South Western Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 258 Goods Train Manager and Junior Engineer Posts
South Western Railway (SWR), Hubballi, has released the General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE) notification 2026 for 258 vacancies across five post categories. Eligible serving railway employees can apply online from 9 November 2026 to 8 December 2026 through the official RRC website, rrchubli.in.
The recruitment includes Goods Train Manager, Junior Engineer (Bridge), Junior Engineer (P.Way), Junior Engineer (Mechanical Workshop) and Junior Engineer (S&T/Signal).
Important eligibility notice: This is a departmental recruitment, not an open recruitment for the general public. According to the notification, only eligible regular serving employees of South Western Railway and Rail Wheel Factory, Yelahanka (RWF/YNK), may apply, subject to the detailed conditions.
SWR GDCE Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting organisation | South Western Railway (SWR) |
| Recruitment examination | General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE) |
| Advertisement number | No. 01/2026 (GDCE) |
| Total vacancies | 258 |
| Post categories | 5 |
| Application mode | Online |
| Application start date | 9 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 8 December 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Age reference date | 1 January 2027 |
| Application fee | Nil |
| Selection process | CBT, document verification and medical examination |
| Official website | https://www.rrchubli.in/ |
SWR Vacancy Details 2026
A total of 258 vacancies are announced across five post categories.
| Post name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Goods Train Manager | 247 |
| JE / Bridge | 2 |
| JE / P.Way | 2 |
| JE / Mechanical Workshop | 5 |
| JE / S&T / Signal | 2 |
| Total | 258 |
Goods Train Manager accounts for the largest share of vacancies, with 247 posts. Candidates interested in Junior Engineer positions should check the relevant engineering discipline requirements carefully before applying.
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
| Post | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PwBD | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goods Train Manager | 126 | 56 | 43 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 247 |
| JE / Bridge | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| JE / P.Way | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| JE / Mechanical Workshop | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| JE / S&T / Signal | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 134 | 58 | 44 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 258 |
Candidates must refer to the official notification for the applicable category, eligibility and vacancy conditions.
Eligibility Criteria for SWR GDCE Recruitment 2026
1. Who can apply?
The notification specifies that eligible regular serving railway employees of South Western Railway and Rail Wheel Factory, Yelahanka (RWF/YNK), can apply, subject to the notification’s conditions.
Employees of RPF/RPSF and the Assistant Commissioner and Accounts Cadre are listed among those who cannot apply.
The notification also contains conditions concerning the levels of posts, eligibility for different categories and departmental service records. Candidates should consult the official document before submitting an application.
2. Educational qualification
The required educational qualification varies by post.
| Post | Required qualification |
|---|---|
| Goods Train Manager | Degree from a recognised university or equivalent |
| JE / Bridge | Three-year Diploma in Civil Engineering, three-year B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, or an eligible combination of Civil Engineering substreams |
| JE / P.Way | Three-year Diploma in Civil Engineering, three-year B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, or an eligible combination of Civil Engineering substreams |
| JE / Mechanical Workshop | Three-year Diploma in an eligible discipline, including Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Industrial, Machining, Instrumentation and Control, Tools and Die Making, Automobile or Production Engineering, or an eligible combination of substreams |
| JE / S&T / Signal | Three-year Diploma in an eligible discipline, including Electrical, Electronics, Information Technology, Communication Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or an eligible combination of substreams |
The detailed notification and its discipline-mapping tables should be used to determine whether a particular qualification is accepted for a Junior Engineer examination group.
Age Limit for SWR GDCE Recruitment 2026
The notification specifies the age reference date as 1 January 2027.
The upper-age limits indicated in the notification are:
| Category | Upper-age limit |
|---|---|
| UR | 42 years |
| OBC | 45 years |
| SC/ST | 47 years |
The notification also states that age relaxation is not allowed for SC/ST/OBC-NCL candidates applying against unreserved vacancies.
These limits should be read alongside the notification’s category and eligibility conditions. Candidates should verify their individual eligibility before applying.
Application Fee
The application fee is Nil according to the notification.
Candidates should still complete the online application and document-upload process as instructed on the official RRC website.
SWR GDCE Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
The selection process consists of:
- Computer Based Test (CBT).
- Document verification.
- Medical examination.
The notification describes a single-stage CBT. Selection is subject to the applicable examination, merit, eligibility, document-verification and medical requirements.
Selected employees will undergo initial training for the same duration as direct recruits, as specified in the notification.
SWR GDCE Exam Pattern 2026
Goods Train Manager CBT
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Duration: 90 minutes.
- Each question carries one mark.
- Negative marking: one-third of the marks allotted to a question for each wrong answer.
Junior Engineer CBT
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| Physics and Chemistry | 15 | 15 |
| Basics of Computers and Applications | 10 | 10 |
| Basics of Environment and Pollution Control | 10 | 10 |
| Technical Abilities | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
- Duration: 120 minutes for eligible candidates under the standard examination pattern.
- The notification provides a separate duration of 160 minutes for eligible PwBD candidates accompanied by a scribe.
