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| Recruiting authority | Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), East Coast Railway, Bhubaneswar |
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| Last successful check | 14 Nov 2026 |
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| Last date | 14 Sept 2026 |
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- East Coast Railway (ECoR), through its Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) Bhubaneswar, has released the ECoR GDCE Recruitment 2026 notification (No. ECoR/Pers/RRC-GDCE/2026, dated 07.08.2026) for the General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE). This exam fills up 25% of the net Direct Recruitment Quota vacancies in Safety and Non-Safety category posts, spread across 1421 posts including Assistant Loco Pilot, Station Master, Goods Trains Manager, Junior Engineer, Technicians, Junior Clerk cum Typist, and Commercial Clerk cum Ticket Collector.
- Important: ECoR GDCE 2026 is not an open-market recruitment. Only regular and eligible employees of East Coast Railway (including the erstwhile Waltair division/SCoR), excluding RPF/RPSF staff, who currently hold lien in ECoR, can apply. Candidates outside ECoR are not eligible for this notification.
- East Coast Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
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ECoR GDCE Recruitment 2026 Overview
- Also Read: Railway ICF Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 1010 Fitter, Electrician and More Posts
ECoR GDCE Important Dates
- Dates for the Computer Based Test (CBT), Aptitude Test, and Document Verification will be published later on the official website and are not part of this notification.
ECoR GDCE Vacancy 2026
- The ECoR GDCE 2026 notification covers 1421 total vacancies across seven post categories, distributed among UR, SC, ST, and OBC candidates as below. One post under Junior Engineer is reserved for PwBD (Locomotor Disability).
- A detailed division/unit-wise vacancy breakup (Khurda Road, Waltair, Sambalpur, MCS/CRW, and ECoR HQ) for each post is available in Annexure-A of the official notification PDF. Vacancies are provisional and subject to change as per Railway Administration requirements.
ECoR GDCE Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible for ECoR GDCE Recruitment 2026, a candidate must be a regular employee of East Coast Railway (including erstwhile Waltair division/SCoR), excluding RPF/RPSF staff, currently holding lien in ECoR. Employees who have resigned or transferred out of East Coast Railway are not eligible. Employees already in the same grade/pay level as the notified post can apply for GDCE from Non-Safety to Safety posts and Safety to Safety posts; employees in a lower grade/pay level can apply for all notified categories, provided they hold the prescribed educational qualification.
ECoR GDCE Qualification
- Educational and technical qualification requirements vary by post, as detailed in Annexure-B of the notification:
- Exact designation-wise qualification (all 23 individual post variants, e.g. JE/Civil-Track Machine, Technician-III/Welder/C&W) is listed in Annexure-B of the official notification. Candidates awaiting final results of the required qualification should not apply. Qualification must be held as on the date of this GDCE notification.
ECoR GDCE Age Limit
- UR candidates: upper age limit 42 years
- OBC candidates: upper age limit 45 years
- SC/ST candidates: upper age limit 47 years
- Age will be reckoned as on 01.01.2027
- No age relaxation is allowed to SC/ST/OBC-NCL candidates applying against unreserved (UR) vacancies
- Before submitting the application, candidates are advised to verify that they meet the required age criteria. Use our Age Calculator to calculate your exact age as per the official cut-off date.
ECoR GDCE Application Fee
- The notification does not specify any application fee for ECoR GDCE Recruitment 2026.
ECoR GDCE Salary
- The notification does not give specific salary or pay-scale figures. It only states the applicable 7th CPC Pay Level for each post: Assistant Loco Pilot and Technicians - Pay Level 2; Commercial Clerk cum Ticket Collector - Pay Level 3; Goods Trains Manager - Pay Level 5; Station Master and Junior Engineer - Pay Level 6. Exact monthly salary/pay matrix figures are not specified in the notification.
