RRC ECoR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Notification Out; Check Eligibility and Apply Dates

The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), East Coast Railway (ECoR), has released the RRC ECoR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification for 1,599 Act Apprentice training slots. The recruitment is being conducted across 25 designated trades, with applications scheduled to begin from August 26.

Eligible candidates can submit the ECoR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 application form through the official RRC Bhubaneswar website. The online application window will remain open until September 15, 2026. Candidates should check the educational qualification, age limit, trade requirements and other conditions before applying.

RRC ECoR Apprentice Vacancy 2026

The RRC ECoR Apprentice Vacancy 2026 includes 1,599 training slots distributed among different divisions, workshops and establishments under East Coast Railway.

The Khurda Road Division has the highest number of vacancies with 773 slots, followed by RGDA Division with 292 and Sambalpur Division with 262 vacancies.

RRC ECoR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

The ECoR Apprentice application form 2026 will be available from August 26 at 5 PM. Candidates must submit their applications by September 15 at 5 PM.

ECoR Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates applying for the Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 must have passed Class 10 or Matriculation under the 10+2 system with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognised board.

Applicants must also possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade issued by an NCVT/SCVT-recognised institution. Trade-specific requirements may apply, so candidates should check the official notification before selecting a post.

Age Limit

Candidates should be between 15 and 24 years of age as prescribed for the recruitment. Age relaxation will be applicable to eligible reserved categories according to Railway rules.

RRC ECoR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: How to Apply?

Candidates can follow these steps to complete the ECoR Apprentice Apply Online 2026 process:

1. Visit the official RRC East Coast Railway website.
2. Open the Apprentice Recruitment 2026 section.
3. Read the notification carefully.
4. Complete the registration using the required details.
5. Log in to the application portal.
6. Enter personal, educational and trade-related information.
7. Upload the required documents, photograph and signature.
8. Pay the applicable application fee.
9. Review all details carefully.
10. Submit the application form and save its confirmation for future reference.

RRC ECoR Apprentice: Selection Process 2026

The RRC ECoR Apprentice Selection Process 2026 does not include a written examination or interview. Candidates will be shortlisted through a merit list prepared using their Matriculation marks, subject to the conditions mentioned in the notification.

Shortlisted candidates will subsequently have to complete document verification and other prescribed formalities, including medical fitness requirements where applicable.

RRC ECoR Apprentice: Application Fee 2026

The application fee for the ECoR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is Rs 100. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD categories and women applicants are exempted from paying the application fee.

Candidates should make the payment through the prescribed online mode while submitting the application form.

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