RRC ECR GDCE Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1465 APL, Goods Train Manager & Other Posts

  • Last Updated: 17 September 2026
  • Latest Update: Updated
  • Author: Govt Job Guru Team

RRC ECR GDCE Online Form 2026: The Railway Recruitment Cell, East Central Railway has published the recruitment notification (Advt No. RRC/ECR/HRD/Rectt/GDCE/2026) on its official website. https://ecr.indianrailways.gov.in The notification is for the recruitment of 1465 ALP, Good Train Manager, Technician, Station Master, CCTC, Section Controller & Other posts. The last date to apply for these vacancies is 15/10/2026. Candidates who have Varies by post: Matriculation/SSLC with ITI/Act Apprenticeship for Technician posts; Diploma in Engineering (3 years) for Junior Engineer posts; Degree from recognized University for DMS, Sr. Clerk, Section Controller; 12th (Stage) or equivalent for CCTC qualifications can apply Apply Online for RRC ECR GDCE Recruitment 2026. Interested candidates must read the official notification carefully and complete the application process as per the given instructions. The official website link and the RRC ECR GDCE Recruitment 2026 notification link are provided below under the heading Important Links.

Railway ALP Technician Good Train Manager & Other Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Here is the overview section of RRC ECR GDCE Recruitment 2026. Here you can find the quick information about the RRC ECR GDCE Recruitment 2026 notification. First check the following overview and if you find you are eligible and interested then read the next sections like eligibility criteria, important dates and important links. The overview section includes organisation, post name, total number of vacancies, qualification, job location and application mode.

Organisation Railway Recruitment Cell, East Central Railway
Post Name ALP, Good Train Manager, Technician, Station Master, CCTC, Section Controller & Other
Total Number of Vacancies 1465
Qualification Varies by post: Matriculation/SSLC with ITI/Act Apprenticeship for Technician posts; Diploma in Engineering (3 years) for Junior Engineer posts; Degree from recognized University for DMS, Sr. Clerk, Section Controller; 12th (Stage) or equivalent for CCTC
Job Location Bihar
Application Mode Apply Online
Last Date to Apply 15/10/2026
Official Website https://ecr.indianrailways.gov.in

Vacancies Detail

Here, you can find the position wise vacancies detail of each position open under RRC ECR GDCE Recruitment 2026 notification. You can find here the number of vacancies, qualification, age limit and pay scale. The complete eligibility criteria of each position open under RRC/ECR is given below.

  1. Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)

    • No. of Vacancies: 910
    • Qualification: Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in relevant trades OR Course Completed Act Apprenticeship OR Diploma/Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile Engineering
    • Age Limit: 18-42 years (UR), 18-45 years (OBC), 18-47 years (SC/ST) as on 01.01.2027
    • Pay Scale: Level 2 (7th CPC)

  2. Technician-III/Blacksmith

    • No. of Vacancies: 2
    • Qualification: Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI in Forger and Heat Treater/Foundryman/Pattern Maker/Moulder (Refractory) OR Act Apprenticeship
    • Age Limit: 18-42 years (UR), 18-45 years (OBC), 18-47 years (SC/ST) as on 01.01.2027
    • Pay Scale: Level 2 (7th CPC)

  3. Technician-III/Fitter

    • No. of Vacancies: 1
    • Qualification: Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI in Fitter OR Act Apprenticeship
    • Age Limit: 18-42 years (UR), 18-45 years (OBC), 18-47 years (SC/ST) as on 01.01.2027
    • Pay Scale: Level 2 (7th CPC)

  4. Technician-III/Mason

    • No. of Vacancies: 1
    • Qualification: Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI in Mason (Building Constructor) OR Act Apprenticeship
    • Age Limit: 18-42 years (UR), 18-45 years (OBC), 18-47 years (SC/ST) as on 01.01.2027
    • Pay Scale: Level 2 (7th CPC)

  5. Technician-III/Welder

    • No. of Vacancies: 2
    • Qualification: Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI in Welder/Welder (Gas and Electric)/Welder (Structural/Pipe/TIG/MIG/Fabrication and Fitting) OR Act Apprenticeship
    • Age Limit: 18-42 years (UR), 18-45 years (OBC), 18-47 years (SC/ST) as on 01.01.2027
    • Pay Scale: Level 2 (7th CPC)

