RRC NCR GDCE Recruitment 2026 Announced: Apply Online for 656 ALP, Technician, JE and Clerk Posts by October 30

• Recruitment is restricted to eligible serving regular North Central Railway employees.
• Assistant Loco Pilot accounts for 428 of the 656 vacancies.
• Online applications close on October 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM.

Railway Recruitment Cell, North Central Railway (RRC NCR), Prayagraj, is accepting online applications from eligible serving regular NCR employees for 656 vacancies through the General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE). Registration opened on October 1, 2026, and will close on October 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM.

The recruitment covers Assistant Loco Pilot, Technician, Junior Engineer, Commercial Ticket Clerk and Junior Clerk Typist positions. Assistant Loco Pilot has the largest allocation with 428 vacancies, followed by 104 Commercial Ticket Clerk and 60 Junior Engineer posts.

Applicants must hold the qualifications prescribed for their chosen position and ensure these are updated in their Service Records and HRMS. Selection will involve a Computer Based Test, an aptitude test for ALP applicants, document verification and a medical examination.

RRC NCR GDCE Recruitment 2026 Notification

GDCE Notification No. RRC/NCR/GDCE-01/2026 provides departmental recruitment opportunities across technical, engineering, commercial and clerical categories. This recruitment is for serving regular North Central Railway employees; it is not an open recruitment exercise for external applicants.

Important Dates

Post-Wise Vacancies and Pay Levels

Pay will follow the applicable Seventh Central Pay Commission level for each post. Candidates should check the detailed notification for department-wise and trade-wise allocations.

Educational Qualification

The 50% marks condition carries exemptions for eligible SC/ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen candidates. Applicants must check the exact trade, subject and qualification requirements for their selected post.

Age Limit

Age will be calculated as on January 1, 2027.

SC/ST/OBC age relaxation is not available against unreserved vacancies.

Service Record Requirements

Educational qualifications and date-of-birth information must be correctly recorded in the employee’s Service Records and HRMS. Applicants should verify these entries before completing the form and retain supporting records for scrutiny.

Candidates must also meet the departmental service eligibility conditions applicable to the chosen post.

Selection Process

The selection stages comprise:

1. Single-stage Computer Based Test.
2. Aptitude Test for Assistant Loco Pilot candidates.
3. Document verification.
4. Medical examination.

The CBT carries negative marking of one-third of a mark for each incorrect answer. The syllabus follows the relevant RRB direct recruitment framework, with a revised pattern applicable to ALP.

Examination dates, timings and venues will be communicated separately. Requests to change the allotted arrangements will not be accepted. No travelling allowance or daily allowance will be paid for attendance.

Application Fee

The application fee has not been specified. Candidates should check the detailed notification and application portal for any payment instructions.

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following ready:

• Educational certificates and mark sheets.
• Updated Service Record proof showing date of birth and qualifications.
• Applicable category certificate in the prescribed Annexure-G/H format.
• Two recent passport-size photographs.
• Valid photo identification.
• Originals and photocopies required for document verification.

How to Apply for RRC NCR GDCE Recruitment 2026

1. Open the official RRC Prayagraj recruitment portal.
2. Locate GDCE Notification No. RRC/NCR/GDCE-01/2026.
3. Confirm the employee eligibility conditions and qualifications for the chosen post.
4. Verify that the relevant qualifications are updated in Service Records and HRMS.
5. Complete the online application and upload the documents requested by the portal.
6. Review all entries and submit the form by October 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
7. Save the submitted application and registration details for reference.

Application form, details & registration

Applications must be submitted online; no other submission method will be accepted.