Name of the Post: Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026: East Coast Railway Announces 1,599 Posts
Post Date: 25-08-2026
Total Vacancy: 1599
Brief Information: East Coast Railway (ECoR), Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Bhubaneswar has released the East Coast Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification for 1,599 Apprentice posts. Eligible candidates with 10th Pass and ITI qualification can apply online through the official RRC East Coast Railway website.
| Important Dates |
Application Fee |
| Starting Date for Apply Online: 26-08-2026 (17:00 hrs.) Last Date for Apply Online: 15-09-2026 (17:00 hrs.)
| General/OBC/EWS: ₹100
SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Exempted as per the recruitment notification.
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| Age Limit |
| Minimum Age: 15 years
Maximum Age: 24 years
Age relaxation for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD and other eligible categories will be applicable as per Government of India rules.
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| Qualification |
| Passed Class 10th/Matriculation with at least 50% marks from a recognized board.
Passed ITI in the relevant trade from an institute recognized by NCVT/SCVT. |
| Post Name |
Total |
| Act Apprentice |
1599 |
| Interested Candidates Can Read the Full Notification Before Apply online |
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East Coast Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are available in East Coast Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
A. A total of 1,599 Act Apprentice posts are available.
Q2. When will the online application process start?
A. The online application process is scheduled to start on 26 August 2026.
Q3. What is the last date to apply?
A. The last date to submit the online application is 15 September 2026.
Q4. What is the educational qualification?
A. Candidates should have passed 10th/Matriculation with at least 50% marks and possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade.
Q5. What is the age limit for East Coast Railway Apprentice Recruitment?
A. The general age limit is 15 to 24 years. Age relaxation is applicable to reserved categories as per government rules.
Q6. What is the selection process?
A. Selection will be based on a merit list prepared using 10th and ITI marks. There is no written examination or interview.
Q7. Is there any application fee?
A. The application fee is ₹100 for applicable candidates. SC/ST, PwBD and women candidates are exempted as per the notification.
Q8. Can 10th-pass candidates apply without ITI?
A. No. Candidates must have the required ITI qualification in the relevant trade along with 10th qualification.
Q9. What is the application mode?
A. Candidates have to apply online through the official RRC East Coast Railway website.
Q10. What is the official website?
A. The official website is RRC East Coast Railway (RRC Bhubaneswar).
Q11. Is there any written exam for the Apprentice recruitment?
A. No. Candidates are selected through the prescribed merit-based selection process.
Q12. Is this a permanent Railway job?
A. No. This is an Apprenticeship training opportunity. Completion of apprenticeship does not automatically guarantee permanent employment in Indian Railways.
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