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SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY

RAILWAY RECRUITMENT CELL
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Old GM’s Office Complex, 2 Floor, Club Road, Keshwapur, Hubballi-580023
website: www.rrchubli.in

General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE) Notification No.01/2023(GDCE)

(Only Regular Serving Railway Employees of SWR and RWF/YNK are eligible to apply)

Date of Issue: 03-08-2023 Date & Time of Closing: 23.45 hrs. of 02-09-2023
GDCE for selection to the Critical Safety Category Posts viz. Assistant Loco Pilot,
Technicians & Junior Engineers in various departments over South Western Railway

1. In terms of the instructions issued vide Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-93/PM2/16

dtd.20.08.1993 (RBE No.129/1993), No.E(NG)1/2023/PM1/12, dtd.20.06.2023 (RBE No.80/2023),
No.E(NG)1/2023/PM1/12, dtd.14.07.2023 (RBE No.90/2023) and other instructions issued from
time to time, applications are hereby invited ONLINE for filling up the following posts in various
departments over South Western Railway through General Departmental Competitive
Examination (GDCE) from all the eligible regular serving Railway employees of South Western
Railway and RWF/YNK as on the date of issue of notification.
2. The serving regular employees of Divisions/Units/Workshops/Headquarters of South Western
Railway and Rail Wheel Factory/Yelahanka (RWF/YNK) including staff of Accounts Department
are eligible to apply except RPF/RPSF personnel in terms of Railway Board’s letter
No.E(NG)I/2002/PM2/9, dtd.11.08.2003 (RBE No.139/2003). The staff in the category of Law
Assistant & Catering Supervisors are not eligible to apply in terms of in terms of Railway Board’s
letter No.E(NG)I-2020/PM9/1, dtd.24.11.2021 (RBE No.86/2021) and they may register their
applications for GDCE ONLINE within the stipulated date and time as per the instructions given
below.
3. Breakup of the vacancies, Educational Qualification/Medical Fitness are indicated as under:-
Name of the Pay No. of Vacancies PwBD Medical
Level UR OBC SC Minimum Educational Qualification
Post & Dept. th
(7 CPC) ST Total VI HI LD MD Standard

(A) Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from

recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the
trades of Armature and Coil Winder / Electrician
/ Electronics Mechanic / Fitter / Heat Engine /
Instrument Mechanic / Machinist / Mechanic
Diesel / Mechanic Motor Vehicle / Millwright
Maintenance Mechanic / Mechanic Radio & TV
/ Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic /
Tractor Mechanic / Turner / Wireman
(OR)
Assistant Loco
Pilot Level-2 296 158 88 46 588 0 0 0 0 Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed A-I
(Mechanical Dept.) Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned
above
(OR)
(B) 3 years Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical
/Electronics / Automobile Engineering
(OR)
Combination of various streams of these
Engineering disciplines from a recognized
Institution in lieu of ITI.
Note: Degree in the Engineering disciplines as above will
also be acceptable in lieu of Diploma in Engineering

Technician Gr.I B.Sc. in Physics/Electronics/Computer Science/

(Signal) Level-5 7 4 3 0 14 0 0 0 0 Information Technology/Instrumentation from a B-I
(Signal & Tele Dept.)
recognized University/ Institute.
Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised
institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trade of
Technician Gr.III Forger and Heat Treater
(Blacksmith) 1
(Engineering Dept.)
Level-2 3 2 0 0 05 0 0 (OL, LC, 0 (OR) B-I
DW, AAV)
Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed
Act Apprenticeship in the trade mentioned
above.
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Name of the Pay No. of Vacancies PwBD Medical

Level UR OBC SC Minimum Educational Qualification Standard
Post th
(7 CPC)
ST Total VI HI LD MD
Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised
institutions of NCVT/ SCVT in the trades of
Welder / Welder (Gas and Electric) / Gas
Technician Gr.III 1 Cutter / Structural Welder / Welder (Pipe) /
(Welder) Level-2 1 1 0 0 02 0 0 (OL, LC, 0 Welder (TIG/MIG) B-I
(Engineering Dept.) DW, AAV)
(OR)
Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed
Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned
above.
Junior Engineer/
Bridge Level-6 1 1 0 0 02 0 0 0 0 (a) Three years Diploma in Civil Engineering A-III
(Engineering Dept.)
or B.Sc. in Civil Engineering of three years
Junior Engineer/ duration
P.Way Level-6 19 10 6 3 38 0 0 0 0 (OR) A-III
(Engineering Dept.)
(b) a combination of any sub stream of basic
Junior Engineer/ 1 streams of Civil Engineering from a
Works Level-6 11 4 2 1 18 0 0 (OL, DW, 0 recognized University / Institute. B-I
(Engineering Dept.) AAV)

Three years Diploma in (a)

