Quick facts

Vacancies: 656
Qualification: P04 Technician-III Blacksmith: Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI…
Age: Minimum age 18 years as on 01.01.2027
Employment: Regular
Apply mode: Online application
Reference: RRC/NCR/GDCE-01/2026

Overview

RRC North Central Railway invites online applications from eligible serving regular NCR employees for 656 GDCE vacancies covering Assistant Loco Pilot, Technician, Junior Engineer, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk and Junior Clerk cum Typist posts.

Positions & vacancies

656 vacancies across 28 posts

North Central Railway · Regular

Age: 18 - 42 years

Location-wise vacancy breakdown

Location	community_distribution
North Central Railway	428

Eligibility

Common GDCE Eligibility

Applies generally to notified posts subject to post-specific qualification and medical standards.

Age

Minimum age 18 years as on 01.01.2027as of 1 January 2027
UR maximum age 42 years, OBC maximum age 45 years and SC/ST maximum age 47 years as on 01.01.2027 The source narrative states OBC maximum age 45 years. A nearby age table inconsistently labels OBC as 18 to 47 years, although the corresponding date-of-birth boundary 02.01.1982 aligns with 45 years.as of 1 January 2027

Employment status

Must be an eligible serving regular employee having lien in North Central Railway RPF/RPSF personnel and other specifically excluded categories are not eligible. Candidates who resign or are transferred out of NCR during the selection process cease to be eligible.as of 30 October 2026

Academic record

Required educational qualifications and date of birth must be updated in Service Records and HRMS The minimum qualification stated in the application must also be recorded in the employee's Service Record.as of 30 October 2026

Technician-III Post-Specific Qualifications

Individual requirements identify the applicable Technician-III post.

P04 Technician-III Blacksmith: Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI or Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in Forger and Heat Treater, Foundryman, Pattern Maker or Moulder Refractoryas of 30 October 2026
P05 Technician-III TRD: Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI or Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in Electrician, Wireman, Mechanic HT/LT Equipment and Cable Jointing or Electronics Mechanicas of 30 October 2026
P06 Technician-III TMC: Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI or Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in Fitter, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic, Mechanic Mechatronics, Mechanic Diesel, Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Welder or Machinistas of 30 October 2026
P07 Technician-III Bridge: Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI or Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in Fitter, Fitter Structural or Welderas of 30 October 2026
P08 and P09 Technician-III Signal or Telecom: Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI or Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in Electronics Mechanic, Electrician or Wireman, or 10+2 with Physics and Mathematicsas of 30 October 2026
P10 and P11 Technician-III Fitter: Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI or Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in Fitteras of 30 October 2026
P12 Technician-III Millwright Workshop: Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI or Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in Millwright Maintenance Mechanic, Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance or Mechanic Advanced Machine Tool Maintenanceas of 30 October 2026
P13 Technician-III Machinist Workshop: Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI or Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in Machinist, Turner, Machinist Grinder or Operator Advanced Machine Toolas of 30 October 2026
P14 and P15 Technician-III Welder: Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI or Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in Welder, Welder Gas and Electric, Welder Structural, Welder Pipe, Welder TIG/MIG or Welder Fabrication and Fittingas of 30 October 2026

Junior Engineer Post-Specific Qualifications

Individual requirements identify the applicable Junior Engineer post.

