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Recruitment Highlights
- Total Vacancies: 1535
- Applicants Volume: TBD
- Pay Scale / Salary: Rs. 5200 - Rs. 20200
- Eligibility Criteria: Matriculation/Graduation
- Last Date to Apply: 2026-05-20
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Railway GDCE Eligibility 2026, Age Limit & Educational Qualification
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Railway GDCE Educational Qualifications
Certain rules for Railway GDCE recruitment 2026 highlight the educational qualifications for candidates to apply for a post. Candidates must be aware of this before the application. The general rules of Railway GDCE Educational Qualifications include:
- You must possess the requisite educational qualification for the specific post as on the closing date of the application (21/05/2026).
- Your educational qualifications must be endorsed in your Service Register.
- Note: Candidates awaiting results of their final examinations are NOT eligible to apply.
- (General outline: ALP/Technicians require ITI/Diploma/Degree in relevant trades; Junior Engineers require Diploma/Degree in engineering; Station Master/Goods Train Manager require a University Degree; Clerks/Typists require 12th (+2 stage) with 50% marks and typing proficiency; Nursing Superintendent requires a BSc in Nursing or 3-year GNM course).
Railway GDCE Educational Qualifications for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) & Technicians
ALP and Technicians should be having matriculation/SSLC and ITI or act apprenticeship in their respective trades. An alternative would be the possession of a diploma/degree in engineering stream. Requirements are subject to change based on trades and medical requirements.
| Post Name | Medical Standard | Minimum Educational Qualification |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | A-1 | |
| Matriculation/SSLC + ITI / Act Apprenticeship in specified trades (Fitter, Electrician, Instrument Mechanic, Mechanic Motor Vehicle/Diesel/Radio & TV, etc.) <br> OR <br> 3-year Diploma / Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Automobile Engineering. | Technician Grade I (Signal) | |
| B-1 | B.Sc. in Physics / Electronics / Computer Science / IT / Instrumentation <br> OR <br> 3-year Diploma / Degree in Engineering in the basic streams mentioned above. | |
| Technician Grade III (Various Trades like Fitter, Welder, Blacksmith, etc.) | B-1, C-1 (varies by trade) | |
| Matriculation/SSLC + ITI / Act Apprenticeship in the relevant trade from a recognized NCVT/SCVT institution. | Technician Grade III (Signal & Telecom) | |
| B-1 | Matriculation/SSLC + ITI / Act Apprenticeship in Electronics Mechanic, Electrician, or Wireman <br> OR <br> 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics. | |
| Post Name | Medical Standard | Minimum Educational Qualification |
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | A-1 | |
| Matriculation/SSLC + ITI / Act Apprenticeship in specified trades (Fitter, Electrician, Instrument Mechanic, Mechanic Motor Vehicle/Diesel/Radio & TV, etc.) <br> OR <br> 3-year Diploma / Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Automobile Engineering. | Technician Grade I (Signal) | |
| B-1 | B.Sc. in Physics / Electronics / Computer Science / IT / Instrumentation <br> OR <br> 3-year Diploma / Degree in Engineering in the basic streams mentioned above. | |
| Technician Grade III (Various Trades like Fitter, Welder, Blacksmith, etc.) | B-1, C-1 (varies by trade) | |
| Matriculation/SSLC + ITI / Act Apprenticeship in the relevant trade from a recognized NCVT/SCVT institution. | Technician Grade III (Signal & Telecom) | |
| B-1 | Matriculation/SSLC + ITI / Act Apprenticeship in Electronics Mechanic, Electrician, or Wireman <br> OR <br> 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics. | |
| Post Name | Medical Standard | Minimum Educational Qualification |
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | A-1 | |
| Matriculation/SSLC + ITI / Act Apprenticeship in specified trades (Fitter, Electrician, Instrument Mechanic, Mechanic Motor Vehicle/Diesel/Radio & TV, etc.) <br> OR <br> 3-year Diploma / Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Automobile Engineering. | Technician Grade I (Signal) | |
| B-1 | B.Sc. in Physics / Electronics / Computer Science / IT / Instrumentation <br> OR <br> 3-year Diploma / Degree in Engineering in the basic streams mentioned above. | |
| Technician Grade III (Various Trades like Fitter, Welder, Blacksmith, etc.) | B-1, C-1 (varies by trade) | |
| Matriculation/SSLC + ITI / Act Apprenticeship in the relevant trade from a recognized NCVT/SCVT institution. | Technician Grade III (Signal & Telecom) | |
| B-1 | Matriculation/SSLC + ITI / Act Apprenticeship in Electronics Mechanic, Electrician, or Wireman <br> OR <br> 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics. | |
| Post Name | Medical Standard | Minimum Educational Qualification |
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | A-1 | |
| Matriculation/SSLC + ITI / Act Apprenticeship in specified trades (Fitter, Electrician, Instrument Mechanic, Mechanic Motor Vehicle/Diesel/Radio & TV, etc.) <br> OR <br> 3-year Diploma / Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Automobile Engineering. | Technician Grade I (Signal) | |
| B-1 | B.Sc. in Physics / Electronics / Computer Science / IT / Instrumentation <br> OR <br> 3-year Diploma / Degree in Engineering in the basic streams mentioned above. | |
| Technician Grade III (Various Trades like Fitter, Welder, Blacksmith, etc.) | B-1, C-1 (varies by trade) | |
| Matriculation/SSLC + ITI / Act Apprenticeship in the relevant trade from a recognized NCVT/SCVT institution. | Technician Grade III (Signal & Telecom) | |
| B-1 | Matriculation/SSLC + ITI / Act Apprenticeship in Electronics Mechanic, Electrician, or Wireman <br> OR <br> 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics. | |