Mechanical/Electrical / Electronics /
Manufacturing/ Mechatronics / Industrial/
Machining / Instrumentation & Control / Tools
& Machining / Tools & Die Making /
Junior Engineer/ Automobile / Production Engineering OR (b) a
Carriage & 1
Wagon
Level-6 7 3 2 1 13 0 0 (OL, DW, 0 combination of any sub stream of basic B-I
AAV)
(Mechanical Dept.) streams of Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics
/ Manufacturing / Mechatronics / Industrial /
Machining / Instrumentation & Control / Tools
& Machining / Tools & Die Making /
Automobile / Production Engineering from a
recognised University/ Institute.
Junior Engineer/
Diesel Electrical Level-6 1 0 0 0 01 0 0 0 0 Three years Diploma in (a) Mechanical / B-I
(Mechanical Dept.) Electrical / Electronics Engineering OR (b) a
Junior Engineer/
Electrical/ 1 combination of any sub stream of basic
Level-6 1 1 1 1 04 0 0 (OL, DW, 0 B-I
General Services
AAV) streams of Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics
(Electrical Dept.)
Junior Engineer/ Engineering from a recognised University/
Electrical/TRD Level-6 3 1 1 0 05 0 0 0 0 Institute. A-III
(Electrical Dept.)
Three years Diploma in (a) Electrical /
Electronics / Information Technology /
Communication Engineering / Computer
Science & Engineering / Computer Science /
Junior Engineer/ Computer Engineering OR (b) a combination
S&T/Signal
(Signal & Tele Dept.) Level-6 2 1 0 1 04 0 0 0 0 of any sub stream of basic streams of A-III
Electrical / Electronics / Information
Technology / Communication Engineering /
Computer Science & Engineering / Computer
Science / Computer Engineering from a
recognized University/Institute.
Three years Diploma in (a) Mechanical /
Production / Automobile / Electrical /
Electronics / Instrumentation & Control
Engineering OR (b) a combination of any sub
Junior Engineer/
Track Machine Level-6 11 4 3 1 19 0 0 0 0 stream of basic streams of Mechanical / A-III
(Engineering Dept.)
Production / Automobile / Electrical /
Electronics / Instrumentation & Control
Engineering from a recognized University /
Institute.
Total 363 190 106 54 713 00 00 05 00
Note : Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) reservation is not applicable for GDCE in terms of RBE No.72/2019, dtd.02.05.2019

4. AGE LIMIT: The upper age limit will be 42 years for General candidates, 45 years for OBC
candidates and 47 years for SC/ST candidates. (Authority: RBE No.112/2018, dtd.02.08.2018 &
corrigendum dtd.19.09.2018). The age will be reckoned as on 01.01.2024 (Authority: RBE
No.224/99, dtd.02.09.1999)
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Cut off date for age criteria is indicated below :

Community UR OBC SC/ST
Age Group 18 to 42 years 18 to 45 years 18 to 47 years
Born After 01.01.1982 01.01.1979 01.01.1977

Age relaxation of 10 years is applicable to PwBD candidates as per the extant instructions.
5. PROOF OF AGE: Matriculation/SSC/SSLC/HSC Certificate or mark sheet indicating Date of Birth
issued by Board OR School leaving/Transfer certificate issued by School/College Authority.
6. Educational Qualification:

6.1 Candidates should posses the prescribed educational qualification (as indicated above) from
recognized Board/University/Institute as on the date of Notification. Candidates having higher
educational qualification may also apply. Those candidates who are appearing in and/ or awaiting
results of the final examination need NOT apply. Candidate should possesses the requisite
educational/technical qualification on the date of notification and the same should be
endorsed in the Service Register of the employees.
6.2 Candidates are advised to raise request for updating educational qualification in HRMS by
individual log-in and upload necessary documents and submit the copy of the same documents
to dealing clerk to update the same in IPAS/HRMS if acquired subsequently after appointment
and not entered in the Service Register / HRMS Module. At later stage if it is found that proper
entries are not available in Service Register, then candidature of such candidate is liable to be
rejected at any stage. It is sole responsibility of the employee to ensure correct entries of
the caste and educational qualification in the HRMS.

7. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

7.1 Zone of Consideration:

a) Eligible staff working in the Levels of posts lower than the Levels of the posts for which GDCE
is being conducted are eligible to appear in GDCE selections for all categories.

b) Eligible staff working in same Levels of posts for which GDCEs are being conducted are
eligible to appear in selection for GDCE from non-safety to safety categories as well as safety
to safety category posts (Authority: RBE No.72/2017 dtd.24.07.2017).

8. APPLICATION FEE : NIL

9. MODE OF APPLICATION
9.1 Applications should be registered ONLINE by filling up the required details, as will be made
available in the website of RRC/SWR i.e., www.rrchubli.in. The application has to be filled up
carefully duly following the steps and instructions as provided on the website. The application
portal will be open from 03-08-2023 till 02-09-2023 upto 23.45 hrs

9.2 In case any employee has any difficulty in registering his application ONLINE, they can use the
‘Contact Us’ button in the application portal. We will try to address your queries in two working
days. Alternatively you also can send a mail to [email protected] or reply to any
of the emails which they get during the course of registration.

9.3 To avoid last minute rush, candidates are advised in their own interest to register their
applications ONLINE well before the closing date, since there may be possibility of failure/
inability to log on to the website of RRC/SWR on account of heavy load on the internet or website
jam during last days. Candidates desiring to make any corrections in the application already filled
can do so before being clicked FINAL SUBMISSION on ONLINE registration. After final
submission and confirmation, no provision for editing the data is allowed.
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9.4 The last date/ time for ONLINE registration is 02-09-2023 at 23.45 hrs. Railway Administration
will not bear any responsibility if the candidates are not able to register their applications ONLINE
within the last date/time, for any reason whatsoever.

10. Steps to be followed while registering the ONLINE Application:

10.1 Go to RRC/SWR website www.rrchubli.in and click on the application portal provided in the
website.

10.2 Follow the steps mentioned in the application portal and fill up the details. Document proof
should be uploaded wherever asked.

10.3 Candidates are advised to use their working mobile number and active E-mail ID for the
purpose of filling up online application. There will be NO paper correspondence and all the
information will be sent through SMS and E-mail. If in case no E-mail is seen in inbox, please
check your spam folder.

