RRC ECoR Apprentice Recruitment 2026, Apply Online for 1,599 Posts

The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), East Coast Railway (ECoR), Bhubaneswar has released the RRC ECoR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification for 1,599 Act Apprentice training slots. The online application process started on August 26, 2026, and eligible candidates can apply until September 15, 2026.

The recruitment is being conducted for the 2026-27 training year under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Candidates with Class 10 qualification and a relevant ITI certificate can apply for the available trades. Selection will be based on merit, and there will be no written examination or interview.

RRC ECoR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Key Details

The table below highlights the important details candidates should know before applying.

RRC ECoR Apprentice Vacancy 2026

The 1,599 apprentice slots are distributed across different divisions and workshops of East Coast Railway. Khurda Road Division has the highest number of training slots with 773 positions.

The unit-wise vacancy distribution is given below:

Candidates can apply for trades including Fitter, Welder, Electrician, Carpenter, Plumber, Turner, Machinist, Painter, Wireman, Electronics Mechanic, Computer Operator and Programming Assistant, among others.

RRC ECoR Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must meet the prescribed educational and age requirements before submitting the application form.

• Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed Class 10/Matriculation with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognised board.
• Candidates must also possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade from an institution recognised by NCVT/SCVT.
• Age Limit: Candidates should be at least 15 years old and not more than 24 years old as prescribed for the recruitment.
• Age relaxation is applicable to eligible reserved categories as per Railway rules.

RRC ECoR Apprentice Application Fee 2026

Candidates belonging to the general category and other applicable categories are required to pay an application fee of INR 100.

The fee is non-refundable and is paid online during the application process.

RRC ECoR Apprentice Selection Process 2026

There will be no written examination or interview for the RRC ECoR Apprentice Recruitment 2026. Candidates will be shortlisted through a merit-based process using their Matriculation marks, followed by the required document verification and medical fitness formalities.

Candidates should ensure that their educational and ITI documents are accurate before submitting the application.

How to Apply for RRC ECoR Apprentice 2026

Eligible candidates can submit the RRC ECoR Apprentice application form 2026 online through the official RRC Bhubaneswar website.

• Visit rrcbbs.org.in
• Open the Act Apprentice 2026-27 recruitment notification/application link.
• Complete the registration process.
• Enter personal, educational and ITI details.
• Select the eligible unit, department and trade carefully.
• Upload the required documents.
• Pay the applicable application fee.
• Submit the application form.
• Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.

The official application portal states that candidates should select units according to the availability of training slots for their ITI trade. Multiple applications can lead to rejection.

RRC ECoR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

The application window is currently open and candidates should complete the process before the deadline.

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