RRC East Coast Railway ECoR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 1599 Posts

📅 Published: 26 Aug 2026

📌 Short Information

Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), East Coast Railway (ECoR), Bhubaneswar has released the East Coast Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 notification for 1,599 apprenticeship slots across 25 designated trades. Eligible candidates who have passed Class 10th with the required marks and hold an ITI certificate in the relevant trade can apply online from 26 August 2026 to 15 September 2026. Selection for RRC ECoR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 will be based on merit, and no written examination or interview will be conducted. Candidates should check their trade-wise eligibility, age limit and other conditions before submitting the online application.

Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), East Coast Railway (ECoR), Bhubaneswar

RRC East Coast Railway ECoR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 1599 Posts

Advt. No. ECoR/Pers/RRC/Act Apprentice/2026-27

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📅 Important Dates

Notification Release Date: 21 August 2026
Online Application Start Date: 26 August 2026 – 05:00 PM
Last Date to Apply Online: 15 September 2026 – 05:00 PM
Last Date for Fee Payment: 15 September 2026 – 05:00 PM
Merit List: Notify Soon
Document Verification: Notify Soon

💰 Application Fee

General / OBC / EWS: ?100/-
SC / ST: ?0/-
PwBD Candidates: ?0/-
All Female Candidates: ?0/-
Payment Mode: Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI / Internet Banking

🎓Eligibility

Candidates must have passed Matriculation / Class 10th examination under the 10+2 system with minimum 50% aggregate marks from a recognized Board.

Candidates must also possess a National Trade Certificate / ITI certificate in the relevant designated trade, issued by NCVT/SCVT as applicable.

The ITI trade selected in the application must correspond to the apprenticeship trade for which the candidate is applying. Candidates should check the official notification carefully for complete trade-wise eligibility before submitting the form.

🎂 Age Limit as On: 15 Sep, 2026

Minimum Age: 15 Years
Maximum Age: 24 Years
Age Limit as on: 15 September 2026
SC / ST Upper Age Relaxation: 5 Years
OBC Upper Age Relaxation: 3 Years
PwBD Upper Age Relaxation: 10 Years
Ex-Servicemen: Age relaxation as per applicable rules.

📋 Vacancy Details

Unit / Division	Total Posts
Carriage Repair Workshop, Mancheswar, Bhubaneswar	250
Rayagada (RGDA) Division	292
Khurda Road Division	773
Sambalpur Division	262
Headquarters, ECoR, Bhubaneswar	22
Total	1599

Category-Wise Vacancy

UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	Total
633	164	435	251	116	1599

📝 How to Fill Application Form

RRC East Coast Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 online application will be available from 26 August 2026 at 05:00 PM to 15 September 2026 at 05:00 PM.
Visit the official Railway Recruitment Cell, East Coast Railway, Bhubaneswar website.
Open the Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 online application link.
Complete the candidate registration using the required personal and contact details.
Fill in your educational qualification, ITI trade, category and other required information carefully.
Upload the required photograph, signature and relevant certificates/documents in the prescribed format.
Pay the application fee online, if applicable to your category.
Check the complete application form carefully before final submission.
Submit the application and keep a printout or saved copy of the final form for future reference.
No hard copy of the online application is required to be sent to RRC/ECoR.
For RRC ECoR Apprentice Merit List, Document Verification and latest Railway job updates, candidates can regularly visit SarkariVacance.

✅ Mode of Selection

Merit List based on Matriculation Marks
Document Verification
Medical Fitness Examination
Final Engagement for Apprenticeship Training

🔗 Links for This Recruitment

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RRC Bhubaneswar Official Website	Official Website

❓Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. When will the RRC ECoR Apprentice 2026 online application start?
Ans: The online application for RRC East Coast Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 will start on 26 August 2026 at 05:00 PM.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for East Coast Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The last date to apply online for RRC ECoR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is 15 September 2026 up to 05:00 PM.

Q3. How many vacancies are available in RRC ECoR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Ans: East Coast Railway has announced a total of 1,599 Act Apprentice training slots across various divisions, workshops and designated trades.

Q4. What is the eligibility for East Coast Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Candidates should have passed Class 10th with at least 50% aggregate marks and possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT as applicable.

Q5. Is there any written examination for RRC ECoR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Ans: No. There is no written examination or interview. Candidates are shortlisted through the prescribed merit process, followed by Document Verification and Medical Fitness.

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