  6. Technician-III/Electrical General

    • No. of Vacancies: 2
    • Qualification: Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI in Electrician/Wireman/Mechanic (HT, LT Equipments and Cable Jointing)/Electronics Mechanic OR Act Apprenticeship
    • Age Limit: 18-42 years (UR), 18-45 years (OBC), 18-47 years (SC/ST) as on 01.01.2027
    • Pay Scale: Level 2 (7th CPC)

  7. Technician-III/TRS

    • No. of Vacancies: 1
    • Qualification: Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI in Electrician/Wireman/Electronics Mechanic/Mechanic Power Electronics/Mechanic (HT, LT Equipments and Cable Jointing)/Fitter/Welder/Painter (General)/Machinist/Carpenter OR Act Apprenticeship
    • Age Limit: 18-42 years (UR), 18-45 years (OBC), 18-47 years (SC/ST) as on 01.01.2027
    • Pay Scale: Level 2 (7th CPC)

  8. Technician-III/Mechanical Power

    • No. of Vacancies: 6
    • Qualification: Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI in Electrician/Mechanic Auto Electrical and Electronics/Wireman/Electronics Mechanic/Mechanic Power Electronics OR Act Apprenticeship
    • Age Limit: 18-42 years (UR), 18-45 years (OBC), 18-47 years (SC/ST) as on 01.01.2027
    • Pay Scale: Level 2 (7th CPC)

  9. Technician-III/C&W/Welder

    • No. of Vacancies: 19
    • Qualification: Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI in Fitter/Carpenter/Welder/Plumber/Pipe Fitter OR Act Apprenticeship
    • Age Limit: 18-42 years (UR), 18-45 years (OBC), 18-47 years (SC/ST) as on 01.01.2027
    • Pay Scale: Level 2 (7th CPC)

  10. Technician-III/Signal

    • No. of Vacancies: 8
    • Qualification: Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI in Electrician/Electronics Mechanic/Wireman OR Act Apprenticeship OR 10+2 with Physics and Maths
    • Age Limit: 18-42 years (UR), 18-45 years (OBC), 18-47 years (SC/ST) as on 01.01.2027
    • Pay Scale: Level 2 (7th CPC)

  11. Technician-III/Tele

    • No. of Vacancies: 3
    • Qualification: Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI in Electrician/Electronics Mechanic/Wireman OR Act Apprenticeship OR 10+2 with Physics and Maths
    • Age Limit: 18-42 years (UR), 18-45 years (OBC), 18-47 years (SC/ST) as on 01.01.2027
    • Pay Scale: Level 2 (7th CPC)

  12. Junior Engineer/C&W

    • No. of Vacancies: 15
    • Qualification: Three years Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Manufacturing/Mechatronics/Industrial/Machining/Instrumentation and Control/Tools and Machining/Tools and Die Making/Automobile/Production Engineering or combination thereof
    • Age Limit: 18-42 years (UR), 18-45 years (OBC), 18-47 years (SC/ST) as on 01.01.2027
    • Pay Scale: Level 6 (7th CPC)

  13. Junior Engineer/Dsl Mech

    • No. of Vacancies: 6
    • Qualification: Three years Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics Engineering or combination thereof
    • Age Limit: 18-42 years (UR), 18-45 years (OBC), 18-47 years (SC/ST) as on 01.01.2027
    • Pay Scale: Level 6 (7th CPC)

  14. Junior Engineer/Electrical General

    • No. of Vacancies: 3
    • Qualification: Three years Diploma in Civil Engineering or B.Sc. in Civil Engineering (3 years) or combination of sub streams of Civil Engineering
    • Age Limit: 18-42 years (UR), 18-45 years (OBC), 18-47 years (SC/ST) as on 01.01.2027
    • Pay Scale: Level 6 (7th CPC)

  15. Junior Engineer/Electrical/TRD

    • No. of Vacancies: 1
    • Qualification: Three years Diploma in Engineering in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution
    • Age Limit: 18-42 years (UR), 18-45 years (OBC), 18-47 years (SC/ST) as on 01.01.2027
    • Pay Scale: Level 6 (7th CPC)

  16. Junior Engineer/P.Way

    • No. of Vacancies: 7
    • Qualification: Three years Diploma in Engineering in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution
    • Age Limit: 18-42 years (UR), 18-45 years (OBC), 18-47 years (SC/ST) as on 01.01.2027
    • Pay Scale: Level 6 (7th CPC)

  17. Junior Engineer/Works

    • No. of Vacancies: 5
    • Qualification: Three years Diploma in Engineering in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution
    • Age Limit: 18-42 years (UR), 18-45 years (OBC), 18-47 years (SC/ST) as on 01.01.2027
    • Pay Scale: Level 6 (7th CPC)

