Short Info : RRC-East Coast Railway (RRC ECOR), Odisha, has published the notification for Act Apprentices Recruitment - 2026 (1599 Vacancies). Candidates who are interested in this Admission can submit their Online application from 26 August, 2026 From 5:00 PM to 15 September, 2026 Till 5:00 PM. Read the job notification to know about eligibility, job information, selection process, age limit, pay scale and all other information.

Important Dates
Application Start Date
26 August, 2026 From 5:00 PM
Last Date For Applying Online
15 September, 2026 Till 5:00 PM
Last Date For Paying Exam Fees
15 September, 2026 Till 5:00 PM
Eligibility Details
Minimum Age
15 Years (As on 15 September, 2026)
Maximum Age
24 Years (As on 15 September, 2026)
Upper Age Relaxation for SC / ST Candidates
05 Years
Upper Age Relaxation for OBC Candidates
03 Years
Upper Age Relaxation for PwBD Candidates
10 Years
Application Fees Info
General / OBC / EWS category candidates
Rs./-
SC / ST category candidates
Rs./-
PH (Divyang) category candidates
Rs./-
All Category Female candidates
Rs./-
Payment Mode
Online Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.
Vacancy Info

RRC-East Coast Railway (RRC ECOR), Odisha, Act Apprentices Recruitment - 2026 (1599 Vacancies) - Total Post & Qualification

Post NameTotal PostQualification
Apprentice159910th Passed (50% Marks), ITI in the Related Trade.

Unit Wise Vacancy Details

Unit/EstablishmentDepartments CoveredTotal Posts
Carriage Repair Workshop, Mancheswar, BhubaneswarMechanical, Electrical250
RGDA DivisionEngineering, Electrical, Medical292
Khurda Road Division (ELS, Angul & IOH Depot)Engineering, S&T, Electrical, Medical, Mechanical773
Sambalpur Division (Coaching, BLGR)Engineering, S&T, Electrical, Mechanical, Medical262
Headquarters, ECoR, BhubaneswarPersonnel/Accounts/IT Cell, Medical22
Grand Total1,599

Category Wise Vacancy Details

CategoryURSCSTOBCEWSPwBDESM
Posts6332511164351645042

Unit Wise With Category Wise Vacancy Details

Unit-Wise Total Vacancies

  • Carriage Repair Workshop, Mancheswar, Bhubaneswar : 250 slots (Mechanical: 200, Electrical: 50)

  • Rayagada (RGDA) Division : 292 slots (Engineering: 261, Electrical: 29, Medical: 2)

  • Khurda Road Division (including ELS, Angul & IOH Depot) : 773 slots (Engineering: 471, S&T: 60, Electrical: 60, Medical: 2, Mechanical: 180)

  • Sambalpur Division (COACHIN, BLGR) : 262 slots (Engineering: 195, S&T: 30, Electrical: 5, Mechanical: 30, Medical: 2)

  • Head Quarter, East Coast Railway, Bhubaneswar : 22 slots (Personnel/Accounts/IT Cell: 20, Medical: 2)

Unit, Trade, and Category-Wise Breakup

1. Carriage Repair Workshop, Mancheswar, Bhubaneswar

  • Mechanical Department

    • Fitter : Total 80 (UR: 12, SC: 32, ST: 22, OBC: 6, EWS: 8, PwBD: 3, ESM: 2)

    • Sheet Metal Worker : Total 20 (UR: 8, SC: 3, ST: 2, OBC: 5, EWS: 2, PwBD: 1, ESM: 1)

    • Welder : Total 38 (UR: 15, SC: 6, ST: 10, OBC: 3, EWS: 4, PwBD: 2, ESM: 1)

    • Machinist : Total 12 (UR: 5, SC: 2, ST: 1, OBC: 3, EWS: 1, PwBD: 0, ESM: 0)

    • Mechanic (MV) : Total 10 (UR: 3, SC: 2, ST: 1, OBC: 3, EWS: 1, PwBD: 0, ESM: 0)

    • Carpenter : Total 30 (UR: 5, SC: 12, ST: 8, OBC: 2, EWS: 3, PwBD: 1, ESM: 1)

    • Painter : Total 10 (UR: 3, SC: 2, ST: 3, OBC: 1, EWS: 1, PwBD: 0, ESM: 0)

  • Electrical Department

    • Electrician : Total 30 (UR: 5, SC: 12, ST: 8, OBC: 2, EWS: 3, PwBD: 1, ESM: 1)

    • Refrigeration & A.C. Mech : Total 10 (UR: 2, SC: 3, ST: 3, OBC: 1, EWS: 1, PwBD: 0, ESM: 0)

    • Wireman : Total 10 (UR: 2, SC: 3, ST: 3, OBC: 1, EWS: 1, PwBD: 0, ESM: 0)

2. Rayagada (RGDA) Division

  • Engineering Department

    • Fitter : Total 36 (UR: 14, SC: 5, ST: 3, OBC: 10, EWS: 4, PwBD: 1, ESM: 1)

    • Welder : Total 38 (UR: 15, SC: 6, ST: 3, OBC: 10, EWS: 4, PwBD: 2, ESM: 1)

    • Black Smith : Total 38 (UR: 15, SC: 6, ST: 3, OBC: 10, EWS: 4, PwBD: 2, ESM: 1)

    • Plumber : Total 12 (UR: 5, SC: 2, ST: 1, OBC: 3, EWS: 1, PwBD: 0, ESM: 0)

    • Carpenter : Total 12 (UR: 5, SC: 2, ST: 1, OBC: 3, EWS: 1, PwBD: 0, ESM: 0)

    • Sarang : Total 18 (UR: 7, SC: 3, ST: 1, OBC: 5, EWS: 2, PwBD: 0, ESM: 1)

    • Grinder : Total 36 (UR: 14, SC: 5, ST: 3, OBC: 10, EWS: 4, PwBD: 1, ESM: 1)

    • Driller : Total 36 (UR: 14, SC: 5, ST: 3, OBC: 10, EWS: 4, PwBD: 1, ESM: 1)

    • Draftsman (Civil) : Total 5 (UR: 2, SC: 1, ST: 0, OBC: 1, EWS: 1, PwBD: 0, ESM: 0)

    • Painter : Total 6 (UR: 2, SC: 1, ST: 0, OBC: 2, EWS: 1, PwBD: 0, ESM: 0)

    • Mason : Total 18 (UR: 7, SC: 3, ST: 1, OBC: 5, EWS: 2, PwBD: 1, ESM: 1)

    • Computer Operator & Programming Assistant : Total 6 (UR: 2, SC: 1, ST: 0, OBC: 2, EWS: 1, PwBD: 0, ESM: 0)

  • Electrical Department

    • Electrician : Total 14 (UR: 6, SC: 2, ST: 1, OBC: 4, EWS: 1, PwBD: 1, ESM: 0)

    • Wireman : Total 10 (UR: 3, SC: 2, ST: 1, OBC: 3, EWS: 1, PwBD: 0, ESM: 0)

    • Electronics Mechanic : Total 5 (UR: 2, SC: 1, ST: 0, OBC: 1, EWS: 1, PwBD: 0, ESM: 0)

  • Medical Department

    • Laboratory Technician (Pathology) : Total 2 (UR: 1, SC: 1, ST: 0, OBC: 0, EWS: 1, PwBD: 0, ESM: 0)

3. Khurda Road Division (ELS, Angul & IOH Depot)

  • Engineering Department

    • Fitter : Total 57 (UR: 9, SC: 23, ST: 4, OBC: 15, EWS: 6, PwBD: 2, ESM: 2)

    • Black Smith : Total 95 (UR: 38, SC: 14, ST: 7, OBC: 26, EWS: 10, PwBD: 4, ESM: 3)

    • Welder : Total 63 (UR: 9, SC: 26, ST: 5, OBC: 17, EWS: 6, PwBD: 3, ESM: 2)

    • Plumber : Total 43 (UR: 6, SC: 18, ST: 3, OBC: 12, EWS: 4, PwBD: 2, ESM: 1)

    • Mason : Total 84 (UR: 13, SC: 34, ST: 6, OBC: 23, EWS: 8, PwBD: 3, ESM: 3)

    • Electronics Mechanic (TMO) : Total 12 (UR: 5, SC: 2, ST: 1, OBC: 3, EWS: 1, PwBD: 0, ESM: 0)

