East Coast Railway ECoR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for 1599 Posts
East Coast Railway (ECoR) has issued a recruitment notification for Apprentice posts under Advt. No. ECoR/Pers/RRC/Act Apprentice/2026-27. A total of 1599 vacancies are mentioned for eligible candidates across India.
The online application process is scheduled from 26 August 2026 to 15 September 2026. Candidates should check the official notification for trade-wise eligibility, salary/pay scale, selection procedure and other detailed instructions before applying.
Application Start
Wed, 26 Aug 2026
Last Date To Apply
Tue, 15 Sept 2026
Recruitment Overview
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
Apply Online Start Date | 2026-08-26 |
Apply Online Last Date | 2026-09-15 |
Admit Card Release Date | As per schedule |
Exam Date | As per schedule |
Result Declaration Date | As per schedule |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 100/- |
SC / ST / PH | Rs. 0/- No fee required |
Payment Mode | Online Payment |
Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
Age Calculation Date | 2026-09-15 |
Minimum Age | 15 Years |
Maximum Age | 24 Years |
Age Relaxation | Read the official notification for relaxation rules. |
Vacancy and Eligibility Details
| Post Name | Total Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
ECoR Apprentice | 1599 Posts |
|
Category Wise Vacancy Details
| Post Name | General | OBC | EWS | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ECoR Apprentice | 633 | 435 | 164 | 251 | 116 |
How to Apply
- Candidates can apply online from 26/08/2026 to 15/09/2026.
- Visit the official East Coast Railway website.
- Open the relevant East Coast Railway Apprentice 2026 Apply Online link.
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Login using the registration ID and password.
- Fill in personal, educational and category details carefully.
- Upload scanned documents such as photograph and signature, if required.
- Pay the application fee through online mode, if applicable.
- Submit the form and download or print the confirmation page.
- Read the complete official notification before submitting the application form.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for East Coast Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application form is 15/09/2026.
When does the online application start?
The online application process starts on 26/08/2026.
How many Apprentice vacancies are available?
East Coast Railway has mentioned 1599 Apprentice posts in this recruitment.
What is the required qualification for ECoR Apprentice posts?
Candidates should have passed Matriculation and must have ITI in the related trade from a recognized board or institute.
What is the application fee?
The fee is Rs. 100/- for General, OBC and EWS candidates. SC, ST and PH candidates have no fee.
What is the age limit for East Coast Railway Apprentice 2026?
As on 15/09/2026, the minimum age is 15 years and the maximum age is 24 years. Relaxation details should be checked in the notification.