East Coast Railway (ECR) has announced recruitment opportunities for 1,599 Apprentice posts. Candidates with 10th pass and relevant ITI qualification can apply. Age 15-24 years. Applications will be open online from 5 pm on 26th August to 5 pm on 15th September 2026. Selection will be made through merit list on the basis of 10th marks.

East Coast Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria

✅Qualification: 10th Pass with minimum 50% marks from a recognized Board.
✅ITI: Must have passed ITI in the relevant trade recognized by NCVT/SCVT.
✅Age Limit: 15 to 24 years as on 15 September 2026.
✅Age Relaxation: Applicable for reserved categories as per Government rules.

Division / Unit Wise Vacancy:

1. Mancheswar Workshop / Bhubaneswar – 659
2. Rayagada Division – 244
3. Khurda Road Division – 354
4. Sambalpur Division – 311
5. East Coast Railway Headquarters (BBS) – 31

Important Dates East Coast Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 :

• Online Application Start Date: 26 August 2026
• Online Application Start Time: 5:00 PM
• Application Last Date to Apply: 15 September 2026
• Application Last Date & Time: 5:00 PM
• Age Cut-off Date: 15 September 2026

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