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East Coast Railway (ECoR) Act Apprentices Recruitment 2026-27

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Source: East Coast Railway

Apply for East Coast Railway (ECoR) Act Apprentices Recruitment 2026-27. Check eligibility, key dates, and vacancy details below.Total Posts: 1599

Overview & Key Highlights

Official Summary

East Coast Railway invites online applications for the engagement of Act Apprentices against 1599 slots for training in designated trades for the year 2026–27.

Selected candidates will receive a stipend as per extant rules during the training period.
The selection will be based on a merit list prepared from Matriculation marks, followed by Document Verification and Medical Fitness.

Important Dates

Application Start Date	26/08/2026
Application Last Date	15/09/2026

Application Fee

Vacancy & Age Overview

Total Vacancy	1,599 Posts
Age Limit	•SC/ST: 5 years •OBC: 3 years •PwBD: 10 years •Ex-Servicemen: 10 years (service rendered + 3 years)

Category-wise Vacancy Breakdown

Sl No.	Trade	Break up of vacancies
Sl No.	Trade	Total	UR	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	PwBD	ESM
Apprentice will be engaged in the following Units and trades:
CARRIAGE REPAIR WORKSHOP, MANCHESWAR, BHUBANESWAR
MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT
1	Fitter	80	32	12	6	22	8	3	2
2	Sheet Metal Worker	20	8	3	2	5	2	1	1
3	Welder	38	15	6	3	10	4	2	1
4	Machinist	12	5	2	1	3	1	0	0
5	Mechanic(MV)	10	3	2	1	3	1	0	0
6	Carpenter	30	12	5	2	8	3	1	1
7	Painter	10	3	2	1	3	1	0	0
Total		200	78	32	16	54	20	7	5
ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT
1	Electrician	30	12	5	2	8	3	1	1
2	Refrigeration & A.C. Mech	10	3	2	1	3	1	0	0
3	Wireman	10	3	2	1	3	1	0	0
Total		50	18	9	4	14	5	1	1
Sub Total		250	96	41	20	68	25	8	6
RGDA DIVISION
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
1	Fitter	36	14	5	3	10	4	1	1
2	Welder	38	15	6	3	10	4	2	1
3	Black Smith	38	15	6	3	10	4	2	1
4	Plumber	12	5	2	1	3	1	0	0
5	Carpenter	12	5	2	1	3	1	0	0
6	Sarang	18	7	3	1	5	2	0	1
7	Grinder	36	14	5	3	10	4	1	1
8	Driller	36	14	5	3	10	4	1	1
9	D/Man(Civil)	5	2	1	0	1	1	0	0
10	Painter	6	2	1	0	2	1	0	0
11	Mason	18	7	3	1	5	2	1	1
12	Computer Operator programming Assistant	6	2	1	0	2	1	0	0
Total		261	102	40	19	71	29	8	7
ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT
1	Electrician	14	6	2	1	4	1	1	0
2	Wireman	10	3	2	1	3	1	0	0
3	Electronics Mechanic	5	2	1	0	1	1	0	0
Total		29	11	5	2	8	3	1	0
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT
1	Laboratory Technician ( Pathology)	2	1	0	0	1	0	0	0