  18. DMS

    • No. of Vacancies: 19
    • Qualification: Degree from recognized University or its equivalent (Typing proficiency in English/Hindi on Computer is essential)
    • Age Limit: 18-42 years (UR), 18-45 years (OBC), 18-47 years (SC/ST) as on 01.01.2027
    • Pay Scale: Level 6 (7th CPC)

  19. Chief CCTS

    • No. of Vacancies: 5
    • Qualification: Degree from recognized University or its equivalent
    • Age Limit: 18-42 years (UR), 18-45 years (OBC), 18-47 years (SC/ST) as on 01.01.2027
    • Pay Scale: Level 6 (7th CPC)

  20. Station Master

    • No. of Vacancies: 9
    • Qualification: Degree from recognized University or its equivalent
    • Age Limit: 18-42 years (UR), 18-45 years (OBC), 18-47 years (SC/ST) as on 01.01.2027
    • Pay Scale: Level 6 (7th CPC)

  21. Goods Train Manager

    • No. of Vacancies: 389
    • Qualification: Degree from recognized University or its equivalent
    • Age Limit: 18-42 years (UR), 18-45 years (OBC), 18-47 years (SC/ST) as on 01.01.2027
    • Pay Scale: Level 5 (7th CPC)

  22. Sr. Clerk

    • No. of Vacancies: 6
    • Qualification: Degree from recognized University or its equivalent (Typing proficiency in English/Hindi on Computer is essential)
    • Age Limit: 18-42 years (UR), 18-45 years (OBC), 18-47 years (SC/ST) as on 01.01.2027
    • Pay Scale: Level 5 (7th CPC)

  23. Section Controller

    • No. of Vacancies: 3
    • Qualification: Graduate Degree from recognized University or its equivalent
    • Age Limit: 18-42 years (UR), 18-45 years (OBC), 18-47 years (SC/ST) as on 01.01.2027
    • Pay Scale: Level 6 (7th CPC)

  24. CCTC

    • No. of Vacancies: 42
    • Qualification: 12th (Stage) or its equivalent with not less than 50% marks in aggregate (50% not insisted for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-servicemen or candidates with higher qualifications)
    • Age Limit: 18-42 years (UR), 18-45 years (OBC), 18-47 years (SC/ST) as on 01.01.2027
    • Pay Scale: Level 3 (7th CPC)

Selection Procedure

The detailed selection procedure has been mentioned in the official notification of RRC ECR GDCE Recruitment 2026. But we are giving you here the short summary of the selection procedure. The candidates are advised to refer to official notification for selection procedure.

Selection Procedure:

  • ALP Post: Single stage Computer Based Test (CBT) (120 min, 100 questions) followed by Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT). Merit list prepared with 50% weightage for CBT and 50% for CBAT.
  • Technician Posts: Single stage CBT (90 min, 100 questions) followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination. Negative marking of 1/3rd for wrong answers.
  • Junior Engineer Posts: Single stage CBT (120 min, 150 questions) followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination. Merit Index calculated for candidates from different exam groups.
  • Goods Train Manager, Chief CCTS, Sr. Clerk: CBT (90 min, 120 questions). Sr. Clerk also requires Computer Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST) – 30 WPM in English or 25 WPM in Hindi.
  • Station Master: CBT followed by Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT). Merit list with 70% weightage for CBT and 30% for CBAT. Minimum T-Score of 42 in each CBAT battery required.
  • Section Controller: CBT (120 min, 100 questions) followed by CBAT. Merit list with 70% weightage for CBT and 30% for CBAT. Minimum T-Score of 42 in each CBAT battery required.
  • CCTC Post: CBT (90 min, 120 questions) followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination.
  • All Posts: Final selection subject to Document Verification and Medical Examination. Allotment based on merit-cum-option.



Application Fees

Here is the complete information about RRC ECR GDCE Recruitment 2026 application fee. We advise the candidates that read the rules, methods and guidelines in the official notification before any payment of the application fee.

Category Application Fee
Fee Not Mentioned

Important Dates

Candidates should keep track of all important dates related to this recruitment to avoid missing any deadline. The schedule mentioned below is based on official information and may be updated from time to time.

Event Date
Notification Publication Date 11/09/2026
Opening Date & Time for Online Registration 15/09/2026
Closing Date & Time for Online Registration 15/10/2026

How to Apply

Here is the complete procedure to apply for RRC ECR GDCE Recruitment 2026. The candidates should read the complete procedure to apply in the official notification from the links given below.

