The East Coast Railway has officially announced a massive 2026 recruitment Notification (Advt. No. ECoR/Pers/RRC/Act Apprentice/2026-27 Date: 21.08.2026) to fill 1599 Act Apprentice vacancies. Applications must be submitted online only through the RRC website www.rrcbbs.org.in, wherein a link has been made available. The online application portal will be opened on 26.08.2026 at 05.00 PM for filling online applications and the date for closing the online application interface is 15.09.2026 at 05.00 PM.
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Eligible candidates with qualifications 10th, ITI can apply online. Candidates should note that the primary Job locations for these posts are Odisha. Please read all the instructions in this notification carefully and ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria before filling out the online application form.
East Coast Railway Recruitment 2026 Advertisement Download Link
East Coast Railway Recruitment 2026 Online Application Form Link
East Coast Railway Current Notification 2026 [Key Highlights]
| Organization Name: East Coast Railway |
| Notification No: ECoR/Pers/RRC/Act Apprentice/2026-27 |
| Employment Type: Apprentice Training |
| Duration: One Year |
| Total No of Vacancies: 1599 Act Apprentice Posts |
| Place of Posting: Odisha |
| Starting Date: 26.08.2026 at 05.00 PM |
| Last Date: 15.09.2026 at 05.00 PM |
| Apply Mode: Online |
| Official Website: https://www.rrcbbs.org.in/ |
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Current East Coast Railway Job Openings:
- Act Apprentice – 1599 Posts
- Carriage Repair Workshop, Mancheswar
- Electrical Department
- Fitter – 80 Posts
- Sheet Metal Worker – 20 Posts
- Welder – 38 Posts
- Machinist – 12 Posts
- Mechanic(MV) – 10 Posts
- Carpenter – 30 Posts
- Painter – 10 Posts
- Electrical Department
- Electrician – 30 Posts
- Refrigeration & A.C. Mech – 10 Posts
- Wireman – 10 Posts
- Electrical Department
- Rayagada (RGDA) Division
- Engineering Department
- Fitter – 36 Posts
- Welder – 38 Posts
- Black Smith – 38 Posts
- Plumber – 12 Posts
- Carpenter – 12 Posts
- Sarang – 18 Posts
- Grinder – 36 Posts
- Driller – 36 Posts
- Draftsman (Civil) – 05 Posts
- Painter – 06 Posts
- Mason – 18 Posts
- Computer Operator programming Assistant – 06 Posts
- Electrical Department
- Electrician – 14 Posts
- Wireman – 10 Posts
- Electronics Mechanic – 05 Posts
- Medical Department
- Laboratory Technician (Pathology) – 02 Posts
- Engineering Department
- Khurda Road Division
- Engineering Department
- Fitter – 57 Posts
- Black Smit – 95 Posts
- Welder – 63 Posts
- Plumber – 43 Posts
- Mason – 84 Posts
- Electronics Mechanic (TMO) – 12 Posts
- Mechanic(Diesel) (TMO) – 12 Posts
- Bridge Erector – 90 Posts
- Draftsman (Civil) – 15 Posts
- S & T Department
- Fitter – 11 Posts
- Electrician – 19 Posts
- Wireman – 19 Posts
- Electronics Mechanic – 11 Posts
- Electrical Department
- Electrician – 41 Posts
- Refrigeration & A.C. Mech – 11 Posts
- Electronics Mechanic – 08 Posts
- Medical Department
- Laboratory Technician (Pathology) – 02 Posts
- Mechanical Department
- Welder – 25 Posts
- Fitter – 104 Posts
- Turner – 06 Posts
- Machinist – 12 Posts
- Carpenter – 31 Posts
- Draftsman (Mechanic) – 02 Posts
- Engineering Department
- Sambalpur Division
- Engineering Department
- Fitter – 44 Posts
- Engg. Black Smith – 32 Posts
- Welder – 04 Posts
- Carpenter – 27 Posts
- Sarang – 04 Posts
- Painter – 27 Posts
- Plumber – 27 Posts
- Electronics Mechanic (TMO) – 06 Posts
- Mechanic(Diesel) (TMO – 06 Posts
- Mason – 18 Posts
- S & T Department
- Fitter – 05 Posts
- Electrician – 10 Posts
- Wireman – 10 Posts
- Electronics Mechanic – 05 Posts
- Electrical Department
- Electrician – 05 Posts
- Mechanical Department
- Fitter – 30 Posts
- Medical Department
- Laboratory Technician (Pathology) – 02 Posts
- Engineering Department
- ECoR Headquarters, Bhubaneswar
- Personnel/Accounts/IT Cell Department
- Computer Operator programming Assistant – 10 Posts
- Secretarial Assistant (Stenography) – 10 Posts
- Mechanical Department
- Laboratory Technician (Pathology) – 02 Posts
- Personnel/Accounts/IT Cell Department
East Coast Railway Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification for East Coast Railway:
- Educational Qualification: Applicants must have passed Matriculation (10th Class) under the 10+2 examination system with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized Board.