Sub Total		292	114	45	21	80	32	9	7
KHURDA ROAD DIVISION(ELS, ANGUL & IOH Depot)
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
1	Fitter	57	23	9	4	15	6	2	2
2	Black Smith	95	38	14	7	26	10	4	3
3	Welder	63	26	9	5	17	6	3	2
4	Plumber	43	18	6	3	12	4	2	1
5	Mason	84	34	13	6	23	8	3	3
6	Electronics Mechanic(TMO)	12	5	2	1	3	1	0	0
7	Mechanic(Diesel) (TMO)	12	5	2	1	3	1	0	0
8	Bridge Erector	90	36	14	7	24	9	0	3
9	D/Man(Civil)	15	6	2	1	4	2	1	0
Total		471	191	71	35	127	47	15	14
S & T DEPARTMENT
1	Fitter	11	4	2	1	3	1	0	0
2	Electrician	19	8	3	1	5	2	1	1
3	Wireman	19	8	3	1	5	2	1	1
4	Electronics Mechanic	11	4	2	1	3	1	0	0
Total		60	24	10	4	16	6	2	2
ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT
1	Electrician	41	17	6	3	11	4	2	1
2	Refrigeration & A.C. Mech	11	4	2	1	3	1	0	0
3	Electronics Mechanic	8	3	1	1	2	1	0	0
Total		60	24	9	5	16	6	2	1
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT
1	Laboratory Technician ( Pathology)	2	1	0	0	1	0	0	0
MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT
1	Welder	25	9	4	2	7	3	1	1
2	Fitter	104	42	16	8	28	10	4	3
3	Turner	6	2	1	0	2	1	0	0
4	Machinist	12	5	2	1	3	1	0	0
5	Carpenter	31	13	5	2	8	3	1	1
6	D/Man(Mechanic)	2	1	0	0	1	0	0	0
Total		180	72	28	13	49	18	6	5
Sub Total		773	312	118	57	209	77	25	22
SAMBULPUR DIVISION(COACHIN, BLGR)
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
1	Fitter	44	18	7	3	12	4	2	1
2	Engg. Black Smith	32	13	5	2	9	3	1	1
3	Welder	4	2	1	0	1	0	0	0
4	Carpenter	27	11	4	2	7	3	1	1
5	Sarang	4	2	1	0	1	0	0	0
6	Painter	27	11	4	2	7	3	1	1
7	Plumber	27	11	4	2	7	3	1	1
8	Electronics Mechanic (TMO)	6	2	1	0	2	1	0	0
9	Mechanic(Diesel) (TMO)	6	2	1	0	2	1	0	0
10	Mason	18	7	3	1	5	2	1	1
Total		195	79	31	12	53	20	7	6
S & T DEPARTMENT
1	Fitter	5	2	1	0	1	1	0	0
2	Electrician	10	3	2	1	3	1	0	0
3	Wireman	10	3	2	1	3	1	0	0
4	Electronics Mechanic	5	2	1	0	1	1	0	0
Total		30	10	6	2	8	4	0	0
ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT
1	Electrician	5	2	1	0	1	1	0	0
MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT
1	Fitter	30	12	5	2	8	3	1	1
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT
1	Laboratory Technician (Pathology)	2	1	0	0	1	0	0	0
Sub Total		262	104	43	16	71	28	8	7
HEAD QUARTER, EAST COAST RAILWAY, BHUBANESWAR
PERSONNEL/ACCOUNTS/IT CELL DEPARTMENT
1	Computer Operator programming Assistant	10	3	2	1	3	1	0	0
2	Secretarial Assistant (Stenography)	10	3	2	1	3	1	0	0
Total		20	6	4	2	6	2	0	0
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT
1	Laboratory Technician ( Pathology)	2	1	0	0	1	0	0	0
Sub Total		22	7	4	2	7	2	0	0
GRAND TOTAL		1599	633	251	116	435	164	50	42

