ECoR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1599 Posts

East Coast Railway (ECoR) Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification has been officially released for 1,599 training slots across 25 designated trades and 5 units/establishments under ECoR's jurisdiction. Candidates tracking Railway Jobs 2026, ITI Government Jobs and Sarkari Naukri updates can apply online from 26 August 2026 (5:00 PM) to 15 September 2026 (5:00 PM). This post covers complete details on unit-wise vacancy, eligibility, age limit, stipend, selection process, application fee and the direct apply link for ECoR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026.

About East Coast Railway (ECoR)

East Coast Railway (ECoR), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, is one of the zonal railways of Indian Railways, covering Divisions across Odisha and neighbouring regions. This Centralized Notification, issued through the Railway Recruitment Cell, Bhubaneswar (RRC/BBS), engages Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, across ECoR's Divisions and Workshops — a strong, exam-free entry point for candidates chasing Railway Jobs 2026 and ITI Government Jobs.

ECoR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview

Important Dates

Age and eligibility are reckoned as on the closing date, 15 September 2026, except essential qualification, which must be held as on the notification date, 21 August 2026.

ECoR Act Apprentice Unit-wise Vacancy Details 2026

The 1,599 posts are distributed across five units/establishments under ECoR. Category-wise breakup (UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD/ESM) for each trade is provided in the official notification's Annexure A; the totals below are as notified per unit.

Category-wise Vacancy (Grand Total)

PwBD reservation is 4% and Ex-Servicemen (ESM) reservation is 3%, both horizontal and included within the overall notified slots (not additional). Khurda Road Division carries the highest number of vacancies (773) in this drive. The number of training slots is provisional and may increase or decrease depending on actual Administration requirements at the time of finalizing selection.

Designated Trades (25 Total)

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, and Draftsman (Mechanical). Candidates should check the official notification's Annexure A for the exact trade-wise and category-wise vacancy figures applicable to their qualification and preferred unit.

Eligibility Criteria 2026

Educational Qualification

• Educational Qualification: Matriculation (10th Class) under the 10+2 system with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized Board, held as on 21 August 2026 (the notification date).
• Technical Qualification: An ITI certificate in the relevant trade, affiliated to NCVT/SCVT, as per the Apprentices Act, 1961.

Post-Specific Qualification Notes

• For Laboratory Technician (Pathology): candidate must be 12th pass (10+2 system) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, with a minimum of 50% marks in both 10th and 12th.
• For Secretarial Assistant (Stenography): candidate must hold a National Trade Certificate (NTC) approved by NCVT/SCVT.
• For Computer Operator & Programming Assistant: candidate must have board-based basic training in the IT sector under the Centre of Excellence scheme (hardware/networking repair and maintenance), with an NTC approved by NCVT/SCVT.

Candidates NOT Eligible

• Applicants whose SSC or ITI results are awaited as on the notification date
• Applicants who have failed in ITI — if inadvertently engaged, the apprenticeship will be terminated immediately
• Engineering graduates and diploma holders — they fall under a separate apprenticeship scheme, not this notification

Applicants possessing ITI qualifications in more than one trade may apply separately for each relevant trade. Applicants can choose only one Division/Workshop, and this choice is final and binding.

Age Limit (as on 15 September 2026)

General age limit: 15 to 24 years.

Age Relaxation

Children of deceased/disabled Ex-Servicemen, children of Ex-Servicemen, children of serving Jawans, and children of serving Officers are also considered for engagement under specified categories, with the same age relaxation as per their community.

ECoR Act Apprentice Stipend Details 2026

Selected candidates will be paid a monthly stipend at the prescribed rate during the training period, as per extant rules and directives issued by the Railway Board from time to time. The notification does not specify an exact stipend amount. No hostel accommodation is provided during training — apprentices must make their own arrangements.

Selection Process

Selection for ECoR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is based solely on a merit list prepared from Matriculation percentage — there is no written test or interview:

• Merit List based on Matriculation percentage (minimum 50% aggregate, all subjects — not "best of five")
• Candidates with CGPA must convert it to the equivalent percentage
• Trade-wise and Community-wise Merit List, followed by Document Verification at ECoR HQ, Bhubaneswar
• Final Selection subject to document verification and Medical Fitness Certificate
• Standby List, issued in strict order of merit as vacancies arise from absentee/unfit/rejected candidates

In case of tied marks, preference goes to the older candidate; if dates of birth are also identical, whoever passed Matriculation earlier is prioritized. Candidates are shortlisted strictly by academic merit and the order of preference of Unit–Department–Trade exercised in their application; once selected against a higher preference, all lower preferences are automatically cancelled. No TA/DA is paid to candidates called for Document Verification.

Candidates who complete apprenticeship training (CCAA) and hold a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) get preference for up to 20% of Level-1 direct-recruitment vacancies in future, subject to RRB/RRC eligibility criteria — this is a separate benefit, not part of this apprentice selection itself.

Application Fee

Transaction charges, if any, are borne by the applicant.

Required Documents for Online Application

• Mark Sheet and Pass Certificate of Matriculation (Class X) or equivalent
• Proof of Date of Birth, if not mentioned in the Matriculation certificate
• Consolidated ITI Mark Sheet (all semesters) for the relevant trade, or Provisional National Trade Certificate
• National Trade Certificate (NCVT) or Provisional Trade Certificate (NCVT/SCVT)
• Caste Certificate for SC/ST/OBC candidates (OBC requires Non-Creamy-Layer certificate valid for 2026–27, issued on or after 01.04.2026, plus a self-declaration)
• Income and Asset Certificate for EWS candidates
• Disability Certificate for PwBD candidates
• Discharge Certificate/Serving Certificate for Ex-Servicemen quota candidates
• Scanned Photograph (3.5cm × 3.5cm, JPG/JPEG, 100 DPI, 20–70 KB) and Signature (3.5cm × 3.5cm, JPG/JPEG, 100 DPI, 20–30 KB)
• Aadhaar Card (12-digit number, or 28-digit Enrolment ID if the card is not yet received)

How to Apply Online for ECoR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official website, www.rrcbbs.org.in.
2. Register and then log in to the portal.
3. Fill in personal details, trade, Aadhaar number, marks/CGPA, and choice of Division/Workshop carefully — only one Division/Workshop can be selected, and it is final.
4. Upload the scanned photograph, signature, and all required documents/certificates.
5. Pay the application fee of ₹100 online (not applicable for SC/ST/PwBD/Women), via the integrated payment gateway.
6. Take a printout of the submitted application for your records.

A candidate is allowed to submit only one application; multiple applications for the same trade with different particulars will be summarily rejected. No hard copies of the application or documents are to be sent by post.

Important Instructions

• Applicants must not change their registered mobile number or email ID during the entire selection process.
• Name, father's name, and date of birth must exactly match the Matriculation certificate; any discrepancy found during Document Verification may lead to cancellation of candidature.
• Requests for change of Trade, Division, or Workshop after selection will not be entertained.
• Candidates found ineligible or erroneously engaged shall have their apprenticeship terminated without prior notice at any stage.
• RRC/BBS has not appointed any agents; applicants are cautioned against touts and job racketeers.
• Apprentices trained under this scheme have no claim to employment with the Railways after completion of training.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Important Links & Direct Apply Links