General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE) 2026 - East Coast Railway
Notification Overview
- Organisation
- Railway Recruitment Cell, East Coast Railway, Bhubaneswar
- Notice category
- Latest Jobs
- Application deadline
- 14 Sept 2026
- State / UT
- Not specified
- Exam / Sector
- Railways
- Qualification group
- Not specified
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About the Notification
The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) of East Coast Railway, Bhubaneswar, invites online applications from regular and eligible employees of East Coast Railway (excluding RPF/RPSF) for filling 25% of net direct recruitment quota vacancies in safety and non-safety category posts through General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE) 2026.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 2026-08-07 |
| Application Start Date | 2026-08-15 |
| Application End Date | 2026-09-14 |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts | General | SC | ST | OBC | PWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot | 1046 | 495 | 197 | 104 | 250 | - |
| Station Master | 12 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | - |
| Goods Trains Manager | 284 | 134 | 47 | 24 | 79 | - |
| Junior Engineer | 22 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Technicians | 51 | 27 | 7 | 3 | 14 | - |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Commercial Clerk cum Ticket Collector | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - |
Age Limit
As on 01.01.2027: Age limits are 18-42 years for UR, 18-45 years for OBC, and 18-47 years for SC/ST categories. No age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC-NCL candidates applying for unreserved vacancies.
Educational Qualification
Qualifications vary by post and are detailed in the Annexure-B of the official notification. Candidates awaiting final results should not apply.
Application Fees
| Category | Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| General | - |
| SC | - |
| ST | - |
| OBC | - |
| PWD | - |
| Women | - |
(No explicit fee details provided in the notification)
Pay Scale
Each post has specific pay level as per Annexure-A. For example, Assistant Loco Pilot pay level 2, Station Master level 6, Goods Trains Manager level 5.
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Aptitude Test / Typing Skill Test (where applicable)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Apply
- Candidate must be a regular employee/lien holder of East Coast Railway (excluding RPF/RPSF).
- Apply online through official RRC Bhubaneswar website www.rrcbbs.org.in.
- After filling application, print application form and get it certified by controlling officer, then upload the scanned copy.
- Submit application before the closing date.
Required Documents
- Recent passport size color photograph
- Scanned signature
- Date of birth proof
- Educational and technical qualification certificates
- Caste and PwBD certificates if applicable
- Certification from controlling officer
Important Links
- Official Website: www.rrcbbs.org.in
- Notification PDF: https://www.rrcbbs.org.in/ECoR-GDCE-2026.pdf
Important Links & Source Documents
| Document / Website | Link |
|---|---|
| Application website (archived notice) | Open Application website (archived notice) ↗www.rrcbbs.org.in |
| Notification PDF | Open Notification PDF ↗www.rrcbbs.org.in |
This is an archived recruitment notice. Its application period has ended. Verify details on the recruiting authority’s website before taking action.