East Coast Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 1,599 Posts
East Coast Railway has invited applications for this recruitment. The application deadline is 15 September 2026 (Tuesday). There are 1,599 vacancies. The minimum qualification required is 10th. The application fee is ₹100 (non-refundable). Apply only through the official website eastcoastrail.indianrailways.gov.in.
| Total Vacancies | 1,599 |
|---|---|
| Qualification | 10th |
| Fee | General/OBC/EWS (Male) ₹100 (non-refundable) · SC/ST/PwBD/Women Nil |
Compiled from the official notification · verify the official link before applying
Application Fee
| General/OBC/EWS (Male) | ₹100 (non-refundable) |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women | Nil |
Eligibility
Educational Qualification: Matriculation (10th Class) under the 10+2 system with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized Board, held as on 21.08.2026 (the notification date).
How to Apply
- Visit the official website, www.rrcbbs.org.in.
- Register and then log in to the portal.
- Fill in personal details, trade, Aadhaar number, marks/CGPA, and choice of Division/Workshop carefully (only one Division/Workshop can be selected, and it is final).
- Upload the scanned photograph, signature, and all required documents/certificates.
- Pay the application fee of ₹100 online (not applicable for SC/ST/PwBD/Women), via the integrated payment gateway.
- Take a printout of the submitted application for your records.
Keep these documents ready before applying
- Qualification certificates and mark sheets
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), latest format, for reservation
- Class 10 certificate (date-of-birth proof)
- Scanned copy of your signature
- A valid email ID and your own mobile number (for OTP)
- A photo ID — Aadhaar is the easiest
Worth keeping in mind
Fill the form when you have a calm 20-30 minutes and a good connection — rushing at the deadline is how mistakes happen. Save the final confirmation, and bookmark this page for the next updates.
Important Links
FAQ — Your Questions, Answered
Till when can I apply online?
Online applications close on 15 Sep 2026. The fee-payment last date is sometimes a day or two later — check the official notification.
How many vacancies are there?
There are 1,599 posts in this recruitment — see the official notification for the post-wise split.
Where do I fill the form?
Apply only on the official website — the direct link is in 'Important Links' above. Never enter your personal details or pay a fee on any look-alike site.
How reliable is this information?
We compile this from the official update and link the official source (eastcoastrail.indianrailways.gov.in), but always confirm the final details there before you act — dates and details can change.
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