    • Mechanic (Diesel) (TMO) : Total 12 (UR: 2, SC: 5, ST: 1, OBC: 3, EWS: 1, PwBD: 0, ESM: 0)

    • Bridge Erector : Total 90 (UR: 14, SC: 36, ST: 7, OBC: 24, EWS: 9, PwBD: 0, ESM: 3)

    • Draftsman (Civil) : Total 15 (UR: 6, SC: 2, ST: 1, OBC: 4, EWS: 2, PwBD: 1, ESM: 0)

  • S & T Department

    • Fitter : Total 11 (UR: 2, SC: 4, ST: 1, OBC: 3, EWS: 1, PwBD: 0, ESM: 0)

    • Electrician : Total 19 (UR: 8, SC: 3, ST: 1, OBC: 5, EWS: 2, PwBD: 1, ESM: 1)

    • Wireman : Total 19 (UR: 8, SC: 3, ST: 1, OBC: 5, EWS: 2, PwBD: 1, ESM: 1)

    • Electronics Mechanic : Total 11 (UR: 2, SC: 4, ST: 1, OBC: 3, EWS: 1, PwBD: 0, ESM: 0)

  • Electrical Department

    • Electrician : Total 41 (UR: 6, SC: 17, ST: 3, OBC: 11, EWS: 4, PwBD: 2, ESM: 1)

    • Refrigeration & A.C. Mech : Total 11 (UR: 4, SC: 2, ST: 1, OBC: 3, EWS: 1, PwBD: 0, ESM: 0)

    • Electronics Mechanic : Total 8 (UR: 3, SC: 1, ST: 1, OBC: 2, EWS: 1, PwBD: 0, ESM: 0)

  • Medical Department

    • Laboratory Technician (Pathology) : Total 2 (UR: 0, SC: 1, ST: 0, OBC: 1, EWS: 0, PwBD: 0, ESM: 0)

  • Mechanical Department

    • Welder : Total 25 (UR: 9, SC: 4, ST: 2, OBC: 7, EWS: 3, PwBD: 1, ESM: 1)

    • Fitter : Total 104 (UR: 42, SC: 16, ST: 8, OBC: 28, EWS: 10, PwBD: 4, ESM: 3)

    • Turner : Total 6 (UR: 2, SC: 1, ST: 0, OBC: 2, EWS: 1, PwBD: 0, ESM: 0)

    • Machinist : Total 12 (UR: 2, SC: 5, ST: 1, OBC: 3, EWS: 1, PwBD: 0, ESM: 0)

    • Carpenter : Total 31 (UR: 5, SC: 13, ST: 2, OBC: 8, EWS: 3, PwBD: 1, ESM: 1)

    • Draftsman (Mechanic) : Total 2 (UR: 0, SC: 1, ST: 0, OBC: 1, EWS: 0, PwBD: 0, ESM: 0)

4. Sambalpur Division (COACHIN, BLGR)

  • Engineering Department

    • Fitter : Total 44 (UR: 18, SC: 7, ST: 3, OBC: 12, EWS: 4, PwBD: 2, ESM: 1)

    • Engg. Black Smith : Total 32 (UR: 13, SC: 5, ST: 2, OBC: 9, EWS: 3, PwBD: 1, ESM: 1)

    • Welder : Total 4 (UR: 2, SC: 1, ST: 0, OBC: 1, EWS: 0, PwBD: 0, ESM: 0)

    • Carpenter : Total 27 (UR: 4, SC: 11, ST: 2, OBC: 7, EWS: 3, PwBD: 1, ESM: 1)

    • Sarang : Total 4 (UR: 2, SC: 1, ST: 0, OBC: 1, EWS: 0, PwBD: 0, ESM: 0)

    • Painter : Total 27 (UR: 4, SC: 11, ST: 2, OBC: 7, EWS: 3, PwBD: 1, ESM: 1)

    • Plumber : Total 27 (UR: 4, SC: 11, ST: 2, OBC: 7, EWS: 3, PwBD: 1, ESM: 1)

    • Electronics Mechanic (TMO) : Total 6 (UR: 1, SC: 2, ST: 0, OBC: 2, EWS: 1, PwBD: 0, ESM: 0)

