The North Central Railway (NCR) and the Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Prayagraj have officially announced the RRC NCR GDCE Recruitment 2026. Eligible departmental candidates can apply for 656 vacancies across various positions through the official website.
This massive recruitment drive offers career growth opportunities for serving railway staff. Interested applicants must carefully review the official guidelines and eligibility criteria before submitting their forms.
Overview
The RRC NCR GDCE Recruitment 2026 campaign aims to fill 656 openings for Assistant Loco Pilots (ALPs), Technicians, Junior Engineers (JEs), and clerical cadres. The job location for all selected candidates is strictly within Uttar Pradesh under the North Central Railway division. Applications are accepted online through the official RRC Prayagraj portal.
Important Dates
- Notification Publication Date: 28 September 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 01 October 2026
- Closing Date and Time for Online Application: 30 October 2026 (23:59 hrs)
- Age Calculation Benchmark: As of 01 January 2027
Vacancy Details & Eligibility
| Post Name | Number of Posts | Age Limit (UR / OBC / SC/ST) | Educational Qualifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | 428 | 18-42 / 18-45 / 18-47 years | Matriculation/SSLC + ITI in relevant trades OR 3-year Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile Engineering. |
| Technician Gr-I (Signal & Telecom) | 5 | 18-42 / 18-45 / 18-47 years | B.Sc. in Physics/Electronics/CS/IT/Instrumentation OR 3-year Diploma/Degree in Engineering. |
| Technician Gr-III (Various Trades) | 42 | 18-42 / 18-45 / 18-47 years | Matriculation/SSLC + ITI in designated trades OR Act Apprenticeship OR 10+2 with Physics and Maths (for specific technical tracks). |
| Junior Engineer (JE – Various Wings) | 54 | 18-42 / 18-45 / 18-47 years | 3-year Diploma or Degree in relevant Engineering streams (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, etc.). |
| Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk | 104 | 18-42 / 18-45 / 18-47 years | 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate marks. |
| Junior Clerk Cum Typist | 3 | 18-42 / 18-45 / 18-47 years | 12th (+2 stage) with 50% marks + English/Hindi typing proficiency on a computer. |
Application Fee
The official notification specifies that application fee details are Not Mentioned. Candidates should check the primary recruitment portal for any unannounced updates.
How to Apply
- Go to the official RRC NCR website at www.rrcpryj.org.
- Navigate to the notifications section and select GDCE Notification No. RRC/NCR/GDCE/01/2026.
- Complete the New Registration by providing essential personal credentials, email ID, and mobile number.
- Log in using the newly generated Registration Number and Password to access the detailed online application form.
- Fill in your post preferences, exam group, and upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, service certificate, and educational documents.
- Review all entered information thoroughly and submit the application before the final deadline of 30 October 2026.
Source: govtjobguru.in
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