Vacancies: 258 · Posts: 5 designation(s) · Type: Central Govt (South Western Railway / RRC Hubli) · General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE) for 25% of Direct Recruitment Quota Vacancies · Mode: Online · Fee: Nil · Apply: 09 November–08 December 2026 (opens 09 November) · Salary: As per direct recruitment rules of RRBs · Selection: Single-stage CBT + Document Verification / Medical · Location: South Western Railway divisions/units
Railway Recruitment Cell, South Western Railway (RRC/SWR), Hubballi has invited online applications from regular serving railway employees of South Western Railway and Rail Wheel Factory/Yelahanka (RWF/YNK) for 258 posts of Goods Train Manager (Erstwhile Goods Guard) and Junior Engineer through General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE) Notification No.01/2026(GDCE) dated 28 October 2026. The posts fill 25% of the direct recruitment quota vacancies. Only eligible regular serving employees may apply; others are not eligible.
SWR GDCE Bharti 2026 covers 258 posts across Operating, Engineering, Mechanical and S&T departments of South Western Railway. Applications open on 9 November 2026 and close on 8 December 2026 at 23:59 hrs at www.rrchubli.in. Age is reckoned as on 1 January 2027. Selected employees are liable for posting to any Division/Unit of South Western Railway.
Candidates who hold the prescribed qualification on the date of the notification, meet the age limits, and are willing to accept posting involving transfer should apply. The process is a single-stage Computer Based Test followed by document verification and medical examination where applicable. Application fee is nil.
⚠️ Application Alerts: check these before you submit the form.
- Only regular serving railway employees of SWR and RWF/YNK are eligible; RPF/RPSF personnel, Law Assistant, Catering Inspector and Accounts Cadre cannot apply.
- Qualification must be possessed on the date of issue of the notification; candidates awaiting final examination results need not apply.
- Only one application is allowed; more than one leads to disqualification.
- Employees not willing to accept posting involving transfer need not apply.
📋 Official Source Chain: where the facts in this article were confirmed.
- Official notice: GDCE Notification No.01/2026(GDCE), dated 28 October 2026 — Download GDCE Notification PDF
- Official application route: Online registration and form at www.rrchubli.in from 9 November 2026 to 8 December 2026 at 23:59 hrs; no hard copy required at application stage
- Official updates page: RRC Hubli official website
- Last checked: 28 October 2026, 09:05 PM IST
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Who Should Apply? (Quick Eligibility Check)
- Degree from a recognised University or equivalent → Goods Train Manager – 247 posts
- Three years Diploma in Civil Engineering or B.Sc. in Civil Engineering (3 years) or combination of sub-streams → JE/Bridge and JE/P.Way – 4 posts
- Three-year Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Manufacturing/Mechatronics/Industrial/Machining/Instrumentation and Control/Tools and Machining/Tools and Die Making/Automobile/Production Engineering or combination of sub-streams → JE/Mechanical Workshop – 5 posts
- Three-year Diploma in Electrical/Electronics/Information Technology/Communication Engineering/Computer Science and Engineering/Computer Science/Computer Engineering or combination of sub-streams → JE/S&T/Signal – 2 posts
- Regular serving railway employees of SWR and RWF/YNK working in levels lower than the GDCE posts (or same levels for non-safety to safety or safety to safety) may apply; RPF/RPSF, Law Assistant, Catering Inspector and Accounts Cadre are not eligible.