10.4 After filling up the details and reading the declaration, click on the preview button. The
applicants can go through the details on using the preview button. At any stage before final
submission, the application can be edited by clicking the sections shown on the top. Once the
application is submitted there is no scope for editing. Candidates are advised to download or
take a printout of application once it is submitted.

10.5 On submission of application by the applicants, the same will be sent to respective
Division/Units (i.e. Personnel Department of HQrs., UBL, SBC, MYS, CAO/CN, TMO/HQ,
UBLS (including the details of GSD/UBL) MYSS (including the details of MGSD/AP),
RWF/YNK and Accounts Dept. of respective Division/Unit for ONLINE verification.

10.6 Designated Officers of HQrs/Division/Units for verification of application will be provided ID

and Password. The Hqrs/Division/Units will verify the details and certify the correctness of the
data as per the SR and other details, make “ELIGIBLE”/”INELIGIBLE” and submit to RRC
ONLINE for further process. Once the details are verified and submitted by the designated
officers, no further verification will be done at any level during the selection process. Hence
the verifying Officers should ensure the correctness of the data before submission to RRC
after ONLINE verification.

11. ONLY ONE APPLICATION: Each eligible serving employee should submit only one
application against the posts notified in this Notification and employees submitting more than
one application will be liable for disqualification. Even if, such a candidate gets selected
inadvertently, he/she will be disqualified and they will not be considered for selection under
this Notification for GDCE.

Note: In case the application is rejected for any reason, SMS and E-mail alerts will also be
sent to the candidates on their registered mobile number and E-mail ID furnished by them
during their ONLINE application. Candidates whose application/candidature is rejected will
NOT be intimated by post.

THE ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES SHOULD TREAT THAT THIS NOTIFICATION ITSELF IS AN

ALERT NOTICE FOR CONDUCTING COMPUTER BASED TEST (CBT) EXAMINATION
WHICH WILL BE ADVISED AT SHORT NOTICE BY RRC/SWR.

12. Employees who are selected are liable to be posted to any Division/Unit of South Western
Railway. Those who are not willing for posting involving transfer, need not apply. The
allotment of division/unit of the selected candidates/employees will be at the discretion of the
administration, subject to availability of GDCE quota vacancies. Candidates/Employee has no
right to ask the Division/Unit of their choice.
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13. A recent passport size color photograph (not older than one month) without cap and without
wearing the coloured glasses along with his/her signature below the photograph in jpg/jpeg
file format should be uploaded ONLINE along with a photograph of signature.

14. The candidates shall also upload the Educational/Degree/Convocation/Passing Certificate in

the PDF format.
15. RECRUITMENT PROCESS
15.1 The entire recruitment process shall involve single stage Computer Based Test (CBT),
Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) (wherever applicable) and document
verification/Medical examination as applicable.

15.2 The standard of examination shall be like that of Direct Recruitment conducted by RRBs. The
questions for the Computer Based Test (CBT) will generally be in conformity with the
educational standards prescribed for the post.

15.3 The questions set in the Computer Based Test (CBT) will be of Multiple Choice Objective
Type. English is the default language. In case the candidate wishes to choose any other
language, then the same can be selected from the drop down list of languages such as Hindi,
Urdu and local languages i.e. Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Marathi & Konkani (Authority: RBE
No.149/2019 dtd.09.09.2019). The candidates have to give preference for any one of the
above mentioned languages, while submitting ONLINE application. In case of any
difference/ discrepancy/dispute in the Questions between English and the opted
language, the content of English version shall prevail.

15.4 There will be negative marking in CBT examination and marks will be deducted for each
wrong answer @ 1/3 of the marks allotted for each question.

15.5 The date of examinations will be notified by RRC/SWR through SMS on registered mobile
numbers & E-Mail address registered in the applications and on website of RRC/SWR.

15.6 During examination candidates should read the instructions on the computer terminal DASH
BOARD carefully and follow them scrupulously. Failure to comply with the instructions may
lead to disqualification of candidature.

15.7 The recruitment process may change for the post notified, as per the latest guidelines issued
from time to time.

15.8 Employees selected under GDCE Scheme shall be subjected to initial training of the same
duration prescribed for Direct Recruitees as the case may be.

15.9 The detailed information in connection with selection process against GDCE is furnished as
under:

1. GDCE for Assistant Loco Pilot / Technicians

Only single online application (common to all the notified posts – ALP & Technicians) has to
be submitted by the candidate through the link provided on the official website of RRC. The
entire recruitment process shall involve CBT, Computer Based Aptitude Test and Document
Verification as applicable.

The CBT shall have two parts viz.Part A and Part B as detailed below.

PART - A

Duration: 90 Min. (120 Minutes for eligible PwBD candidates accompanied with Scribe).

No. of Questions: 100

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The marks scored in Part A alone shall be used for short listing of candidates for further
stages of recruitment process subject to the condition that the candidate is securing qualifying
mark in Part B.

The syllabus for Part A shall be as below

a. Mathematics: Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and
Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work; Time and Distance, Simple and
Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary
Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern etc.

b. General Intelligence and Reasoning : Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series,

Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn
Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and decision making, Similarities
and differences, Analytical reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and
Assumptions etc.

c. Basic Science and Engineering: The broad topics that are covered under this shall be
Engineering Drawing (Projections, Views, Drawing Instruments, Lines, Geometric figures,
Symbolic Representation), Units, Measurements, Mass Weight and Density, Work Power and
Energy, Speed and Velocity, Heat and Temperature, Basic Electricity, Levers and Simple
Machines, Occupational Safety and Health, Environment Education, IT Literacy etc.

d. General Awareness on Current Affairs in Science & Technology, Sports, Culture,

Personalities, Economics, Politics and any other subjects of importance.

