RRC ECOR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 1,599 Vacancies

Published: Monday, August 24, 2026, 17:17 [IST]

The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), East Coast Railway (ECOR) has released the RRC ECOR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification for 1,599 Apprentice vacancies under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The notification was issued on August 21, 2026.

RRC ECOR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 1,599 Vacancies

Eligible candidates interested in railway apprenticeship opportunities can apply online through the official RRC ECOR website. The application window is scheduled to open on August 26, 2026, at 5 PM and will remain available until September 15, 2026. Candidates should carefully read the official notification and verify their eligibility before submitting the application form.

RRC ECOR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

Candidates should note the important dates related to the recruitment process:

Event	Date
Notification Release	August 21, 2026
Online Application Begins	August 26, 2026, 5 PM
Last Date to Apply	September 15, 2026
Total Vacancies	1,599

Candidates are advised to complete their applications before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.

RRC ECOR Apprentice Vacancy 2026

The recruitment drive aims to fill 1,599 Apprentice posts in East Coast Railway. The vacancies are offered across different trades and railway establishments.

Candidates should refer to the official notification for the detailed trade-wise, unit-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution before selecting their preferred trade.

RRC ECOR Apprentice Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfil the prescribed educational and technical qualifications to apply for the Apprentice posts.

Educational Qualification

Applicants must have:

Passed Class 10 or Matriculation from a recognised board with at least 50% aggregate marks.
An ITI certificate in the relevant trade.
The ITI qualification should be issued by an institution recognised by NCVT or SCVT.

Candidates should ensure that their Class 10 and ITI qualifications meet the requirements specified for the particular trade.

RRC ECOR Apprentice Age Limit

The prescribed age criteria for RRC ECOR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 are:

Minimum age: 15 years
Maximum age: 24 years
Cut-off date: August 19, 2026

Age relaxation will be provided to eligible candidates belonging to reserved categories according to the applicable Railway rules.

Candidates should check the official notification for detailed provisions related to age relaxation.

How to Apply for RRC ECOR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

Eligible candidates can apply online by following these general steps:

1. Visit the official RRC East Coast Railway website.

2. Open the Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification and application link.

3. Complete the registration process using the required details.

4. Log in to the application portal.

5. Enter personal, educational and ITI qualification details.

6. Select the applicable trade and other required preferences.

7. Upload the prescribed documents, photograph and signature.

8. Review all information entered in the application form.

9. Pay the applicable application fee, if required.

10. Submit the application form.

11. Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.

Candidates should ensure that all details entered in the application form are accurate. Any discrepancy between the information provided in the form and the original documents may lead to cancellation of the candidature.

RRC ECOR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Selection Process

The Apprentice recruitment process will be conducted according to the rules prescribed under the Apprentices Act and the official RRC ECOR notification. Candidates should check the notification for details regarding the preparation of the merit list and subsequent document verification requirements.

As this is an Apprentice engagement, candidates should carefully distinguish it from regular Railway recruitment for permanent posts.

Important Points for Candidates

Candidates applying for RRC ECOR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 should verify their eligibility before submitting the form. Particular attention should be given to the 50% Class 10 requirement, relevant ITI qualification, age limit and trade-specific conditions.

The online application window is scheduled to remain open from August 26 to September 15, 2026. Applicants should not wait until the final day to complete the process.

The recruitment offers eligible candidates an opportunity to undergo apprenticeship training with East Coast Railway. Candidates should regularly check the official RRC ECOR website for updates regarding the application process, merit list, document verification and other recruitment-related instructions.