SWR Recruitment 2026: 258 Posts, Apply Online from 9 November APPLY FROM 09 Nov 2026

South Western Railway (SWR), Hubballi, has announced 258 vacancies under GDCE Recruitment 2026 (Advertisement No. 01/2026), including 247 Goods Train Manager posts and 11 Junior Engineer posts across four technical branches.

Eligible regular serving employees of South Western Railway and RWF/YNK can apply online from 9 November to 8 December 2026 through the official website, rrchubli.in. The application fee is nil, and the age limit is 18 to 42 years as on 1 January 2027,

with applicable category-wise relaxation. Selection will include a Computer-Based Test (CBT), Document Verification and Medical Examination. Visit firstjob24.com for the latest government job notifications and recruitment updates.

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SWR Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 258 Goods Train Manager & Junior Engineer Posts

Notification Out | Online Form 9 November to 8 December 2026 | No Application Fee | For Serving Railway Employees
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Particulars Details
Railway Zone South Western Railway (SWR), Hubballi, Karnataka
Recruitment Type GDCE – General Departmental Competitive Examination
Advertisement Number No. 01/2026 (GDCE)
Posts Goods Train Manager, JE / Bridge, JE / P.Way, JE / Mechanical Workshop, JE / S&T / Signal
Total Vacancies 258
Eligible Candidates Only regular serving employees of South Western Railway and RWF/YNK
Notification Date 28 October 2026 (Post Updated: 29 October 2026)
Application Mode / Fee Online | Fee: NIL
Posting Place Divisions / Units / Workshops / Headquarters of South Western Railway
Official Website www.rrchubli.in

SWR Recruitment 2026 in 1 Minute

South Western Railway has announced 258 vacancies in two groups: 247 posts of Goods Train Manager (earlier known as Goods Guard) and 11 posts of Junior Engineer in four technical branches. The recruitment is done through a departmental exam, so it is only for people who already work in the railway.
  • Who can apply: Regular serving employees of SWR and RWF/YNK
  • When to apply: 9 November 2026 to 8 December 2026
  • Fee: Nil
  • Age: 18 to 42 years as on 1 January 2027
  • Selection: Single stage CBT, Document Verification and Medical Examination
  • Website: rrchubli.in

SWR Recruitment 2026 – Date Calendar

  • Notification Date: 28 October 2026
  • Online Application Opens: 9 November 2026
  • Online Application Closes: 8 December 2026
  • Exam Date / Admit Card: To be announced on rrchubli.in
  • Document Verification & Medical: After the CBT result

Note: The form is not open yet. You have about 10 days before it starts, so use this time to keep your documents ready.

Am I Eligible? Quick Self-Check

Tick all points below. If any one point is “No”, you may not be able to apply.

  • Am I a regular employee of South Western Railway or RWF/YNK?
  • Am I not working in RPF / RPSF, Assistant Commissioner or Accounts Cadre?
  • Is my age between 18 and 42 years on 1 January 2027 (after relaxation, if any)?
  • Do I have the degree or diploma needed for my post?
  • Do I have my date of birth proof and education certificates in PDF?

Age Limit & Relaxation (As on 01.01.2027)

  • Minimum Age: 18 Years
  • Maximum Age: 42 Years
Category Relaxation
SC / ST 5 Years
OBC 3 Years

Which Post Needs Which Qualification?

Post Qualification
Goods Train Manager Degree from a recognised University or equivalent
JE / Bridge and JE / P.Way 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering, OR 3-year B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, OR a combination of any sub-stream of basic streams of Civil Engineering, from a recognized University/Institute
JE / Mechanical Workshop 3-year Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Manufacturing / Mechatronics / Industrial / Machining / Instrumentation and Control / Tools and Machining / Tools and Die Making / Automobile / Production Engineering, OR a combination of any sub-stream of these streams, from a recognised University/Institute
JE / S&T / Signal 3-year Diploma in Electrical / Electronics / Information Technology / Communication Engineering / Computer Science and Engineering / Computer Science / Computer Engineering, OR a combination of any sub-stream of these streams, from a recognized University/Institute

Vacancy Table – Total and Category-Wise

Post Vacancies (Category-wise)
Goods Train Manager 247 (UR 126, OBC 56, SC 43, ST 22)
JE / Bridge 2 (UR 1, OBC 1)
JE / P.Way 2 (UR 1, SC 1)
JE / Mechanical Workshop 5 (UR 4, OBC 1)
JE / S&T / Signal 2 (UR 2)
Total 258
Note: Junior Engineer posts are very few (only 2 to 5 in each branch), so competition for JE can be tough. Goods Train Manager has the most vacancies.