PART - B

Duration: 60 Min. (80 Minutes for eligible PwBD candidates accompanied with Scribe)

No. of Questions: 75

Qualifying Mark: 35 % (This is applicable to all candidates and no relaxation is permissible)

This part is qualifying in nature and shall have questions from the trade syllabus prescribed by
Director General of Employment & Training (DGET). Candidates with ITI/Trade
Apprenticeship qualification will be required to appear in the section having questions from the
relevant trade. Candidates holding Degree, Diploma having eligibility for the posts of ALP
have to select relevant trade from the list of trades listed against their engineering discipline.

Candidates who do not have ITI/Act Apprentice/Diploma qualifications and have qualified
10+2 with Physics and Mathematics will be eligible for the posts of Tech-III/Tele and Tech-
III/Sig. Only. They should choose a special trade “Physics & Maths”. If, they choose any
other trade, they will not be considered for any of the posts. The Physics & Maths trade shall
have questions on Physics and Mathematics of 10+2 standard.

Candidates who do not have ITI/Act Apprentice qualifications but have Diploma/Degree in
various specified streams will be considered for the post of ALP only. Such candidates should
choose their trades for Part-B of the CBT.

The trade syllabus can be obtained from the DGET website. The relevant trades for various
engineering discipline/diploma for appearing in the qualifying test is as below:
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Engineering Relevant trade for PART B Qualifying Test to

Sl.No.
Discipline(Diploma/Degree) be selected from
Electrical Engineering and Electrician / Instrument Mechanic / Wiremen
1 combination of various streams of /Winder(Armature) / Refrigeration and Air
Electrical Engineering Conditioning Mechanic
Electronics Engineering and
2
combination of various streams of Electronics Mechanic / Mechanic Radio & TV
Electronics Engineering
Fitter / Mechanic Motor Vehicle / Tractor
Mechanical Engineering and
3 Mechanic / Mechanic Diesel / Turner / Machinist /
combination of various streams of
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic/ Heat
Mechanical Engineering
Engine / Millwright Maintenance Mechanic
Automobile Engineering and Mechanic Motor Vehicle / Tractor Mechanic /
4 combination of various streams of Mechanic Diesel / Heat Engine / Refrigeration and
Automobile Engineering Air Conditioning Mechanic
5 HSC(10+2) with Physics and Maths Electrician / Electronics Mechanic / Wireman

Computer Based Aptitude Test (Only for candidates who have opted for ALP)

Qualifying marks: The candidate needs to secure a minimum score of 42 marks in each
of the test batteries to qualify. This is applicable to all candidates and no relaxation is
permissible.

Candidates equal to 8 times number of ALP vacancies for each of the communities i.e. UR, OBC-NCL,
SC and ST (including Ex-SM) shall be short listed for Computer Based AT (based on their performance
in Part A of CBT subject to their qualifying the Part B of CBT) from among the candidates who have
opted for the post of ALP.

Candidates will have to qualify in each of the test battery of Computer Based Aptitude Test for
considering them for the post of ALP. The Computer Based Aptitude Test shall have questions and
answer options only in English and Hindi. There shall be no negative marking in Computer Based
Aptitude Test.

The ALP merit list will be drawn only from amongst the candidates qualifying in the Aptitude Test, with
70% weightage for the marks obtained in the Part A of CBT and 30% weightage for the marks obtained
in Computer Based AT.

Candidates are advised to visit websites of RDSO (www.rdso.indianrailways.gov.in -> Directorates ->
Psycho Technical Directorate -> Candidates Corner) for question patterns and other details of AT.

Based on the options and performance of candidates in part-A of the CBT subject to their qualified the
part-B of CBT (for Technician posts) and based on the performance of candidates in both part-A of the
CBT and Computer Based Aptitude Test subject to their qualifying the part-B of CBT (for ALP),
candidates equal to the number of vacancies will be called for Document Verification.

Candidates to be asked for their category preference, and exam group in which they will appear in the
following format:

1. Post Preference Details

Category No. Designation Department Priority

2. Trade Details (Technicians / Act Appr./Diploma/Engg. to specify the trade in which they are
appearing
Exam Group

2. GDCE for Junior Engineer of Various Departments:

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Only single online application (common to all the notified posts – Junior Engineer (JE) has to
be submitted by the candidate through the link provided on the official website of RRC. The
entire recruitment process shall involve Computer Based Test (CBT) and Document
Verification/Medical Examination as applicable. Selection is made strictly as per merit, on the
basis of CBT.

Computer Based Test (CBT)

Duration : 120 minutes (160 Minutes for eligible PwBD candidates accompanied with Scribe)

No. of Questions : 150

Syllabus : The Questions will be of objective type with multiple choices and are likely to
include questions pertaining to General Awareness, Physics and Chemistry, Basics of
Computers and Applications, Basics of Environment and Pollution Control and Technical
abilities for the post. The syllabus for General Awareness, Physics and Chemistry, Basics of
Computers and Applications, Basics of Environment and Pollution Control is common for all
notified posts under this notification as detailed below:
CENTRALIZED EMPLOYMENT NOTICE (CEN) No.03/2018 10
a) General Awareness : Knowledge of Current affairs, Indian geography, culture and history
of India including freedom struggle, Indian Polity and constitution, Indian Economy,
Environmental issues concerning India and the World, Sports, General scientific and
technological developments etc.

