East Central Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026 notification has been released for eligible regular employees of East Central Railway and Rail Wheel Plant, Bela. A total of 1,465 vacancies are available under the General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE). The online application process starts on 15 September 2026 and the last date to apply is 15 October 2026, 23:59 Hrs.
Important: This is a departmental recruitment for eligible regular ECR employees and Rail Wheel Plant, Bela employees. It is not an open-market recruitment.
East Central Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | East Central Railway |
| Recruitment | GDCE Recruitment 2026 |
| Notification No. | ECR/HRD/GDCE/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 1,465 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Start Date | 15 September 2026 |
| Last Date | 15 October 2026 |
| Last Time | 23:59 Hrs |
| Eligibility | Eligible Regular ECR & Rail Wheel Plant, Bela Employees |
| Age Limit | As on 01 January 2027 |
| Official Website | ecr.indianrailways.gov.in |
East Central Railway GDCE Vacancy 2026
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | 495 |
| Junior Engineer (JE) | 431 |
| Station Master | 139 |
| Train Manager | 50 |
| Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk | 161 |
| Senior Clerk Cum Typist | 72 |
| Accounts Clerk Cum Typist | 44 |
| Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist | 56 |
| Other Posts | 17 |
| Total | 1,465 |
East Central Railway GDCE Eligibility 2026
The qualification varies according to the post. The notification indicates that the minimum qualification may include 12th, ITI, Diploma or Graduation, as applicable to the particular post.
Candidates should check the official notification for the post-wise educational qualification and eligibility conditions.
Age Limit
The age limit is mentioned as on 01 January 2027:
- UR: 42 Years
- OBC: 45 Years
- SC/ST: 47 Years
Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India rules.
East Central Railway GDCE Selection Process
The selection process includes:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Aptitude / Typing Test, where applicable
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
The CBT will have 1/3 negative marking for each wrong answer.
Who Can Apply?
This recruitment is specifically for eligible regular employees of East Central Railway and Rail Wheel Plant, Bela.
RPF/RPSF personnel are not eligible to apply.
Therefore, candidates should carefully check their departmental eligibility before submitting the application.
How to Apply for ECR GDCE Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official East Central Railway website.
- Open the GDCE Recruitment 2026 application link.
- Read the official notification carefully.
- Check your post-wise eligibility.
- Complete the online application form.
- Submit the application before the last date.
- Keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 15 September 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 15 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 15 October 2026, 23:59 Hrs |