- Negative marking: one-third of the marks allotted to a question for each wrong answer.
The detailed notification should be consulted for applicable examination instructions, qualifying requirements and discipline-specific provisions.
SWR GDCE Syllabus 2026
1. Goods Train Manager syllabus
General Awareness
- Current affairs.
- Indian geography and culture.
- Indian economy and polity.
- General science.
- Environmental issues.
- Important government programmes.
- History and other general-awareness topics listed in the notification.
Mathematics
- Number systems.
- Decimals and fractions.
- LCM and HCF.
- Ratio and proportion.
- Percentages.
- Profit and loss.
- Simple and compound interest.
- Time and work.
- Time and distance.
- Mensuration.
- Algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
- Statistics.
General Intelligence and Reasoning
- Analogies.
- Number and alphabetical series.
- Coding and decoding.
- Relationships.
- Analytical reasoning.
- Classification.
- Similarities and differences.
- Syllogism.
- Statement and conclusion.
- Maps and other reasoning topics.
2. Junior Engineer syllabus
General Awareness
- Current affairs.
- Indian geography, culture and history.
- Indian economy and polity.
- Environmental issues.
- General science and other prescribed awareness topics.
Physics and Chemistry
- Topics up to the 10th-standard CBSE syllabus, as specified in the notification.
Basics of Computers and Applications
- Computer input and output devices.
- Storage devices.
- Networking.
- Operating systems.
- Linux and Unix.
- MS Office.
- Computer viruses.
- Websites and web browsers.
- Computer fundamentals and internet applications.
Basics of Environment and Pollution Control
- Basics of environmental science.
- Adverse effects of environmental pollution.
- Air, water and noise pollution.
- Global warming.
- Acid rain.
- Ozone depletion.
- Environmental protection and control.
Technical Abilities
The technical section depends on the candidate’s mapped engineering examination group. The notification includes separate syllabus material for Civil and Allied Engineering, Electrical and Allied Engineering, Electronics and Allied Engineering, and Mechanical and Allied Engineering.
Candidates should study the relevant technical syllabus in the official notification rather than relying on a generic Junior Engineer syllabus.
Documents Required for the Online Application
Prepare the documents required by the notification before starting the application:
- Matriculation/SSC/SSLC/HSC certificate or marksheet showing date of birth.
- Educational, degree, convocation or passing certificate in PDF format, as applicable.
- Recent photograph.
- Signature.
- Any other documents required for the applicable category or verification process.
The notification also contains instructions for candidates requiring a scribe and for verification of educational and service details.
How to Apply for SWR GDCE Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps:
- Visit the official RRC website: https://www.rrchubli.in/.
- Locate the SWR GDCE Recruitment 2026 application link.
- Read the official notification and application instructions.
- Complete the online application with the required information.
- Upload the prescribed documents, photograph and signature.
- Review the details carefully before submission.
- Submit the application and save or print the completed application for future reference.
Candidates should apply within the notified period and follow the instructions for forwarding or verification through their designated railway office, where applicable.
Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official RRC website | Visit rrchubli.in |
| Official recruitment notification | Refer to Advertisement No. 01/2026 (GDCE) on the official RRC website |
| Online application | Use the application portal linked from the official RRC website |
The official notification PDF supplied with this article should be made available to readers as a downloadable attachment when publishing the post. Do not use an unverified third-party download link.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How many vacancies are announced in SWR GDCE Recruitment 2026?
A total of 258 vacancies are announced across five post categories.
2. What is the last date to apply?
The closing date is 8 December 2026 at 11:59 PM.
3. When does the online application start?
The application process opens on 9 November 2026.
4. Can general-public candidates apply?
No. The notification restricts eligibility to eligible regular serving employees of South Western Railway and RWF/YNK, subject to the detailed conditions.
5. What is the application fee?
The notification specifies a nil application fee.
6. What is the age limit?
The upper-age limits shown in the notification are 42 years for UR, 45 years for OBC and 47 years for SC/ST, with the age assessed as on 1 January 2027. Candidates must check the detailed category and vacancy conditions.
7. What is the selection process?
The process includes a Computer Based Test, document verification and medical examination.
8. Is there negative marking?
Yes. One-third of the marks allotted to a question are deducted for each wrong answer.
9. What qualification is required for Junior Engineer posts?
The accepted qualification depends on the post and mapped engineering discipline. The notification specifies eligible three-year diploma and other listed engineering qualifications.
10. Where can candidates apply?
Candidates should visit the official RRC website at https://www.rrchubli.in/ and follow the application link provided there.
Final Advice
Before applying, read the complete official South Western Railway GDCE notification, Advertisement No. 01/2026 (GDCE), dated 28 October 2026. Confirm your serving-employee eligibility, qualification, age, post preference and discipline mapping.
GyanZap recommends relying on the official RRC website for the latest application instructions and any subsequent updates.
Disclaimer: This article is prepared from the supplied recruitment notification. Candidates are responsible for verifying their eligibility and the applicable conditions in the official notification before applying.
