East Coast Railway Apprentice 2026: Notification, 1599 Vacancy
East Coast Railway · Advertisement No. ECoR/Pers/RRC/Act Apprentice/2026-27
East Coast Railway Apprentice 2026 is a recruitment for 1,599 vacancies notified by East Coast Railway. Applications are open and close on 15 Sept 2026.
Key Details
- Total Vacancies: 1,599 posts across 67 posts in the notification Vacancy Details
- Notification Number: ECoR/Pers/RRC/Act Apprentice/2026-27
- Application Dates: 26 Aug 2026 to 15 Sept 2026 Important Dates
- Application Fee: ₹0 to ₹100 depending on category Application Fee
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Passed Matriculation (10th Class) under the 10+2 examination system with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized Board and possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade affiliated to NCVT/SCVT. Eligibility
- Age Limit: 15 to 24 years as on 15 Sept 2026 Eligibility
- Age Relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBC +3 years, Persons with Disabilities (PwBD) +10 years Eligibility
Selection, Pattern and Syllabus
- Selection Process: Merit list based on Matriculation marks → Document Verification (DV) → Medical Fitness Certificate Selection Process
Recruitment details
East Coast Railway has issued a notification for Act Apprentice engagement for 2026-27.
The notification number is ECoR/Pers/RRC/Act Apprentice/2026-27.
Important dates
| Event | Date and time |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 21/08/2026 |
| Online application opens | 26/08/2026 at 17:00 hrs. |
| Online application closes | 15/09/2026 at 17:00 hrs. |
How to apply and what to do now
Online applications open on 26/08/2026 at 17:00 hrs. and close on 15/09/2026 at 17:00 hrs.
Check your trade, age, education, ITI certificate, and fee category before applying.
Keep your qualification records ready. Your qualifications must be complete by 21/08/2026.
Other stated requirements
- PwBD horizontal reservation is 4%.
- Ex-Servicemen horizontal reservation is 3%.
- The EWS family income limit is ₹8.00 lakh.
- Medical fitness includes a minimum height of 137 centimeters.
- Medical fitness includes a minimum weight of 25.4 Kilogram.
- Medical fitness includes minimum chest expansion of 3.8 centimeters.
In Detail
Vacancy Details
The notification lists 1599 slots across many trades. The listed vacancies are in the UR category.
| Trade | Slots |
|---|---|
| Fitter | 80 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | 20 |
| Welder | 38 |
| Machinist | 12 |
| Mechanic (MV) | 10 |
| Carpenter | 30 |
| Painter | 10 |
| Electrician | 30 |
| Refrigeration & A.C. Mechanic | 10 |
| Wireman | 10 |
| Fitter | 36 |
| Welder | 38 |
| Black Smith | 38 |
| Plumber | 12 |
| Carpenter | 12 |
| Sarang | 18 |
| Grinder | 36 |
| Driller | 36 |
| Draftsman (Civil) | 5 |
| Painter | 6 |
| Mason | 18 |
| Computer Operator & Programming Assistant | 6 |
| Electrician | 14 |
| Wireman | 10 |
| Electronics Mechanic | 5 |
| Laboratory Technician (Pathology) | 2 |
| Fitter | 57 |
| Black Smith | 95 |
| Welder | 63 |
| Plumber | 43 |
| Mason | 84 |
| Electronics Mechanic (TMO) | 12 |
| Mechanic (Diesel) (TMO) | 12 |
| Bridge Erector | 90 |
| Draftsman (Civil) | 15 |
| Electrician | 19 |
| Wireman | 19 |
| Electronics Mechanic | 11 |
| Electrician | 41 |
| Refrigeration & A.C. Mechanic | 11 |
| Electronics Mechanic | 8 |
| Laboratory Technician (Pathology) | 2 |
| Welder | 25 |
| Fitter | 104 |
| Turner | 6 |
| Machinist | 12 |
| Carpenter | 31 |
| Draftsman (Mechanic) | 2 |
| Fitter | 44 |
| Engineering Black Smith | 32 |
| Welder | 4 |
| Carpenter | 27 |
| Sarang | 4 |
| Painter | 27 |
| Plumber | 27 |
| Electronics Mechanic (TMO) | 6 |
| Mechanic (Diesel) (TMO) | 6 |
| Mason | 18 |
| Electrician | 10 |
| Wireman | 10 |
| Electronics Mechanic | 5 |
| Electrician | 5 |
| Fitter | 30 |
| Laboratory Technician (Pathology) | 2 |
| Computer Operator & Programming Assistant | 10 |
| Secretarial Assistant (Stenography) | 10 |
| Laboratory Technician (Pathology) | 2 |
East Coast Railway Apprentice 2026 has 1,599 vacancies in total. The notification breaks them down across 67 posts.
