East Coast Railway 1,599 Act Apprentice
Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online
East Coast Railway (ECoR), through
the Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Bhubaneswar, has released a centralized
notification for the engagement of 1,599 Act Apprentices for the
training year 2026–27. The recruitment is being conducted under the Apprentices
Act, 1961 across various divisions and workshops of East Coast Railway.
Eligible candidates who have passed
Class 10th with at least 50% marks and possess the required ITI qualification
in the relevant trade can submit their applications online. The online
application window is open from 26 August 2026 to 15 September 2026.
Overview
|
Particular |
Details |
|
Organization |
East
Coast Railway (ECoR) |
|
Recruitment
Authority |
Railway
Recruitment Cell (RRC), Bhubaneswar |
|
Recruitment
Name |
East
Coast Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026–27 |
|
Notification
No. |
ECoR/Pers/RRC/Act
Apprentice/2026-27 |
|
Post
Name |
Act
Apprentice |
|
Total
Vacancies |
1,599 |
|
Job
Type |
Government
Apprenticeship |
|
Application
Mode |
Online |
|
Application
Start Date |
26
August 2026 |
|
Last
Date |
15
September 2026 |
|
Exam
Date |
No
Written Examination |
|
Job/Training
Location |
Various
Divisions and Workshops under East Coast Railway |
|
Official
Website |
The official notification was dated
21 August 2026 and confirms 1,599 apprenticeship training slots for 2026–27.
Important
Dates
|
Event |
Date |
|
Notification
Date |
21
August 2026 |
|
Online
Application Starts |
26
August 2026 |
|
Last
Date to Apply |
15
September 2026 |
|
Application
Closing Time |
5:00
PM |
|
Written
Exam |
Not
Conducted |
Candidates should submit the
application before the closing date because applications are accepted online
only.
Application
Fee
The application fee for East Coast
Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is ₹100.
|
Category |
Fee |
|
General/Other
Eligible Candidates |
₹100 |
|
SC/ST
Candidates |
Nil |
|
PwBD
Candidates |
Nil |
|
Women
Candidates |
Nil |
The application fee, wherever
applicable, can be paid online using the payment options provided on the
application portal. Available payment methods include debit card, credit card,
UPI/internet banking and other permitted online modes.
Vacancy
Details
East Coast Railway has announced 1,599
Act Apprentice training slots across different units. The unit-wise
distribution is as follows:
|
Unit/Workshop |
Vacancies |
|
Carriage
Repair Workshop, Mancheswar |
250 |
|
RGDA
Division |
292 |
|
Khurda
Road Division |
773 |
|
Sambalpur
Division |
262 |
|
Headquarters,
ECoR, Bhubaneswar |
22 |
|
Total |
1,599 |
The notification states that the
number of training slots is provisional and may increase or decrease according
to administrative requirements.
Trades
Available
The recruitment covers 25
designated trades, including:
Eligibility
/ Educational Qualification
Applicants must have already
obtained the required qualification on or before the notification date, 21
August 2026.
Educational
Qualification
For most trades, candidates must:
Special qualification conditions
apply to certain trades. For example, Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology)
requires Class 12th with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, with the specified
marks requirement. Candidates should check the official notification for the
trade-specific requirements.
Candidates whose Class 10th or ITI
results were still awaited on 21 August 2026 are not eligible. Engineering
degree and diploma holders are also not eligible under this particular
apprenticeship notification.
Age
Limit
Candidates must be between 15 and
24 years of age as on 15 September 2026, subject to the applicable age
relaxation rules.
|
Category |
Upper Age Relaxation |
|
SC/ST |
5
years |
|
OBC |
3
years |
|
PwBD |
10
years |
|
Ex-Servicemen |
As
prescribed in the notification |
Candidates claiming relaxation must
possess the required supporting certificates.
Salary
/ Stipend
This recruitment is for apprenticeship
training, not a regular permanent Railway post. Selected apprentices will
receive a monthly stipend at the prescribed rate under the applicable rules
and Railway Board directives.
The notification does not specify
the exact monthly stipend amount. Candidates will receive the stipend as per
the applicable apprenticeship rules and Railway Board guidelines.
The notification also states that
there is no automatic obligation on the Railways to provide employment after
completion of apprenticeship training.
Selection
Process
Selection for East Coast Railway
Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 will be based on a merit list.
The main stages are:
There is no written examination
or viva. The merit percentage is calculated using marks obtained in all
subjects of Matriculation rather than a best-of-five calculation.
How
to Apply Online
Candidates can apply through the
official RRC Bhubaneswar/East Coast Railway application portal.
Step-by-Step Process
The official application
instructions state that candidates should submit only one application and that
no physical copy needs to be sent to RRC.
Documents
Required
Candidates should keep the
following documents ready, as applicable:
Original documents are required
during Document Verification.
Important
Links
|
Purpose |
Link |
|
Official
Website |
|
|
Official
Notification |
|
|
Apply
Online |
Frequently
Asked Questions
1.
How many vacancies are available in East Coast Railway Apprentice Recruitment
2026?
A total of 1,599 Act Apprentice
training slots has been notified for the 2026–27 training year.
2.
What is the last date to apply for East Coast Railway Apprentice Recruitment
2026?
The last date to submit the online
application is 15 September 2026 at 5:00 PM.
3.
What is the qualification for East Coast Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Generally, candidates must have
passed Class 10th with at least 50% aggregate marks and possess an ITI
certificate in the relevant trade. Certain trades have additional qualification
requirements.
4.
What is the age limit for ECoR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Candidates should be 15 to 24
years old as on 15 September 2026, subject to the applicable age
relaxations.
5.
Is there a written exam for East Coast Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
No. The notification states that
there will be no written test or viva. Selection will be based on the
Matriculation merit list, followed by document verification and medical fitness
requirements.
6.
What is the application fee?
The application fee is ₹100.
SC, ST, PwBD and women applicants are exempted from paying the fee.
7.
Is apprenticeship training a permanent Railway job?
No. Apprenticeship training does
not automatically guarantee employment with Railways after completion. The
official notification specifically states that the employer is not obligated to
offer employment after training.
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Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying.