East Coast Railway has opened a major apprenticeship opportunity for candidates looking to gain practical experience in the railway sector. Through the 2026-27 Act Apprentice recruitment drive, the Railway Recruitment Cell, will offer training opportunities across various divisions, workshops and departments. Moreover, the recruitment covers several technical and non-technical trades, giving eligible candidates multiple options based on their skills and career interests. The selection process will focus on merit, making accurate academic records and proper documentation especially important for applicants.
In this article, candidates can check complete details of East Coast Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 such as eligibility criteria, age limit, application dates, vacancy details, selection process, salary, and how to apply.
Eligibility Details
Candidates must meet the prescribed educational and technical requirements for the trade they choose. In addition, they should carefully check the trade-specific conditions before submitting their application.
- Candidates must have passed Class 10 under the 10+2 examination system from a recognised board.
- They must have secured at least 50% aggregate marks in Class 10.
- Candidates must possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade.
- The ITI qualification must meet the prescribed NCVT/SCVT requirements.
- For the Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology) trade, candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
- Candidates applying for the Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology) trade must also have at least 50% marks in both Class 10 and Class 12.
- Candidates whose Class 10 or ITI results were pending on August 21, 2026, will not be eligible.
- Engineering graduates and diploma holders cannot apply under this particular Act Apprentice recruitment because a separate apprenticeship scheme covers them.
Salary Details
Candidates will receive a stipend during their apprenticeship training.
- The stipend will follow the applicable Apprentices Act and Railway Board rules.
- The exact monthly amount may vary according to the prescribed rules.
- Apprentices will not receive the salary or benefits of regular Railway employees.
- The apprenticeship will not guarantee permanent employment in East Coast Railway.
Age limit
The Railway will calculate the candidate’s age as on September 15, 2026.
- Candidates must be at least 15 years old.
- The maximum age limit is 24 years.
- OBC candidates will get 3 years of relaxation.
- SC/ST candidates will get 5 years of relaxation.
- PwBD candidates will get 10 years of relaxation.
- Ex-Servicemen will get relaxation as per the applicable rules.
Application Fee
Candidates must pay the prescribed fee based on their category.
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹100
- SC/ST: No fee
- PwBD: No fee
- Women candidates: No fee
- The ₹100 fee is non-refundable.
- Candidates can pay the fee through the available online payment modes.
Selection Process
The Railway will prepare the merit list mainly on the basis of Class 10 marks.
- Candidates will not have to appear for a written examination.
- The recruitment will not include an interview or viva.
- The Railway will calculate merit using the percentage of marks obtained in all Class 10 subjects.
- It will not follow the “best of five” method for calculating the percentage.
- If candidates secure equal marks, the older candidate will get preference.
- If their dates of birth are also the same, the candidate who passed Class 10 earlier will get preference.
- Shortlisted candidates will appear for Document Verification (DV).
- Candidates must also meet the prescribed medical fitness requirements.
Important Dates
| Application Starts | 26 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 15 September 2026 |
| Total Post | 1,599 Vacancies |
| Selection Process | Merit Basis |
| Job Type | Apprenticeship |
How to Apply
Candidates can complete the application process online through the official Railway Recruitment Cell, Bhubaneswar portal. Follow these steps to submit the form correctly:
- Visit the official RRC Bhubaneswar website.
- Open the Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 application link.
- Complete the registration process with the required details.
- Log in using the registration credentials.
- Enter your personal, educational and ITI details carefully.
- Select the relevant trade and preferred Division/Workshop.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and certificates.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable.
- Review all details before submitting the application.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page.
- Keep a printout and the registration details safely for future reference.
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