Overview
RRC has released a recruitment notification for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot, Technician Gr-I and Gr-III, Junior Engineer, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Junior Clerk cum Typist (656 (sum of the post-wise vacancies in Annexure-E; the notification does not state a separate grand total) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online only, through the link on www.rrcpryj.org as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- RRC
- Qualification
- • Employees in a higher grade than the grade of the notified post. • Employees who do not have the requisite educational qualification, medical standard and age criteria prescribed in the notification. • Trainee or Substitute employees who are not regularized. • RPF/RPSF personnel (as per Railway Board's letter No. E(NG)I/2002/PM2/9 dated 11.08.2003). • Law Assistant, Catering Inspector and Accounts Cadre (as per Railway Board's letter No. E(NG)I/2000/PN2/12 dated 21.08.2001, RBE No. 165/2001). • Candidates appearing in, or awaiting results of, the final examination for the minimum qualification at the time of applying. • Candidates who have resigned or been transferred from North Central Railway at any stage of the selection process. • Candidates are not allowed to apply for the same post on which they are presently working.
- Vacancies
- 656 (sum of the post-wise vacancies in Annexure-E; the notification does not state a separate grand total)
- Advertisement No
- GDCE Notification No. RRC/NCR/GDCE - 01/2026
- Posted
- 01.10.2026
- Last date to apply
- 30.10.2026 at 23:59 hrs
Important Dates
| Date of Publication of Notification | 28.09.2026 |
| Opening Date of Online Application (Apply Online Start Date) | 01.10.2026 |
| Closing Date and Time of Online Application (Last Date) | 30.10.2026 at 23:59 hrs |
| Age and Date of Birth Reckoning Date | 01.01.2027 |
| CBT, Aptitude Test, Document Verification and Medical Examination Dates | Not specified in the notification |
Important Links
- Official NotificationOpen Link
Eligibility
• Employees in a higher grade than the grade of the notified post. • Employees who do not have the requisite educational qualification, medical standard and age criteria prescribed in the notification. • Trainee or Substitute employees who are not regularized. • RPF/RPSF personnel (as per Railway Board's letter No. E(NG)I/2002/PM2/9 dated 11.08.2003). • Law Assistant, Catering Inspector and Accounts Cadre (as per Railway Board's letter No. E(NG)I/2000/PN2/12 dated 21.08.2001, RBE No. 165/2001). • Candidates appearing in, or awaiting results of, the final examination for the minimum qualification at the time of applying. • Candidates who have resigned or been transferred from North Central Railway at any stage of the selection process. • Candidates are not allowed to apply for the same post on which they are presently working.
Age Limit
The upper age limit for UR candidates is 42 years, for OBC candidates 45 years and for SC/ST candidates 47 years. The lower and upper age limits are reckoned as on 01.01.2027 (both dates inclusive). The lower limit is 18 years for all communities/categories. Category: Upper Age Limit | Date of Birth (Not Earlier Than) | Date of Birth (Not Later Than) UR: 42 years | 02.01.1985 | 01.01.2009 OBC: 45 years | 02.01.1982 | 01.01.2009 SC/ST: 47 years | 02.01.1980 | 01.01.2009 Note on a discrepancy in the notification: the age-group table in the notification labels the OBC column as "18 to 47 Years", while clause 2.1 and the OBC date of birth (02.01.1982) point to an upper limit of 45 years. The table above follows clause 2.1 and the date of birth; candidates should confirm this with the official notification. • No age relaxation is allowed to SC/ST/OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates applying against unreserved vacancies. • Proof of age: any one of the Birth Certificate issued by the competent authority, OR the Class 10th (or equivalent) Certificate/Mark Sheet indicating the date of birth, OR the School Leaving Certificate clearly mentioning the date of birth, and the same recorded in the service record of the employee. Candidates should ensure that they meet the prescribed age limit as on the specified cut-off date. You can use our Age Calculator to check your exact age and confirm your eligibility before applying.