| Factor | Goods Train Manager | Junior Engineer posts |
|---|---|---|
| Vacancies | 247 | 11 |
| Minimum qualification | Degree from a recognised University or equivalent | Three-year Diploma / B.Sc. in relevant engineering or combination of sub-streams |
| Medical standard | A2 | A3 or C1 (post-wise) |
Important Dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Notification Date | 28 October 2026 | Completed |
| Application Start | 09 November 2026 | Upcoming |
| Last Date to Apply | 08 December 2026 @ 23:59 hrs | Upcoming |
| Age reckoning date | 01 January 2027 | — |
| Admit Card / Call Letter | To be notified | To be notified |
| CBT Date | To be notified | To be notified |
Quick Overview – RRC Hubli Goods Train Manager & Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026
- Organisation: Railway Recruitment Cell, South Western Railway (RRC/SWR)
- Sector: Railways & Transport
- Recruitment / Exam Name: General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE) Notification No.01/2026(GDCE)
- Notification / Advertisement No.: 01/2026(GDCE)
- Post(s): Goods Train Manager (Erstwhile Goods Guard), JE/Bridge, JE/P.Way, JE/Mechanical Workshop, JE/S&T/Signal
- Total Vacancies: 258 (5 designations)
- Job Location: Divisions/Units/Workshops/Headquarters of South Western Railway (posting anywhere in SWR subject to availability)
- Job Type / Nature: Central Govt. (South Western Railway / RRC Hubli) · General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE) for 25% of Direct Recruitment Quota Vacancies
- Salary: As per direct recruitment rules of RRBs
- Apply Between: 09 November 2026 to 08 December 2026
- Apply Online: RRC Hubli application portal (opens 09 November 2026)
- Notification PDF: Download GDCE Notification PDF
- Official Portal: RRC Hubli official website
What Posts Are Available? – RRC Hubli Goods Train Manager & Junior Engineer Vacancy 2026
Goods Train Manager accounts for 247 of the 258 vacancies (about 96%). The four Junior Engineer posts together hold 11 seats. Category breakup is printed for every post; the PwBD column shows 0 across the board. No EWS column is printed in the vacancy table.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification & Experience | Age Limit (UR) | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goods Train Manager (Erstwhile Goods Guard) | 247 | Degree from a recognised University or its equivalent | 18 to 42 years (as on 01.01.2027) | As per direct recruitment rules of RRBs |
| JE / Bridge | 2 | Three-year Diploma in Civil Engineering or B.Sc. in Civil Engineering (three years) or combination of sub-streams of Civil Engineering | 18 to 42 years (as on 01.01.2027) | As per direct recruitment rules of RRBs |
| JE / P.Way | 2 | Three-year Diploma in Civil Engineering or B.Sc. in Civil Engineering (three years) or combination of sub-streams of Civil Engineering | 18 to 42 years (as on 01.01.2027) | As per direct recruitment rules of RRBs |
| JE / Mechanical Workshop | 5 | Three-year Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Manufacturing/Mechatronics/Industrial/Machining/Instrumentation and Control/Tools and Machining/Tools and Die Making/Automobile/Production Engineering or combination of sub-streams | 18 to 42 years (as on 01.01.2027) | As per direct recruitment rules of RRBs |
| JE / S&T / Signal | 2 | Three years Diploma in Electrical/Electronics/Information Technology/Communication Engineering/Computer Science and Engineering/Computer Science/Computer Engineering or combination of sub-streams | 18 to 42 years (as on 01.01.2027) | As per direct recruitment rules of RRBs |
Category-wise Vacancies
| Post | UR | OBC | SC | ST | Total | PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goods Train Manager | 126 | 56 | 43 | 22 | 247 | 0 |
| JE / Bridge | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| JE / P.Way | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| JE / Mechanical Workshop | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| JE / S&T / Signal | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| TOTAL | 134 | 58 | 44 | 22 | 258 | 0 |
Who Is Eligible for RRC Hubli Goods Train Manager & Junior Engineer 2026? – Education, Age & Domicile
Nationality, Domicile & Basic Requirements
- Nationality: The notice does not state a nationality condition (eligibility is limited to regular serving railway employees of SWR and RWF/YNK).
- Domicile / local condition: The notice does not state a domicile condition. Eligibility is restricted to regular serving railway employees of South Western Railway and RWF/YNK.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess the prescribed educational qualification from a recognised Board/University/Institute as on the date of issue of the notification (28 October 2026). Candidates appearing in or awaiting results of the final examination need not apply. The qualification must be entered in the Service Register; it is the employee’s responsibility to ensure correct entries in HRMS.
Goods Train Manager: Degree from a recognised University or its equivalent.
JE/Bridge and JE/P.Way: (a) Three-year Diploma in Civil Engineering or B.Sc. in Civil Engineering of three years duration or (b) a combination of any sub stream of basic streams of Civil Engineering from a recognised University/Institute.
JE/Mechanical Workshop: Three-year Diploma in (a) Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Manufacturing / Mechatronics / Industrial / Machining / Instrumentation and Control / Tools and Machining / Tools and Die Making / Automobile / Production Engineering OR (b) a combination of any sub-stream of basic streams of Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics / Manufacturing / Mechatronics / Industrial / Machining / Instrumentation and Control / Tools and Machining / Tools and Die Making / Automobile / Production Engineering from a recognised University/Institute.
JE/S&T/Signal: Three-year Diploma in (a) Electrical / Electronics / Information Technology / Communication Engineering / Computer Science and Engineering / Computer Science / Computer Engineering OR (b) a combination of any sub stream of basic streams of Electrical / Electronics / Information Technology / Communication Engineering / Computer Science and Engineering / Computer Science / Computer Engineering from a recognised University/Institute.
Medical standards: Goods Train Manager – A2; JE/Bridge – A3; JE/P.Way – A3; JE/Mechanical Workshop – C1; JE/S&T/Signal – A3.
- Qualification must be held by 28 October 2026 (date of issue of the notification).
What Is the Age Limit? (as on 01 January 2027)
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age | Relaxation |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 18 | 42 | — |
| OBC | 18 | 45 | +3 years |
| SC / ST | 18 | 47 | +5 years |
No age relaxation is allowed to SC/ST/OBC-NCL candidates applying against unreserved vacancies.
Examples:
- ✅ A 41-year-old UR candidate born on 1 January 1986 — eligible (as on 01 January 2027).
- ❌ A 43-year-old UR candidate born on 1 January 1984 — not eligible (one full year over the limit).
Use our Age Eligibility Calculator to check instantly.
Reservation & PwBD Suitability
- Reservation: Communal break-up is printed in the vacancy table (UR, OBC, SC, ST). PwBD column is 0 for all posts. Eligible PwBD staff may apply for relevant posts (other than Goods Train Manager and JE/Signal/S&T) on their own merit without relaxed standards.
- PwBD: Eligible PwBD staff are eligible to apply for relevant posts (Other than Goods Train Manager & JE/Signal/S&T) on their own merit without relaxed standards.
What Is the Salary? – Pay Scale & Benefits
The notice states that pay is as per the direct recruitment rules of RRBs. No specific Pay Level, scale or starting basic is printed in this notification. Selected employees undergo initial training of the same duration prescribed for Direct Recruits.
What Is the Application Fee?
No application fee is charged: the notice says so.
How to Apply? (Step-by-Step)
The RRC Hubli GDCE online form 2026 is filled out at www.rrchubli.in from 9 November 2026 to 8 December 2026.
- Open the RRC Hubli application portal (opens on 09 November 2026).
- Click on the application portal and follow the steps under “HOW TO APPLY”.
- Fill in the required details, upload supporting documents wherever mandatory (photograph not older than one month, jpg/jpeg, not more than 5 MB; signature; educational certificate in PDF).
- Use an active mobile number and an active e-mail ID; information is sent by SMS and e-mail.
- Preview and edit if needed before final submission, then submit. No editing is possible after final submission.
- Take a printout of the submitted application. Designated officers of HQrs/Division/Units will verify the application online.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Registering more than one application (leads to disqualification).
- Uploading a photograph older than one month or larger than 5 MB.
- Applying without the qualification already possessed and entered in the Service Register on the notification date.
- Selecting posts without confirming willingness for transfer to any Division/Unit.
- Waiting until the last day; the portal may face heavy load, and the administration will not extend the deadline for server issues.
