RRC NCR GDCE Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 656 JE, ALP, Clerk, Technician Posts

The North Central Railway, Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC NCR), Prayagraj, is conducting the GDCE Recruitment 2026 inviting applications for 656 vacancies across multiple posts such as Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP), Junior Engineer (JE), Technician Gr-I & Gr-III, Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk, and Junior Clerk Cum Typist. The recruitment is under advertisement number RRC/NCR/GDCE-01/2026.

Employer and Recruitment Details

Organization: North Central Railway, Railway Recruitment Cell, Prayagraj

Total Vacancies: 656

Job Location: Uttar Pradesh

Application Mode: Online only via official website

Application Deadline: 30 October 2026

Posts and Eligibility

The recruitment includes the following key posts with their required qualifications:

• Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP): 428 vacancies; Matriculation/SSLC + ITI in relevant trades or 3-year Diploma/Degree in Engineering
• Technician-I (Signal/Telecom): 5 vacancies; B.Sc. or 3-year Diploma/Degree in relevant engineering or science streams
• Technician-III (Various Trades): Multiple vacancies (e.g., Blacksmith, TRD Electrical, Track Machine, Signal, Telecom, Fitter, Welder); Matriculation/SSLC + ITI or Act Apprenticeship
• Junior Engineer (JE): Various engineering streams; 3-year Diploma or B.Sc. (Civil Engineering in some cases)
• Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk: 104 vacancies; 12th standard or equivalent with minimum 50% marks (relaxation for reserved categories)
• Junior Clerk Cum Typist: 3 vacancies; 12th standard or equivalent with typing proficiency in English/Hindi

Age Limits

As of 1 January 2027:

• Unreserved (UR): 18-42 years
• OBC: 18-45 years
• SC/ST: 18-47 years

Application Process

1. Visit the official RRC NCR website: https://www.rrcpryj.org
2. Go to the GDCE Recruitment 2026 notification section and select 'New Registration.'
3. Fill in personal details, email, and mobile number.
4. Save the Registration Number and Password sent via email/SMS.
5. Log in and complete the application form, including post preferences.
6. Upload scanned documents such as photograph, signature, certificates, caste and disability certificates (if applicable), and Employee Service Certificate (Annexure-I).
7. Submit the application online before 30 October 2026, 23:59 hrs.
8. Keep the registration details safe for future reference.

Eligibility Criteria

Only regular, serving employees of North Central Railway (excluding RPF/RPSF) with lien in NCR are eligible. Training or substitute employees and certain cadres are not eligible. Candidates must meet the educational, age, and departmental requirements specified.

Selection Process

Selection varies by post but generally involves a Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) for ALP, Document Verification, Typing Test (for Junior Clerk Cum Typist), and Medical Examination.

Important Links

• Apply Online
• Official Notification PDF
• Official RRC/NCR Website