South Western Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026: South Western Railway (SWR), Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Hubballi ne General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE) Notification No. 01/2026 jaari kiya hai. Is notification ke through Goods Train Manager aur alag-alag departments mein Junior Engineer (JE) ke total 258 posts ke liye eligible regular serving Railway employees se online applications invite kiye gaye hain.
Important: Yeh notification general public ke liye open railway recruitment nahi hai. Ismein sirf South Western Railway (SWR) aur Rail Wheel Factory, Yelahanka (RWF/YNK), ke eligible regular serving Railway employees apply kar sakte hain. Online application process 9 November 2026 se start hoga aur 8 December 2026 ko raat 11:59 baje close hoga.
Latest Update – 29 October 2026: RRC South Western Railway ne GDCE Notification No. 01/2026 publish kiya hai. Notification mein 258 vacancies, eligibility conditions, age limit, aur CBT selection process Ki details di gayi hain. Application submit karne se pehle candidates official notification aur application portal par apni eligibility verify karein.
South Western Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organisation | South Western Railway (SWR) |
| Recruitment Cell | Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Hubballi |
| Notification Number | 01/2026 (GDCE) |
| Recruitment Name | SWR GDCE Recruitment 2026 |
| Recruitment Type | General Departmental Competitive Examination |
| Posts | Goods Train Manager and Junior Engineer |
| Total Vacancies | 258 |
| Eligible Applicants | Eligible regular serving employees of SWR and RWF/YNK |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Notification Date | 28 October 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 9 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 8 December 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Application Fee | Nil |
| Official Website | rrchubli.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Publication | 28 October 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 9 November 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 8 December 2026, 23:59 hours |
| CBT Exam Date | To be notified by RRC/SWR |
CBT examination ki date notification mein fixed nahi di gayi hai. Candidates ko registered mobile number, email ID aur RRC/SWR ki official website par aane wale updates check karte rehna chahiye.
South Western Railway Vacancy 2026
Notification No. 01/2026 ke according total 258 vacancies notify ki gayi hain. Posts Goods Train Manager aur Junior Engineer ke different departments mein hain.
| Post Name | Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Goods Train Manager (formerly Goods Guard) | Operating | 247 |
| Junior Engineer (JE/Bridge) | Engineering | 2 |
| Junior Engineer (JE/P.Way) | Engineering | 2 |
| Junior Engineer (JE/Mechanical Workshop) | Mechanical | 5 |
| Junior Engineer (JE/S&T/Signal) | Signal & Telecommunication | 2 |
| Total | 258 | |
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 134 |
| OBC | 58 |
| SC | 44 |
| ST | 22 |
| PwBD | 0 |
| Total | 258 |
Note: Category-wise figures upar notification mein diye gaye overall totals par based hain. Post-wise category allocation ke liye official notification ki vacancy table check karein.
Who Can Apply for SWR GDCE 2026?
Yeh GDCE notification eligible regular serving Railway employees ke liye hai. Application submit karne se pehle employees ko apni service status, current post/level, educational qualification aur applicable post eligibility verify karni chahiye.
- South Western Railway ke eligible regular serving employees apply kar sakte hain.
- Rail Wheel Factory, Yelahanka (RWF/YNK) ke eligible regular serving employees bhi apply kar sakte hain.
- RPF/RPSF personnel is notification ke under eligible nahi hain.
- Law Assistant, Catering Inspector aur Accounts Cadre ke employees apply nahi kar sakte.
- Lower-level posts par working eligible staff notified categories ke liye GDCE selection mein appear kar sakte hain.
- Same level par working eligible staff bhi notification mein specified non-safety-to-safety aur safety-to-safety conditions ke according eligible ho sakte hain.
Eligibility employee ke service record aur applicable Railway Board rules ke according verify ki jayegi. Sirf educational qualification hona is recruitment mein apply karne ke liye sufficient nahi hai; employee ko notification ki service-related conditions bhi fulfil karni hongi.