P16 Junior Engineer Carriage and Wagon and P26 Junior Engineer Mechanical: three-year Diploma or eligible higher qualification in specified Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Industrial, Machining, Instrumentation and Control, Tools and Machining, Tools and Die Making, Automobile or Production Engineering streams or combinations The notification states that B.E. or B.Tech. in the same disciplines is acceptable in lieu of a three-year Diploma for JE posts.as of 30 October 2026
P17 Junior Engineer Drawing and Design, P21 Junior Engineer Works and P23 Junior Engineer P-Way: three-year Diploma in Civil Engineering, three-year B.Sc. in Civil Engineering or eligible Civil Engineering sub-stream combination Civil qualification family applies to these Engineering Department JE posts.as of 30 October 2026
P18 Junior Engineer Drawing, P22 Junior Engineer TRS and P25 Junior Engineer General Electrical: three-year Diploma or eligible higher qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronics Engineering or eligible combinations B.E. or B.Tech. in the same disciplines is acceptable in lieu of Diploma.as of 30 October 2026
P19 Junior Engineer Signal and P20 Junior Engineer Telecom: three-year Diploma or eligible higher qualification in Electrical, Electronics, Information Technology, Communication Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering or eligible combinationsas of 30 October 2026
P24 Junior Engineer TMC: three-year Diploma or eligible higher qualification in Mechanical, Production, Automobile, Electrical, Electronics or Instrumentation and Control Engineering or eligible combinationsas of 30 October 2026

Assistant Loco Pilot

Education

Alternative 1 of 3. Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI in a prescribed ALP trade from an NCVT or SCVT-recognized institution Alternative qualification pathway.as of 30 October 2026
Alternative 2 of 3. Matriculation or SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in a prescribed ALP trade Alternative qualification pathway.as of 30 October 2026
Alternative 3 of 3. Matriculation or SSLC plus three-year Diploma or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or Automobile Engineering or eligible combinations of those streams A Degree in the stated engineering disciplines is acceptable in lieu of Diploma.as of 30 October 2026

Medical fitness

Must meet Railway medical standard A1 PwBD suitability is marked not applicable for ALP.

Technician-I Signal

The same prescribed qualification family applies to Technician-I Signal and Technician-I Telecom.

B.Sc. in Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, Information Technology or Instrumentation, or an eligible combination of these streams, or three-year Diploma or Engineering Degree in the same streamsas of 30 October 2026

Technician-I Telecom

B.Sc. in Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, Information Technology or Instrumentation, or an eligible combination of these streams, or three-year Diploma or Engineering Degree in the same streamsas of 30 October 2026

Commercial cum Ticket Clerk

Education

12th or equivalent with not less than 50% aggregate marks The 50% requirement is not insisted upon for SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen or candidates possessing qualifications higher than 12th.as of 30 October 2026

Medical fitness

Must satisfy medical standard B2

Junior Clerk cum Typist

Education

12th or equivalent with not less than 50% aggregate marks The 50% requirement is not insisted upon for SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen or candidates possessing qualifications higher than 12th.as of 30 October 2026

Skill

Typing proficiency in English or Hindi on computer is essential CBTST requires 30 WPM in English or 25 WPM in Hindi unless validly exempt as an eligible PwBD candidate.

Medical fitness

Must satisfy medical standard C2

Salary & benefits

Post	Salary
Assistant Loco Pilot	See notes 7th CPC Pay Level 2.
Technician-I Signal	See notes 7th CPC Pay Level 5.
Technician-I Telecom	See notes 7th CPC Pay Level 5.
Technician-III Blacksmith	See notes 7th CPC Pay Level 2.
Technician-III TRD	See notes 7th CPC Pay Level 2.
Technician-III TMC	See notes 7th CPC Pay Level 2.
Technician-III Bridge	See notes 7th CPC Pay Level 2.
Technician-III Signal	See notes 7th CPC Pay Level 2.
Technician-III Telecom	See notes 7th CPC Pay Level 2.
Technician-III Fitter	See notes 7th CPC Pay Level 2.
Technician-III Fitter Workshop	See notes 7th CPC Pay Level 2.
Technician-III Millwright Workshop	See notes 7th CPC Pay Level 2.
Technician-III Machinist Workshop	See notes 7th CPC Pay Level 2.
Technician-III Welder Workshop	See notes 7th CPC Pay Level 2.
Technician-III Welder	See notes 7th CPC Pay Level 2.
Junior Engineer Carriage and Wagon	See notes 7th CPC Pay Level 6.
Junior Engineer Drawing and Design	See notes 7th CPC Pay Level 6.
Junior Engineer Drawing	See notes 7th CPC Pay Level 6.
Junior Engineer Signal	See notes 7th CPC Pay Level 6.
Junior Engineer Telecom	See notes 7th CPC Pay Level 6.
Junior Engineer Works	See notes 7th CPC Pay Level 6.
Junior Engineer TRS	See notes 7th CPC Pay Level 6.
Junior Engineer P-Way	See notes 7th CPC Pay Level 6.
Junior Engineer TMC	See notes 7th CPC Pay Level 6.
Junior Engineer General Electrical	See notes 7th CPC Pay Level 6.
Junior Engineer Mechanical	See notes 7th CPC Pay Level 6.
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk	See notes 7th CPC Pay Level 3.
Junior Clerk cum Typist	See notes 7th CPC Pay Level 2.