- Technical Qualification: Applicants must possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade, affiliated to NCVT/Academic certificate, as per the Apprentice Act 1961.
- Designated Trades / ITI Trades
- Fitter
- Welder
- Turner
- Machinist
- Electrician
- Carpenter
- Painter (General)
- Mechanic(Diesel)(TMO)
- Secretarial Assistant (Stenography)
- Black Smith
- Driller
- Bridge Erector
- Sheet Metal Worker
- Electronics Mechanic/ Electronics Mechanic(TMO)
- Wireman / Electrician
- Mechanic Refrigeration & AC
- Plumber
- Draftsman (Civil)
- Mechanic (Motor Vehicle)
- Computer Operator & Programming Assistant
- Laboratory Technician (Pathology)
- Sarang
- Grinder
- Mason
- Draftsman (Mechanic)
Age Limit for East Coast Railway:
- For UR Applicants – 15 to 24 years
Relaxation of Upper age limit:
- +5 Years for ST/SC
- +3 Years for OBC (NCL)
- Persons with Disabilities candidate:
- +10 Years for UR
- +13 Years for OBC (NCL)
- +15 Years for ST/SC
- For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy
Pay Scale for East Coast Railway:
- Selected candidates engaged as apprentices will be paid a stipend at the prescribed rate during the training period, as per the extant rules and directives issued by the Railway Board from time to time.
Method of Selection for East Coast Railway:
- Merit List
- Certificate Verification
Application Fee for East Coast Railway:
- For Women/ST/SC/PWD Applicants – Nil
- For Other Applicants – Rs.100/-
- Payment Mode: Online
How to Submit an Application:
Eligible candidates shall apply online between 26.08.2026 at 05.00 PM and 15.09.2026 at 05.00 PM (both days inclusive) through the ‘Careers’ page of the East Coast Railway website https://www.rrcbbs.org.in/ after carefully going through the instructions given in Official Notification.
Crucial Dates:
- Opening Date of online application portal: 26.08.2026 at 05.00 PM
- Closing Date of online application portal: 15.09.2026 at 05.00 PM
East Coast Railway Advertisement & Apply Link:
| Official Career Page of East Coast Railway: Click Here to Website |
| Advertisement for East Coast Railway: Click Here to Download |
| Opening Date of online application portal: 26.08.2026 at 05.00 PM |
| Online Application Form for East Coast Railway: |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
- What is the last date to apply for Apprentice recruitment 2026?
- The last date to submit your online application for the East Coast Railway positions is 15.09.2026 at 05.00 PM. The online application portal opened on 26.08.2026 at 05.00 PM.
- Where will the selected candidates be posted?
- The official place of posting for all the 1599 positions will be Odisha.
- What is the selection process for East Coast Railway positions?
- The method of selection depends on the specific job profile but generally includes the following stages: Merit List, Certificate Verification
- What is the crucial date for reckoning age for this Apprentice?
- The crucial date for reckoning age is 15.09.2026.