ECoR GDCE Selection Process
- Selection under ECoR GDCE 2026 follows a single-stage Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by post-specific additional stages, Document Verification, and Medical Examination:
- There is negative marking in CBT: 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer. There is no negative marking in CBAT.
- Minimum qualifying marks in CBT: UR – 40%, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) – 30%, SC – 30%, ST – 25% (relaxable by 2 marks for PwBD candidates in case of shortage against reserved vacancies).
- Shortlisting for CBAT/Typing Skill Test is done at 8 times the number of vacancies, based on CBT merit.
- For ALP, final merit uses 50% weightage for CBT and 50% for CBAT. For Station Master, it is 70% CBT and 30% CBAT.
- Candidates equal to the number of vacancies are called for Document Verification, based on CBT/CBAT merit.
- Final appointment is subject to passing the prescribed Medical Fitness Test.
How to Apply for ECoR GDCE Recruitment 2026
- Eligible ECoR employees must apply online through the official RRC Bhubaneswar website. A single online application is required even when applying for multiple posts.
ECoR GDCE Important Instructions
- Only regular ECoR employees (excluding RPF/RPSF) with lien in ECoR/erstwhile Waltair division/SCoR are eligible; resigned or transferred-out employees cannot apply.
- Name, Father's Name, and Date of Birth must match Matriculation/SSLC records and service records; no subsequent change requests will be entertained.
- A valid personal mobile number and email ID must be maintained throughout the recruitment process, as all communication is via SMS/email only - no request for change will be entertained after submission.
- Applications are liable for rejection for reasons including: missing Immediate Supervisor's certification PDF, incorrect educational qualification, overage, invalid/incorrect photo specifications, signature in block/capital letters, or incomplete application.
- SC/ST/OBC-NCL candidates must produce original caste/OBC-NCL certificates in the prescribed formats (Annexure-C, D, E) at the time of Document Verification; otherwise their candidature will be considered under the UR category if otherwise eligible.
- There is no separate reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) under this notification.
- Electronic gadgets, wallets, belts, and metallic items are strictly banned inside the exam hall.
- Any candidate found using unfair means or attempting impersonation will be debarred for life from all RRB/RRC examinations and is liable for legal action.
- Vacancies are provisional and may increase, decrease, or become nil at any stage as per Railway Administration's requirements.
ECoR GDCE Important Links
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
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- Sarkari Result: Click Here
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- Candidates who have completed a diploma or degree in engineering can also explore more Diploma Government Jobs and Engineering Government Jobs available across India. Employees looking for more railway opportunities can also explore the latest Railway Recruitment 2026 notifications across various zones. Applicants searching for openings closer to Odisha can check Odisha Government Jobs for upcoming vacancies. Those holding a 12th-pass qualification can also browse more 12th Pass Government Jobs and Railway Clerk Jobs matching their qualification.
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Q2. How many vacancies are available under ECoR GDCE 2026?
- There are 1421 total vacancies across Assistant Loco Pilot, Station Master, Goods Trains Manager, Junior Engineer, Technicians, Junior Clerk cum Typist, and Commercial Clerk cum Ticket Collector posts.
Q6. What is the qualification required for ECoR GDCE 2026?
- Qualification varies by post, ranging from Matriculation/SSLC with ITI or Act Apprenticeship for Assistant Loco Pilot and Technician posts, to a Degree for Station Master and Goods Trains Manager, and a Diploma/Degree in Engineering for Junior Engineer posts. Full post-wise details are in Annexure-B of the notification.
Q7. What is the age limit for ECoR GDCE 2026?
- The upper age limit is 42 years for UR, 45 years for OBC, and 47 years for SC/ST candidates, reckoned as on 01.01.2027.
Q8. Is there an application fee for ECoR GDCE 2026?
- The notification does not specify any application fee.
Q9. What is the selection process for ECoR GDCE 2026?
- Selection involves a Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by a Computer Based Aptitude Test or Typing Skill Test for applicable posts, Document Verification, and a Medical Examination.
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