b) Physics and Chemistry: Up to 10th standard CBSE syllabus.

c) Basics of Computers and Applications: Architecture of Computers; input and Output

devices; Storage devices, Networking, Operating System like Windows, Unix, Linux; MS
Office; Various data representation; Internet and Email; Websites & Web Browsers; Computer
Virus.

d) Basics of Environment and Pollution Control: Basics of Environment; Adverse effect of

environmental pollution and control strategies; Air, water and Noise pollution, their effect and
control; Waste Management, Global warming; Acid rain; Ozone depletion.

e) Technical Abilities: For technical abilities, refer to Annexure-VII-A to G of CEN

No.03/2018

The section wise Number of questions and marks are as below :

No. of Questions Marks for each Section

Subjects
Stage-II Stage-II
General Awareness 15 15
Physics & Chemistry 15 15
Basics of Computers and Applications 10 10
Basics of Environment and Pollution Control 10 10
Technical Abilities 100 100
Total 150 150
Time in Minutes 120

The section wise distribution given in the above table is only indicative and there may be
some variations in the actual question papers. Virtual calculator will be made available on the
Computer Monitor during CBT.

Discipline Mapping Tables:

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Three years Diploma in Engineering or Bachelor’s Degree in

Sl.No. Exam Group
Engineering/Technology

Mechanical Engineering
Production Engineering
Automobile Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Mechanical and
1 Industrial Engineering
Allied Engineering
Machining Engineering
Tools and Machining Engineering
Tools and Die Making Engineering
Combination of any sub stream of basic streams of above
disciplines
Electrical Engineering
Electrical and
2 Combination of any sub stream of basic streams of Electrical
Allied Engineering
Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Instrumentation and Control Engineering
Communication Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Electronics and
3 Computer Engineering
Allied Engineering
Computer Science
Information Technology
Combination of sub streams of basic streams of above
disciplines.
Civil Engineering
Combination of any sub stream of basic streams of Civil Civil and Allied
4
Engineering Engineering
B.Sc., in Civil Engineering of 3years duration

All the candidates with the above qualification shall be tested in the Exam Group mapped as
per the above chart.

A candidate possessing more than one minimum educational qualification, mapped to

different Exam Groups, can choose any one Exam Group. These candidates would be eligible
for all the posts for which they possess minimum educational qualifications.
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NORMALIZATION OF THE MARKS:

The raw marks for single session paper and normalized marks for multi session paper will be
used for computing Merit Index, which is a common benchmark for generating merit for
candidates from differing Exam Groups.

CALCULATION OF MERIT INDEX FOR ALL PAPERS

In order to generate a common merit list comprising of candidates who gave examination from
different exam groups, but eligible for a common post, merit index will be computed. For all
papers for which there is only one session, actual marks obtained by the candidates will be
used for calculating merit index, while for papers in multi-sessions; normalized marks will be
calculated corresponding to the raw marks obtained by a candidate and the merit index will be
calculated based on the normalized marks.

The Merit Index will be computed using the formula given below:
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M – Mq
Merit Index = Sq+(St –Sq)
Mt – Mq

(Merit Index is the relative score of a candidate within the discipline.)

M: Marks obtained by the candidate (actual / raw marks for single session exam and
normalized marks for multi session exam. Mq: The qualifying marks for general category
candidate in the paper (40).

Mt : The mean marks of top 0.1% or top 10 whichever is larger of the candidates who
appeared in the paper (in case of multi session exam including all sessions)

Sq: 350 is the score assigned to Mq.

St : 900 is the score assigned to Mt.

The qualifying marks (Mq) for general category candidate is 40.

The Merit Index will be calculated for UR, OBC, SC, ST candidates whose actual marks for
single session exam and normalized marks for multi session exam are equal or above the
community qualifying marks prescribed in Para 13.2 of CEN No.03/2018. Based on the Merit
Index generated a combined merit list of the candidates of different disciplines / Exam Group
will be prepared in the descending order of merit and the allotment of the preference will be
done on the basis of this merit list.

Candidates to be asked for their category preference, and exam group in which they will
appear in the following format:

1. Post Preference Details

Category No. Designation Department Priority

2. Exam Group Details

Exam Group

16. MOBILE PHONES, PAGERS, CALCULATORS OR ANY OTHER COMPUTING/

COMMUNICATION/ELECTRONIC DEVICE/ GADGETS ARE PROHIBITED:
16.1 Candidates are prohibited from carrying mobile phones, pagers, calculators or any other
computing/communication/electronic device/ gadgets to the examination center. If any
candidate is found to be in possession of such device/gadgets in working or in switched off
condition in the examination hall, his/her candidature shall be cancelled forthwith and he/she
will be debarred from future examinations conducted by RRC. In addition such employees are
liable to be taken up under appropriate disciplinary/ criminal proceedings.
16.2 Candidates are strictly advised, in their own interest, not to bring any valuables and prohibited
items to the venue of the examination, as arrangement for safe-keeping cannot be assured.
17. HALL TICKET (E-ADMIT CARD) FOR ONLINE EXAMINATION:

17.1 E-ADMIT CARDS to the eligible candidates will be made available on the website well in
time before the Computer Based Test (CBT), Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
(wherever applicable). Eligible candidates should log in at the link provided on RRC website
using Registration Number and DOB, download the E-ADMIT CARD and take a printout.
17.2 Candidates must bring their E-ADMIT CARDS duly obtaining the signature of the concerned
supervisor/controlling Officer in the space provided on the E-ADMIT CARD, while appearing
for the Computer Based Test (CBT), Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) (wherever
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applicable). This tantamount to a relieving letter for the purpose of attending the CBT/CBAT
by the concerned controlling authority.

