RRC ECoR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Today

Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), East Coast Railway (ECoR), has invited online applications for 1,599 Act Apprentice slots for the 2026-27 training year. The application process started on August 26, 2026, and the last date to apply is September 15, 2026. The online application window will close at 5:00 PM today.

The recruitment is open to candidates who have passed Class 10 and hold an ITI certificate in the relevant trade. Selection will be based on merit, followed by document verification and other prescribed requirements.

RRC ECoR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Key Details

The table below covers the important details of the East Coast Railway Apprentice recruitment, including vacancies, dates, eligibility, and the official website.

RRC ECoR has specified September 15 as the closing date for both online applications and fee payment. The official application portal also confirms that applications began on August 26, 2026.

RRC ECoR Apprentice Vacancy 2026

East Coast Railway has announced 1,599 apprenticeship training slots across different divisions, workshops and headquarters units.

Khurda Road Division has the highest number of slots with 773 positions. The recruitment covers several designated ITI trades across these units.

RRC ECoR Apprentice Eligibility 2026

Applicants must fulfil the educational and age requirements prescribed in the notification. The main eligibility conditions are:

• Must have passed Class 10 or Matriculation under the 10+2 system.
• Must have secured at least 50% aggregate marks in Class 10.
• Must possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade.
• The ITI qualification should be from an NCVT/SCVT-recognised institution, as applicable.
• The age should be between 15 and 24 years as on September 15, 2026.
• The required qualification must have been obtained by the date specified in the notification.

For the Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology) trade, the qualification requirements are different. Applicants need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology along with the prescribed marks requirement.

RRC ECoR Apprentice Age Limit 2026

The age limit for the recruitment is given below.

The age will be calculated as on September 15, 2026. Applicable relaxation will be provided according to Railway rules.

RRC ECoR Apprentice Application Fee 2026

Applicants need to pay the prescribed application fee online. The fee varies according to the category.

The payment can be made through the online payment options available on the application portal.

How to Apply for RRC ECoR Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Eligible applicants can submit the RRC ECoR Apprentice application online by following these steps:

1. Visit the official RRC Bhubaneswar website.
2. Open the Act Apprentice 2026-27 application link.
3. Complete the new registration process.
4. Enter the required personal and educational details.
5. Select the eligible trade and unit carefully.
6. Upload the required documents.
7. Pay the applicable fee in INR.
8. Submit the application form.
9. Download and save the submitted application for future reference.

RRC ECoR has specifically advised applicants to check the available training slots according to their ITI trade before selecting a unit. Multiple applications can lead to rejection.

RRC ECoR Apprentice Selection Process 2026

There will be no regular written examination or interview for selection. The merit list will be prepared based on the prescribed Class 10 and ITI marks. Shortlisted applicants will then have to complete document verification and meet the required medical fitness conditions.

Applicants should complete the form today instead of waiting for the final hours, as the application window closes at 5:00 PM on September 15, 2026.

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