Selection process

1
Computer Based Test
Single-stage CBT applies to notified post groups. Questions and answer options are in English and Hindi. One-third mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
2
Computer Based Aptitude Test
ALP candidates equal to eight times the vacancies in each notified community or category are shortlisted for CBAT on CBT marks. Candidates must obtain a minimum T-score of 42 in each battery separately. There is no negative marking.
3
Computer Based Typing Skill Test
Junior Clerk cum Typist candidates must qualify the computer typing test at 30 WPM in English or 25 WPM in Hindi. The test is qualifying and its marks are not added to merit. Eligible PwBD candidates may receive exemption subject to prescribed certification.
4
Document Verification
Candidates shortlisted on merit must produce required original certificates and two sets of self-attested photocopies. Certificates not in English or Hindi require a self-attested translation.
5
Medical Examination
Appointment is subject to passing the prescribed Railway medical fitness standard for the selected post.

Important dates

Application deadline

30 Oct 2026

11:59 PM

Other important dates

Notification publication28 September 2026
Online application opening1 October 2026
ALP Computer Based Aptitude TestTo be notified
Computer Based TestTo be notified
Junior Clerk cum Typist Computer Based Typing Skill TestTo be notified
Document VerificationTo be notified
12th or equivalent with not less than 50% aggregate marks30 October 2026
12th or equivalent with not less than 50% aggregate marks30 October 2026
B.Sc. in Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, Information Technology or Instrumentation, or an eligible combination of these streams, or three-year Diploma or Engineering Degree in the same streams30 October 2026
B.Sc. in Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, Information Technology or Instrumentation, or an eligible combination of these streams, or three-year Diploma or Engineering Degree in the same streams30 October 2026
Matriculation or SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in a prescribed ALP trade30 October 2026
Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI in a prescribed ALP trade from an NCVT or SCVT-recognized institution30 October 2026
Matriculation or SSLC plus three-year Diploma or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or Automobile Engineering or eligible combinations of those streams30 October 2026
Must be an eligible serving regular employee having lien in North Central Railway30 October 2026
P04 Technician-III Blacksmith: Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI or Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in Forger and Heat Treater, Foundryman, Pattern Maker or Moulder Refractory30 October 2026
P05 Technician-III TRD: Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI or Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in Electrician, Wireman, Mechanic HT/LT Equipment and Cable Jointing or Electronics Mechanic30 October 2026
P06 Technician-III TMC: Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI or Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in Fitter, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic, Mechanic Mechatronics, Mechanic Diesel, Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Welder or Machinist30 October 2026
P07 Technician-III Bridge: Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI or Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in Fitter, Fitter Structural or Welder30 October 2026
P08 and P09 Technician-III Signal or Telecom: Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI or Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in Electronics Mechanic, Electrician or Wireman, or 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics30 October 2026
P10 and P11 Technician-III Fitter: Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI or Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in Fitter30 October 2026
P12 Technician-III Millwright Workshop: Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI or Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in Millwright Maintenance Mechanic, Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance or Mechanic Advanced Machine Tool Maintenance30 October 2026
P13 Technician-III Machinist Workshop: Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI or Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in Machinist, Turner, Machinist Grinder or Operator Advanced Machine Tool30 October 2026
P14 and P15 Technician-III Welder: Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI or Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in Welder, Welder Gas and Electric, Welder Structural, Welder Pipe, Welder TIG/MIG or Welder Fabrication and Fitting30 October 2026
P16 Junior Engineer Carriage and Wagon and P26 Junior Engineer Mechanical: three-year Diploma or eligible higher qualification in specified Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Industrial, Machining, Instrumentation and Control, Tools and Machining, Tools and Die Making, Automobile or Production Engineering streams or combinations30 October 2026
P17 Junior Engineer Drawing and Design, P21 Junior Engineer Works and P23 Junior Engineer P-Way: three-year Diploma in Civil Engineering, three-year B.Sc. in Civil Engineering or eligible Civil Engineering sub-stream combination30 October 2026
P18 Junior Engineer Drawing, P22 Junior Engineer TRS and P25 Junior Engineer General Electrical: three-year Diploma or eligible higher qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronics Engineering or eligible combinations30 October 2026
P19 Junior Engineer Signal and P20 Junior Engineer Telecom: three-year Diploma or eligible higher qualification in Electrical, Electronics, Information Technology, Communication Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering or eligible combinations30 October 2026
P24 Junior Engineer TMC: three-year Diploma or eligible higher qualification in Mechanical, Production, Automobile, Electrical, Electronics or Instrumentation and Control Engineering or eligible combinations30 October 2026
Required educational qualifications and date of birth must be updated in Service Records and HRMS30 October 2026
Minimum age 18 years as on 01.01.20271 January 2027
UR maximum age 42 years, OBC maximum age 45 years and SC/ST maximum age 47 years as on 01.01.20271 January 2027

