Posts & vacancies
5 posts in 4 departments. Candidates eligible for more than one post give their preferences in the online form, and a preference once given is final.
Goods Train Manager (Erstwhile Goods Guard) – Operating
Eligibility: Degree from a recognised University or its equivalent. Medical standard: A2
JE / Bridge – Engineering
Eligibility: (a) Three years Diploma 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. B.Sc. in Civil Engineering of 3 years duration is also mapped to this group. Medical standard: A3
JE / P.Way – Engineering
Eligibility: (a) Three years Diploma 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. B.Sc. in Civil Engineering of 3 years duration is also mapped to this group. Medical standard: A3
JE / Mechanical Workshop – Mechanical
Eligibility: Three years 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 / Industrial / Machining / Instrumentation and Control / Mechatronics / Tools and Machining / Tools and Die Making / Automobile / Production Engineering, from a recognised University / Institute. Medical standard: C1
JE / S&T / Signal – S&T
Eligibility: Three years Diploma in (a) Electrical / Electronics / Information Technology / Communication Engineering / Computer Science and Engineering / Computer Engineering, OR (b) any sub stream of basic streams of Electrical / Electronics / Communication Engineering / Computer Science and Engineering / Computer Engineering, from a recognised University / Institute. Medical standard: A3
Key dates
28 Oct 2026
Notification published
9 Nov 2026
Online application opens
8 Dec 2026, 11:59 PM
Online application closes
To be notified
CBT date, advised at short notice by SMS, e-mail and the RRC/SWR website
Eligibility snapshot
| Who can apply | Only regular serving employees of Divisions / Units / Workshops / Headquarters of South Western Railway and Rail Wheel Factory / Yelahanka (RWF/YNK), as on the date of issue of the notification. No minimum service condition is prescribed (RBE 72/2024) |
| Not eligible | RPF / RPSF personnel, Law Assistants, Catering Inspectors and Accounts cadre staff |
| Zone of consideration | Staff in levels lower than the posts for which the GDCE is held can appear for all categories. Staff in the same level can appear for non-safety to safety categories and safety to safety category posts. Eligible PwBD staff can apply for relevant posts (other than Goods Train Manager and JE / Signal / S&T) on their own merit without relaxed standards |
| Age limit | Upper age limit 42 years (General), 45 years (OBC), 47 years (SC/ST), reckoned as on 01.01.2027. Born after 01.01.1985 (UR), 01.01.1982 (OBC), 01.01.1980 (SC/ST). Lower age limit 18 years |
| Age relaxation | No age relaxation is allowed to SC / ST / OBC-NCL candidates applying against unreserved vacancies |
| Educational qualification | Must be held on the date of issue of the notification and endorsed in the Service Register of the employee. Candidates appearing in or awaiting results of the final examination need not apply. Higher qualification than prescribed is also acceptable |
| Minimum marks in CBT | UR 40%, OBC 30%, SC 30%, ST 25% |
| Transfer liability | Selected employees can be posted to any Division / Unit of South Western Railway. Those not willing to be posted with transfer need not apply |
Selection process
The recruitment process is a single stage Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by document verification and medical examination, as applicable. Selection is strictly on merit.
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Computer Based Test (CBT) – Goods Train Manager
90 minutes, 100 objective questions of 1 mark each: General Awareness 40, Mathematics 30, General Intelligence and Reasoning 30. Negative marking of 1/3rd marks for each wrong answer.
Qualifying: UR 40%2
Computer Based Test (CBT) – Junior Engineer
120 minutes (160 minutes for eligible PwBD candidates with scribe), 150 questions: General Awareness 15, Physics & Chemistry 15, Basics of Computers and Applications 10, Basics of Environment and Pollution Control 10, Technical Abilities 100. Negative marking of 1/3rd marks for each wrong answer. A virtual calculator is available on the computer monitor.
Qualifying: UR 40%3
Document verification and medical examination
Only for candidates who qualify in the CBT. Candidates equal to the number of vacancies are called for document verification based on CBT merit and post preferences. Appointment is subject to passing the medical fitness test, final verification of educational and community certificates, and verification of antecedents.
