1421 Posts: East Coast Railway Recruitment 2026
1421 Posts: East Coast Railway Recruitment 2026
Exam Name : General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE) 2026
Total Vacancies : 1421
Important Dates
Opening Date for Online Registration : 15.08.2026
Closing Date for Online Registration : 14.09.2026
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).
| S. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Loco Pilot | 1046 (UR-495, SC-197, ST-104, OBC-250) |
| 2 | Station Master | 12 (UR-7, SC-2, ST-1, OBC-2) |
| 3 | Goods Trains Manager | 284 (UR-134, SC-47, ST-24, OBC-79) |
| 4 | Junior Engineer | 22 (UR-14, SC-2, ST-2, OBC-4, incl. 1 PwBD) |
| 5 | Technicians (various trades) | 51 (UR-27, SC-7, ST-3, OBC-14) |
| 6 | Junior Clerk cum Typist | 4 (UR-1, SC-1, ST-1, OBC-1) |
| 7 | Commercial Clerk cum Ticket Collector | 2 (UR-1, OBC-1) |
| Grand Total | 1421 (UR-679, SC-256, ST-135, OBC-351, PwBD-1) | |
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.
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.
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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:
| Post | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot | Matriculation/SSLC + ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in a relevant trade, OR Matriculation/SSLC + Act Apprenticeship in a relevant trade, OR 3-year Diploma/Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile Engineering |
| Station Master | Degree from a recognized university or its equivalent |
| Goods Trains Manager | Degree from a recognized university or its equivalent |
| Junior Engineer (various disciplines) | 3-year Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics, as applicable), or B.Sc. Engineering of 3-year duration for Civil posts |
| Technicians (various trades) | Matriculation/SSLC + ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in the relevant trade, OR Matriculation/SSLC + Act Apprenticeship in the relevant trade (trade varies by post – Electrician, Fitter, Welder, Machinist, etc.) |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | 12th (+2 Stage) or equivalent with minimum 50% aggregate marks (relaxed for SC/ST/PwBD and higher-qualified candidates); typing proficiency in English/Hindi on computer required |
| Commercial Clerk cum Ticket Collector | 12th (+2 Stage) or equivalent with minimum 50% aggregate marks (relaxed for SC/ST/PwBD and higher-qualified candidates) |
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.
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
Application Fee
The notification does not specify any application fee for ECoR GDCE  Recruitment 2026.
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.
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:
| Post | Exam Mode | Additional Test |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot | CBT (120 min, 100 questions) | Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) |
| Station Master | CBT (90 min, 120 questions) | Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) |
| Goods Trains Manager | CBT (90 min, 120 questions) | None |
| Junior Engineer | CBT (120 min, 150 questions) | None |
| Technicians | CBT (90 min, 100 questions) | None |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | CBT (90 min, 120 questions) | Computer Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST) |
| Commercial Clerk cum Ticket Collector | CBT (90 min, 120 questions) | None |
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 Apply Online
Visit the official website www.rrcbbs.org.in and click on the ECoR GDCE 2026 application link.
Fill in personal details and bio-data carefully in the online application form.
Upload a recent colour passport-size photograph (35mm x 45mm, JPEG format, up to 100 KB) and a scanned signature (JPEG, 10–40 KB).
Keep scanned self-attested copies of date of birth, educational/technical qualification, caste certificate, and PwBD certificate (as applicable) ready before applying.
Review all entered details carefully, then click the register button – once registered, no changes can be made to the application.
Note the unique application number generated after registration and download/print the filled application in PDF format.
Get the printed application forwarded by the controlling officer and upload the signed, scanned copy under the supporting documents tab (mandatory).
Submit the application well before the closing date of 14.09.2026 to avoid last-minute technical issues.
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.
Important Links
Official Notification :Â Click here
Official Website:Â Click here