SWR GDCE Recruitment 2026 — 258 Goods Train Manager and JE Posts, Apply 9 November to 8 December

Post Date: 29 October 2026 | Last Update: 29 October 2026
Short Information

South Western Railway (SWR) has issued a notification for 258 Goods Train Manager and Junior Engineer posts through its General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE). This recruitment is only for regular serving employees of SWR and RWF/YNK; outside candidates cannot apply. Online applications will be accepted from 9 November 2026 to 8 December 2026 on the RRC Hubli website, rrchubli.in. Selection will be through a single-stage computer based test, document verification and medical examination.

SWR GDCE Recruitment 2026
South Western Railway (SWR)
258 Posts – Serving Employees Only, Apply 9 Nov to 8 Dec
Important Dates | Application Fee
Notification Issued28 October 2026
Online Application Starts9 November 2026
Last Date to Apply8 December 2026, up to 11:59 PM
Application FeeNil
Age Limit | As on 1 January 2027: UR 18-42 years, OBC 18-45 years, SC/ST 18-47 years
Vacancy Details | Post-wise Qualification
PostQualification
Goods Train ManagerDegree from a recognized university
Junior Engineer (Bridge / P.Way)Three-year Diploma in Civil Engineering or three-year B.Sc. in Civil Engineering
Junior Engineer (Mechanical Workshop)Three-year Diploma in the listed Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Production trades
Junior Engineer (S&T / Signal)Three-year Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, IT, Communication or Computer Engineering
Total (UR 134, OBC 58, SC 44, ST 22)258 Posts

Only one application is allowed. RPF/RPSF personnel, Law Assistants, Catering Inspectors and Accounts Cadre employees are not eligible. The Goods Train Manager test will have 100 questions in 90 minutes. The Junior Engineer test will have 150 questions in 120 minutes. One-third of the marks allotted to a question will be deducted for each wrong answer. Pay will follow the direct recruitment rules of RRBs. Check the official notification for the full post-wise vacancy break-up.

How to Apply | Steps to Apply Online
  1. Open the RRC Hubli website, rrchubli.in, and read the GDCE notification carefully.
  2. Check your eligibility, fill the online application form and upload the required documents.
  3. Review the form and submit it before 11:59 PM on 8 December 2026.
  4. Download and print a copy of the submitted application and keep it safe.
Important Links | Official Links
RRC Hubli Official Websiterrchubli.in

This is a private information portal, not a government website. This information is for general information only. Check the official notification before applying.

FAQ

How many posts are there in SWR GDCE 2026?
There are 258 posts in total.

Can outside candidates apply?
No, this recruitment is only for regular serving employees of SWR and RWF/YNK.

When can candidates apply?
From 9 November to 8 December 2026.

What is the application fee?
There is no application fee.

How will candidates be selected?
Through a single-stage computer based test, followed by document verification and medical examination.