CLW Recruitment 2026 for 27 Junior Engineer, School Teacher Posts – Apply Offline @ clw.indianrailways.gov.in

Table of Contents

• Overview & Quick Summary
• Detailed Vacancy Breakdown
• Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit
• Why Apply for CLW Jobs?
• Exam Pattern & Syllabus
• How to Apply Offline
• FAQs

CLW Recruitment 2026: 27 Vacancies for Junior Engineer & School Teacher (PGT)

Golden Opportunity for Railway Employees! The Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW), a unit of Indian Railways, has released the official notification for the General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE) 2026. This Sarkari Naukri notification invites offline applications from regular employees for 27 posts of Junior Engineer, Depot Materials Superintendent, and Post Graduate Teacher.

Detailed Vacancy Breakdown for CLW Recruitment 2026

Below is the complete post-wise vacancy distribution for the CLW GDCE 2026. Candidates are advised to check the category-wise distribution in the official PDF.

PGT Subject-wise Vacancy Breakup

CLW GDCE 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Who Can Apply?

This Central Government Job notification is strictly for regular employees of CLW (including DLW, HWII Stores, and Inspection Cells). RPF/RPSF staff are not eligible. The applicant must be working substantively in a grade below the notified grade.

Age Limit (as on 09.04.2026)

• UR: 42 years
• OBC: 45 years
• SC/ST: 47 years

Educational Qualification

Why Apply for CLW Recruitment 2026?

• Job Security: Permanent absorption under Indian Railways (Central Government).
• Pay Scale: Attractive salary under 7th CPC (Level 6 & Level 8).
• Zero Application Fee: No fee required for any category.
• Career Growth: Departmental promotion and seniority opportunities.

CLW GDCE 2026 Exam Pattern & Syllabus

The exam will be a single-stage Computer Based Test (CBT) / Tablet Based Test (TBT).

For JE (Works), JE (P-Way) & DMS

• Duration: 120 Minutes
• Total Questions: 150 MCQs
• Marks: 1 mark each (Negative marking 1/3)
• Syllabus: General Awareness, Technical Ability (Civil/Mech/Elec), Basics of Computers, Environment.

For School Teachers (PGT)

• Duration: 90 Minutes
• Total Questions: 100 MCQs
• Syllabus: General Awareness, Reasoning, Mathematics, General Science, Professional Ability.
• Skill Test: Shortlisted candidates must undergo a Teaching Skill Test (Weightage 85:15).

How to Apply for CLW GDCE 2026 (Offline Process)

Note: This is an offline application process exclusively for regular CLW employees. There is no online portal.

1. Download Form: Obtain Application Format (Annexure-C) from the official notification.
2. Fill Details: Enter Name, DOB, HRMS ID, Employee No., Qualification, and Post Applied For.
3. Attestation: Get the signature of your Controlling Authority and counter-signature of the Controlling Officer with office seal.
4. Attach Documents: Self-attested copies of Educational Certificates, Category Certificate, and PwBD Certificate (if applicable).
5. Submission: Drop the application in the Drop Box at Recruitment Section, Personnel Department, Administrative Building, Chittaranjan - 713331 by 08 May 2026 (17:30 hrs).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

No, this is a Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE) exclusively for regular employees of Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW).

The last date to submit the offline application is 08 May 2026 by 17:30 hrs.

No, the application fee is NIL for all categories.

Junior Engineers are appointed at Pay Level 6 (₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400) as per 7th CPC.

Yes, PGT candidates must qualify for a Teaching Skill Test after the written exam. The final merit ratio is 85:15 (Written:Skill).

You can download the official PDF from the link provided in the notification or directly at clw.indianrailways.gov.in.