South Central Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026

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South Central Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026 Announced

Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Secunderabad, under South Central Railway, has released a notification for Graduate Direct Recruitment Examination (GDCE) 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 33 vacancies for various posts. Applications are invited from eligible serving regular employees of erstwhile South Central Railway.

Job Highlights

Organization: Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), South Central Railway

Recruitment Type: Graduate Direct Recruitment Examination (GDCE)

Total Vacancies: 33

Application Mode: Online

Official Website: scr.indianrailways.gov.in

Important Dates

The online application process for the GDCE recruitment has started. Candidates must ensure they submit their applications within the specified timeline.

It is advised to submit the application well before the closing date to avoid any last-minute issues.

Vacancy Details

A total of 33 vacancies are available for the following posts:

Note: Suitability for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) is as per Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) standards.

Eligibility Criteria

Only serving regular/permanent Railway Employees of erstwhile South Central Railway are eligible to apply. Employees must be drawing a substantive pay (excluding MACP/Ad-hoc promotion etc.) in any department/branch/headquarters/division/workshop/unit in a grade pay/level lower than the grade/pay scale of the notified posts.

Age Limit

The age criteria are as of 01.01.2027:

Important Note: No age relaxation is allowed to SC/ST/OBC-NCL candidates applying against unreserved vacancies.

Educational Qualification

The minimum educational qualifications required for each post are:

• Nursing Superintendent: Certificate as Registered Nurse and Midwife, having passed a 3-year course in General Nursing and Midwifery from a recognized school/institution, OR B.Sc. Nursing.
• Health & Malaria Inspector Gr.II: B.Sc. with Chemistry as a main or optional subject, PLUS one of the following: (a) One year Diploma of Health/Sanitary Inspector OR (b) One year National Trade Certificate (NTC) in Health Sanitary Inspector. Additionally, candidates must have passed 12th (+2 Stage) or equivalent with at least 50% marks in aggregate. The 50% marks requirement is not applicable for SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability/Ex-servicemen and candidates with qualifications higher than 12th (+2 Stage).
• CCTC (Commercial cum Ticket Clerk): Not specified in the official notification.

Application Fee

Not specified in the official notification.

Salary / Pay Scale

The posts are in Level 7, Level 6, and Level 3 of the 7th CPC pay matrix. Specific salary details are not provided in the notification, but employees will be drawing pay in these levels.

Selection Process

The selection process will involve a Computer Based Test (CBT). There will be negative marking for incorrect answers in the CBT. In case of a tie in marks, the older candidate will be placed higher in merit. If ages are also the same, then alphabetical order of names will be used.

CBT Pattern for Nursing Superintendent & Health & Malaria Inspector:

Exam Duration: 90 minutes for 100 questions. PwBD candidates using a scribe will get 120 minutes.

Minimum Qualifying Marks in CBT:

• UR: 40%
• OBC: 30%
• SC: 30%
• ST: 25%

These percentages may be relaxed by 2% for PwBD candidates if there is a shortage of PwBD candidates against reserved vacancies.

How to Apply

Eligible serving employees of South Central Railway need to apply online through the official RRC/SC webpage of the South Central Railway website. Ensure you have a valid email ID and mobile number before starting the application process.

Documents Required

Candidates are required to upload the following documents:

• Disability certificate (as per Annexure-V (A)/V (B)/V (C)) if applicable.
• Letter of undertaking for using a scribe (as per Annexure- V(A) / V(B) / V(C) / V(D) / V(E) / V(F)) if applicable.
• Community Certificates for SC/ST/OBC categories in the prescribed format (Annexure 'I' & 'II').
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate issued on or after April 01, 2026, but not later than the closing date of application.
• Self-declaration stating that they do not belong to the creamy layer.
• Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate, Class 10th Certificate/Mark Sheet, or School Leaving Certificate).

Important Instructions

• Only one online application needs to be submitted for all eligible posts.
• Candidates must read all instructions carefully before applying.
• Ensure your email ID and mobile number are valid and active throughout the selection process.
• Regularly visit the official RRC/SC webpage for updates.
• The decision of RRC/SCR in all matters related to the recruitment process will be final.

Official Notification and Apply Online

For detailed information and to apply, please refer to the official links below:

Official Website → Click Here

Notification PDF → Click Here

FAQs

Who can apply for this South Central Railway GDCE recruitment?

Only eligible serving regular employees of erstwhile South Central Railway are eligible to apply.

What is the last date to apply for the GDCE posts?

The last date to submit online applications is 17.10.2026.

How many vacancies are available?

There are a total of 33 vacancies for Nursing Superintendent, Health & Malaria Inspector Gr.II, and CCTC posts.

What is the selection process?

The selection will be based on a Computer Based Test (CBT).

Is there any application fee?

The application fee is not specified in the official notification.

What is the age limit for UR candidates?

The upper age limit for UR candidates is 42 years as of 01.01.2027.