ECoR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Golden Opportunity for 1599 Posts

Important Dates – ECoR Act Apprentice 2026

Vacancy Details – Unit-Wise & Category-Wise

• Total 1,599 training slots are distributed across five units. Category-wise reservation (UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD/ESM) as per government norms.
• PwBD reservation is 4% and Ex-Servicemen (ESM) reservation is 3% (horizontal). Trades include Fitter, Welder, Electrician, Carpenter, Computer Operator, and 20 others.

Eligibility Criteria – Educational Qualification

• Educational Qualification: Matriculation (10th) under 10+2 system with minimum 50% aggregate marks from a recognized board, as on 21 August 2026.
• Technical Qualification: ITI certificate in relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT), as per Apprentices Act, 1961.
• Special Trades: For Laboratory Technician (Pathology) – 12th with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (50% in 10th & 12th). For Secretarial Assistant – National Trade Certificate (NTC). For Computer Operator – board-based basic training in IT sector with NTC.
• Not Eligible: Engineering graduates/diploma holders, those with awaited results, or failed ITI.

Age Limit (as on 15 September 2026)

• General: 15 to 24 years.
• SC/ST: Upper age relaxation of 5 years (up to 29 years).
• OBC: Upper age relaxation of 3 years (up to 27 years).
• PwBD: Upper age relaxation of 10 years.
• Ex-Servicemen: Additional 10 years + 3 years, subject to minimum 6 months of service.
• Use our Age Calculator to check eligibility.

Application Fee

• Pay online via Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI/Net Banking.

Selection Process – No Exam, Only Merit

• Merit list based on Matriculation percentage (minimum 50% aggregate).
• No written test or interview.
• Tie-breaking: older candidate gets priority; if same DOB, earlier Matriculation pass.
• Document Verification (DV) at ECoR Headquarters, Bhubaneswar.
• Final selection after medical fitness certificate.

How to Apply Online for ECoR Act Apprentice 2026

• Visit www.rrcbbs.org.in
• Click on "Apply Online" for Act Apprentice.
• Register and log in.
• Fill personal details, Aadhaar, marks, and choose one Division/Workshop.
• Upload scanned photo, signature, and documents.
• Pay fee (if applicable) and submit.
• Take printout for future reference.

• www.rrcbbs.org.in ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

Important Instructions

• Only one application per candidate; multiple applications will be rejected.
• Do not change mobile number/email during process.
• Name, father's name, DOB must match Matriculation certificate.
• No request for change of trade/division after selection.
• Canvassing leads to disqualification.
• RRC/BBS has not appointed any agents; beware of fraud.
• Legal jurisdiction: Central Administrative Tribunal, Cuttack.
• Apprenticeship does not guarantee future employment in Railways.

Important Links

• Official Notification PDF
• Official Website
• Sarkari Result
• Join Telegram Channel
• WhatsApp Channel

• Official Notification PDF ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
• Official Website ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
• Join Telegram Channel ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
• WhatsApp Channel ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

What is the selection process for ECoR Act Apprentice?

• Selection is based purely on merit in Matriculation (10th) marks. No written exam or interview.

What is the application fee for ECoR Act Apprentice 2026?

• ₹100 for General/OBC/EWS (Male). SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates are exempted from fee.

What is the age limit for ECoR Act Apprentice?

• Minimum 15 years, maximum 24 years (general). Relaxation as per government rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen.

What is the educational qualification required?

• Matriculation (10th) with 50% marks and ITI certificate in relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT.

How many vacancies are there in ECoR Act Apprentice 2026?

• Total 1,599 training slots across 25 trades.