Post-wise Vacancies
| Post | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Fitter | UR | 80 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | UR | 20 |
| Welder | UR | 38 |
| Machinist | UR | 12 |
| Mechanic (MV) | UR | 10 |
| Carpenter | UR | 30 |
| Painter | UR | 10 |
| Electrician | UR | 30 |
| Refrigeration & A.C. Mechanic | UR | 10 |
| Wireman | UR | 10 |
| Fitter | UR | 36 |
| Welder | UR | 38 |
| Black Smith | UR | 38 |
| Plumber | UR | 12 |
| Carpenter | UR | 12 |
| Sarang | UR | 18 |
| Grinder | UR | 36 |
| Driller | UR | 36 |
| Draftsman (Civil) | UR | 5 |
| Painter | UR | 6 |
| Mason | UR | 18 |
| Computer Operator & Programming Assistant | UR | 6 |
| Electrician | UR | 14 |
| Wireman | UR | 10 |
| Electronics Mechanic | UR | 5 |
| Laboratory Technician (Pathology) | UR | 2 |
| Fitter | UR | 57 |
| Black Smith | UR | 95 |
| Welder | UR | 63 |
| Plumber | UR | 43 |
| Mason | UR | 84 |
| Electronics Mechanic (TMO) | UR | 12 |
| Mechanic (Diesel) (TMO) | UR | 12 |
| Bridge Erector | UR | 90 |
| Draftsman (Civil) | UR | 15 |
| Electrician | UR | 19 |
| Wireman | UR | 19 |
| Electronics Mechanic | UR | 11 |
| Electrician | UR | 41 |
| Refrigeration & A.C. Mechanic | UR | 11 |
| Electronics Mechanic | UR | 8 |
| Laboratory Technician (Pathology) | UR | 2 |
| Welder | UR | 25 |
| Fitter | UR | 104 |
| Turner | UR | 6 |
| Machinist | UR | 12 |
| Carpenter | UR | 31 |
| Draftsman (Mechanic) | UR | 2 |
| Fitter | UR | 44 |
| Engineering Black Smith | UR | 32 |
| Welder | UR | 4 |
| Carpenter | UR | 27 |
| Sarang | UR | 4 |
| Painter | UR | 27 |
| Plumber | UR | 27 |
| Electronics Mechanic (TMO) | UR | 6 |
| Mechanic (Diesel) (TMO) | UR | 6 |
| Mason | UR | 18 |
| Electrician | UR | 10 |
| Wireman | UR | 10 |
| Electronics Mechanic | UR | 5 |
| Electrician | UR | 5 |
| Fitter | UR | 30 |
| Laboratory Technician (Pathology) | UR | 2 |
| Computer Operator & Programming Assistant | UR | 10 |
| Secretarial Assistant (Stenography) | UR | 10 |
| Laboratory Technician (Pathology) | UR | 2 |
Important Dates
Every date East Coast Railway printed for East Coast Railway Apprentice 2026, exactly as the notification states it. A date the notice gave as a range or a month is shown in its own words rather than pinned to a day it never named.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Opening date and time of online application | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date and time of online application | 15 Sept 2026 |
Application Fee
The fee depends on your category.
| Category | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC | ₹100 | Non-refundable |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women | ₹0 | No fee required |
PwBD means Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.
Application fee for East Coast Railway Apprentice 2026 by category, as printed in the official notification. Pay it before the last date — an application whose fee has not reached the board is not a submitted application.
| Category | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC | ₹100 | Non-refundable |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women | No fee | No fee required |
Eligibility
You must be at least 15 years old and not more than 24 years old on 15/09/2026.
| Category | Age relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwBD) | 10 years |
You must have passed Matriculation, or Class 10, under the 10+2 system with at least 50% total marks.
You must also have an ITI certificate in the relevant trade from NCVT or SCVT.
You must have passed the required qualifications by 21/08/2026.
Laboratory Technician eligibility
For Laboratory Technician (Pathology), you need 12th Class with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
You also need at least 50% marks in both 10th and 12th Class.
Age Limit
You must be between 15 and 24 years old as on 15 Sept 2026.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation | Upper limit |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST | +5 years | 29 years |
| OBC | +3 years | 27 years |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwBD) | +10 years | 34 years |
Educational Qualification
Passed Matriculation (10th Class) under the 10+2 examination system with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized Board and possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade affiliated to NCVT/SCVT.
Laboratory Technician (Pathology) requires 12th pass with Physics, Chemistry and Biology and minimum 50% marks in both 10th and 12th. Applicants must have passed the qualifications by 21/08/2026.
Selection Process
Your selection starts with a merit list based on your Matriculation marks.
- Merit list based on Matriculation marks
- Document Verification
- Medical Fitness Certificate
- Merit list based on Matriculation marks
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Fitness Certificate
Admit Card, Exam Date, Result and Answer Key
- Admit Card
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- Exam Date
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- Result
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- Answer Key
- ECoR has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
Key Numbers
| What | As stated in the notification |
|---|---|
| Total apprenticeship slots | 1599 |
| PwBD horizontal reservation | 4% |
| Ex-Servicemen horizontal reservation | 3% |
| EWS family income limit | ₹8.00 lakh |
| Medical fitness minimum height | 137 centimeters |
| Medical fitness minimum weight | 25.4 Kilogram |
| Medical fitness minimum chest expansion | 3.8 centimeters |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many Act Apprentice slots are available in East Coast Railway?
There are 1599 Act Apprentice training slots.
When does the East Coast Railway Apprentice application start?
The online application starts on 26/08/2026 at 17:00 hrs.
What is the last date to apply for East Coast Railway Apprentice 2026-27?
The application closes on 15/09/2026 at 17:00 hrs.
What education is needed for the Act Apprentice engagement?
You need Class 10 with at least 50% marks and a relevant NCVT or SCVT ITI certificate.
What is the age limit for East Coast Railway Apprentice?
The age limit is 15 to 24 years on 15/09/2026.
What is the application fee?
General/OBC applicants pay ₹100. SC/ST/PwBD/Women applicants pay no fee.
How are applicants selected?
Selection uses Matriculation marks, Document Verification, and a Medical Fitness Certificate.
How we know this
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Documents this page was read from
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