East Coast Railway Apprentice 2026: Notification, 1599 Vacancy
East Coast Railway · Advertisement No. ECoR/Pers/RRC/Act Apprentice/2026-27
About this recruitment
East Coast Railway has issued the Act Apprentice Engagement 2026-27 notification.
The notification number is ECoR/Pers/RRC/Act Apprentice/2026-27.
There are 1599 training slots in different designated trades.
Medical fitness details
The listed medical fitness requirements include minimum height, weight, and chest expansion.
| Requirement | Minimum |
|---|---|
| Height | 137 centimeters |
| Weight | 25.4 Kilogram |
| Chest expansion | 3.8 centimeters |
What you should do now
Check your age, education, ITI trade, and qualification date before applying.
Keep your education and ITI details ready for the online application.
Applications open on 26 August 2026 at 17:00 hrs and close on 15 September 2026 at 17:00 hrs.
East Coast Railway Apprentice 2026 — In Detail
East Coast Railway Apprentice 2026 — Vacancy Details
The notification lists 1599 total apprenticeship slots across several trades.
| Trade | Listed 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 |
East Coast Railway Apprentice 2026 — 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. |
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 |
East Coast Railway Apprentice 2026 — Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC | ₹100 | Non-refundable |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women | ₹0 | No fee required |
PwBD means Persons with 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 |
East Coast Railway Apprentice 2026 — Eligibility
Your age must be between 15 and 24 years on 15 September 2026.
| Category | Age relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwBD) | 10 years |
You must pass Matriculation, or 10th Class, with at least 50% total marks.
Your Matriculation must follow the 10+2 examination system and come from a recognized Board.
You must also hold a relevant ITI certificate affiliated with NCVT or SCVT.
Laboratory Technician (Pathology)
This trade requires 12th pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
You need at least 50% marks in both 10th and 12th Classes.
You must have passed the required qualifications by 21 August 2026.
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.
East Coast Railway Apprentice 2026 — Selection Process
Your selection starts with a merit list based on Matriculation marks.
- Merit list based on Matriculation marks
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Fitness Certificate
DV means Document Verification. You must show the required documents when called.
- Merit list based on Matriculation marks
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Fitness Certificate
Admit Card, Exam Date, Result and Answer Key
- Admit Card
- ECoR has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
- Exam Date
- ECoR has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
- Result
- ECoR has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
- Answer Key
- ECoR has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
East Coast Railway Apprentice 2026 — 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 apprenticeship slots.
When will the East Coast Railway Apprentice application start?
The online application starts on 26 August 2026 at 17:00 hrs.
What is the last date to apply for East Coast Railway Apprentice 2026-27?
The application closes on 15 September 2026 at 17:00 hrs.
What is the age limit for this apprenticeship?
The age limit is 15 to 24 years on 15 September 2026.
What qualification is needed for most trades?
You need Matriculation with at least 50% marks and a relevant NCVT or SCVT ITI certificate.
What is the application fee for General and OBC candidates?
The fee is ₹100 and it is non-refundable.
Who does not need to pay the application fee?
SC, ST, PwBD, and Women applicants pay no fee.
Facts on this page are read directly from 2 official documents. Last checked 24 Aug 2026.