East Coast Railway Recruitment 2026: East Coast Railway released an official notification for the recruitment of Act Apprentice posts. There are 1599 vacancies.
Candidates who have completed their Matriculation (10th Class) with a minimum 50% marks and an ITI certificate in the relevant trade are eligible to apply for these posts. Candidates can apply online through the official website www.rrcbbs.org.in from 26/08/2026 to 15/09/2026.
East Coast Railway Recruitment 2026 official Notification
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East Coast Railway Recruitment 2026 Full Details:
| Organization Name: | East Coast Railway |
| Job Category: | Railway Jobs |
| Post Name : | Act Apprentice |
| Vacancy: | 1599 |
| Job Location: | Bhubaneswar, Odisha (various Divisions & Workshops under ECoR) |
| Apply Mode: | Online |
| Start Date: | 26/08/2026 |
| Last Date: | 15/09/2026 |
| Official Website: | www.rrcbbs.org.in |
Vacancy Details:
- 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)
Eligibility Criteria:
- Fitter and More (Refer Notification)
Educational Qualification: Matriculation (10th) with minimum 50% aggregate marks + ITI certificate in the relevant trade (NCVT affiliated), as per Apprentices Act 1961.
Age Limit: 15 to 24 years as on 15/09/2026
- Secretarial Assistant (Stenography) –
Educational Qualification: Matriculation (10th) with minimum 50% aggregate marks + National Trade Certificate (NTC) approved by NCVT/SCVT.
Age Limit: 15 to 24 years as on 15/09/2026
- Computer Operator & Programming Assistant –
Educational Qualification: Matriculation (10th) with minimum 50% aggregate marks + Board-based basic training in Information Technology Sector under Centre of Excellence scheme (hardware repair/maintenance or networking) + National Trade Certificate (NTC) approved by NCVT/SCVT.
Age Limit: 15 to 24 years as on 15/09/2026
- Laboratory Technician (Pathology) –
Educational Qualification: 12th pass (10+2 system) with Physics, Chemistry & Biology, minimum 50% marks in both 10th & 12th.
Age Limit: 15 to 24 years as on 15/09/2026
Selection Process
- Merit list prepared solely on percentage of marks obtained in Matriculation (minimum 50% aggregate); no written test or interview
- Document Verification (DV) at Railway Recruitment Cell, Bhubaneswar
- Medical Fitness Certificate
Application Fee:
- SC/ST/PwBD/Women – No fee
- Others – Rs 100/-
Apply Procedure:
- Candidates will be required to apply online through the East Coast Railway website: www.rrcbbs.org.in. No other means / mode of application shall be accepted. Applications will be accepted from 26/08/2026 to 15/09/2026.
Dates to remember
- Start date to send the application form: 26/08/2026 @ 17:00 hrs
- Last date to send the application form: 15/09/2026 @ 17:00 hrs
Important Links
| East Coast Railway Official Website | Click Here |
| East Coast Railway Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| East Coast Railway Application | Click Here |
