CLW GDCE Recruitment 2026 – For 27 JE, Teacher and More Posts
Posted By: Jiya
Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) has officially published the CLW GDCE Recruitment 2026 notification to announce the invitations of applications to eligible regular workers towards several Indian Railway Jobs in India. The aim of this recruitment drive is that internal personnel should have a career growth opportunity to take up different technical and teaching positions. Applicants should make sure that they fulfill all the above-mentioned requirements and send their applications by the deadline of May 08, 2026. It will be a highly merit-based selection process, which will be done based on a competitive examination and where necessary, it will be done by administering relevant skill tests. It is advisable that applicants ensure that they are eligible and start preparing to be in these great departmental positions.
About Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW)
One of the biggest and most reputed manufacturers of electric locomotives in the world is the Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) which functions under the ministry of railways, Government of India. CLW was established in 1950 and has been a pillar of Indian industrial development, continuously making state-of the art locomotives to the national carrier. The organization believes in excellence and offers its employees many growth opportunities in form of internal assessment and competitive examinations such as the General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE), which provides the organization with competent and motivated workforce.
Vacant Roles for CLW GDCE Recruitment 2026
| Post Name | Department | No. of Posts |
| Junior Engineer (Works) | Engineering | 03 |
| Junior Engineer (P-Way) | Engineering | 01 |
| Depot Materials Superintendent (DMS) | Stores | 06 |
| School Teacher (PGT) | Personnel/GA | 17 |
| Total Posts | 27 | |
Key Dates to Remember
- Notification Release Date: April 10, 2026
- Last Date for Application Receipt: May 08, 2026, by 18:00 hrs.
Qualification Criteria for CLW GDCE Recruitment 2026
| Requirement | Details |
| Jr. Engineer |
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| DMS |
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| School Teacher (PG) |
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| Jr. Engineer Railway |
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Remuneration Details
- Junior Engineer (Works & P-Way): Starting salary at Level 6 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
- Depot Materials Superintendent (DMS): Level 6 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
- Post Graduate Teacher (PGT): Level of 8 salary in the 7 th CPC Pay Matrix.
Age Limitations (as of April 10, 2026)
- General Category (UR): Maximum age is 42 Years.
- OBC Category: Maximum age is 45 Years.
- SC/ST Category: Maximum age is 47 Years.
Application Fee Details
- General / OBC / EWS: NIL
- SC / ST / PwBD: NIL
- Note: This departmental recruitment is not subject to application fee.
Recruitment Procedure for CLW GDCE Recruitment 2026
- Selection Mode: The organization will use Computer Based Test (CBT) or Tablet Based Test (TBT) in order to select candidates.
- Exam Syllabus: Depot Materials Superintendent Syllabus includes General Awareness, Physics, Chemistry and Technical Ability in positions of DMS and JE.
- Teacher Selection: Teacher posts will involve the applicants undergoing a CBT and then Teaching Skill Test.
- Marking System: The administration will deduct 1/3 mark each time an incorrect response is given in the objective test.
- Final Merit: Recruitment cell draws up the merit list based on the CBT and Skill Test scores. This interdepartmental hiring presents a great chance in the realm of WB govt. jobs to existing employees.
Preparation of CLW Exam: Best Books
- General Intelligence/Reasoning: R.S. Aggarwal, A Modern Approach to Both Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
- Quantitative Aptitude: Fast track Objective Arithmetic by Rajesh Verma.
- Technical Subjects: Objective Civil Engineering by P.K. Mishra or diploma level textbooks.
- General Awareness: Lucent, General Knowledge and Manorama Yearbook.
Benefits of Solving Previous Exam Papers
- The most important success tip to pass departmental exams is to prepare using the past year papers.
- It gives candidates an idea of the level of difficulty and the kind of questions to be asked by the Railway recruiting authorities.
- Solving these papers helps applicants to be faster and more accurate in solving them and detect common themes in the syllabus and develop confidence to pass the competitive threshold.
Application Method for CLW GDCE Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website at https://clw.indianrailways.gov.in/
- Employees must use the prescribed application format available in Recruitment section titled “Notification for promotion throgh GDCE- Applications are invited from eligible staff“.
- Provide a copy of educational certificates (self-attested), caste certificates (where applicable) and identity proofs.
- The applicant must submit the application to an immediate controlling supervisor and officer who will ensure that it is duly verified.
- Please send the duly filled form to the physical ‘Drop Box’ located in Recruitment Section, Personnel Department, Administrative Building, Chittaranjan.
- One of the requirements of this process is the internal promoter who wants to pursue Chittaranjan Locomotive Works Careers.
- Make sure that the application is submitted to the office before May 08, 2026 because no late submissions will be accepted.
FAQs
Regular workers of Chittaranjan Locomotive Works except RPF and RPSF workers can apply. Applicants should have a grade below the announced salary level and also have the necessary educational qualifications, Diploma or Master degree, to undertake the technical or teaching jobs.
The first stage is having a Computer Based Test (CBT) or a Tablet Based Test. In the case of teaching jobs, a follow-up Skill Test is obligatory. The ultimate merit is based on these examination scores and then full check of service records and medical fitness standards is carried out.
The interested personnel should complete the given application as per the official notification and submit it to be checked by the controlling officer. The completed report must be handed in through the drop box at the Personnel Department within the Administrative Building, Chittaranjan, by May 08, 2026.
Official Links
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Official Website | www.clw.indianrailways.gov.in |
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8 May, 2026