The application procedure for is not fully online. Candidates are advised to follow the detailed instructions given below.

  1. Visit the RRC/ECR official website: www.ecr.indianrailways.gov.in → Hajipur/H.Q. → RRC/Patna and go to the GDCE section.
  2. Click on the link for filling the online application for GDCE Notification No. RRC/ECR/HRD/Rectt/GDCE/2026.
  3. Click on the ‘New Registration’ link.
  4. Fill in your Employee ID number (11 digits) and date of birth, then click ‘Continue’.
  5. Fill in personal information, e-mail address, and mobile number. An e-mail/SMS with registration number and password will be sent to your registered contact.
  6. Login using the Registration number and password received via e-mail/SMS.
  7. Follow the instructions and complete the registration process step-by-step.
  8. Upload scanned copies of: passport-size photograph, specimen signature, proof of date of birth, educational/technical qualification certificates, and caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC as applicable).
  9. Submit the application and save/print a copy for future reference.

Important Links

You can find here all important links to apply for RRC ECR GDCE Recruitment 2026. We advise the candidates that you must read the official notification before filing the application form for ALP, Good Train Manager, Technician, Station Master, CCTC, Section Controller & Other vacancies.

Description Link
Apply Online Click Here
Download Official Notification Click Here
Official Website - RRC/ECR Click Here
Join Telegram (GovtJobGuru) for Latest Updates Click Here

Other Important Information

RRC ECR GDCE Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1465 APL, Goods Train Manager & Other Posts

Important Information:

  • Eligibility: Only regular employees of East Central Railway and RWP/Bela are eligible. RPF/RPSF personnel are NOT eligible.
  • No Minimum Service Condition: There is no minimum service condition for applying.
  • Transferred/Resigned Employees: Employees who have resigned or transferred from East Central Railway are NOT eligible.
  • Post Preference: Post preference once opted is final and no change is permissible at any stage.
  • Same Post Restriction: Candidates cannot apply for the post on which they are currently working.
  • Age Limit: Upper age limit is 42 years (UR), 45 years (OBC), 47 years (SC/ST) as on 01.01.2027.
  • Minimum Qualifying Marks (CBT): UR – 40%, OBC (NCL) – 30%, SC – 30%, ST – 25%.
  • Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer (applicable for Technician and other posts as specified).
  • No EWS Reservation: There is no separate reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) under GDCE.
  • Tie-breaking: In case of equal marks, older candidate gets higher merit; if age is also same, alphabetical order (A to Z) of name is used.
  • Vacancies are Provisional: Vacancies may increase, decrease, or become NIL at any stage.
  • Malpractice: Use of unfair means will result in lifetime debarment from all RRC/RRB examinations and legal prosecution.
  • Banned Items in Exam Hall: Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, pen drives, laptops, calculators, wrist watches, and other electronic/communication devices are strictly prohibited.
  • Contact for Technical Issues: Email: rrcecrmail@gmail.com | Helpline: 0612-2200035, 8900453997 (10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on working days).
  • Legal Jurisdiction: Any legal issues shall fall within the jurisdiction of Hon’ble Central Administrative Tribunal, Patna only.
  • Total Vacancies: Approximately 1545 posts across 24 categories.

Frequently Asked Questions

The following questions are related to RRC ECR GDCE Recruitment 2026 that have been answered to help candidates clear their doubts quickly before applying.

Q1. What is RRC ECR GDCE Recruitment 2026 notification for?
RRC ECR GDCE Recruitment 2026 notification is for the recruitment of ALP, Good Train Manager, Technician, Station Master, CCTC, Section Controller & Other posts. There are total 1465 vacancies available as per the notification.

Q2. Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment?
Anyone is eligible who has completed Varies by post: Matriculation/SSLC with ITI/Act Apprenticeship for Technician posts; Diploma in Engineering (3 years) for Junior Engineer posts; Degree from recognized University for DMS, Sr. Clerk, Section Controller; 12th (Stage) or equivalent for CCTC and fulfills the other requirements stated in the official notification.

Q3. What is the application procedure?
The application process for this recruitment is Apply Online.

Q4. Where can candidates find official updates?
Candidates are advised to check the official website and the Important Links section above for official updates and notifications. The official website of RRC/ECR is https://ecr.indianrailways.gov.in .

Q5. Is reading the official notification required?
Yes, it is necessary to read the official notification to understand the details, terms and conditions, and instructions before applying.

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