East Central Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026 has announced 1,465 vacancies under the General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE) for eligible regular railway employees of East Central Railway and Rail Wheel Plant, Bela. Online applications are open from 15 September 2026 to 15 October 2026.
Vacancy Details
The recruitment covers Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP), Technician, Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk, Section Controller, clerical and other notified posts. The total notified strength is 1,465 posts. The detailed post-wise and community-wise vacancy table should be checked in the official RRC/ECR notification.
Important Dates
- Application starts: 15 September 2026
- Last date to apply: 15 October 2026
- Recruitment: GDCE 2026
- Notification: RRC/ECR/HRD/Rectt/GDCE/2026
Eligibility
This is a departmental recruitment and is intended for eligible serving regular employees of East Central Railway and Rail Wheel Plant, Bela. Qualification requirements vary by post and include Matriculation/SSLC with ITI or apprenticeship, 12th, Diploma in Engineering and Graduate qualifications, depending on the post.
Age Limit
The age requirement is prescribed in the notification and varies according to the applicable post/category and departmental rules. Candidates should check their eligibility against the prescribed cut-off date in the official notification before submitting the form.
Pay Scale
Selected candidates are placed in the applicable 7th CPC Pay Matrix levels. The recruitment covers Pay Levels 2, 3, 5 and 6, with initial basic pay ranging from ₹19,900 to ₹35,400 depending on the post.
Selection Process
The selection procedure is governed by the GDCE rules in the official notification and may include a Computer Based Test and post-specific qualifying/aptitude requirements, followed by document verification and medical examination as applicable.
Application Process
- Visit the official East Central Railway website and GDCE application link.
- Read the RRC/ECR/HRD/Rectt/GDCE/2026 notification carefully.
- Confirm that you are an eligible serving employee and meet the qualification requirements for the selected post.
- Complete the online application with accurate service and educational details.
- Upload documents wherever required and submit the form before 15 October 2026.
- Save a copy of the submitted application for departmental records.
Important Note
This recruitment is not a general public freshers recruitment. Candidates should verify the departmental eligibility conditions before applying.
FAQs
How many vacancies are available?
East Central Railway has notified 1,465 GDCE vacancies.
Who can apply?
Eligible regular employees covered by the East Central Railway/Rail Wheel Plant departmental GDCE rules can apply.
What is the last date?
The online application deadline is 15 October 2026.
Which posts are included?
ALP, Technician, JE, Station Master, Goods Train Manager, CCTC, Section Controller and other notified categories are included.
Official Links
East Central Railway Official Website
Departmental Eligibility
This GDCE recruitment is for eligible regular employees covered by East Central Railway and Rail Wheel Plant, Bela. Qualification varies by post and can include Matriculation/SSLC with ITI or apprenticeship, 12th, Diploma in Engineering or graduate qualifications.
Selection and Documents
The selection process follows GDCE rules and may include CBT, post-specific qualifying/aptitude requirements, document verification and medical examination. Applicants should keep service records, educational certificates and identity/category documents ready.
Last Updated: 18 September 2026
Disclaimer: Vacancy distribution, eligibility, age, selection rules and other conditions are governed by the official RRC/ECR notification. CareerSphere does not guarantee recruitment outcomes. The official East Central Railway notification is final.
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