East Coast Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 for 1599 Act Apprentice Posts

East Coast Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27: The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), East Coast Railway (ECoR), Bhubaneswar, has released the centralized recruitment notification (Notification No. ECOR/Pers/RRC/Act Apprentice/2026-27 dated 21/08/2026) for the engagement of Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This recruitment drive invites online applications from eligible 10th pass and ITI qualified candidates to fill 1,599 apprentice training slots across various Divisions and Workshops located in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh under East Coast Railway jurisdiction. The online application portal will be active from August 26, 2026, to September 15, 2026.

East Coast Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details: Unit-Wise Breakdown

Trades Covered:

Educational & Technical Qualifications

• Academic Qualification: Candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th Standard under 10+2 system) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized Board.
• Technical Qualification: National Trade Certificate (NTC) / ITI Certificate issued by NCVT or SCVT in the relevant designated trade.
• Special Case (Medical Laboratory Technician – Pathology): Passed 12th Standard (under 10+2 system) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) with at least 50% marks in both 10th and 12th standards.
• Ineligibility: Higher qualifications like Engineering Degree (B.E./B.Tech) and Diploma holders are not eligible to apply under this notification. Candidates awaiting final results as of August 21, 2026, cannot apply.

Age Limit (As on 15.09.2026)

• Prescribed Age: Candidates must be between 15 and 24 years of age as on the application closing date (15.09.2026).
• Upper Age Relaxations:
  • SC / ST Candidates: 5 Years (up to 29 years)
  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years (up to 27 years)
  • Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 Years (up to 34 years)
  • Ex-Servicemen: Defence service duration + 3 years (up to 10 additional years)

Stipend & Training Duration

• Training Duration: Apprenticeship training will be for a duration of 1 year.
• Stipend: Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend as per the rates prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961, and Railway Board directives.
• Accommodation: No hostel or boarding facilities are provided; apprentices must make their own living arrangements.

Selection Process

1. Merit-Based Selection: Selection will be prepared purely on academic merit based on the percentage of marks obtained in Matriculation (Class 10).
2. Mark Computation: The calculation is based on all subjects listed in the 10th mark sheet (not best-of-five).
3. No Examination: There is no written examination or viva-voce.
4. Tie-Breaker: In case of equal marks, the older candidate will be ranked higher. If dates of birth are also identical, the candidate who passed the 10th examination earlier gets priority.
5. Document Verification (DV) & Medical Fitness: Shortlisted candidates will be called for Document Verification at ECoR Headquarters, Bhubaneswar, followed by submission of the Medical Fitness Certificate from a Government Assistant Surgeon.

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS Male Candidates: ₹100/- (Non-refundable)
• SC / ST / PwBD / Women Candidates: Nil (Exempted)
• Payment Mode: Online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI.

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official RRC East Coast Railway website at www.rrcbbs.org.in.
2. Click on the recruitment link for “Engagement of Act Apprentices 2026-27”.
3. Complete the initial registration using an active email address and mobile number to obtain your Registration Number.
4. Log in and fill out personal information, academic details, ITI trade, and preference for Division/Workshop carefully.
5. Upload clear scanned copies of required documents in the prescribed format:
   • Recent colour photograph (3.5 cm x 3.5 cm, 20–70 KB, JPG/JPEG)
   • Scanned signature (3.5 cm x 3.5 cm, 20–30 KB, JPG/JPEG)
   • 10th Class Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate (Proof of Date of Birth)
   • ITI Consolidated Mark Sheet and NCVT/SCVT Trade Certificate
   • Caste / EWS / Disability / Ex-Servicemen Certificate (if applicable)
6. Pay the application fee of ₹100/- through the integrated payment gateway (if applicable).
7. Submit the online application on or before September 15, 2026 (17:00 hrs) and print out the application confirmation page for document verification.

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