What Can Get Your Application Rejected?
| Rule | What the notice says | Clause |
|---|---|---|
| More than one application | Each eligible serving employee should submit only one application; more than one is liable for disqualification | 11 |
| Incomplete or not registered online | Applications not registered through ONLINE or incomplete in any manner are summarily rejected | 21.1, 21.2 |
| Qualification or age not met | Not possessing the prescribed educational qualifications or not fulfilling the age conditions | 21.3, 21.4 |
| Documents not uploaded | Without uploading photograph, signature and certificates or required documents not uploaded | 21.6, 21.7 |
| False information or influence | Furnish any particulars that are false or suppress material information; bring any political or other influence | 22.1, 22.2 |
| Misconduct or malpractice | Any misconduct or indulgence in malpractices/misconduct results in rejection and disciplinary/criminal proceedings | 22.3, 22.4 |
| Signature mismatch | Signatures on all documents should be identical; a different style may result in cancellation | 20.16 |
| Name/DOB mismatch | Name, Father’s Name and Date of Birth as recorded in SSLC/Matriculation etc. and service record; no subsequent change | 20.13 |
| Qualification not held on notification date | Must possess requisite educational/technical qualification on the date of notification and endorsed in Service Register | 6.1 |
| Unwilling for transfer | Those who are not willing for posting involving transfer need not apply | 13 |
| Mobile phone or electronic device in exam | Possession leads to cancellation of candidature and debarment | 17.1 |
| Failure to meet qualifying marks | Minimum percentage of marks for eligibility: UR-40%, OBC-30%, SC-30%, ST-25% | 20.4 |
RRC Hubli GDCE भर्ती 2026 – 258 पद
RRC Hubli, South Western Railway ने GDCE Notification No.01/2026(GDCE) के तहत 258 पदों के लिए ऑनलाइन आवेदन आमंत्रित किए हैं। ये पद Goods Train Manager और Junior Engineer के हैं। केवल SWR और RWF/YNK के नियमित सेवारत रेलवे कर्मचारी आवेदन कर सकते हैं। आवेदन 9 नवंबर 2026 से 8 दिसंबर 2026 तक रात 11:59 बजे तक www.rrchubli.in पर भरे जाएंगे।
अंतिम तिथि कब है?
अंतिम तिथि 8 दिसंबर 2026 रात 11:59 बजे है। आवेदन 9 नवंबर 2026 से शुरू होंगे।
कौन आवेदन कर सकता है?
केवल South Western Railway और RWF/YNK के नियमित सेवारत कर्मचारी। RPF/RPSF, Law Assistant, Catering Inspector और Accounts Cadre वाले आवेदन नहीं कर सकते। योग्यता नोटिफिकेशन की तारीख पर होनी चाहिए।
आवेदन कैसे करें?
www.rrchubli.in पर जाकर ऑनलाइन फॉर्म भरें। फोटो, सिग्नेचर और शैक्षणिक प्रमाणपत्र अपलोड करें। केवल एक आवेदन दें।
वेतन और चयन कैसे होगा?
वेतन RRB के डायरेक्ट रिक्रूटमेंट नियमों के अनुसार है। चयन सिंगल स्टेज CBT, डॉक्यूमेंट वेरिफिकेशन और मेडिकल से होगा।
आधिकारिक वेबसाइट: www.rrchubli.in
How Are Candidates Selected?
- Single-stage Computer Based Test (CBT).
- Document Verification and Medical examination for candidates who qualify in the CBT (as applicable).
Selection is made strictly as per merit on the basis of the CBT. The standard of examination is like that of Direct Recruitment conducted by RRBs. Negative marking is one-third of the marks allotted for each question.
Minimum percentage of marks for eligibility in various categories: UR-40%, OBC-30%, SC-30%, ST-25%.
What Is the Exam Pattern?