17.3 RRC will not entertain any request for any change in examination centre allotted to eligible
candidates.

18. Document Verification/Medical examination

Document verification and Medical examination will be done only for those candidates, who
qualified in the CBT/CBAT. Those called for Document Verification will have to submit the
Original Academic/Technical/Community certificates at the respective allotted Divisions/Units
for scrutiny. On satisfactory Document Verification, they will be directed for appropriate
medical examination as prescribed at Para 03 above as required.

19. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

19.1 The trade/exam group is to be specified by employees having ITI / Act Apprentice/Diploma /
Engg. Qualification
19.2 Preference of all the posts as applied and for which employee is eligible may also be called
for.
19.3 Minimum percentage of marks for eligibility in various categories: UR-40%, OBC-30%, SC-
30%, ST-25%. This percentage of marks for eligibility may be relaxed by 2% for PwBD
candidates, in case of shortage of PwBD candidates against vacancies reserved for them.
19.4 The PwBD candidates should be provided the Scribe wherever applicable.
19.5 In case of two or more candidates securing same marks, their merit position shall be
determined by age criteria i.e., older person shall be placed at higher merit and in case age
being same, then alphabetical order (a to z) of the same shall be taken into account to break
the tie.
19.6 Candidates equal to the number of vacancies will be called for DV based on their merit in CBT
and options.
19.7 Appointment of selected candidates is subject to their passing requisite Medical Fitness Test
to be conducted by the Railway Administration, final verification of educational and community
certificates and verification of antecedents / character of the candidates.
19.8 Admission to all stages of recruitment process shall be purely provisional, subject to the
candidate satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions.
19.9 Mere issue of e-call letter to the candidates will NOT imply that their candidature has been
finally accepted by the RRC.
19.10 RRC conducts documents verification of eligibility conditions with reference to original
documents only after the candidates have qualified in all the stages of examinations and are
shortlisted for Document Verification. RRC may reject the candidature of any applicant at any
stage of recruitment process. In case the candidate is found not fulfilling the requisite criteria
and if appointed, such a candidate is liable to be removed from service summarily.
19.11 Before applying for the post(s) against this notification, candidates should satisfy themselves
that they fulfill all the eligibility norms including age, educational qualification(s), community
and medical standard(s). Candidates should ensure that they have requisite
educational/technical qualifications from recognized Board/University/ Institute as on the
closing date for online application submission.
19.12 Candidates should enter their Name, Father’s Name and Date of Birth as recorded in the
SSLC / Matriculation/High School Examination Certificate or an equivalent Certificate as well
as in their service record. No subsequent request for its change will be considered.
19.13 In cases of name change, candidates should indicate their changed name only in the ONLINE
application. However, the details should match with the Matriculation or Equivalent certificate
as well as Service Record. Date of such change should be prior to the date of submission of
ONLINE application.
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19.14 Gazette Notification or any other legal document as applicable for such cases should be
submitted at the time of Document Verification (DV) along with the acceptance letter of
employer.
19.15 Signatures of the candidates on all documents should be identical in all stages of recruitment
process and must be in running hand and not in block / capital or disjointed letters. Signatures
in different style at the time of CBT, CBAT, Document Verification; Medical examination etc.
may result in cancellation of candidature.
19.16 Dates of examinations will be published on the website. The E-call letters for CBT, CBAT,
should be downloaded only from website. No call letter will be sent by post. The CBT centre,
date and shift indicated in the E-call letter shall be final. RRC reserve the right to conduct
additional CBT/CBAT, and /or additional document verification etc., without assigning any
reason. Request for postponement of any of the above activity or for change of venue, date
and shift will not be entertained under any circumstances.
19.17 Vacancies indicated in this Notification are provisional and may undergo any change
(increase/decrease) or even become NIL in total or in specific Units/Communities/Posts at a
later stage depending upon the actual needs of the Railway Administration. Also, additional
posts if required by the Railway may also be included at later stage.
19.18 The Railway Administration also reserves the right to cancel the notified vacancies at any
stage at its discretion and such decision will be final and binding on all.
19.19 The function of the RRC is to recommend names of suitable candidates to the concerned
authorities of the Railway Division/Units who in turn will issue the offer of appointment letter
subject to availability of vacancies and candidates satisfying all eligibility criteria.
19.20 Selected candidates will have to undergo training, wherever prescribed, and during training
period payment will be regulated as per extant rules.
19.21 RRC reserves the right to incorporation any subsequent change/modifications/additions in the
terms & conditions of recruitment under this Notification as necessitated and applicable.
19.22 Sparing of the candidate for taking the examination and issuing necessary duty passes, if
required, as per rule, will be the responsibility of the concerned Division/Office/unit where the
candidate is presently working. No travel authority shall be provided by RRC.

20. INVALID APPLICATION: Application with the following deficiencies will be summarily rejected.
20.1 Applications not registered through ONLINE.
20.2 Applications which are incomplete in any manner.
20.3 Applications of candidates not possessing the prescribed educational qualifications.
20.4 Applications of candidates not fulfilling the age conditions.
20.5 If more than one application registered by the same candidate, all such applications will be
rejected.
20.6 Applications without uploading photograph, signature and certificates w.r.t. EQ/TQ
20.7 Applications where the required documents are not uploaded.
NOTE: The list is only illustrative and not exhaustive. The applications will be rejected on any other
irregularity/deficiency noticed by the RRC at any stage and considered sufficient for rejection.

