Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), North Central Railway, Prayagraj has opened a correction/modification window for GDCE Notification No. RRC/NCR/GDCE-01/2026. The window is available from 10 November to 16 November 2026, 11:59 PM. It is a one-time opportunity for eligible railway employees who submitted their application and for employees who registered but could not complete the final submission by the original deadline.
This is an internal departmental recruitment examination, not an open recruitment drive for the general public. Only eligible serving regular employees of North Central Railway and the additional eligible Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) employees covered by the corrigendum may use the facility.
RRC Prayagraj GDCE 01/2026: Important Details
| Recruiting authority | Railway Recruitment Cell, North Central Railway, Prayagraj |
|---|---|
| Notification number | RRC/NCR/GDCE-01/2026 |
| Original notification date | 28 September 2026 |
| Recruitment type | General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE) quota |
| Posts | Assistant Loco Pilot, Technician, Junior Engineer and NTPC Non-Graduate posts |
| Total notified vacancies | 656 |
| Eligible applicants | Eligible serving regular railway employees with lien in North Central Railway; eligible BLW Varanasi employees as clarified by Corrigendum 1 |
| Modification window | 10–16 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM |
| Original application period | 1–30 October 2026 |
| Age cut-off date | 1 January 2027 |
| Application fee | Not specified in the notification |
| Selection process | CBT, aptitude/typing skill test where applicable, document verification and medical examination |
| Official website | rrcpryj.org |
What Is the RRC GDCE 01/2026 Modification Window?
In its notice dated 9 November 2026, RRC Prayagraj announced one opportunity to correct or modify the online application submitted under GDCE 01/2026. The modification link is available on the RRC website from 10 November through 16 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
The notice specifically covers two groups: candidates who submitted their applications by the original closing date and need to correct an entry, and candidates who completed online registration but could not submit the final application by 30 October. The latter group may complete the application during the modification window.
After 16 November at 11:59 PM, RRC says no further modification opportunity will be provided. The details remaining in the application will be treated as final, and candidates will be responsible for errors.
RRC North Central Railway GDCE 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post category | Vacancies | Pay level |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | 428 | Level 2 |
| Technicians (all notified departments) | 61 | Levels 2 and 5 |
| Junior Engineers (various departments) | 60 | Level 6 |
| NTPC Non-Graduate posts | 107 | Levels 2 and 3 |
| Total | 656 | — |
The NTPC Non-Graduate vacancies comprise 104 Commercial-cum-Ticket Clerk posts and 3 Junior Clerk-cum-Typist posts. The Technician and Junior Engineer vacancies are distributed across the departments and trades listed in Annexure E of the original notification. Candidates should use that annexure rather than rely only on the category totals above.
Who Is Eligible to Use the Modification Window?
- The applicant must be an eligible, regular and serving railway employee with lien in North Central Railway, subject to the post-specific conditions.
- RPF/RPSF personnel, trainees and substitutes who have not been regularised are not eligible under the notification.
- Employees who have resigned or transferred out of North Central Railway during the selection process are not eligible to continue.
- Employees working in a higher grade than the notified post, or applying for the same post they currently hold, are not eligible.
- There is no minimum service condition for eligible regular NCR employees under the notification.
- Corrigendum 1 clarifies that eligible employees of Banaras Locomotive Works, Varanasi may also apply if they meet the prescribed conditions. BLW employees who had already applied do not need to submit a second application.
Age Limit and Relaxation
As amended by Corrigendum 2, the upper age limits are 42 years for Unreserved candidates, 45 years for OBC candidates and 47 years for SC/ST candidates. The age is reckoned as on 1 January 2027; the notification specifies a lower age of 18 years.
OBC candidates should note the corrected upper age of 45 years. The original notification text and Corrigendum 2 should be read together; the corrigendum replaces the earlier OBC age entry.
Educational Qualification
Qualifications are post-specific and must be possessed by the original application closing date, with the required details endorsed in the employee’s service record and HRMS. Broadly, the notification provides for:
- Assistant Loco Pilot: Matriculation/SSLC with a relevant NCVT/SCVT ITI or Course Completed Act Apprenticeship, or the specified three-year engineering diploma/degree disciplines in lieu of ITI.
- Technician: Relevant ITI/Act Apprenticeship, 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics, B.Sc. or engineering diploma/degree, depending on the Technician grade and trade.
- Junior Engineer: Relevant three-year engineering diploma or the specified engineering degree/discipline mapping for the department and exam group.
- NTPC Non-Graduate: The prescribed 12th-standard qualification and other post-specific conditions for Commercial-cum-Ticket Clerk or Junior Clerk-cum-Typist.
Employees awaiting the final result of the minimum prescribed qualification were not eligible under the original notification. Check Annexure F for the exact trade, discipline and medical standard for the post selected.
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
The selection stages depend on the post:
- ALP: CBT, Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), document verification and medical examination.
- Technician: CBT, document verification and medical examination.
- Junior Engineer: CBT, document verification and medical examination.
- NTPC Non-Graduate: CBT, followed by a Computer Based Typing Skill Test for Junior Clerk-cum-Typist, then document verification and medical examination.
The notification prescribes one-third negative marking for wrong answers in the CBT. The NTPC Non-Graduate CBT is described as 120 questions for 90 minutes. For the Junior Clerk-cum-Typist skill test, the prescribed speed is 30 words per minute in English or 25 words per minute in Hindi. Post-specific CBT patterns and syllabi are given in the relevant annexures.
How to Use the GDCE 01/2026 Modification Window
- Visit the official RRC Prayagraj website.
- Open the GDCE 01/2026 notification or modification-window link on the website.
- Log in using the registration details created for the original application.
- If you had submitted the application, review the form and correct the permitted errors shown by the portal.
- If you registered but did not complete final submission by 30 October, complete the pending application during this window.
- Check all personal, service, post-preference, qualification and document details before final submission.
- Submit the application/modification by 16 November 2026, 11:59 PM and save the final acknowledgement.
Important Official Links
- Modification window notice dated 9 November 2026 (PDF)
- Original GDCE 01/2026 notification (PDF)
- Corrigendum 1 – BLW employee eligibility (PDF)
- Corrigendum 2 – revised OBC age limit (PDF)
- RRC Prayagraj GDCE notices
- RRC North Central Railway official website
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date for RRC GDCE 01/2026 modification?
The modification window closes on 16 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Can candidates who registered but did not submit the application use this window?
Yes. The 9 November notice expressly allows candidates who completed registration but could not submit the final application by 30 October to complete it during the modification window.
Can general public candidates apply for GDCE 01/2026?
No. This is a departmental competitive examination for eligible serving railway employees, not an open-market recruitment drive.
How many vacancies are notified?
The original vacancy annexure lists 656 posts across ALP, Technician, Junior Engineer and NTPC Non-Graduate categories.
What is the corrected OBC upper age limit?
Corrigendum 2 sets the OBC upper age limit at 45 years as on 1 January 2027. The UR limit is 42 years and the SC/ST limit is 47 years.
Related railway opportunity: Northern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026. This is a separate open apprenticeship engagement and is not part of the North Central Railway GDCE.
Last verified: 12 November 2026. The modification window is open until 16 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. RRC Prayagraj notices and the original GDCE notification/corrigenda are the controlling sources.