The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), East Coast Railway (ECoR) Bhubaneswar, has released the highly anticipated General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE) Notification No. ECoR/Pers/RRC-GDCE/2026. Online applications are invited from regular and eligible railway employees (Except RPF/RPSF) having a lien in the East Coast Railway (including the erstwhile Waltair division/SCoR).
This special recruitment drive is aimed at filling 1421 vacancies against the 25% Direct Recruitment Quota in both Safety and Non-Safety category posts. The prestigious posts available include Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP), Station Master, Goods Trains Manager, Junior Engineer, Technicians, Junior Clerk cum Typist, and Commercial Clerk cum Ticket Collector.
Eligible railway employees can submit their online applications starting from 15 August 2026. The last date to complete the registration process is 14 September 2026. Read this comprehensive guide to check the detailed vacancy breakdown, age limits, educational qualifications, examination pattern, and the step-by-step application process.
Quick Review: ECoR GDCE Recruitment 2026
Important Dates Schedule
The RRC Bhubaneswar has announced the complete schedule for the online application process. Ensure you register well before the deadline to avoid server congestion.
Vacancy Details (Post-Wise & Category-Wise)
A massive total of 1421 vacancies are available under this GDCE Notification. Below is the detailed breakdown:
Eligibility Criteria (Education & Age Limit)
1. Age Limit (As on 01.01.2027)
- UR Candidates: Upper age limit is 42 years (Born not earlier than 02.01.1985).
- OBC Candidates: Upper age limit is 45 years (Born not earlier than 02.01.1982).
- SC/ST Candidates: Upper age limit is 47 years (Born not earlier than 02.01.1980).
Note: The lower limit of Date of Birth for all communities is 01.01.2009.
2. Educational Qualifications
- Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP):
- Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI in specified trades OR 3 years Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering.
- Station Master & Goods Train Manager:
- A Degree from a recognized University or its equivalent.
- Junior Engineer (JE):
- Three years Diploma in relevant engineering streams (Mechanical / Production / Automobile / Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation / Civil) from a recognized University/Institute.
- Technicians:
- Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI in relevant trades or Matriculation + Course completed Act Apprenticeship. For Tech-III/S&T (Telecom), 10+2 with Physics and Math is also accepted.
- Junior Clerk cum Typist & Commercial Clerk cum Ticket Collector:
- 12th (+2 Stage) or its equivalent with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate. Typing proficiency in English / Hindi on Computer is essential for Junior Clerk.
Selection Process & Examination Scheme
The recruitment process involves single-stage Computer Based Tests (CBT) followed by skill tests depending on the post.
- Computer Based Test (CBT): There shall be a CBT for all category of posts.
- Negative Marking: There will be a deduction of 1/3rd of the marks allotted for each wrong answer in the CBT.
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT): Conducted only for candidates who opt for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) and Station Master posts. There is no negative marking in the CBAT. Candidates must secure a minimum T-score of 42 marks in each test battery to qualify.
- Typing Skill Test (TST): For the Junior Clerk Cum Typist post, candidates must type 30 WPM in English or 25 WPM in Hindi on a Personal Computer.
- Document Verification (DV) & Medical Examination: Shortlisted candidates will be called for DV and must pass the requisite Medical Fitness Test prescribed by the Railway Administration.
How to Apply Online for ECoR GDCE Recruitment 2026?
Regular railway employees of East Coast Railway must submit their applications strictly online.
- Visit the Official Portal: Go to the official RRC Bhubaneswar website at
www.rrcbbs.org.in. - Register Online: Click on the online application link and fill in your personal details carefully. Provide a valid active personal e-mail ID and Mobile Number.
- Upload Documents: Upload a recent color photograph (35 mm X 45 mm, JPEG format up to 100 KB) and a scanned signature in running handwriting (50 mm X 20 mm, JPEG format between 10 KB to 40 KB).
- Submit & Print: After verifying all details, submit the application. Download and take a printout of the filled-in application form.
- Supervisor Certification: Get the printed application duly forwarded by your controlling officer in hard copy and upload the scanned copy with the signed application on the relevant tab.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Who is eligible to apply for the ECoR GDCE Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Only regular and eligible railway employees (Except RPF/RPSF) having a lien in the East Coast Railway (including the erstwhile Waltair division/SCoR) can apply for these posts.
Q2. What is the total number of vacancies announced?
Ans: A total of 1421 vacancies have been announced, which includes 1046 posts for ALP, 284 for Goods Trains Manager, 12 for Station Master, 22 for JE, and 51 for Technicians.
Q3. What is the upper age limit for Unreserved (UR) candidates?
Ans: The upper age limit for UR candidates is 42 years as of 01.01.2027.
Q4. Is there any negative marking in the Computer Based Test (CBT)?
Ans: Yes, there shall be a negative marking of 1/3rd of the marks allotted for each question for every wrong answer in the CBT.
Q5. Will there be negative marking in the Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)?
Ans: No, there will be no negative marking in the Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) conducted for ALP and Station Master posts.
Q6. What is the educational qualification for the Station Master post?
Ans: Candidates must possess a Degree from a recognized University or its equivalent to apply for the Station Master post.
Q7. Do I need to send a hard copy of my application to the RRC?
Ans: Candidates do not need to send printouts to the RRC by post. However, they must get the printed application duly forwarded by their controlling officer and upload the scanned signed copy online.
Q8. What are the typing speed requirements for the Junior Clerk cum Typist post?
Ans: Candidates should be able to type 30 words per minute (WPM) in English or 25 WPM in Hindi on a Personal Computer.