Application Fee

NIL – No fee for any category

Selection Process – 3 Steps

  • Step 1 – Computer Based Test (CBT): A single stage online exam
  • Step 2 – Document Verification: Your certificates and service details are checked
  • Step 3 – Medical Examination: You must be medically fit for the post

Selected employees get the same initial training as direct recruits.

CBT Exam Pattern – Goods Train Manager vs Junior Engineer

Point Details
Goods Train Manager – Subjects General Awareness, Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning
Goods Train Manager – Size 100 Questions | 100 Marks | 90 Minutes
Junior Engineer – Subjects General Awareness, Physics & Chemistry, Basics of Computers and Applications, Basics of Environment and Pollution Control, Technical Abilities
Junior Engineer – Size 150 Questions | 150 Marks | 120 Minutes
Negative Marking 1/3rd of the question marks is cut for each wrong answer
Language English is default. Hindi, Urdu and local languages are also available

Salary Details

Pay is as per the direct recruitment rules of RRBs. The exact pay level and allowances are given in the official notification PDF. Please read it before you apply.

Documents to Keep Ready Before 9 November

  • 10th (Matriculation / SSC / SSLC / HSC) certificate or mark sheet showing date of birth
  • Degree / Diploma / Convocation / Passing certificate in PDF format
  • Recent photograph and signature in the required size
  • Your railway service details (employee details, unit, department) as asked in the form

How to Fill the SWR Online Form 2026

  • Go to www.rrchubli.in (RRC/SWR website)
  • Click on the GDCE application portal link
  • Read the “How to Apply” steps on the portal
  • Fill in all details and choose your post
  • Upload the documents asked in the form
  • Preview the form and correct any mistakes
  • Submit the form
  • Download or print the submitted form

Mistakes to Avoid While Applying

  • Applying for a post that does not match your qualification
  • Wrong date of birth or name (keep it same as your 10th certificate)
  • Uploading blurry photo, signature or documents
  • Waiting for the last date (8 December 2026) when the website can be slow
  • Not saving or printing the submitted form
  • Ignoring the official notification PDF. Always read it fully once

Simple Preparation Plan for SWR CBT

  • Step 1: Read the exam pattern for your post and list all subjects
  • Step 2 (Goods Train Manager): Practice Maths (percentage, ratio, average, time and work), reasoning (series, coding-decoding, puzzles) and general awareness every day
  • Step 2 (Junior Engineer): Revise your diploma-level technical subjects first because Technical Abilities is a big part of the paper. Then revise basic Physics and Chemistry, computer basics and environment topics
  • Step 3: Read current affairs and basic railway-related general knowledge
  • Step 4: Take timed mock tests every week. JE paper has 150 questions in 120 minutes, and Goods Train Manager paper has 100 questions in 90 minutes
  • Step 5: Be careful with negative marking. Avoid wild guesses
  • Step 6: Keep yourself medically fit and check the medical standards in the notification

Who Cannot Apply for SWR Recruitment 2026?

  • Candidates who are not railway employees
  • Staff in RPF / RPSF
  • Assistant Commissioner and Accounts Cadre
  • Candidates who do not have the required degree or diploma

SWR Recruitment 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How many posts are there in SWR Recruitment 2026?
There are 258 posts: Goods Train Manager 247, JE / Bridge 2, JE / P.Way 2, JE / Mechanical Workshop 5 and JE / S&T / Signal 2.

Q2. What is the last date?
8 December 2026. The form starts on 9 November 2026.

Q3. Can a fresher or outside candidate apply?
No. Only regular serving employees of South Western Railway and RWF/YNK can apply.

Q4. Is there any fee?
No. The fee is nil.

Q5. What is the age limit?
18 to 42 years as on 1 January 2027, with 5 years relaxation for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC.

Q6. Which exam will be held?
A single stage Computer Based Test, then document verification and medical examination.

Q7. Is there negative marking?
Yes, 1/3rd of the marks for each wrong answer.

Q8. What is the salary?
As per direct recruitment rules of RRBs. See the official notification for exact pay.

Q9. Where do I apply?
On the official website www.rrchubli.in once the link opens on 9 November 2026.

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