Educational Qualification
Candidate ke paas concerned post ke liye prescribed educational ya technical qualification notification issue hone ki date tak honi chahiye. Qualification recognized University/Institute se honi chahiye aur employee ke Service Register/HRMS records mein correct entry honi chahiye.
| Post | Qualification – Summary |
|---|---|
| Goods Train Manager | Recognized University se Degree ya equivalent qualification. |
| JE/Bridge | Notification mein prescribed Civil Engineering qualification. |
| JE/P.Way | Notification mein prescribed Civil Engineering qualification. |
| JE/Mechanical Workshop | Notification mein listed eligible Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics aur related engineering streams mein prescribed Diploma qualification. |
| JE/S&T/Signal | Notification mein listed Electrical, Electronics, IT, Communication, Computer Science aur related eligible streams mein prescribed Diploma qualification. |
Important: JE posts ke liye accepted branches aur qualification combinations detailed hain. Applicants apne exact diploma/degree subject ko official notification ke educational qualification section se match karein. Final examination mein appear ho rahe ya result ka wait kar rahe candidates, jinke paas notification date tak required qualification nahi hai, eligible nahi hain.
Age Limit for SWR GDCE Recruitment 2026
Notification ke mutabik age 1 January 2027 ke reference date par calculate ki jayegi. Age limits category ke according neeche di gayi hain.
| Category | Age Limit | Notification mein Di Gayi Birth-Date Condition |
|---|---|---|
| UR / General | 18 to 42 years | Born after 1 January 1985 |
| OBC | 18 to 45 years | Born after 1 January 1982 |
| SC/ST | 18 to 47 years | Born after 1 January 1980 |
Notification ke according SC/ST/OBC-NCL candidates ko unreserved vacancies ke against apply karne par age relaxation nahi milega. Age proof ke liye prescribed school/board certificate ya notification mein accepted document use kiya jana chahiye.
Application Fee
South Western Railway GDCE Notification 01/2026 mein application fee Nil rakhi gayi hai. Applicants ko online form bharte waqt official application portal ke instructions follow karne chahiye.
Selection Process
Recruitment process mein Computer Based Test (CBT), Document Verification aur applicable Medical Examination shamil hain. Selection CBT performance aur prescribed eligibility/verification conditions ke according kiya jayega.
- Computer Based Test (CBT): Objective-type multiple-choice examination.
- Document Verification: Service details, educational qualification aur required documents verify kiye jayenge.
- Medical Examination: Concerned post ke prescribed medical standard ke according, as applicable.
Selected employees ko direct recruits ke liye prescribed duration ke according initial training bhi karni hogi, as applicable under the notification.
CBT Exam Pattern
Goods Train Manager CBT
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 40 | 40 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| General Awareness | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
| Exam Duration | 90 minutes | |
Notification ke mutabik subject-wise question distribution indicative hai; actual question paper mein variation ho sakta hai.
Junior Engineer CBT
JE posts ke liye CBT pattern aur syllabus ko official notification ke Junior Engineer selection-process section se check karna chahiye. Questions objective-type multiple-choice format mein honge aur prescribed post ke educational standard ke according ho sakte hain.
Negative Marking and Exam Language
- CBT mein har wrong answer par allotted marks ka one-third (1/3) deduct kiya jayega.
- English default examination language hai.
- Application mein available options ke according Hindi, Urdu, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Marathi aur Konkani mein se language preference select ki ja sakti hai.
- English aur selected language ke question mein difference/discrepancy hone par English version final maana jayega.
Goods Train Manager CBT Syllabus – Broad Topics
Mathematics
Number System, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentage, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Elementary Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry aur Elementary Statistics jaise topics shamil ho sakte hain.
General Intelligence and Reasoning
Analogies, Number and Alphabetical Series, Coding-Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Similarities and Differences, Relationships, Analytical Reasoning, Syllogism, Venn Diagrams, Puzzles, Data Sufficiency, Statement-Conclusion, Decision Making, Maps aur Graph Interpretation jaise topics notification mein listed hain.
General Awareness
National aur international current events, Games and Sports, Indian Art and Culture, Literature, Monuments, General Science, Indian History and Freedom Struggle, Geography, Indian Polity, Governance, Science and Technology, Environment, Computers, Indian Economy, Transport Systems, Government Programmes aur important organisations se related topics syllabus mein shamil hain.
How to Apply Online for SWR GDCE Recruitment 2026
Eligible employees ko RRC/SWR ki official website par available application portal ke through online form submit karna hoga.
- Official website www.rrchubli.in open karein.
- GDCE Notification No. 01/2026 ke application portal ko open karein.
- Portal par diye gaye instructions ko carefully read karein.
- Required personal, service aur educational details fill karein.
- Required documents, photograph aur signature prescribed format mein upload karein.
- Final submission se pehle preview mein entered details check karein.
- Application ko final submit karne ke baad confirmation/application details save ya print kar lein.
