Applications are open. Apply before 14 Sept 2026 — 32 days left. Read the official notification in full before you submit the form.
About This Recruitment
East Coast Railway has notified recruitment for 1,421 posts under ECoR/Pers/RRC-GDCE/2026. Applications are accepted online from 15 Aug 2026 to 14 Sept 2026. The prescribed qualification is Matriculation with an ITI or Act Apprenticeship for ALP and Technician; a degree for Station Master and Goods Trains Manager; an engineering diploma for Junior Engineer. The vacancies are spread across 7 distinct posts, and the category-wise split for each is set out in the vacancy table below.
Selection is made through Computer Based Test, Computer Based Aptitude Test and Computer Based Typing Skill Test, followed by the remaining stages set out below. Selected candidates are placed in the pay scale of 7th CPC Pay Levels 2 to 6, depending on the post. The place of posting is East Coast Railway — Khurda Road, Waltair, Sambalpur, Mancheswar Carriage Repair Workshop and headquarters.
The entire process is completed online, from registration through to fee payment and the final printout of the confirmation page. Check the notification for whether a correction window is offered, because most fields cannot be amended once the form is submitted.
Read the official notification in full before you begin the form. Eligibility, fees and dates are revised through corrigenda more often than candidates expect, and an application submitted against the wrong criteria is rejected at document verification rather than at submission — by which point the cycle is over.
Key Highlights
- 1,421 vacancies notified
- Qualification: Matriculation with an ITI or Act Apprenticeship for ALP and Technician; a degree for Station Master and Goods Trains Manager; an engineering diploma for Junior Engineer
- Pay scale: 7th CPC Pay Levels 2 to 6, depending on the post
- Last date to apply: 14 Sept 2026
- Application mode: online
Quick Overview
The notification's own particulars, at a glance.
- Organization
- East Coast Railway
- Advertisement No.
- ECoR/Pers/RRC-GDCE/2026
- Total Vacancies
- 1,421
- Job Location
- East Coast Railway — Khurda Road, Waltair, Sambalpur, Mancheswar Carriage Repair Workshop and headquarters
- Qualification
- Matriculation with an ITI or Act Apprenticeship for ALP and Technician; a degree for Station Master and Goods Trains Manager; an engineering diploma for Junior Engineer
- Age Limit
- As per notification
- Salary
- 7th CPC Pay Levels 2 to 6, depending on the post
- Application Mode
- Online
- Official Website
- eastcoastrail.indianrailways.gov.in
Important Dates
Every date below is taken from the official notification. Portals close at the time stated in the notification, not at midnight, and the fee payment window often closes a day after the form does.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification published | 07 Aug 2026 |
| Online registration opens | 15 Aug 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 14 Sept 2026 |
| CBT, aptitude test and document verification | To be published later |
Vacancy Details
Vacancy counts are provisional and are revised through corrigenda. The category-wise split determines the cut-off you will actually be measured against.
| Post Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot | 495 | 250 | 197 | 104 | — | 1,046 |
| Goods Trains Manager | 134 | 79 | 47 | 24 | — | 284 |
| Technician (various trades) | 27 | 14 | 7 | 3 | — | 51 |
| Junior Engineer | 14 | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | 22 |
| Station Master | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 12 |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 |
| Commercial Clerk cum Ticket Collector | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 |
| Total | — | — | — | — | — | 1,421 |
Educational Qualification
The qualification must be held on or before the cut-off date stated in the notification. Final-year candidates should check whether provisional applications are permitted for this recruitment.
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot | Matriculation or SSLC with an ITI certificate (NCVT or SCVT) in a relevant trade, or an Act Apprenticeship, or a three-year diploma or degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or Automobile Engineering. |
| Technician (various trades) | Matriculation or SSLC with an ITI certificate (NCVT or SCVT) in the relevant trade, or an Act Apprenticeship in that trade. |
| Station Master | A degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. |
| Goods Trains Manager | A degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. |
| Junior Engineer | A three-year diploma in the relevant engineering discipline — Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Electronics — or a three-year B.Sc. in Engineering. |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | Class 12 or equivalent with at least 50% in aggregate, together with typing proficiency in English or Hindi on a computer. |
| Commercial Clerk cum Ticket Collector | Class 12 or equivalent with at least 50% in aggregate. |
- This is a General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE) — it is open to serving railway employees only, not to the general public.
- The printed application must be signed by your controlling officer and uploaded again as a scanned copy; an unsigned form is not considered.
- No changes are possible after registration. Check every field on the review page before you submit.
Age Limit & Relaxation
Upper age limits are relaxed by category. Read the row that applies to you before you conclude you are ineligible.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | Upper age 42 years as on 1 January 2027 |
| OBC | Upper age 45 years as on 1 January 2027 |
| SC / ST | Upper age 47 years as on 1 January 2027 |
Age is reckoned as on 1 January 2027 — 42 years for Unreserved, 45 for OBC and 47 for SC and ST candidates.
Pay Scale
Figures are the pay scale, not take-home pay. Dearness allowance, house rent allowance and other allowances are paid over and above the basic pay shown.
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot | Level 2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
| Technician | Level 2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
| Commercial Clerk cum Ticket Collector | Level 3 | ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 |
| Goods Trains Manager | Level 5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 |
| Station Master | Level 6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Junior Engineer | Level 6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
Selection Process
Each stage is qualifying for the next. Clearing a stage does not carry marks forward unless the notification says so.
- 1Computer Based Test — the written stage, with the paper length varying by post
- 2Computer Based Aptitude Test — for Assistant Loco Pilot and Station Master
- 3Computer Based Typing Skill Test — for Junior Clerk cum Typist
- 4Document Verification — original certificates checked against the form
- 5Medical Fitness Test — against the standard prescribed for the post
Exam Pattern
Understanding the marking scheme is worth as much as the syllabus — attempt strategy depends on the negative marking below.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot — CBT | 100 | 100 | 120 minutes |
| Junior Engineer — CBT | 150 | 150 | 120 minutes |
| Station Master — CBT | 120 | 120 | 90 minutes |
| Goods Trains Manager — CBT | 120 | 120 | 90 minutes |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist — CBT | 120 | 120 | 90 minutes |
| Commercial Clerk cum Ticket Collector — CBT | 120 | 120 | 90 minutes |
| Technician — CBT | 100 | 100 | 90 minutes |
Assistant Loco Pilot and Station Master carry an additional Computer Based Aptitude Test, and Junior Clerk cum Typist a Computer Based Typing Skill Test, after the CBT.
How to Apply
Complete the form in one sitting where possible, and check the preview page carefully. Most fields cannot be changed once submitted, except during the correction window.
- 1Open the ECoR GDCE 2026 application link on the RRC Bhubaneswar website.
- 2Fill in your personal details and bio-data.
- 3Upload a recent colour passport photograph (35 × 45 mm, JPEG, up to 100 KB) and your scanned signature (JPEG, 10–40 KB).
- 4Review every field and register — no change is possible afterwards. Note the unique application number.
- 5Download the filled application, have it signed by your controlling officer, and upload the scanned signed copy under the supporting documents tab.
- 6Submit before 14 September 2026.
Important Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can anyone apply for the ECoR GDCE 2026 recruitment?
No. A General Departmental Competitive Examination is restricted to serving railway employees who meet the eligibility conditions in the notification.
Which post has the most vacancies?
Assistant Loco Pilot, with 1,046 of the 1,421 posts.
Do I need my controlling officer's signature?
Yes. The printed application must be signed by your controlling officer and re-uploaded as a scanned copy before the closing date.