Post-wise Eligibility & Educational Qualification

25 Posts

Filter:

Post Name	Eligibility
Fitter	10th Class Class (10th Class Class) with minimum 50% marks AND ITI Certificate in Fitter trade from NCVT/SCVT.
Welder	10th Class Class (10th Class Class) with minimum 50% marks AND ITI Certificate in Welder trade from NCVT/SCVT.
Turner	10th Class Class (10th Class Class) with minimum 50% marks AND ITI Certificate in Turner trade from NCVT/SCVT.
Machinist	10th Class Class (10th Class Class) with minimum 50% marks AND ITI Certificate in Machinist trade from NCVT/SCVT.
Electrician	10th Class Class (10th Class Class) with minimum 50% marks AND ITI Certificate in Electrician trade from NCVT/SCVT.
Carpenter	10th Class Class (10th Class Class) with minimum 50% marks AND ITI Certificate in Carpenter trade from NCVT/SCVT.
Painter (General)	10th Class Class (10th Class Class) with minimum 50% marks AND ITI Certificate in Painter (General) trade from NCVT/SCVT.
Mechanic(Diesel)(TMO)	10th Class Class (10th Class Class) with minimum 50% marks AND ITI Certificate in Mechanic(Diesel)(TMO) trade from NCVT/SCVT.
Secretarial Assistant (Stenography)	10th Class Class (10th Class Class) with minimum 50% marks AND National Trade Certificate (NTC) approved by NCVT/SCVT in Secretarial Assistant/Stenography.
Black Smith	10th Class Class (10th Class Class) with minimum 50% marks AND ITI Certificate in Black Smith trade from NCVT/SCVT.
Driller	10th Class Class (10th Class Class) with minimum 50% marks AND ITI Certificate in Driller trade from NCVT/SCVT.
Bridge Erector	10th Class Class (10th Class Class) with minimum 50% marks AND ITI Certificate in Bridge Erector trade from NCVT/SCVT.
Sheet Metal Worker	10th Class Class (10th Class Class) with minimum 50% marks AND ITI Certificate in Sheet Metal Worker trade from NCVT/SCVT.
Electronics Mechanic/ Electronics Mechanic(TMO)	10th Class Class (10th Class Class) with minimum 50% marks AND ITI Certificate in Electronics Mechanic/ Electronics Mechanic(TMO) trade from NCVT/SCVT.
Wireman / Electrician	10th Class Class (10th Class Class) with minimum 50% marks AND ITI Certificate in Wireman / Electrician trade from NCVT/SCVT.
Mechanic Refrigeration & AC	10th Class Class (10th Class Class) with minimum 50% marks AND ITI Certificate in Mechanic Refrigeration & AC trade from NCVT/SCVT.
Plumber	10th Class Class (10th Class Class) with minimum 50% marks AND ITI Certificate in Plumber trade from NCVT/SCVT.
Draftsman (Civil)	10th Class Class (10th Class Class) with minimum 50% marks AND ITI Certificate in Draftsman (Civil) trade from NCVT/SCVT.
Mechanic (Motor Vehicle)	10th Class Class (10th Class Class) with minimum 50% marks AND ITI Certificate in Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) trade from NCVT/SCVT.
Computer Operator & Programming Assistant	10th Class Class (10th Class Class) with minimum 50% marks AND National Trade Certificate (NTC) approved by NCVT/SCVT in COPA AND Board base basic training in IT Sector (repair and maintenance of hardware of computer and peripherals or networking).
Laboratory Technician (Pathology)	10th Class Class with minimum 50% marks AND 12th Class Class (10+2 system) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology with minimum 50% marks.
Sarang	10th Class Class (10th Class Class) with minimum 50% marks AND ITI Certificate in Sarang trade from NCVT/SCVT.
Grinder	10th Class Class (10th Class Class) with minimum 50% marks AND ITI Certificate in Grinder trade from NCVT/SCVT.
Mason	10th Class Class (10th Class Class) with minimum 50% marks AND ITI Certificate in Mason trade from NCVT/SCVT.
Draftsman (Mechanic)	10th Class Class (10th Class Class) with minimum 50% marks AND ITI Certificate in Draftsman (Mechanic) trade from NCVT/SCVT.

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Visit the official website www.rrcbbs.org.in to apply online.
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Register and then log in to fill out the application form.
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The closing date for online application for East Coast Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 is September 15, 2026, at 17:00 hrs.

East Coast Railway has announced 1599 slots for the engagement of Act Apprentices for the year 2026-27.

Applicants must be between 15 and 24 years of age as on September 15, 2026. Age relaxations apply for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwBD (10 years), and Ex-Servicemen (10 years + service rendered).

Candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th Class) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized Board and possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade, affiliated to NCVT/Academic certificate, as per the Apprentice Act 1961.

The application fee is ₹100/-. However, SC/ST/PwBD/Women applicants are exempted from paying the fee.

The selection process is based on a merit list prepared solely on the percentage of marks obtained in Matriculation (10th Class), followed by Document Verification and a Medical Fitness examination. There will be no written test or viva.

No, Engineering graduates and diploma holders are not eligible to apply under this notification as they fall under a separate apprenticeship scheme.

Selected candidates engaged as apprentices will be paid a monthly 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.

Interested candidates can apply online through the RRC/BBS website at www.rrcbbs.org.in.

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East Coast Railway (ECoR) Act Apprentices Recruitment 2026-27

Overview & Key Highlights

Important Dates

Application Fee

Vacancy & Age Overview

Category-wise Vacancy Breakdown

Post-wise Eligibility & Educational Qualification

Important Links

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How to Apply

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