    • Mechanic (Diesel) (TMO) : Total 6 (UR: 1, SC: 2, ST: 0, OBC: 2, EWS: 1, PwBD: 0, ESM: 0)

    • Mason : Total 18 (UR: 7, SC: 3, ST: 1, OBC: 5, EWS: 2, PwBD: 1, ESM: 1)

  • S & T Department

    • Fitter : Total 5 (UR: 2, SC: 1, ST: 0, OBC: 1, EWS: 1, PwBD: 0, ESM: 0)

    • Electrician : Total 10 (UR: 3, SC: 2, ST: 1, OBC: 3, EWS: 1, PwBD: 0, ESM: 0)

    • Wireman : Total 10 (UR: 3, SC: 2, ST: 1, OBC: 3, EWS: 1, PwBD: 0, ESM: 0)

    • Electronics Mechanic : Total 5 (UR: 1, SC: 2, ST: 0, OBC: 1, EWS: 1, PwBD: 0, ESM: 0)

  • Electrical Department

    • Electrician : Total 5 (UR: 1, SC: 2, ST: 0, OBC: 1, EWS: 1, PwBD: 0, ESM: 0)

  • Mechanical Department

    • Fitter : Total 30 (UR: 5, SC: 12, ST: 2, OBC: 8, EWS: 3, PwBD: 1, ESM: 1)

  • Medical Department

    • Laboratory Technician (Pathology) : Total 2 (UR: 0, SC: 1, ST: 0, OBC: 1, EWS: 0, PwBD: 0, ESM: 0)

5. Head Quarter, East Coast Railway, Bhubaneswar

  • Personnel / Accounts / IT Cell Department

    • Computer Operator & Programming Assistant : Total 10 (UR: 3, SC: 2, ST: 1, OBC: 3, EWS: 1, PwBD: 0, ESM: 0)

    • Secretarial Assistant (Stenography) : Total 10 (UR: 2, SC: 3, ST: 1, OBC: 3, EWS: 1, PwBD: 0, ESM: 0)

  • Medical Department

    • Laboratory Technician (Pathology) : Total 2 (UR: 1, SC: 0, ST: 0, OBC: 1, EWS: 0, PwBD: 0, ESM: 0)

How to Apply?

  • Visit Official Website : Go to the official Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) Bhubaneswar website at www.rrcbbs.org.in.

  • New Registration : Click on the online application link for Act Apprentices recruitment and complete the initial registration using a valid personal email ID and mobile number.

  • Fill Application Form : Log in with your credentials and fill in your personal details, Aadhaar number (or 28-digit Aadhaar enrolment ID), ITI/Matriculation marks, and carefully select your preferred Division/Workshop and trade combination.

  • Upload Documents : Upload scanned copies of your recent color photograph, signature, Class 10/Matriculation mark sheet and pass certificate, ITI consolidated mark sheet/provisional certificate, National Trade Certificate (NCVT/SCVT), and applicable community/caste certificates (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/Disability/Ex-Servicemen).

  • Pay Application Fee : Pay the non-refundable application fee of ₹100 online via the integrated payment gateway (Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or Internet Banking). Note that SC, ST, PwBD, and women applicants are exempt from the fee.

  • Final Submission & Printout : Submit the application form, verify the details (no edits are allowed after final submission), and download/print a copy of the application for future records and Document Verification.

Selection Process

  • Basis of Selection : Selection is carried out strictly on the basis of a merit list prepared for each unit, derived solely from the percentage of marks obtained in Matriculation (Class X) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.

  • Calculation of Marks : The percentage is calculated using the total marks of all subjects in the mark sheet (not a "best of five" approach). CGPA must be converted to equivalent percentages.

  • No Tests or Interviews : There is no written test, practical test, or viva-voce for selection.

  • Tie-Breaking Criteria : If two or more applicants secure identical marks, the older candidate is given preference. If dates of birth are also identical, priority is given to the candidate who passed the Matriculation examination earlier.

  • Document Verification (DV) : Shortlisted candidates are called for DV at the East Coast Railway Headquarters in Bhubaneswar based on merit. Final selection is subject to original document verification and submission of a medical fitness certificate (Annexure 'F').

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