South Western Railway (SWR), Hubballi, Karnataka, has invited applications for 258 posts in 5 roles under Advt No. No.01/2026(GDCE). The posts include Goods Train Manager, JE / Bridge, JE / P.Way, JE / Mechanical Workshop and 1 more. The online application is open from 9 November 2026 to 8 December 2026.
The posts are for Divisions/Units/Workshops/Headquarters of South Western Railway. Qualification required: Degree or Diploma in Engineering or equivalent from a recognized University/Institute. The pay is As per direct recruitment rules of RRBs. Selection is by computer Based Test (CBT), document Verification and medical Examination. Post-wise eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.
Key Points
- Last date: 8 December 2026
- Vacancies: 258, in 5 roles
- How to apply: Online
- Pay: As per direct recruitment rules of RRBs
- Age limit: 18 to 42 years (as on 1 January 2027)
- Place: Divisions/Units/Workshops/Headquarters of South Western Railway
SWR Recruitment 2026 - Overview
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SWR Notification PDF 2026
Advt No. No.01/2026(GDCE) gives the full conditions for each post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.
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Category-wise Vacancies
Age relaxation for all posts: SC/ST 5, OBC 3.
Who Can Apply for SWR Recruitment 2026?
Other conditions:
- Only regular serving railway employees of South Western Railway and RWF/YNK are eligible to apply.
Who Cannot Apply for SWR Recruitment 2026
- Staff in RPF/RPSF
- Assistant Commissioner and Accounts Cadre
Post-wise Details
Goods Train Manager (247 posts)
Qualification required: Degree from recognised University or its equivalent. Age limit: 18 to 42 years.
JE / Bridge (2 posts)
Qualification required: Three years Diploma in Civil Engineering or B.Sc. in Civil Engineering of three years duration or (b) a combination of any sub stream of basic streams of Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute. Age limit: 18 to 42 years.
JE / P.Way (2 posts)
Qualification required: Three years Diploma in Civil Engineering or B.Sc. in Civil Engineering of three years duration or (b) a combination of any sub stream of basic streams of Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute. Age limit: 18 to 42 years.
JE / Mechanical Workshop (5 posts)
Qualification required: Three years Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Manufacturing / Mechatronics / Industrial / Machining / Instrumentation and Control / Tools and Machining / Tools and Die Making / Automobile / Production Engineering OR(b)a combination of any sub stream of basic streams of Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics / Manufacturing / Mechatronics / Industrial / Machining / Instrumentation and Control / Tools and Machining / Tools and Die Making/ Automobile / Production Engineering from a recognised University/Institute. Age limit: 18 to 42 years.
JE / S&T / Signal (2 posts)
Qualification required: Three years Diploma in (a) Electrical / Electronics / Information Technology / Communication Engineering / Computer Science and Engineering / Computer Science / Computer Engineering OR (b) a combination of any sub stream of basic streams of Electrical / Electronics / Information Technology / Communication Engineering / Computer Science and Engineering / Computer Science / Computer Engineering from a recognized University / Institute. Age limit: 18 to 42 years.
Pay and Terms of Engagement
- Selected employees undergo initial training of the same duration as direct recruits.
Important Dates
How Will SWR Select Candidates?
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- Single stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
SWR Exam Pattern 2026
- There will be negative marking in CBT examination and marks will be deducted for each wrong answer @ 1/3rd of the marks allotted for each question.
- English is the default language. Question papers are available in Hindi, Urdu, and local languages.
Documents to Enclose
- Matriculation/SSC/SSLC/HSC Certificate or mark sheet indicating Date of Birth
- Educational/Degree/Convocation/Passing Certificate in PDF format
- Photograph and signature
How to Apply for SWR Recruitment 2026 Online
- Go to RRC/SWR website www.rrchubli.in and click on the application portal provided in the website.
- Follow the steps outlined under the heading HOW TO APPLY and complete all the required details.
- Upload supporting documents wherever mandatory.
- Preview the application, submit it, and download or take a printout of the application.
- Apply on or before 8 December 2026.
Other Points to Note
SWR Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
Official Source
This article is based on the official notification of South Western Railway, Advertisement No. No.01/2026(GDCE), dated 28 October 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.