| Post Name | Medical Standard | Minimum Educational Qualification |
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | A-1 | |
| Matriculation/SSLC + ITI / Act Apprenticeship in specified trades (Fitter, Electrician, Instrument Mechanic, Mechanic Motor Vehicle/Diesel/Radio & TV, etc.) <br> OR <br> 3-year Diploma / Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Automobile Engineering. | Technician Grade I (Signal) | |
| B-1 | B.Sc. in Physics / Electronics / Computer Science / IT / Instrumentation <br> OR <br> 3-year Diploma / Degree in Engineering in the basic streams mentioned above. | |
| Technician Grade III (Various Trades like Fitter, Welder, Blacksmith, etc.) | B-1, C-1 (varies by trade) | |
| Matriculation/SSLC + ITI / Act Apprenticeship in the relevant trade from a recognized NCVT/SCVT institution. | Technician Grade III (Signal & Telecom) | |
| B-1 | Matriculation/SSLC + ITI / Act Apprenticeship in Electronics Mechanic, Electrician, or Wireman | |
OR
10+2 with Physics and Mathematics.
Railway GDCE Educational Qualifications for Junior Engineer (JE) Posts
Applicants for the Junior Engineer post need to possess a Diploma in the concerned engineering field for three years, such as Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil. Individuals holding Degrees can also apply. The medical criteria vary according to departments and positions.
| Post Name | Medical Standard | Minimum Educational Qualification |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Junior Engineer (JE)(Electrical, Mechanical, Works, Carriage & Wagon, etc.) | A-3, B-1, C-1 (varies by dept) | |
| 3-year Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline (Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Manufacturing / Automobile / Production, etc.) <br> OR <br> a combination of sub-streams of these basic engineering streams. (Note: Engineering Degree holders are also eligible). | Junior Engineer (P-Way / Civil Design & Drawing) | |
| A-3, C-1 | 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering <br> OR <br> B.Sc. in Civil Engineering of 3 years duration. | |
| Post Name | Medical Standard | Minimum Educational Qualification |
| Junior Engineer (JE)(Electrical, Mechanical, Works, Carriage & Wagon, etc.) | A-3, B-1, C-1 (varies by dept) | |
| 3-year Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline (Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Manufacturing / Automobile / Production, etc.) <br> OR <br> a combination of sub-streams of these basic engineering streams. (Note: Engineering Degree holders are also eligible). | Junior Engineer (P-Way / Civil Design & Drawing) | |
| A-3, C-1 | 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering <br> OR <br> B.Sc. in Civil Engineering of 3 years duration. | |
| Post Name | Medical Standard | Minimum Educational Qualification |
| Junior Engineer (JE)(Electrical, Mechanical, Works, Carriage & Wagon, etc.) | A-3, B-1, C-1 (varies by dept) | |
| 3-year Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline (Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Manufacturing / Automobile / Production, etc.) <br> OR <br> a combination of sub-streams of these basic engineering streams. (Note: Engineering Degree holders are also eligible). | Junior Engineer (P-Way / Civil Design & Drawing) | |
| A-3, C-1 | 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering | |
OR
B.Sc. in Civil Engineering of 3 years duration.
Railway GDCE Educational Qualifications for Graduate Level (Non-Technical) Posts
Positions such as Station Master and Goods Train Manager at the graduate level demand an educational qualification from a recognized university. As far as typist positions are concerned, one must be a good typist in English or Hindi.
| Post Name | Medical Standard | Minimum Educational Qualification |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Station Master | A-2 | |
| Degree from a recognized University or its equivalent. | Goods Train Manager | |
| A-2 | Degree from a recognized University or its equivalent. | |
| Junior Account Assistant cum Typist | C-2 | |
| Degree from a recognized University or its equivalent. Note: Typing proficiency in English/Hindi on Computer is essential. | | |
Railway GDCE Educational Qualifications for 12th Level (Non-Technical) Posts
In the case of the 12th standard post, applicants should have scored more than 50% marks in the 10+2 examination. But relaxation is available for the reserved category. Typing skills are also essential for a clerical post in addition to satisfying medical norms.
| Post Name | Medical Standard | Minimum Educational Qualification |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Commercial Clerk cum Ticket Clerk | B-2 | |
| 12th (+2 stage) or its equivalent with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate. (50% mark criteria is not applicable for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen or candidates with higher qualifications like a Degree). | Accounts Clerk cum Typist | |
| C-2 | Same as above. Note: Typing proficiency in English/Hindi on Computer is essential. | |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | C-2 | |
| Same as above.Note: Typing proficiency in English/Hindi on Computer is essential. | | |
Railway GDCE Educational Qualifications for Medical Department Post
For the Nursing Superintendent position, applicants should possess either a GNM qualification or a BSc in Nursing from an accredited university. Candidates must also be registered as Nurses and Midwives and be medically fit to work.
| Post Name | Medical Standard | Minimum Educational Qualification |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nursing Superintendent | C-1 | |
| Certificate as Registered Nurse and Midwife having passed a 3-year course in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) from a recognized school of NursingOR B.Sc (Nursing). | | |
What Nationality is Required for Railway GDCE?