Application fee
Nil
Application fee
Documents to upload
To upload with the online application
| Photograph | Recent passport size colour photograph (not older than one month), without cap and without coloured glasses, in jpg / jpeg format, with signature below the photograph. Not more than 5 MB |
| Signature | Photograph of signature in jpg / jpeg format. Not more than 5 MB |
| Educational certificate | Educational / Degree / Convocation / Passing certificate in PDF format |
At document verification (originals)
| Certificates | Original academic, technical and community certificates at the allotted Division / Unit |
| Proof of age | Matriculation / SSC / SSLC / HSC certificate or mark sheet showing date of birth issued by the Board, or school leaving / transfer certificate issued by the School / College authority |
| OBC candidates | OBC certificate (Annexure-B format) and declaration (Annexure-C format) that the candidate does not belong to the creamy layer |
| SC / ST candidates | Caste certificate in the Annexure-A format |
Candidates should enter Name, Father's Name and Date of Birth exactly as recorded in the SSLC / Matriculation / High School certificate and in the service record. No later request for change is considered.
Good to know before you apply
Only one application Each eligible employee should submit only one application. Employees who submit more than one application are liable to disqualification, even if selected inadvertently.
Post preference is final Candidates eligible for more than one post must give their preferences while applying. Partial preferences are treated as unwillingness for the posts not opted. Once opted, preferences cannot be changed at any stage.
Keep your HRMS / Service Register updated If qualification was acquired after appointment, raise a request in HRMS and submit documents to the dealing clerk. If proper entries are not found in the Service Register / HRMS, the candidature is liable to be rejected. Applications are verified by the Personnel Department of your Division / Unit before further processing.
Apply early and print your application Do not wait for the last days, as the portal may be slow. Corrections are possible only before final submission. Download or print the application after submitting. Railway Administration is not responsible if you cannot register within the last date and time.
This notification is the CBT alert Eligible candidates should treat this notification itself as an alert notice for the CBT, which will be advised at short notice by RRC/SWR through SMS, e-mail and the website.
No devices in the exam hall Mobile phones, pagers, calculators and any other computing, communication or electronic devices are prohibited. Candidates found with such devices are debarred from future RRC examinations and face disciplinary or criminal proceedings. Do not bring valuables.
E-admit card and relieving E-admit cards are downloaded from the RRC website using Registration Number and date of birth. Bring the e-admit card duly signed by your supervisor or controlling officer, which serves as the relieving letter for the CBT. No change of examination centre is entertained.
Scribe for eligible PwBD candidates Visually impaired candidates, candidates with cerebral palsy affecting writing speed and candidates with loco motor disability / one arm are eligible for a scribe as per RBE 62/2017. Use the Annexure-D format.
No travel authority The concerned Division / Office / Unit spares the candidate for the examination and issues duty passes. No travel authority is provided by RRC.
Help and updates For difficulty in the online application, use the 'Contact Us' button on the portal (queries are addressed in two working days) or e-mail rrcswr2026@gmail.com. Check www.rrchubli.in regularly for updates, corrigendum and exam dates.
How to Apply
1. Go to www.rrchubli.in and click on the application portal provided on the website.
2. Follow the steps under 'HOW TO APPLY' on the application portal and complete all required details. Upload supporting documents wherever mandatory.
3. Use your active mobile number and active e-mail ID. All information is sent by SMS and e-mail, and there is no paper correspondence. Check the spam folder if no e-mail is seen.
4. Give your post preferences and your exam group, and click the preview button to check your details.
5. Edit the application if needed before final submission. After final submission, no editing is allowed.
6. Submit the application and download or print it.
7. The application goes to your Division / Unit for online verification, where a designated officer marks it Eligible or Ineligible and submits it to RRC.
The application portal is open from 09-11-2026 to 08-12-2026 up to 23:59 hrs.
Medical Standards
Goods Train Manager (Erstwhile Goods Guard): A2
JE / Bridge: A3
JE / P.Way: A3
JE / Mechanical Workshop: C1
JE / S&T / Signal: A3
Exam Groups for Junior Engineer
Candidates are tested in the Exam Group mapped to their qualification:
1. Mechanical and Allied Engineering: Mechanical, Production, Automobile, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Industrial, Machining, Tools and Machining, Tools and Die Making, or a combination of any sub stream of these
2. Electrical and Allied Engineering: Electrical Engineering, or a combination of any sub stream of Electrical Engineering
3. Electronics and Allied Engineering: Electronic, Instrumentation and Control, Communication, Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a combination of any sub stream of these
4. Civil and Allied Engineering: Civil Engineering, a combination of any sub stream of Civil Engineering, or B.Sc. in Civil Engineering of 3 years duration
A candidate with more than one minimum qualification mapped to different Exam Groups can choose any one Exam Group.
