Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), East Coast Railway (ECoR), Bhubaneshwar has issued Notification No. ECoR/Pers/RRC/Act Apprentice/2026-27 for engagement of Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961 for 1,599 vacancies across various Workshops and Divisions (Mancheswar Workshop, Khurda Road, Sambalpur, and Waltair Divisions). Candidates with Class 10 (min 50% marks) and NCVT/SCVT ITI Certificate can apply online from 26 August 2026 to 15 September 2026 (up to 05:00 PM).
| Online Application Begin Date | 26/08/2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 15/09/2026 (up to 05:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 15/09/2026 |
| Merit List Release Date | To be notified on rrcbbs.org.in |
| Document Verification Date | To be announced |
| General / OBC / EWS Male Candidates | Rs. 100/- (Non-Refundable) |
| SC / ST / PwD Candidates | Nil (Rs. 0/- Exempted) |
| All Female Candidates | Nil (Rs. 0/- Exempted) |
| Payment Mode | Online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI |
| Railway Division / Workshop Unit | Total Vacancies | Educational Qualifications |
|---|---|---|
| Khurda Road Division (ELS, Angul & IOH Depot) | 773 Posts | 10th Class Examination (Matriculation) with minimum 50% aggregate marks from a recognized Board + National Trade Certificate (ITI) in relevant trade issued by NCVT / SCVT. |
| Waltair Division | 350 Posts | |
| Carriage Repair Workshop, Mancheswar (BBS) | 250 Posts | |
| Rayagada (RGDA) / Sambalpur Division | 226 Posts | |
| Grand Total Apprentice Posts | 1,599 Posts | |
Selection Mode: Selection will be done purely on the basis of Merit List prepared by taking the average of marks obtained in 10th Class (50% weightage) and ITI Examination (50% weightage). There is No Written Test or Viva/Interview.
Training & Stipend: 1 Year training with monthly stipend as per Apprenticeship rules of Indian Railways.
| Link Description | Action / Direct Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (ECoR Portal) | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Download PDF |
| RRC Bhubaneshwar Official Website | Official Website |