ECR GDCE Recruitment 2026 (RRC Patna) – 1465 Posts (ALP, Technician, JE, Guards & More, Departmental) | Apply by 15 Oct
East Central Railway (ECR) / Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Patna
Bihar - Patna, Bihar (ECR all divisions)
Vacancies
1,465
Salary
L-2 to L-6 (7th CPC departmental posts)
Last Date
15 Oct 2026
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East Central Railway GDCE Quota Recruitment 2026 (No. RRC/ECR/HRD/Rectt/GDCE/2026)
Dated 11.09.2026.
Railway Recruitment Cell, East Central Railway, Patna (5th Floor, C Block, Maurya Lok Complex, Dak Bunglow Road, Patna-800001) invites ONLINE applications from regular eligible employees (except RPF/RPSF) of East Central Railway & RWP/Bela for 1465 posts against GDCE quota.
Detailed Vacancies – Category-wise (as notified)
| No. | Post | Level | UR | SC | ST | OBC | Total |
| 1 | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | 2 | 445 | 138 | 80 | 247 | 910 |
| 2 | Technician-III/Blacksmith | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 | Technician-III/Fitter | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Technician-III/Mason | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 | Technician-III/Welder | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 6 | Technician-III/Electrical General | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 7 | Technician-III/TRS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 8 | Technician-III/Mechanical Power | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 9 | Technician-III/C&W Welder | 2 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 19 |
| 10 | Technician-III/Signal | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| 11 | Technician-III/Tele | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Junior Engineer/C&W | 6 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 15 |
| 13 | Junior Engineer/Diesel Mechanical | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 14 | Junior Engineer/Electrical General | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 15 | Junior Engineer/Electrical TRD | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 16 | Junior Engineer/P.Way | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| 17 | Junior Engineer/Works | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| 18 | DMS (Stores) | 6 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 19 |
| 19 | Chief CCTS | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 20 | Station Master | 6 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| 21 | Goods Train Manager | 5 | 176 | 68 | 46 | 99 | 389 |
| 22 | Sr. Clerk | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 23 | Section Controller | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 24 | CCTC | 3 | 22 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 42 |
PwBD suitability per post as notified (LD-1 in DMS; HI-1 and LD-1 in CCTC). Vacancies provisional and subject to change.
Eligibility (departmental)
- Who: Serving regular ECR/RWP-Bela employees in lower levels (excl RPF/RPSF); resigned/transferred out ineligible; must be on rolls till selection ends; cannot apply for the post currently held.
- Qualifications: Post-wise (ALP: Matric+ITI/Act Apprenticeship/Diploma/Degree; Technician: Matric+ITI; JE: Diploma/Degree; Guards/Clerks: Degree/12th) per Annexure-A; awaiting-result candidates ineligible.
- Age: UR 42, OBC 45, SC/ST 47 (no relaxation against UR vacancies).
- Fee: No application fee prescribed in the notification.
Selection Process
Single-stage CBT (English & Hindi; 1/3 negative marking; UR-40%, OBC/SC-30%, ST-25%, +2% PwBD if short) + CBAT/typing skill test where applicable + document verification + medical fitness. Merit + options; equal-to-vacancies called for DV.
Important Dates
| Online Applications | 15 September 2026 (00:01) – 15 October 2026 (23:59) |
How to Apply
Single online application only, through the link on the RRC/ECR official websites. No printouts by post. Scribe facility for eligible PwBD with certificates.
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How to Apply for East Central Railway Recruitment 2026
- Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria for East Central Railway (ECR) / Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Patna's ECR GDCE Recruitment 2026 (RRC Patna) – 1465 Posts (ALP, Technician, JE, Guards & More, Departmental) | Apply by 15 Oct before applying.
- Apply online through the official application link or official website listed above for this East Central Railway (ECR) / Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Patna recruitment.
- Fill in the form with accurate personal, educational and category details, and upload the required scanned documents as specified.
- Pay the applicable application fee online using debit/credit card, net banking or UPI.
- Submit the form before 15 Oct 2026 and save the confirmation page and fee receipt.
East Central Railway Documents Required
- Printout of the submitted application form and the fee payment receipt.
- Recent photograph and signature, sized as specified in the notification.
- Proof of Date of Birth (birth certificate or Class X / SSLC mark sheet) and a photo identity proof.
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets required for the post.
- Caste / EWS / experience / disability certificates, as applicable to your category or the post.
East Central Railway Important Instructions
- Apply only through the official link for this East Central Railway (ECR) / Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Patna recruitment - no other mode is accepted.
- Verify all details (eligibility, dates, fees) from the official East Central Railway (ECR) / Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Patna notification before submitting.
- Complete and pay before the last date, 15 Oct 2026; late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Only one application is allowed; if multiple are submitted, only the latest valid one is considered.
- Candidature is subject to verification of all documents with originals at later stages.
- Track updates to this notification (corrigenda, admit card, result) on Rojgarpulse.
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What is ECR GDCE Recruitment 2026 (RRC Patna) – 1465 Posts (ALP, Technician, JE, Guards & More, Departmental) | Apply by 15 Oct?
ECR GDCE Recruitment 2026 (RRC Patna) – 1465 Posts (ALP, Technician, JE, Guards & More, Departmental) | Apply by 15 Oct is a government recruitment notification published by East Central Railway. Apply before the last date to be considered for the post.
When do applications open for East Central Railway Recruitment 2026?
Online applications for East Central Railway Recruitment 2026 start on 11 September 2026.
What is the last date to apply for East Central Railway Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the application for East Central Railway Recruitment 2026 is 15 October 2026.
What is the qualification required for East Central Railway Recruitment 2026?
Matric+ITI / Diploma / Degree / 12th by post (serving ECR staff)
How to apply for East Central Railway Recruitment 2026?
Apply online through the official application link or official website listed above for East Central Railway Recruitment 2026. Always verify all details from the official notification before applying.