Salary
The notification does not specify the salary or pay amount for the posts. It gives only the 7th CPC pay level of each post. During any prescribed training, payment will be regulated as per extant rules. Post: Department | 7th CPC Pay Level | Medical Standard Assistant Loco Pilot: Electrical | Level 2 | A1 Technician-I / Signal and Telecom: Sig & Tele | Level 5 | B1 Technician-III / Signal and Telecom: Sig & Tele | Level 2 | B1 Technician-III / Fitter; Blacksmith (Engineering); Welder (Engineering); Bridge; Electrical (TRD): Mechanical / Engineering / Electrical | Level 2 | B1 Technician-III / Fitter (WS); Machinist (WS); Millwright (WS); Welder (WS): Mechanical | Level 2 | C1 Technician-III / Track Machine (TMC): Engineering | Level 2 | A3 JE / Electrical (TRS); JE / P-Way; JE / Signal; JE / Telecom; JE / Track Machine: Electrical / Engineering / S and T | Level 6 | A3 JE / Electrical / General Services; JE / Works; JE / Mechanical (C & W): Electrical / Engineering / Mechanical | Level 6 | B1 JE / Civil (Design Drawing and Estimation) [JE / Drawing & Design]; JE / Drawing (Electrical); JE / Mechanical (Workshop) [JE (Mech.)]: Engineering / Mechanical | Level 6 | C1 Commercial cum Ticket Clerk: Commercial | Level 3 | B2 Junior Clerk cum Typist: Personnel | Level 2 | C2 The medical standards are indicative and not exhaustive. Candidates should read Chapter 5 of the Indian Railway Medical Manual (IRMM) Volume I, which can be accessed at www.indianrailway.gov.in. A candidate who …
Exam Pattern
• The CBT has questions and answer options only in English and Hindi. • There is negative marking in the CBTs for all categories of posts: 1/3rd of the marks allotted for each question is deducted for each wrong answer. • There is no supplementary exam for absentee candidates under any circumstances. Candidates absent on the scheduled date and session will be disqualified without further notice. • The syllabus and examination pattern are the same as prescribed by RRB for Direct Recruitment, except the ALP category, for which a revised pattern is given in Annexure-A (as per RBE 28/2026 dated 23.03.2026). Post Group: Duration | Questions and Subject-wise Distribution Assistant Loco Pilot: 120 minutes | Maximum 100 questions of 1 mark each (100 marks): Mathematics 25%, General Intelligence & Reasoning 25%, Basic Science & Engineering 25%, Trade Specific Section 25% (around 25 questions). Four options per question. Technician Gr-I S&T (Pay Level 5): 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates availing a Scribe) | 100 questions: General Awareness 10, General Intelligence and Reasoning 15, Basics of Computers and Applications 20, Mathematics 20, Basic Science and Engineering 35. Technician Gr-III (Pay Level 2): 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates availing a Scribe) | 100 questions: Mathematics 25, General Intelligence & Reasoning 25, General Science 40, General Awareness 10. Junior Engineer: 120 minutes (160 minutes for eligible PwBD candidates with a Scribe) | 150 question…
Syllabus
• ALP: Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and Basic Science and Engineering follow the RRB Direct Recruitment syllabus for ALP. The Trade Specific Section is based on the syllabus prescribed by the Directorate General of Training (DGT) under MSDE for the relevant trades, available at www.dgt.gov.in. • Technician Gr-I S&T: General Awareness, General Intelligence and Reasoning, Basics of Computers and Applications, Mathematics, and Basic Science and Engineering (including Electricity and Magnetism, and Electronics and Measurements). • Technician Gr-III: Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and General Science (Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10th standard level) with General Awareness. • Junior Engineer: General Awareness, Physics and Chemistry (up to 10th standard CBSE syllabus), Basics of Computers and Applications, Basics of Environment and Pollution Control, and Technical Abilities framed on the syllabus of the chosen Exam Group (Civil and Allied, Electrical and Allied, Electronics and Allied, or Mechanical and Allied Engineering). • NTPC (Non-Graduate): Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and General Awareness. The topic-wise syllabus for each group is given in Annexures A to D of the official notification and is not reproduced in full here. The topics listed in the notification are illustrative and not necessarily exhaustive.
Selection Process
Single-stage Computer Based Test (CBT), Aptitude Test / Typing Skill Test (wherever applicable), Document Verification and Medical Examination
Important Instructions
• Applications are to be submitted online only through the link on www.rrcpryj.org. Candidates are advised to beware of fake websites and job racketeers. RRC does not appoint any agent or coaching centre for recruitment. • Candidates must have their own valid and active mobile number and personal e-mail ID for the entire examination process. RRC will not entertain any request to change the mobile number or e-mail ID after submission of the application. • Candidates should register well before the closing date to avoid last-minute load on the website. RRC will not bear responsibility if a candidate cannot register within the last date and time. • Post preference, once opted, is treated as final and no change is permissible. Candidates with partial options are considered only for the posts/categories they opted for. Not giving an option for certain posts/categories is treated as unwillingness for them. • Eligibility is considered only on the basis of information furnished in the online application. False or incorrect information or suppression of relevant information leads to rejection of candidature. • Candidates should note and preserve their Registration Number for further stages. • Signatures and photographs must be identical at all stages of the selection process. Candidates should keep at least 12 copies of the same photograph. • Candidates must ensure they meet the medical standards for the post. Appointment is subject to medical fitness, final verification of educationa…
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for RRC North Central Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 656 JE, ALP, Clerk, Technicians and More Posts?
Date of Publication of Notification: 28.09.2026; Opening Date of Online Application (Apply Online Start Date): 01.10.2026; Closing Date and Time of Online Application (Last Date): 30.10.2026 at 23:59 hrs; Age and Date of Birth Reckoning Date: 01.01.2027; CBT, Aptitude Test, Document Verification and Medical Examination Dates: Not specified in the notification
What is the age limit?
The upper age limit for UR candidates is 42 years, for OBC candidates 45 years and for SC/ST candidates 47 years. The lower and upper age limits are reckoned as on 01.01.2027 (both dates inclusive). The lower limit is 18 years for all communities/categories. Category: Upper Age Limit | Date of Birth (Not Earlier Than) | Date of Birth (Not Later Than) UR: 42 years | 02.01.1985 | 01.01.2009 OBC: 45 years | 02.01.1982 | 01.01.2009 SC/ST: 47 years | 02.01.1980 | 01.01.2009 Note on a discrepancy in the notification: the age-group table in the notification labels the OBC column as "18 to 47 Years", while clause 2.1 and the OBC date of birth (02.01.1982) point to an upper limit of 45 years. The table above follows clause 2.1 and the date of birth; candidates should confirm this with the official notification. • No age relaxation is allowed to SC/ST/OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates apply…
What is the selection process?
Single-stage Computer Based Test (CBT), Aptitude Test / Typing Skill Test (wherever applicable), Document Verification and Medical Examination