Application mein active mobile number aur email ID use karein, kyunki recruitment-related communication SMS aur email ke through bheji ja sakti hai.
Important Application Instructions
- Har eligible employee ko sirf ek application submit karni chahiye. Multiple applications disqualification ka reason ban sakti hain.
- Application final submit karne se pehle details correct karein. Final submission ke baad editing allowed nahi hai.
- Prescribed photograph, signature aur educational documents ko portal ke instructions ke according upload karein.
- Educational qualification aur caste-related details Service Register/HRMS mein correct honi chahiye.
- Post preferences submit karne ke baad final maani jayengi; notification ke mutabik baad mein change karne ki permission nahi hai.
- Selected employees ko South Western Railway ki kisi bhi Division/Unit mein post kiya ja sakta hai. Transfer ke saath posting accept nahi kar sakte, to notification ke mutabik apply nahi karna chahiye.
- Application ko last date tak submit karne ke liye wait na karein; website load ya connectivity issues se bachne ke liye pehle apply karein.
Important Links
| Link | Action |
|---|---|
| Official RRC/SWR Website | Visit Official Website |
| Official Notification PDF | Download GDCE Notification No. 01/2026 PDF |
| Online Application | Official application portal par 9 November 2026 se apply kar sakein. Application link aur latest instructions ke liye official website check karein. |
| Application Support Email | rrcswr2026@gmail.com |
Application Dates: Online application portal 9 November 2026 se 8 December 2026, raat 11:59 baje (23:59 hours) tak open rehne ke liye notified hai. Apply karne se pehle official notification PDF mein eligibility, instructions aur dates verify karein.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. SWR GDCE Recruitment 2026 mein kitni vacancies hain?
Notification No. 01/2026 ke according total 258 vacancies hain, jinmein 247 Goods Train Manager aur 11 Junior Engineer posts shamil hain.
2. Kya general public SWR GDCE 2026 ke liye apply kar sakti hai?
Nahi. Yeh GDCE sirf eligible regular serving Railway employees of South Western Railway aur Rail Wheel Factory, Yelahanka ke liye hai.
3. SWR GDCE 2026 ka online form kab start hoga?
Online application 9 November 2026 se start hone ke liye notified hai.
4. Application ki last date kya hai?
Online application submit karne ki last date 8 December 2026, raat 11:59 baje hai.
5. Kya application fee deni hogi?
Nahi. Notification mein application fee Nil di gayi hai.
6. Goods Train Manager ke liye qualification kya hai?
Notification ke according recognized University se Degree ya equivalent qualification required hai. Employee ko applicable service-related eligibility bhi fulfil karni hogi.
7. Goods Train Manager CBT kitne marks ka hai?
GTM CBT mein 100 questions aur 100 marks hain. Exam duration 90 minutes hai. Notification mein Mathematics, Reasoning aur General Awareness ka indicative distribution 40, 30 aur 30 questions diya gaya hai.
8. Kya CBT mein negative marking hai?
Haan. Har wrong answer par allotted marks ka one-third (1/3) deduct kiya jayega.
9. Kya selected employee ko doosri Division/Unit mein post kiya ja sakta hai?
Haan. Notification ke mutabik selected employees ko South Western Railway ki kisi bhi Division/Unit mein post kiya ja sakta hai, aur allotment administration ki discretion aur vacancy availability par depend karega.
10. CBT exam date kab announce hogi?
Notification mein exam date specify nahi ki gayi hai. RRC/SWR ise official website, registered mobile number aur email ke through notify karega.
Conclusion
South Western Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026 Notification No. 01/2026 ke through eligible serving Railway employees ke liye Goods Train Manager aur Junior Engineer ki 258 vacancies notify ki gayi hain. Online application 9 November se 8 December 2026 tak submit ki ja sakti hai. Apply karne se pehle employee apni service eligibility, post-specific qualification, age criteria aur transfer-related conditions ko official notification se verify karein.
Disclaimer: UpJobRadar ek independent informational website hai. Yeh South Western Railway, Railway Recruitment Cell ya kisi government department ki official website nahi hai aur na hi unse affiliated hai. Is article mein recruitment-related information official notification ke basis par educational and informational purpose ke liye di gayi hai. Final eligibility, vacancy details, application instructions aur updates ke liye official notification aur RRC/SWR website ko hi follow karein.
Written By: Syed Imran Zaidi, Founder & Chief Editor, UpJobRadar
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