Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), East Coast Railway, Bhubaneswar has released the centralized notification for engagement of 1599 Act Apprentices for the year 2026-27. The recruitment is being conducted under the Apprentices Act, 1961 through Notification No. ECoR/Pers/RRC/Act Apprentice/2026-27.
The online application process will start from 26 August 2026 at 05:00 PM and eligible candidates can submit their applications until 15 September 2026 at 05:00 PM. Candidates should carefully read the official notification before applying.
RRC ECoR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview
- Recruiting Organization: Railway Recruitment Cell, East Coast Railway, Bhubaneswar
- Post Name: Act Apprentice
- Total Vacancies: 1599
- Application Mode: Online
- Application Start Date: 26 August 2026
- Last Date: 15 September 2026
- Age Limit: 15 to 24 Years
- Educational Qualification: Class 10th with 50% marks + relevant ITI
- Selection Process: Merit List, Document Verification and Medical Fitness
Important Dates
- Online Application Start: 26 August 2026 at 05:00 PM
- Online Application Last Date: 15 September 2026 at 05:00 PM
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 15 September 2026
- Merit List: Will Be Updated Soon
📋 RRC ECoR Apprentice Online Form 2026 – Overview
| Post Name | RRC ECoR Apprentice Online Form 2026 |
| Advertisement Number | ECoR/Pers/RRC/Act Apprentice/2026-27 |
| Total Vacancies | 1599 Posts |
| Job Location | East Coast Railway, Odisha — various Divisions & Workshops under ECoR |
| Application Mode | Online |
📅 Important Dates
| Application Start Date | 26/08/2026 |
| Application Last Date | 15/09/2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 15/09/2026 |
💰 Application Fee
| General | ₹100/- |
| OBC | ₹100/- |
| SC / ST | ₹0/- |
| Female | ₹0/- |
🎂 Age Limit
| Minimum Age | 15 Years |
| Maximum Age | 24 Years |
🎓 Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed Matriculation (Class 10th) under the 10+2 system with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognized Board and must possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade affiliated to NCVT/SCVT. Candidates whose SSC/ITI results were awaited on 21/08/2026 or who had failed ITI are not eligible. Engineering graduates and diploma holders are not eligible. For Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology), 12th with Physics, Chemistry and Biology with minimum 50% marks in both 10th and 12th is required.
🎯 Selection Process
Merit List based on Matriculation marks + Document Verification + Medical Fitness Certificate. No Written Examination or Viva.
💼 Salary / Pay Scale
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the official website or application link given below.
- Read the official recruitment notification carefully.
- Complete the online registration process.
- Fill in all required application details.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable.
- Submit the application form before the last date.
- Download or print the submitted application form for future reference.
🔗 Important Links
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is RRC ECoR Apprentice Online Form 2026?
RRC ECoR Apprentice Online Form 2026 is a government recruitment opportunity. Candidates should check the official notification for complete eligibility, selection and application details.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply is 15/09/2026, subject to the official recruitment notification.
How many vacancies are available?
A total of 1599 Posts vacancies are listed for this recruitment.
What is the age limit?
The age limit is 15 Years to 24 Years, subject to applicable age-relaxation rules.
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹100/-
- SC / ST / PwBD / Women: ₹0/-
- Payment Mode: Online
Age Limit
As on 15 September 2026, the candidate’s age should be between 15 and 24 years.
- Minimum Age: 15 Years
- Maximum Age: 24 Years
- SC/ST: 5 years relaxation
- OBC: 3 years relaxation
- PwBD: 10 years relaxation
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th Class) under the 10+2 examination system with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognized Board.
Candidates must also possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade affiliated to NCVT/SCVT as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
Applicants whose SSC or ITI results were awaited on the date of notification are not eligible. Candidates who have failed in ITI are also not eligible. Engineering graduates and diploma holders are not eligible under this particular apprenticeship scheme.
Selection Process
Selection will be based on a merit list prepared using Matriculation marks. There will be no written examination or viva.
Shortlisted candidates will subsequently be called for Document Verification and must submit the prescribed Medical Fitness Certificate.
Training & Stipend
Selected candidates will undergo apprenticeship training as per the applicable rules. Apprentices will receive a monthly stipend at the prescribed rate according to the prevailing rules and Railway Board directives.