
3. Educational qualification certificate.
4. Active mobile number.
5. Valid email address.
6. Service Register/HRMS educational qualification details.
7. Relevant category certificate, wherever applicable.

How to Apply for RRC SWR GDCE Recruitment 2026

Eligible railway employees can complete the registration process through the official application portal by following these steps:

1. Open the official South Western Railway Recruitment Cell website.
2. Locate the GDCE Recruitment 2026 notification and application link.
3. Read the application instructions before starting registration.
4. Register using an active mobile number and email ID.
5. Enter the required personal, service and educational details.
6. Select the appropriate post preference if eligible for multiple posts.
7. Upload the photograph, signature and educational documents in the prescribed formats.
8. Review all entered information and correct any mistakes before submission.
9. Submit the completed application before 8 December 2026, 11:59 PM.
10. Save a copy of the final submitted application for future reference.

RRC SWR GDCE Recruitment 2026 Important Links