RRC ECOR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1599 Vacancies in East Coast Railway

RRC ECOR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: The Railway Recruitment Cell, East Coast Railway (RRC/BBS) has officially issued an employment notification (Advt. No. ECOR/Pers/ RRC/ Act Apprentice/ 2026-27) inviting online applications for engagement as Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. A total of 1599 apprenticeship slots across various divisions and workshops, including Carriage Repair Workshop (Mancheswar), Khurda Road, Sambalpur, Rayagada (RGDA), and Headquarters, are open for recruitment for the year 2026-27. The RRC ECOR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification has been released on 21/08/2026, with the online application window opening on 26/08/2026 at 17:00 hrs and closing on 15/09/2026 at 17:00 hrs.

This central recruitment drive offers trade apprentice opportunities for candidates holding a Matriculation certificate alongside an ITI qualification in designated trades. Candidates looking for engagement in Indian Railways can read through the detailed eligibility requirements, trade-wise vacancy distribution, stipend guidelines, and step-by-step application procedures below before registering.

RRC ECOR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview

Important Dates

Application Fees

Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification

Age Limit: The age limit for RRC ECOR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is 15-24 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 15.09.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.

Physical Standards & Medical Fitness

Candidates shortlisted for Document Verification (DV) are required to submit a Medical Fitness Certificate in the prescribed format (Annexure ‘F’). This certificate must be signed by a Government-authorized (Gazetted) doctor, not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon from a Central or State Government Hospital. The physical standards required include:

• Height: Minimum 137 cm.
• Weight: Minimum 25.4 kg.
• Chest Expansion: Minimum 3.8 cm expansion.
• Visual Acuity: Minimum Standard of Visual Acuity Bee-One ($6/9, 6/12$ with or without glasses).

RRC ECOR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection process for RRC ECOR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:

• Merit List based on Matriculation (Class 10) Marks Percentage (Min 50% aggregate)
• Document Verification (DV) at East Coast Railway Headquarters
• Submission of Medical Fitness Certificate

How to Apply for RRC ECOR Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Follow these steps to apply for RRC ECOR Apprentice Recruitment 2026:

• Visit the official portal of the Railway Recruitment Cell, Bhubaneswar at www.rrcbbs.org.in.
• Complete the initial candidate registration with personal details, active email ID, mobile number, and 12-digit Aadhaar number.
• Log in using your credentials and fill out the application form with academic marks, ITI details, and trade/unit preferences.
• Upload required scanned documents including a recent passport-size photograph, signature, 10th mark sheet, and ITI NTC/STC certificates.
• Pay the non-refundable application fee of Rs. 100/- via online mode if applicable.
• Verify all entered details carefully, submit the online form, and download a printout of the final application confirmation for record.

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