The Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway (RRC/CR) has released the much-awaited GDC 02/2026 notification. This Central Railway (excluding RPF/RPSF) regular and eligible employees a golden opportunity to fast-track their careers through the General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE).
While the notification announces numerous vacancies across various departments, the post of Nursing Superintendent (Level 7) stands out as one of the most prestigious and highly rewarding opportunities.
Below is a comprehensive, simplified guide that covers everything from the exact application dates and vacancy details to the detailed exam pattern for the Nursing Superintendent and other important roles.
Notification & Application Details (GDCE 02/2026)
To ensure your application is successful, please keep these important dates and restrictions in mind:
Issuing Authority: Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway (RRC/CR)
Notice No.: GDCE 02/2026
Target Audience: Regular and eligible employees of Central Railway (excluding RPF/RPSF).
Registration Starts: 04/22/2026 at 11:00 AM
Registration Ends: 05/21/2026 at 6:00 PM
Application Method: Online only via the official website (www.rrccr.com)
Important Restriction: Candidates cannot apply for the same post they are currently serving in.
Nursing Superintendent Vacancy (Level 7)
For candidates from the medical field, the Nursing Superintendent role is the main attraction of this recruitment.
Department: Medical
Pay Level: Level 7 (Highly attractive pay structure under the 7th Central Pay Commission)
Total Vacancies: 21 (UR: 12, SC: 3, ST: 5, OBC: 1)
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Nursing Superintendent Exam Pattern
The selection process includes a 90-minute Computer-Based Test (CBT) with 100 questions. The syllabus is very specific:
Professional Ability: 70 questions (maximum weighting)
General Awareness: 10 questions
General Arithmetic/Intelligence/Reasoning: 10 questions
General Science: 10 questions
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Complete Vacancy Breakdown (All Departments)
Apart from the Nursing Superintendent, RRC CR has announced vacancies across Accounts, Commercial, Electrical, Engineering, Mechanical, Operating, and S&T departments.
Sr. No. | Name of the Category | Level | Dept. | UR | SC | ST | OBC | Total |
1 | Nursing Superintendent | 7 | Medical | 12 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 21 |
2 | Junior Account Assistant cum Typist | 5 | Accounts | 21 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 41 |
3 | Accounts Clerk cum Typist | 2 | Accounts | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 26 |
4 | Commercial Clerk cum Ticket Clerk | 3 | Commercial | 40 | 27 | 25 | 20 | 112 |
5 | Junior Clerk cum Typist | 2 | P/NP | 155 | 28 | 30 | 5 | 218 |
6 | Junior Engineer / Electrical/GS | 6 | Electrical | 30 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 39 |
7 | Junior Engineer / Electrical/TRD | 6 | Electrical | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
8 | Junior Engineer / Electrical / EMU | 6 | Electrical | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
9 | Junior Engineer / Electrical / TRS | 6 | Electrical | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
10 | Technician Grade III DIESEL (ELECTRICAL) | 2 | Electrical | 10 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
11 | Technician Grade III ELECTRICAL(GS) | 2 | Electrical | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
12 | Technician Grade III ELECTRICAL(TRD) | 2 | Electrical | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9 |
13 | Technician Grade III REFRIGERATION & AC | 2 | Electrical | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
14 | Technician Grade III WELDER (OL) | 2 | Electrical | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
15 | Technician Grade III FITTER(PU & WS) | 2 | Electrical | 11 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 20 |
16 | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | 2 | Electrical | 476 | 197 | 104 | 131 | 908 |
17 | Junior Engineer / P-Way | 6 | Engineering | 28 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 52 |
18 | Junior Engineer / Civil / Design | 6 | Engineering | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 12 |
19 | Junior Engineer / Works | 6 | Engineering | 14 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 24 |
20 | Technician Grade III BLACKSMITH | 2 | Engineering | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12 |
21 | Technician Grade III FITTER (OL) | 2 | Engineering | 10 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
22 | Technician Grade III WELDER(OL) | 2 | Engineering | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
23 | Junior Engineer / Carriage and Wagon | 6 | Mechanical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
24 | Junior Engineer / Mechanical (Workshop) | 6 | Mechanical | 6 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 13 |
25 | Technician Grade III DIESEL (MECHANICAL) | 2 | Mechanical | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
26 | Technician Grade III FITTER (OL) | 2 | Mechanical | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
27 | Technician Grade III WELDER(OL) | 2 | Mechanical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
28 | Technician Grade III CARPENTER | 2 | Mechanical | 6 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 23 |
29 | Technician Grade III MACHINIST | 2 | Mechanical | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
30 | Technician Grade III MILLWRIGHT | 2 | Mechanical | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
31 | Technician Grade III PAINTER | 2 | Mechanical | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
32 | Technician Grade III TRIMMER | 2 | Mechanical | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
33 | Technician Grade III WELDER (WORKSHOP) | 2 | Mechanical | 13 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 23 |
34 | Technician Grade III TURNER | 2 | Mechanical | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 18 |
35 | Station Master | 6 | Operating | 30 | 8 | 4 | 15 | 57 |
36 | Goods Train Manager | 5 | Operating | 26 | 9 | 13 | 6 | 54 |
37 | Technician Grade I SIGNAL | 5 | S&T | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 |
38 | Technician Grade III (Signal) | 2 | S&T | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
39 | Technician Grade III (Telecom) | 2 | S&T |
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Age Limits & General Eligibility
Age will be calculated as of 01.07.2026.