Goods Train Manager
| Paper / Section | Questions | Marks | Duration | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 90 minutes | Merit (indicative distribution) |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | 90 minutes | Merit (indicative distribution) |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 | 90 minutes | Merit (indicative distribution) |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 90 minutes | — |
Junior Engineer
| Paper / Section | Questions | Marks | Duration | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 | 120 minutes (160 for eligible PwBD with scribe) | Merit (indicative) |
| Physics & Chemistry | 15 | 15 | 120 minutes | Merit (indicative) |
| Basics of Computers and Applications | 10 | 10 | 120 minutes | Merit (indicative) |
| Basics of Environment and Pollution Control | 10 | 10 | 120 minutes | Merit (indicative) |
| Technical Abilities | 100 | 100 | 120 minutes | Merit (indicative) |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 120 minutes | — |
Negative marking: one-third of the marks allotted for each question.
The section-wise distribution is only indicative. A virtual calculator will be available on the computer monitor during CBT for JE. English is the default language; candidates may choose Hindi, Urdu or local languages (Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Marathi, Konkani) while submitting the application. In case of difference, the English version prevails.
Syllabus topics for General Awareness, Mathematics, Reasoning, Physics & Chemistry, Computers, Environment and Technical Abilities are detailed in the notice (pages 5–6 and Annexure for technical abilities).
Where Is the Exam Held?
The notice does not list specific exam cities. Examination centres, date and shift will be indicated in the e-call letter. RRC reserves the right to cancel, modify or add centres without assigning any reason. No request for change of venue will be entertained.
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The SahisarkariJobs.in Analyst's Take – Is This GDCE for You?
This is a departmental GDCE for 258 posts, of which 247 are Goods Train Manager. With 247 GTM seats and a single-stage CBT of 100 questions in 90 minutes, the volume of competition among eligible serving employees is high relative to the smaller JE groups (only 11 seats combined). Qualifying marks are 40% for UR, 30% for OBC and SC, and 25% for ST, and negative marking of one-third applies to every wrong answer. Candidates must already qualify on 28 October 2026 and be willing to accept posting anywhere in SWR.
Best fit: Regular serving employees of SWR or RWF/YNK who already hold the required degree or diploma, are within the age window as of 1 January 2027, and are open to transfer.
Skip if you are awaiting final-year results, are not a regular serving employee of SWR/RWF/YNK, or are unwilling to accept posting involving transfer.
Practical tip: Update your educational qualification in the Service Register / HRMS before applying and keep the photo ready (not older than one month, under 5 MB).
What makes this recruitment different is that it is strictly for serving railway employees under the GDCE scheme for 25% of direct recruitment quota vacancies, with no open-market applications.
What Documents Are Required?
At Application
- Recent passport-size colour photograph (not older than one month, without cap and without wearing any coloured glasses, jpg/jpeg, not more than 5 MB) along with signature.
- Educational/Degree/Convocation/Passing Certificate in PDF format.
- Proof of age (Matriculation/SSC/SSLC/HSC Certificate or mark sheet indicating Date of Birth, or School leaving/Transfer certificate).
At Document Verification / Joining
Original Academic/Technical/Community certificates as required for scrutiny. Medical examination follows satisfactory document verification.
⚠️ Document Alert Specific to This Recruitment
- Qualification must be possessed and endorsed in the Service Register on the date of the notification.
- Photograph must not be older than one month.
- Name, father’s name and date of birth must match the Matriculation certificate and service record.
What Are the Service Conditions?
- Selected employees are liable to be posted to any Division/Unit of South Western Railway; those unwilling for posting involving transfer need not apply.
- Employees selected under GDCE shall be subjected to initial training of the same duration prescribed for Direct Recruits.
- Pay is as per direct recruitment rules of RRBs.
- During the training period, payment will be regulated as per extant rules.
- Appointment is subject to passing the requisite Medical Fitness Test and final verification of educational and community certificates.
What Happens After Selection?
- Document Verification.
- Medical examination (as applicable).
- Initial training of the same duration as prescribed for Direct Recruits.
