Applications open for 1,465 Railway posts, including Station Master; submit forms by October 15..
Railway Recruitment 2026: The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) has issued an official notification for the recruitment of 1,465 personnel—including Station Masters—across various posts in the East Central Railway (ECR) under the General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE) 2026. The online application process for this recruitment began on September 15, and the deadline to apply is October 15. Interested candidates can complete their registration by visiting the official websites of the RRC or ECR on or before the specified closing date.
Railway Vacancy Details
The total of 1,465 vacancies announced by the RRC includes: Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) – Electrical: 910; Technician III (Blacksmith) – Engineering: 2; Technician III (Fitter) – Engineering: 1; Technician III (Mason) – Engineering: 1; Technician III (Welder) – Engineering: 2; Technician III (Electrical General) – Electrical: 2; Technician III (TRS) – Electrical: 1; Technician III (Mechanical Power) – Mechanical: 6; Technician III (C&W, Welder) – Mechanical: 19; Technician III (Signal) – S&T: 8; Technician III (Tele) – S&T: 3;
Junior Engineer (C&W) – Mechanical: 15; Junior Engineer (Diesel Mechanical) – Mechanical: 6; Junior Engineer (Electrical General) – Electrical: 3; Junior Engineer (Electrical TRD) – Electrical: 1; Junior Engineer (P-Way) – Engineering: 7; Junior Engineer (Works) – Engineering: 5; Depot Material Superintendent – Stores: 19; The vacancies include posts for Chief Commercial-cum-Ticket Supervisor (CCTS) – 5 (Commercial); Station Master – 9 (Operating); Goods Train Manager – 389 (Operating); Senior Clerk – 6 (General); Section Controller – 3 (Operating); and Commercial-cum-Ticket Clerk (CCTC) – 42 (Commercial).
**Who can apply**
Candidates must possess qualifications relevant to the specific post from a recognized board, institute, or university. These include Matriculation or SSLC combined with ITI, a three-year diploma, or a relevant degree (in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Civil, or other specified engineering fields); a three-year diploma or degree in Engineering (any discipline) or an equivalent qualification; or passing Class 12 with at least 50% marks, among others.
**Age limit**
The minimum age for applicants is 18 years, and the maximum is 42 years, calculated as of January 1, 2027. Candidates belonging to reserved categories will be granted relaxation in the maximum age limit as per regulations.
**Selection process**
Eligible candidates will be selected based on a Computer-Based Test (CBT), a Computer-Based Aptitude Test, a Computer-Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST), document verification, and a medical examination. Following selection, the monthly salary for candidates will range from Level 2 to Level 6 of the 7th Pay Commission pay matrix, depending on the post.
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