UR Category: 18 to 42 years (born on or after 02.07.1984)
OBC Category: 18 to 45 years (born on or after 02.07.1981)
SC/ST Category: 18 to 47 years (born on or after 02.07.1979)
Educational Constraint: Candidates must possess the required educational qualifications by the last date of application. Candidates awaiting final results are strictly not eligible to apply.
Selection Process & General Exam Rules
The selection is highly transparent and includes a single-stage Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by, where applicable, a Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) or a Typing Skill Test (CBTST), document verification, and a medical examination.
General marking rules for the CBT:
Negative Marking: 1/3 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
Minimum Qualifying Marks: UR: 40% | EWS: 40% | OBC (NCL): 30% | SC: 30% | ST: 25%.
Post-wise Exam Pattern
1. Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
Exam: 120 minutes | 100 questions.
Subjects: Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Basic Science & Engineering, and a trade-specific section (approximately 25 questions).
CBAT: Shortlisted candidates (8 times the number of vacancies) must achieve a minimum T-score of 42 in each test battery. Merit is 50% CBT + 50% CBAT.
2. Station Master, Goods Train Manager, and Junior Account Assistant.
Examination: 90 minutes | 120 questions.
Subjects: Mathematics (35), General Intelligence and Reasoning (35), General Awareness (50).
Additional: CBAT is required for Station Master (70% CBT / 30% CBAT). CBTST is required for Junior Account Assistant (Typing: 30 WPM English / 25 WPM Hindi).
3. Junior Engineer (All departments)
Examination: 120 minutes | 150 questions.
Subjects: General Awareness (15), Physics and Chemistry (15), Computer Basics (10), Basics of Environment and Pollution Control (10), Technical Abilities (100).
4. Clerk (Commercial, Accounts, Junior Clerk)
Exam: 90 minutes | 120 questions (Math 35, Reasoning 35, General Awareness 50).
Additional: A typing test is mandatory for Accountant and Junior Clerk positions.
5. Technician (Level 5 and Level 2)
Level 5 (Grade I Signal): 90 minutes | 100 questions (General Awareness, Reasoning, Computer, Mathematics, Basic Science, and Engineering).
Level 2 (Grade III): 90 minutes | 100 questions (Mathematics, Reasoning, General Science, General Awareness).
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Merit Index, Normalization & Tie-Breaking Rules
Normalization: Scores will be normalized for the CBT conducted in more than one shift.Merit Index: A common merit index formula will also be applied for candidates from different categories who take the exam but are applying for the same post.
Tie-breaker Rule: If marks are equal, the older candidate will be given a higher rank. If age is equal, the rank is determined by the alphabetical order of the name (A to Z).
Document Verification (DV): Original certificates are mandatory. The signature and handwriting must be the same in all stages.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question 1. Who is eligible to apply for the Nursing Superintendent position in RRC CR GDCE 2026?
Answer: Regular and eligible employees of the Central Railway (excluding RPF/RPSF) who meet the required educational qualifications by the last date are eligible to apply.
Question 2. What is the syllabus for the Nursing Superintendent CBT?
Answer: The exam will have 100 questions to be solved in 90 minutes. It includes Professional Ability (70 questions), General Awareness (10), General Arithmetic/Intelligence/Reasoning (10), and General Science (10).
Question 3. Can I apply for the same post I am currently working in?
Answer: No, candidates are strictly not permitted to apply for the same post they are currently working in.
Question 4. Is there any negative marking in the CBT?
Answer: Yes, 1/3 marks are deducted for each incorrect answer in all exams.
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