Based on the provided official notification, there is no explicit mention of a “Nationality” criterion. However, because this is a General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE), the notification clearly states that to be eligible, the candidate must already be a regular employee of Central Railway (excluding RPF/RPSF personnel).
Since applicants are already employed by the Indian Railways, they would have already fulfilled the standard nationality requirements during their initial recruitment.
What Medical Fitness is Required for Railway GDCE?
You must be eligible as per the medical standards prescribed for the specific post (e.g., A-1 for ALP, A-2 for Station Master/Goods Train Manager, etc.). Failure to pass the prescribed medical fitness test will result in disqualification for that post.
| Safety, Operating & Medical Posts | Name of the Post |
| --- | --- |
| Medical Standard | |
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | |
| A-1 | |
| Station Master | |
| A-2 | |
| Goods Train Manager | |
| A-2 | |
| Nursing Superintendent | |
| C-1 | |
| Commercial & Clerical Posts | |
| Name of the Post | |
| Medical Standard | |
| Commercial Clerk cum Ticket Clerk | |
| B-2 | |
| Junior Account Assistant cum Typist | |
| C-2 | |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist | |
| C-2 | |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | |
| C-2 | |
| Junior Engineer (JE) Posts | |
| Name of the Post | |
| Medical Standard | |
| JE / Electrical (TRS, EMU, TRD) | |
| A-3 | |
| JE / P-Way | |
| A-3 | |
| JE / Electrical / General Services | |
| B-1 | |
| JE / Works | |
| B-1 | |
| JE / Mechanical (C & W) | |
| B-1 | |
| JE / Civil (Design Drawing and Estimation) | |
| C-1 | |
| JE / Mechanical (Workshop) | |
| C-1 | |
| Technician Posts | |
| Name of the Post | |
| Medical Standard | |
| Technician Grade I (Signal) | |
| B-1 | |
| Technician Grade III (Signal, Telecom, Fitter (OL), Welder (OL), Blacksmith, Diesel (Electrical & Mechanical), Turner, Electrical (GS & TRD), Refrigeration & AC) | |
| B-1 | |
| Technician Grade III (Fitter (PU&WS), Welder (Workshop), Carpenter (Workshop), Machinist (Workshop), Millwright (PU & WS), Painter (Workshop), Trimmer (Workshop)) | |
| C-1 | |
Note: The medical standards mentioned above (like A-1, A-2, B-1, C-1, etc.) are based on Chapter 5 of the Indian Railway Medical Manual (IRMM) Volume I, which outlines the specific visual acuity and general physical fitness requirements for each category.
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Railway GDCE Annual Package
The Railway Recruitment Cell decides the Railway GDCE salary based on the pay scale, benefits, perks, and other allowances. The annual salary for each position would be updated soon.
Railway GDCE Salary Slip
Every new employee by the organization will receive the Railway GDCE Pay Slip each month. The salary slip contains information such as basic pay, gross salary, net salary, deductions, allowances, and so on. This document can be used for a variety of work-related purposes, including employment verification, loan applications, getting income tax benefits, and so on.
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Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
- Assist the Loco Pilot in operating the locomotive.
- Monitor and control the locomotive's systems during the journey.
- Respond to signals and communicate effectively with the team.
- Handle emergencies and troubleshoot technical issues.
Guards
- Ensure train safety and smooth operation.
- Monitor signals, track conditions, and speed limits.
- Check passenger coaches and ensure onboard safety.
- Coordinate emergency response and handle incidents.
Train Manager
- Oversee overall train operations and management during the journey.
- Ensure passenger safety, comfort, and adherence to railway regulations.
- Handle ticketing, passenger inquiries, and onboard services.
- Coordinate with crew, station staff, and authorities for efficient train operations.
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Railway GDCE Additional Perks and Allowances
Depending on the requirements of their work, each applicant selected for the Railway GDCE post will also get additional remuneration in addition to the basic pay, including the following:
- Dearness Allowances
- House Rent Allowances
- Medical Facilities
- Employees Pension Scheme
- Traveling Allowances
- Other Allowances
Railway GDCE Career Growth and Promotion
Any candidate selected by the Railway Recruitment Cell (SECR/Bilaspur & SER Kolkata) would gain major career advancement, a high salary package, and employment security. They will be eligible to participate in internal exams for promotions based on their performance, seniority, and experience once they have been confirmed as a permanent employee. They will be able to add fresh experience to their resumes and so increase their level of living if they are promoted to higher positions.
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