- Posting to any Division/Unit of South Western Railway subject to availability of vacancies.
How Do Answer Keys & Objections Work?
The notice does not print answer keys or objection rules. Future instructions will appear on the official website of RRC/SWR.
General Instructions & Important Rules
- All eligible regular and serving railway employees of SWR are eligible to fill the ONLINE application form with no minimum service condition prescribed as per RBE 72/2024, dated 02.08.2024.
- Vacancies indicated are provisional and may undergo change (increase/decrease) or even become NIL.
- RRC reserves the right to cancel the notified vacancies/posts at a later stage and to incorporate any subsequent change/modifications/additions.
- The decision of RRC in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of applications, issue of free Rail Passes, conduct of CBT, allotment of examination centres, selection and allotment of posts will be final.
- Candidates should check the official website www.rrchubli.in regularly till finalisation of the selection process.
Contact & Helpline
The 28 October 2026 advertisement does not print a recruitment helpline or email. Check the RRC Hubli official website for updates. (Earlier FAQ pages of the site list division-wise helpline numbers for previous GDCE cycles; verify current contacts on the official site.)
⚠️ Contact details are from the official notification/website. Verify before contacting. Never pay money to anyone offering job assistance. Report fraud at cybercrime.gov.in.
Important Links – RRC Hubli Goods Train Manager & Junior Engineer Notification 2026
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | RRC Hubli application portal (opens 09 November 2026) |
| Notification PDF | Download GDCE Notification PDF |
| Official Recruitment Page | RRC Hubli official website |
FAQs – RRC Hubli Goods Train Manager & Junior Engineer 2026
What is the last date to apply for RRC Hubli Goods Train Manager & Junior Engineer 2026?
8 December 2026 at 23:59 hrs. Applications open on 9 November 2026. No extension has been announced as of 28 October 2026.
What is the age limit for RRC Hubli Goods Train Manager?
18 to 42 years for UR as on 1 January 2027 (born after 1 January 1985). OBC: 18 to 45 years; SC/ST: 18 to 47 years. No age relaxation for reserved-category candidates applying against unreserved vacancies.
Is there an exam for RRC Hubli Goods Train Manager, or is it interview-based?
Single-stage Computer-Based Test (100 questions, 90 minutes for Goods Train Manager) followed by document verification and medical examination. No interview stage is mentioned.
What is the salary for Goods Train Manager posts in this recruitment?
As per the direct recruitment rules of RRBs. The notice does not print a specific Pay Level or starting basic.
Is this Goods Train Manager post a permanent government job?
The notice frames it as filling 25% of direct recruitment quota vacancies through GDCE for regular serving employees. Selected employees undergo training of the same duration as direct recruits and are posted as per availability. The notice does not print the words “permanent” or “regular” for the posts themselves.
Can candidates from other states apply?
No — only regular serving railway employees of South Western Railway and RWF/YNK are eligible.
Where will selected candidates be posted?
Any Division/Unit of South Western Railway, subject to availability of GDCE quota vacancies. Those not willing for posting involving transfer need not apply.
Can final-year students apply for this recruitment?
No — candidates who are appearing in and/or awaiting results of the final examination need not apply. The qualification must be possessed on the date of the notification.
Before You Apply: Quick Self-Check
- You meet the age condition as on 01 January 2027 and qualify by 28 October 2026.
- You are a regular serving railway employee of SWR or RWF/YNK (not RPF/RPSF, Law Assistant, Catering Inspector or Accounts Cadre).
- You can produce every document and certificate the notice requires at verification.
- You are ready for the selection stage that applies to your post: single-stage CBT + DV/Medical.
- You accept the posting terms: liable to be posted to any Division/Unit of South Western Railway.
📄 Primary source: GDCE Notification No.01/2026(GDCE), Railway Recruitment Cell, South Western Railway, dated 28 October 2026 (Download GDCE Notification PDF). The recruitment facts above come from that notice; tips and estimates are labelled where they appear.