21. MISCONDUCT / MALPRACTICE

21.1 Candidates are warned that, they should not furnish any particulars that are false or suppress
any material information while registering the ONLINE Application.
21.2 Candidates shall not bring or attempt to bring any political or other influence to further his/her
interest in respect of selection process.
21.3 Any misconduct on the part of the candidate at any part of the selection process is strictly
prohibited and such misconduct will lead to disqualification of the candidature and also
appropriate disciplinary/criminal proceedings will be initiated against them.
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21.4 Indulgence in any malpractices/misconduct will result in the rejection of the candidature at any
stage of selection in addition to initiation of appropriate Disciplinary/Criminal proceedings.
22. MISCELLANEOUS :

22.1 The decision of RRC in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of ONLINE
applications, issue of free Rail Passes, penal action for false information, modification of
vacancies, mode of selection, conduct of CBT, allotment of examination centres, selection,
allotment of posts of selected candidates etc., will be final and binding on the candidates and
no enquiry or correspondence will be entertained by the RRC in this regard.

22.2 RRC will not be responsible for any inadvertent errors and reserves right to correct such
errors.

22.3 Any legal issues arising out of this notification shall fall within the legal jurisdiction of Hon’ble
Central Administrative Tribunal, Bangalore.

22.4 In the event of an dispute about interpretation, the English version of the notification will be
treated as final.

22.5 Application under RTI Act: Any application even under RTI act seeking any information will not
be entertained till the completion of the entire recruitment process.

23. DECISION OF RRC TO BE FINAL

In all matters connected with the GDCE notified vide this notification; the decision of the
RRC/SWR will be final and binding on all concerned.
24. ABBREVATIONS USED
UR-Un Reserved, OBC-Other Backward Classes, SC-Scheduled Caste, ST-Scheduled Tribe,
PwBD-Persons with Benchmark Disability, OL-One Leg, LC-Leprosy Cured, DW-Dwarfism,
AAV-Acid Attack Victim.

25. This notification may be given wide publicity among all the staff of the
HQ/Divisions/Workshops/Units/HQ/RWF/YNK to avoid any complaints at a later date.

26. The employees are advised to check the official website i.e. www.rrchubli.in regularly till
finalization of selection process for updates in the matter.

Sd/-
CHAIRMAN
Railway Recruitment Cell
South Western Railway, Hubballi
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ANNEXURE-A

FORMAT OF CASTE CERTIFICATE FOR SC/ST CANDIDATES

(Form of certificate to be produced by Candidate applying for appointment to Post under the Govt. of India SC/ST)

1.This is to certify that Shri*/ Srimati/ Kumari* ...................................son/daughter* of............................................ Village/

Town......................................./District/Division*..............................of the........................................State/Union Territory*
belongs to the.................................Caste*/Tribe which is recognized as a Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe under:-
*The Constitution Scheduled Castes Order 1950.
*The Constitution Scheduled Tribes Order 1950.
*The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) (Union Territories) (Part C States) Order 1951;
*The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) (Union Territories) (Part C States) Order 1951;
[As amended by the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Lists (Modification Order 1956, the Bombay Re-organisation
Act 1960, the Punjab Re- organisation Act 1966, the State of Himachal Pradesh Act 1970, the North Eastern Areas
(Re-organisation) Act 1971 and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Orders, (Amendment) Act 1976]
*The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir)* Scheduled Castes Orders, 1956
*The Constitution (Andaman and Nicobar Islands)* Scheduled Tribes Order, 1959 as amended by the Scheduled Castes
and Scheduled *Tribes Orders (Amendment) Act, 1976
*The Constitution (Dadra and Nagar Haveli)* Scheduled Castes Order, 1962.
*The Constitution (Dadra and Nagar Haveli) Scheduled Tribes, Order, 1962
*The Constitution (Pondicherry) Scheduled Castes Orders, 1964
*The Constitution (Uttar Pradesh) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1967
*The Constitution (Goa, Daman and Diu) Scheduled Castes Order, 1968
*The Constitution (Goa, Daman and Diu) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1968
*The Constitution (Nagaland) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1970.
*The Constitution (Sikkim) Scheduled Castes Order, 1978
*The Constitution (Sikkim) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1978
*The Constitution (Jammu & Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1989.
*The Constitution (SC) Orders (Amendment) Act, 1990
*The Constitution (ST) Orders (Amendment) Ordinance Act, 1991
*The Constitution (ST) Orders (Amendment) Ordinance Act, 1996
*The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Orders (Amendment) Act, 2002
*The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Orders (Second Amendment) Act, 2002.
*The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Orders (Amendment) Act, 2002.

2. Applicable in the case of Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes persons who have migrated from one State/Union
Territory Administration.
This certificate is issued on the basis of the Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes Certificate issued to
Shri/Srimati*...............................father/mother*..............................of Shri/Srimati/Kumari……………………… of Village/
Town*.............................in/District/Division*.............................of the State/UnionTerritory*………………….who belongs to
the........................Caste*/Tribe which is recognised as a Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe in the Station/ Union Territory*
issued by the ................................dated.

3. Shri/Srimati/Kumari* and /or* his/her* family ordinarily resides in Village/Town*.............................. District/ Division* of
the State/ Union Territory* of............................................

