Overview
The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), South Central Railway, Secunderabad, has issued GDCE Notification No. RRC/SCR/GDCE-02/2026 for recruitment to 33 vacancies. Eligible serving regular employees of the erstwhile South Central Railway may apply online for Commercial-cum-Ticket Clerk (CCTC), Nursing Superintendent, and Health & Malaria Inspector posts under the General Departmental Competitive Examination quota.
Employees of BZA, GTL and GNT divisions, along with RYPS and TPYS workshops, are covered under the recruitment drive. Personnel working in the RPF or RPSF are not eligible to apply.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Cell, South Central Railway |
| Post Name | CCTC, Nursing Superintendent, Health & Malaria Inspector |
| Total Vacancies | 33 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | scr.indianrailways.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | 17 September 2026 |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
Applicants should regularly check the South Central Railway website for the closing date, computer-based examination schedule and subsequent recruitment notices.
Eligibility Criteria
Only eligible serving regular employees of the specified South Central Railway units can participate in this GDCE recruitment. Candidates must hold the required qualification by the prescribed eligibility cut-off date.
Educational Qualification
- Commercial-cum-Ticket Clerk: Candidates should have passed Class 12 or its equivalent from a recognised board. The prescribed aggregate marks, where applicable, must be satisfied. Relaxation from the minimum marks condition may apply to reserved-category candidates and employees possessing a higher qualification, as provided under railway rules.
- Nursing Superintendent: Applicants should possess a B.Sc. Nursing degree or have completed the prescribed General Nursing and Midwifery course from a recognised institution. Registration as a nurse and midwife with the appropriate Nursing Council is required.
- Health & Malaria Inspector: Candidates should generally hold a B.Sc. degree with Chemistry and the prescribed diploma or certificate in Health/Sanitary Inspection from a recognised institution. Applicants must verify the exact technical qualification in the detailed notification.
- Employees must be serving in an eligible regular establishment of the erstwhile South Central Railway. RPF and RPSF personnel are excluded.
Age Limit
- The age limit will be determined on the cut-off date specified in the detailed GDCE notification.
- The usual upper-age limits for GDCE recruitment are 42 years for unreserved candidates, 45 years for OBC candidates and 47 years for SC/ST candidates, subject to the conditions in the official notice.
- Date-of-birth details recorded in the employee’s service record will be considered for eligibility.
Fees
- No separate examination fee is generally charged for eligible departmental employees appearing under the GDCE quota.
- Candidates should confirm the fee provision, if any, from Notification No. RRC/SCR/GDCE-02/2026 before submitting the form.
Selection Process
- Computer-Based Test: Eligible candidates will be called for a CBT covering subjects and professional knowledge relevant to the post selected.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted employees must produce educational certificates, caste or community certificates, service particulars, registration certificates and other required records.
- Medical Examination and Final Merit: Candidates must meet the prescribed railway medical standard. Final selection will be based on merit, eligibility verification and vacancy availability.
How to Apply
- Visit the official South Central Railway website at scr.indianrailways.gov.in.
- Open the RRC or recruitment section and locate GDCE Notification No. RRC/SCR/GDCE-02/2026.
- Download and read the notification carefully, particularly the unit eligibility, post-wise qualification, age criteria and medical standards.
- Open the online application link and register using a valid employee ID, mobile number and email address.
- Enter personal, employment, educational and category details exactly as recorded in official service documents.
- Select the eligible post and upload the required photograph, signature, certificates or service-related documents in the specified format.
- Review the application before final submission. Incorrect post preferences or mismatched service details may lead to rejection.
- Submit the form within the prescribed deadline and retain a printout or PDF copy of the final application for future reference.
- Employees should also comply with any requirement to inform or route the application through their controlling office.
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FAQs
1. How many vacancies are available under RRC SCR GDCE Recruitment 2026?
The recruitment notification covers a total of 33 vacancies across CCTC, Nursing Superintendent, and Health & Malaria Inspector posts.
2. Can candidates from outside South Central Railway apply?
No. This is a departmental GDCE recruitment intended only for eligible serving regular employees of the specified erstwhile South Central Railway units. RPF and RPSF employees cannot apply.
3. What is the minimum qualification for the CCTC post?
Applicants for Commercial-cum-Ticket Clerk should have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board, subject to the marks and service conditions stated in the notification.
