Recruitment at a Glance
- Recruitment notification name
- South Western Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026
- Post / posts
- Junior Engineer
Goods Train Manager - Total vacancies
- 258
- Post-wise vacancies
- Goods Train Manager: 247
JE / Bridge: 02
JE / P.Way: 02
JE / Mechanical Workshop:05
JE / S&T / Signal: 02 - Salary / pay scale
- ₹35,400–₹1,12,400
- Post-wise salary
- Goods Train Manager: ₹29,200–₹92,300
JE / Bridge: ₹35,400–₹1,12,400
JE / P.Way: ₹35,400–₹1,12,400
JE / Mechanical Workshop:₹35,400–₹1,12,400
JE / S&T / Signal: ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 - Hiring organisation
- South Western Railway
- Application fee
- No application or examination fee is prescribed under this GDCE
Eligibility at a Glance
- Qualification
- Goods Train Manager: Degree from recognised University or its equivalent.
JE / Bridge: Three years Diploma in Civil Engineering or B.Sc. in Civil Engineering of three years duration or (b) a combination of any sub stream of basic streams of Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute.
JE / P.Way: Three years Diploma in Civil Engineering or B.Sc. in Civil Engineering of three years duration
JE / Mechanical Workshop: Three years Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Manufacturing / Mechatronics / Industrial / Machining / Instrumentation and Control / Tools and Machining / Tools and Die Making / Automobile.
JE / S&T / Signal: Three years Diploma in (a) Electrical / Electronics / Information Technology / Communication Engineering / Computer Science and Engineering / Computer Science / Computer Engineering. - Age limit and relaxation
- 18 - 42 Years
Age Relaxation
As per the official South Western Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026 notification, the prescribed upper-age limit is 42 years for General/Unreserved candidates, 45 years for OBC candidates and 47 years for SC/ST candidates, calculated as of 1 January 2027. The category-wise upper-age limits already incorporate the applicable concessions of three years for OBC and five years for SC/ST candidates. No additional age relaxation is permitted to SC/ST or OBC-NCL candidates applying against Unreserved vacancies. All applicants must meet the minimum age of 18 years and the prescribed departmental eligibility requirements. - Nationality
- Indian
- Who can apply
- Only eligible regular serving employees of the South Western Railway (SWR) and the Rail Wheel Factory, Yelahanka (RWF/YNK) can apply
Important Dates
- Official notification date
- 2026-10-28
- Application start date
- 2026-11-09
- Last date to apply
- 2026-12-08
- Admit card issue date / announcement
- To Be Announced
- Exam dates — one stage per line
- To Be Announced
- Result date / announcement
- To Be Announced
Official Links
- Official recruitment website URL
- Official website ↗
- Official notification PDF URL
- Download notification ↗
- Apply online URL
- Apply online ↗
- Test link
- Free / related test ↗
- Typing test URL
- Typing test ↗
- Course link
- Explore course ↗
- Join WhatsApp Community URL
- Join WhatsApp community ↗
Selection Process
- Exam pattern and selection process
- Selection Process
The selection process comprises the following stages:
Stage 1: Single-Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
Stage 2: Preparation of Merit List
Stage 3: Document Verification
Stage 4: Medical Examination
Stage 5: Final Selection, Allotment and Training, Where Applicable
Exam Pattern – Goods Train Manager
Revised as per official corrigendum dated 6 November 2026.
The Goods Train Manager examination will consist of 120 objective-type questions carrying 120 marks, with a total duration of 90 minutes. - Other details / fees / how to apply
- How to Apply Online
Visit the official RRC South Western Railway website: https://www.rrchubli.in.
Open the GDCE Notification No. 01/2026 application link.
Read the original notification, corrigendum and addendum.
Select the online application facility.
Enter the required employee and personal details.
Provide the prescribed educational qualifications and service particulars.
Select eligible post preferences, where applicable.
Select the appropriate examination group for Junior Engineer, where required.
Upload the photograph, signature and supporting educational certificates.
Verify all details carefully through the preview facility.
Complete final submission.
Download or print the submitted application for future reference.
Application Period: 9 November to 8 December 2026.
Last Date and Time: 8 December 2026, 11:59 PM. - Actual duties / job description
- Goods Train Manager
May be responsible for duties associated with safe freight train operations, including train-related operational checks, coordination with relevant railway staff, adherence to operating and safety procedures, reporting operational irregularities and fulfilling responsibilities assigned under Railway rules.
Junior Engineer – Bridge
May supervise inspection, maintenance and technical work relating to railway bridges and associated structures.
Junior Engineer – P.Way
May assist with railway track inspection, maintenance, Permanent Way works, engineering measurements and related safety procedures.
Junior Engineer – Mechanical Workshop
May supervise workshop-related engineering work, technical inspection, machinery maintenance and assigned mechanical engineering activities.
Junior Engineer – S&T / Signal
May assist with installation, inspection, maintenance and troubleshooting of Railway signalling and associated communication systems.
Note: The duties above are indicative; actual responsibilities will depend on the allotted position, Railway rules and departmental instructions.
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