RRB Gorakhpur Updates 2026

RRB Gorakhpur Recruitment 2026: Complete Guide

Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), Gorakhpur was established in April 1984. It functions under the Ministry of Railways and acts as the nodal recruitment agency for the North Eastern Railway (NER) zone. Headquartered near the Gorakhpur Railway Station, this board manages the selection of Group ‘C’ staff for the critical rail network serving Eastern Uttar Pradesh (Purvanchal) and the Western districts of Bihar.

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RRB Gorakhpur Recruitment: The Complete Guide

RRB Gorakhpur holds a strategic position in the Indian Railways network as it serves the North Eastern Railway (NER) headquarters. It caters to one of the most densely populated regions in India, making it a high-volume recruitment board. A selection here provides an opportunity to serve in the heartland of Eastern Uttar Pradesh, covering major pilgrim and industrial routes.

RRB Gorakhpur Jurisdiction & Divisions

RRB Gorakhpur has a distinct jurisdiction covering the North Eastern Railway zone. Unlike other boards, it recruits for the Zonal HQ, three divisions, and multiple specialized workshops:

• North Eastern Railway (NER) Headquarters: Recruitment for administrative and ministerial staff at the Zonal HQ in Gorakhpur.
• Lucknow Division (NER): Covers the NER portion of the Lucknow region (distinct from the Northern Railway section handled by RRB Lucknow).
• Varanasi (Banaras) Division: A critical division managing the heavy pilgrim traffic in the Varanasi/Banaras region.
• Izzatnagar Division: Headquartered in Bareilly, managing the rail network in Western/Central UP and the Nainital foothills.

Specialized Technical Workshops:

• Mechanical Workshop (Gorakhpur): A major maintenance hub for coaches and wagons.
• Signal Workshop (Gorakhpur Cantt): Dedicated to S&T equipment repair.
• Bridge Workshop (Gorakhpur Cantt): Specialized engineering unit for railway bridges.

Major Recruitment Categories

RRB Gorakhpur regularly conducts examinations for high-demand posts. Please refer to the ‘Latest Updates’ table above for active Notification Numbers (CEN) and direct links.

• RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories):
  • Graduate Level: Prestigious posts including Station Master, Goods Guard, Commercial Apprentice, and Senior Clerk cum Typist.
  • Undergraduate Level: Roles like Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, and Trains Clerk.
• RRB Group D (Level-1): Massive recruitment drives for Track Maintainers, Helpers, and Pointsman in the Engineering, Mechanical, and S&T departments of NER.
• RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot): Technical recruitment for the driving crew responsible for operating trains in the high-density Gorakhpur-Lucknow-Chhapra sections.
• RRB Technician: Selection of skilled technicians for the Gorakhpur Mechanical Workshop and Diesel/Electric Loco Sheds (Gonda, Izzatnagar).
• RPF Recruitment:
  • Sub-Inspector (SI): Executive security roles for law and order maintenance in the sensitive NER zone.
  • Constable: Security personnel responsible for passenger safety.
• RRB Section Controller: A critical traffic department role responsible for controlling train movements on the busy single and double-line sections of NER.
• RRB JE (Junior Engineer): Supervisory roles for Diploma/Degree holders in Civil (P-Way/Works), Electrical, and Mechanical branches.
• Paramedical Categories: Recruitment for the Lalit Narayan Mishra Railway Hospital (Gorakhpur) and divisional health units.
• Ministerial & Isolated Categories: Specialized posts such as Stenographers (Hindi/English), Junior Translators, and Teachers.

Contact Details & Address (Official)

For queries regarding medical boards, candidature status, or DV dates, use the official contact channels listed below.

• Office Address: Railway Recruitment Board, Gorakhpur Railway Station Road, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh – 273012
• Helpline & Contact:
  • Phone: 0551-2201209
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Office Hours: 09:30 AM to 06:00 PM (Monday – Friday)
• Official Website: www.rrbgkp.gov.in

Selection Process & Documentation

The standard selection workflow involves Computer Based Tests (CBTs), followed by aptitude/skill tests and Document Verification (DV).

List of Documents Required for DV:

• Matriculation Certificate: Original proof of Date of Birth.
• Educational Qualifications: Original Marksheets and Certificates (10+2/Diploma/Degree/ITI/NAC).
• Caste Certificate: Central Government format for SC/ST/OBC-NCL.
• Aadhaar Card: Original ID for biometric verification.
• NOC: Mandatory for current Government/PSU employees.
• Admit Card Stubs: The counterfoils of e-call letters from CBT stages.

Stay Alert for RRB Gorakhpur Updates

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