The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has released the official notification for the recruitment of 1,599 Act Apprentice vacancies across various units/establishments. Eligible candidates can apply online from 26 August 2026 to 15 September 2026 through the official website www.rrcbbs.org.in. Candidates must be between 15 to 24 years of age to be eligible for this recruitment.
Important Dates
| Application Start Date | 26 August 2026 |
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| Last Date to Apply Online | 15 September 2026 |
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| Age Calculated as on | 15 September 2026 |
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Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS (Male) | Rs. 100/- (Non-Refundable) |
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| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | Nil |
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| Fee Payment Mode | Online via integrated payment gateway. |
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Age Limit
| Minimum Age | 15 Years |
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| Maximum Age | 24 Years |
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| Age as on | 15 September 2026 (Closing Date) |
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| SC / ST | Upper age relaxed by 5 Years |
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| OBC | Upper age relaxed by 3 Years |
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| PwBD | Upper age relaxed by 10 Years |
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| Ex-Servicemen | 10 additional years to the extent of Defence service rendered + 3 years (minimum 6 months of service at a stretch). |
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Eligibility
| Educational Qualification | Matriculation (10th Class) under the 10+2 system with minimum 50% aggregate marks from a recognized Board (held as on 21.08.2026). |
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| Technical Qualification | ITI Certificate in the relevant trade affiliated to NCVT / SCVT as per the Apprentices Act, 1961. |
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| Laboratory Technician (Pathology) | 12th Pass (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry & Biology with minimum 50% in both 10th & 12th. |
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| Secretarial Assistant (Stenography) | National Trade Certificate (NTC) approved by NCVT / SCVT. |
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| Computer Operator & Programming Assistant | Board-based basic training in IT sector under Centre of Excellence scheme with NTC approved by NCVT / SCVT. |
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| Note | Candidates whose SSC/ITI results are awaited, or who have failed in ITI, or who are Engineering Graduates/Diploma holders are not eligible. |
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ECoR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
| Unit / Establishment | Departments Covered | Total Posts |
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| Carriage Repair Workshop, Mancheswar, Bhubaneswar | Mechanical, Electrical | 250 |
| RGDA Division | Engineering, Electrical, Medical | 292 |
| Khurda Road Division (ELS, Angul & IOH Depot) | Engineering, S&T, Electrical, Medical, Mechanical | 773 |
| Sambalpur Division (Coaching, BLGR) | Engineering, S&T, Electrical, Mechanical, Medical | 262 |
| Headquarters, ECoR, Bhubaneswar | Personnel / Accounts / IT Cell, Medical | 22 |
| Grand Total | | 1,599 |
| Category | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | PwBD | ESM |
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| Total Posts | 633 | 251 | 116 | 435 | 164 | 50 | 42 |
How to Apply for ECoR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website: www.rrcbbs.org.in.
- Register on the portal and then log in with your credentials.
- Fill in personal details, trade, Aadhaar number, marks/CGPA, and choice of Division/Workshop carefully (only one Division/Workshop can be selected, and this choice is final).
- Upload the scanned photograph, signature, and all required documents/certificates.
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 100/- online via the integrated payment gateway (not applicable for SC/ST/PwBD/Women).
- Submit the application form before 15 September 2026.
- Take a printout of the submitted application for your records.
Important Links
Before Applying
Please verify the official notification for complete eligibility, age limits, education qualification, fee rules, and other terms before submitting the online application.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.