Place.................................. Signature..................................................................
Date................................... Designation...............................................................
(with seal of Office)
State/ Union Territory................................................
* Please delete the words which are not applicable.
@ Please quote the specific presidential order.
% Delete the Paragraph, which is not applicable
Note: (a) The term “ordinarily reside(s)’ used here will have the same meaning as in Section 20 of the Representation of the People Act,
1950.Officers competent to issue caste/Tribe certificates.
1. District Magistrate / Additional District Magistrate / Collector / Deputy Commissioner / Additional Deputy Commissioner / Deputy Collector
/ 1st Class Stipendiary Magistrate / Sub-Divisional Magistrate / Taluka Magistrate / Executive Magistrate / Extra Assistant Commissioner. 2.
Chief Presidency Magistrate / Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate / Presidency Magistrate. 3. Revenue Officers not below the rank of
Tehsildar. 4. Sub-Divisional Officer of the area where the candidate and / or his / her family normally reside(s). 5. Certificates issued by
Gazetted Officers of the Central or of a State Government Countersigned by the District Magistrate concerned. 6. Administrator/ Secretary
to Administrator (Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands).
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ANNEXURE-B

OBC CERTIFICATE

Form of Certificate to be produced by Other Backward Classes applying for

appointment to posts under the Government of India

This is to certify that Shri/Smt./Kumari............................................................................................................son/daughter of

……………………………….of Village/Town ..........................in District/ Division ............................................. in the State/
Union Territory………………………………. belongs to the ................................. community which is recognised as a
Backward Class under the Government of India, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment’s Resolution
No…………………………………………………….dated………………………*.

Shri/Smt./Kum.*.....................................................................and/or his/her family ordinarily reside(s) in the…..........................

...................District/Division of the...........................................................state/Union Territory. This is also to certify that
he/she does not belong to the persons/sections (Creamy layer) mentioned in column 3 (of the Schedule to the Government
of India, Department of Personnel & Training OM No. 36012/22/93-Estt(SCT), dated 8.9.1993 and modified vide
Government of India, Department of Personnel and Training O.M.No.36033/1/2013-Estt. (Res) dated 27.05.2013 and
13.09.2017**.

Date:
DISTRICT MAGISTRATE /
DY. COMMISSIONER ETC.
(Seal )

*The authority issuing the certificate may have to mention the details of Resolution of Government of India, in which the
caste of the candidate as OBC.
**As amended from time to time.
Note: The term “Ordinarily” used here will have the same meaning as in Section 20 of the Representation of the People Act,
1950.
 Proforma for declaration to be submitted by Other Backward Classcandidates at the
time of document verification, who had applied for the post against RRC-SWR-GDCE-01/2023

DECLARATION

I,_________________________________son/daughter of Shri______________________________
resident of village/town/city_______________ District_____________State___________ hereby declare
that I belong to the _______________ (indicate your sub caste) community which is recognized as a
backward class by the Government of India for the purpose of reservation in services as per orders
contained in Department of Personnel and Training Office Memorandum No. 36012/22/93-Estt.(SCT) dated
08.09.1993. It is also declared that I do not belong to persons/sections (Creamy Layer) mentioned in
column 3 of the Schedule to the above referred Office Memorandum dated 08.03.1993 and its subsequent
revision through O.M.No.36033/1/2013-Estt. (Res) dated 27.05.2013 and 13.09.2017.

Place: Signature of the candidate

Date: (Name of the candidate)

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GDCE FOR VARIOUS POSTS OF SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY

LETTER OF UNDERTAKING FOR USING SCRIBE
RRC/SWR GDCE-01/2023

NOTE: Candidates who are Visually Impaired (VI) / candidates whose writing speed is affected by Cerebral Palsy /
candidates with Loco Motor Disability / One Arm are eligible for Scribe as per RBE No.62/2017.

PARTICULARS OF SCRIBE PROPOSED TO BE ENGAGED BY THE CANDIDATE

I. Details of candidate
Paste here recent
a. Name of the Candidate ............................................................................. colour Passport Size
Photograph
b. Application No. ……………………………………………………………..…. of the candidate of
size 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm
c. Division/Unit ………………. …………………………………………………. (The colour
photograph should not
d. Qualification of Candidate …………………………………………………... be more than 3
e. Disability Type …………………………………….………………………….. months old.

f. Aadhaar No. of Candidate ….....................................................................

II. Details of Scribe

a. Name of the Scribe ................................................................................. Paste here recent

colour Passport Size
b. Date of Birth of the Scribe …................................................................... Photograph
of the scribe of size
c. Father‘s Name of the Scribe ................................................................... 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm (The
colour photograph
d. Aadhaar No. of the Scribe …...................................................................
should not be more
e. Address of the Scribe :............................................................................. than 3 months old.

.....................................................................................................................
f. Educational Qualification of the Scribe ....................................................
.....................................................................................................................
g. Relationship, if any, of the Scribe to the Candidate……..........................

III. DECLARATION BY THE CANDIDATE OF RRC-SWR- GDCE-01/2023:

I. We hereby declare that the particulars furnished above are true and correct to the best of our knowledge and belief. We
have read/ been read out the instructions, attached with this form as given by the Railway Recruitment Cell, regarding
conduct of the candidates assisted by Scribe/Scribes at this examination and hereby undertake to abide by them.
II. We understand that it is my responsibility and my appointed scribe’s responsibility, that we will not do any malpractice
during my CBT which will lead to cancellation of my candidature.
III. We declare that the Scribe himself/herself is not a candidate in this examination. We understand that in case it is found
otherwise the candidature of both of us will be rejected.
IV. We declare that the scribe has not acted/will not act as Scribe to any other candidate of this examination.

(Signature of the Candidate) (Signature of the Scribe)

Left thumb impression of the Left thumb impression of the

Candidate in the box given above Scribe in the box given above

Signature of the Invigilator