EAST COAST RAILWAY
RECRUITMENT 2026
1,599 ACT APPRENTICE
📍 Age: 15 TO 24 YEARS
🔴 NOTIFICATION OUT!!!
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East Coast Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026: The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), East Coast Railway (ECoR), Bhubaneswar has released the official notification for engagement of 1,599 Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the training year 2026-27 .
The apprenticeship training will be conducted across various divisions and workshops of East Coast Railway including Khurda Road, Sambalpur, Rayagada Divisions, Mancheswar Workshop, and Headquarters .
Candidates who have passed Matriculation (10th Class) with minimum 50% marks and hold an ITI certificate in the relevant trade can apply online from 26 August 2026 to 15 September 2026 through the official RRC/BBS website rrcbbs.org.in .
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Particulars |
Details |
| Organization |
East Coast Railway (ECoR) – RRC Bhubaneswar |
| Advertisement No. |
ECoR/Pers/RRC/Act Apprentice/2026-27 |
| Post Name |
Act Apprentice (Trade Apprentice) |
| Total Vacancies |
1,599 |
| Age Limit |
15 to 24 Years (as on 15 September 2026) |
| Application Mode |
Online (Only through RRC/BBS website) |
| Application Fee |
₹100 (UR/OBC/EWS) | FREE for SC/ST/PwBD/Women |
| Official Website |
rrcbbs.org.in |
📅 Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Notification Date |
21 August 2026 |
| Online Application Start |
26 August 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Online Application Close |
15 September 2026 (5:00 PM) |
📊 Category-wise Vacancy Details
| Category |
Vacancies |
| General (UR) |
633 |
| EWS |
164 |
| OBC |
435 |
| SC |
251 |
| ST |
116 |
| Total |
1,599 |
🏢 Division/Unit-wise Vacancy Breakdown
| Unit / Division |
Vacancies |
| Carriage Repair Workshop, Mancheswar |
250 |
| Khurda Road Division |
773 |
| Rayagada Division |
292 |
| Sambalpur Division |
262 |
| Headquarters, ECoR, Bhubaneswar |
22 |
| Total |
1,599 |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria |
Details |
| Educational Qualification |
Matriculation (10th Class) with minimum 50% aggregate marks from recognized Board |
| Technical Qualification |
ITI Certificate in relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT |
| Age Limit |
15 to 24 Years (as on 15 September 2026) |
| Age Relaxation |
SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD: 10 years, Ex-Servicemen: 10 years + service period |
| Nationality |
Indian Citizens only |
🔧 List of Trades
- Fitter
- Welder
- Turner
- Machinist
- Electrician
- Carpenter
- Painter
- Plumber
- Blacksmith
- Grinder
- Wireman
- Electronics Mechanic
- Refrigeration & AC Mechanic
- Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA)
- Laboratory Technician (Pathology)
💰 Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS |
₹100 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women |
FREE |
📌 Selection Process
- Merit List – Based on percentage of marks obtained in Matriculation (10th Class)
- Document Verification – Verification of original certificates
- Medical Fitness Examination – As per Railway standards
📝 How to Apply for East Coast Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Visit the Official Website: Go to rrcbbs.org.in .
- Register: Click on the recruitment link and register yourself on the portal.
- Login: Log in using your Registration Number and Password.
- Fill Application Form: Enter personal details, educational qualification, and trade preference.
- Select Division/Workshop: Choose only one Division/Workshop (this choice is final) .
- Upload Documents: Upload scanned photograph, signature, and required certificates.
- Pay Fee: Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
- Submit: Review all details and click on "Final Submit".
- Take Printout: Download and save the submitted application form for future reference.
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