SWR Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 258 Goods Train Manager and Junior Engineer Posts

South Western Railway (SWR) has released the SWR Recruitment 2026 notification for 258 vacancies under the General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE). The recruitment includes Goods Train Manager, Junior Engineer (Bridge), JE (P.Way), JE (Mechanical Workshop), and JE (S&T/Signal) posts.

Eligible regular railway employees of South Western Railway and Rail Wheel Factory, Yelahanka (RWF/YNK), can apply online from 9 November 2026 to 8 December 2026 through the official Railway Recruitment Cell website.

Candidates interested in SWR Goods Train Manager Recruitment 2026 and SWR Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 should check the post-wise qualifications, age limit, vacancy distribution, selection process, and exam pattern before applying.

SWR Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Post-Wise Vacancy Details

South Western Railway has announced a total of 258 vacancies across five post categories.

The Goods Train Manager post accounts for the largest share of the vacancies, with 247 positions.

Category-Wise Vacancy Details

The category-wise distribution of vacancies is given below.

Note: Candidates should refer to the official notification for the applicable reservation rules and post-wise eligibility conditions.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the educational qualification, age limit, and railway employment requirements specified in the notification.

1. Educational Qualification

Goods Train Manager: Candidates must possess a degree from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification.

Junior Engineer (Bridge): A three-year Diploma in Civil Engineering, a three-year B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, or an eligible combination of sub-streams of Civil Engineering from a recognized university or institute is required.

Junior Engineer (P.Way): Candidates must possess a three-year Diploma in Civil Engineering, a three-year B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, or an eligible combination of sub-streams of Civil Engineering from a recognized university or institute.

Junior Engineer (Mechanical Workshop): Candidates must have a three-year Diploma in an eligible engineering discipline, including Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Industrial, Machining, Instrumentation and Control, Tools and Die Making, Automobile, or Production Engineering, or an eligible combination of relevant engineering sub-streams.

Junior Engineer (S&T/Signal): Candidates must possess a three-year Diploma in an eligible discipline such as Electrical, Electronics, Information Technology, Communication Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering, or an eligible combination of relevant sub-streams.

Applicants should check the exact qualification wording and accepted combinations in the official notification before submitting their applications.

2. Railway Employment Eligibility

This is a departmental recruitment drive. Only eligible regular serving railway employees of South Western Railway and RWF/YNK can apply.

The notification excludes the following categories:

• Staff working in RPF/RPSF.
• Assistant Commissioner and Accounts Cadre.

Candidates should verify their departmental eligibility before applying.

Age Limit

The age limit for the notified posts is 18 to 42 years, calculated as of 1 January 2027.

Candidates must check the official notification for the precise rules governing age calculation, category eligibility, and applicable relaxations.

Salary

The pay for the advertised posts will be determined according to the applicable direct recruitment rules of the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs).

The notification also states that selected employees will undergo initial training for the same duration as direct recruits.

Candidates should consult the official notification for the applicable pay level and service conditions for their selected post.

Selection Process

The selection process includes the following stages:

1. Computer-Based Test (CBT): Eligible candidates must appear for the prescribed computer-based examination.
2. Document Verification: Candidates who qualify at the relevant stage must produce the required certificates and supporting documents.
3. Medical Examination: Candidates must meet the applicable railway medical standards for the post.

Final selection will be subject to the official recruitment rules, examination performance, document verification, and medical fitness requirements.

Exam Pattern

The examination pattern differs between Goods Train Manager and Junior Engineer posts.

Goods Train Manager CBT Pattern

Exam duration: 90 minutes.

Junior Engineer CBT Pattern

Negative Marking

There will be negative marking in the CBT. One-third of the marks allotted to a question will be deducted for each incorrect answer.

English is the default examination language. Question papers are also available in Hindi, Urdu, and local languages, subject to the provisions of the notification.

Important Dates

Candidates should monitor the official website for updates regarding the examination schedule and other recruitment announcements.

Application Fee

The application fee for SWR Recruitment 2026 is Nil, according to the published recruitment details.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready in the prescribed format:

• Matriculation/SSC/SSLC/HSC certificate or mark sheet showing the date of birth.
• Educational qualification certificates, including degree, diploma, convocation, or passing certificates, as applicable.
• Recent photograph.
• Signature.
• Other supporting documents required under the official notification.

Applicants should ensure that all uploaded documents are legible and meet the portal’s requirements.

How to Apply Online

Eligible candidates can follow these steps to submit their applications:

1. Visit the official South Western Railway recruitment website: https://www.rrchubli.in/.
2. Open the recruitment or application portal for SWR GDCE Recruitment 2026.
3. Read the official notification, including the eligibility conditions and instructions for applying.
4. Complete the online application form with the required details.
5. Upload the necessary educational certificates, photograph, signature, and other documents.
6. Review all entered information carefully before submitting the form.
7. Submit the application and download or print a copy for future reference.

Important: The online application window opens on 9 November 2026. Candidates should submit their applications on or before 8 December 2026.

Important Links

The links above direct candidates to the official recruitment website. Locate Advertisement No. 01/2026 (GDCE) to access the relevant notification and application portal.

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