How to apply

1
Online application
Submit only one online application through the RRC/NCR official website. Complete new registration, enter personal and service details, select eligible post preferences and trade or examination group where applicable, and upload the prescribed photograph, signature and supporting certificates.
URL: https://www.rrcpryj.org
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Apply on official website

Online application

Documents required

Additional information

Selection summary

Selection generally consists of a single-stage CBT followed by Aptitude Test or Skill Test where applicable, Document Verification and Medical Examination. ALP additionally requires CBAT and Junior Clerk cum Typist requires CBTST.

Eligibility notes

The GDCE is open to eligible serving regular North Central Railway employees except excluded categories such as RPF/RPSF personnel. Candidates must possess the prescribed educational qualification, age eligibility and medical standard by the relevant cutoff dates. Employees in a higher grade than the notified post, unregularized trainees or substitutes, and candidates awaiting final qualification results are not eligible.

Application instructions

Eligible serving regular employees of North Central Railway must submit a single online application through www.rrcpryj.org between 01.10.2026 and 30.10.2026 at 23:59. Candidates need not send application printouts or certificates by post. Required scanned documents, post preferences and applicable trade or examination-group choices must be submitted online.

Important notes

Candidates cannot apply for the same post on which they are presently working. Selected employees may be posted anywhere in North Central Railway. Vacancies are provisional and may increase, decrease or become nil.

Official documents

Official recruitment notification
RRC NCR
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RRC North Central Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026

Quick facts

Overview

Positions & vacancies

Eligibility

Common GDCE Eligibility

Technician-III Post-Specific Qualifications

Junior Engineer Post-Specific Qualifications

Salary & benefits

Selection process

Computer Based Test

Computer Based Aptitude Test

Computer Based Typing Skill Test

Document Verification

Medical Examination

Important dates

Other important dates

How to apply

Online application

Documents required

Additional information

Selection summary

Eligibility notes

Application instructions

Important notes

Official documents

Official recruitment notification

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