Marks of single session papers are used directly, and normalized marks are used for multi-session papers, to compute a common Merit Index across Exam Groups. A combined merit list is prepared in descending order of merit and post allotment follows preferences.
Syllabus – Goods Train Manager
Mathematics: Number System, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportions, Percentage, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Elementary Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics
General Intelligence and Reasoning: Analogies, Number and Alphabetical Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Similarities and Differences, Relationships, Analytical Reasoning, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagrams, Puzzle, Data Sufficiency, Statement-Conclusion, Statement-Courses of Action, Decision Making, Maps, Interpretation of Graphs
General Awareness: Current Events, Games and Sports, Art and Culture, Indian Literature, Monuments and Places, General Science and Life Science (up to 10th CBSE), History and Freedom Struggle, Geography, Indian Polity and Governance, Scientific and Technological Developments, UN and other World Organizations, Environmental Issues, Basics of Computers, Common Abbreviations, Transport Systems in India, Indian Economy, Famous Personalities, Flagship Government Programs, Flora and Fauna, Important Government and Public Sector Organizations
Syllabus – Junior Engineer
General Awareness: Current affairs, Indian geography, culture and history including freedom struggle, Indian Polity and constitution, Indian Economy, Environmental issues, Sports, General scientific and technological developments
Physics and Chemistry: Up to 10th standard CBSE syllabus
Basics of Computers and Applications: Architecture of Computers, input and output devices, storage devices, networking, operating systems (Windows, Unix, Linux), MS Office, data representation, Internet and Email, websites and web browsers, computer virus
Basics of Environment and Pollution Control: Basics of Environment, effects of pollution and control strategies, air, water and noise pollution, waste management, global warming, acid rain, ozone depletion
Technical Abilities (Annexure-E), by Exam Group:
Civil and Allied: Engineering Mechanics, Building Construction, Building Materials, Substructure and Superstructure, Building Finishes, Maintenance, Building Drawing, Concrete Technology, Surveying, CAD, Geo Technical Engineering, Hydraulics, Irrigation, Mechanics and Theory of Structures, Design of Concrete and Steel Structures, Transportation (Railway, Bridge, Tunnel) Engineering, Highway Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Advanced Construction Techniques and Equipment, Estimating and Costing, Contracts and Accounts
Electrical and Allied: Basic concepts, Circuit law, Magnetic Circuit, AC Fundamentals, Measurement and measuring instruments, Electrical Machines, Synchronous Machines, Generation Transmission and Distribution, Estimation and costing, Utilization of Electrical Energy, Basic Electronics
Electronics and Allied: Electronic Components and Materials, Electronic Devices and Circuits, Digital Electronics, Linear Integrated Circuit, Microprocessor and Microcontroller, Electronic Measurements, Communication Engineering, Data communication and Network, Computer Programming (C and C++), Basic Electrical Engineering
Mechanical and Allied: Engineering Mechanics, Material Science, Strength of Materials, Machining, Welding, Grinding and Finishing Process, Metrology, Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machinery, Industrial Management, Thermal Engineering
The section wise distribution is indicative and there may be some variations in the actual question papers.
Other Instructions
Tie-break: in case of equal marks, the older candidate ranks higher, and if age is also equal, alphabetical order (A to Z) is used.
Vacancies are provisional and may increase, decrease or become NIL, and additional posts may be included later. The Railway Administration may cancel the notified vacancies at any stage.
Admission to all stages is purely provisional, subject to the candidate satisfying the eligibility conditions. An e-call letter does not mean the candidature is finally accepted.
Signatures should be identical at all stages (CBT, document verification, medical) and in running hand, not in block letters.
E-call letters are downloaded only from the website, and none is sent by post. The CBT centre, date and shift in the e-call letter are final, and no request for postponement is entertained.
Selected candidates undergo training of the same duration as direct recruits, wherever prescribed.
Applications that are not online, are incomplete, are by candidates without the prescribed qualification or age, are duplicates, or lack the photograph, signature, certificates or required documents are summarily rejected.
False or suppressed information, political or other influence, or misconduct leads to rejection and disciplinary or criminal proceedings.
The decision of RRC/SWR is final and binding. In case of dispute over interpretation, the English version prevails. Legal issues fall under the jurisdiction of the Hon'ble Central Administrative Tribunal, Bangalore.