Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), East Coast Railway, Bhubaneswar
Quick Summary
East Coast Railway (ECoR), through its Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) Bhubaneswar, has released the GDCE Recruitment 2026 notification to fill 1421 vacancies. Eligible regular ECoR employees can apply online from 15 August 2026 to 14 September 2026.
Job Location
East Coast Railway divisions
Salary / Pay Scale
Pay Level 2 to Pay Level 6 (7th CPC)
Brief Information
Railway Recruitment Cell, East Coast Railway is inviting applications from eligible ECoR employees for 1421 ALP, Station Master, JE, and other posts under GDCE quota. Apply online before 14th September 2026.
Full Information
East Coast Railway (ECoR), through its Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) Bhubaneswar, has released the ECoR GDCE Recruitment 2026 notification (No. ECoR/Pers/RRC-GDCE/2026) for the General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE). This examination aims to fill up 25% of the net Direct Recruitment Quota vacancies in Safety and Non-Safety category posts, spread across 1421 posts.
Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), East Coast Railway |
| Notification Number | ECoR/Pers/RRC-GDCE/2026 |
| Exam Name | General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE) |
| Total Vacancies | 1421 |
| Who Can Apply | Regular ECoR employees with lien in ECoR |
| Job Location | Khurda Road, Waltair, Sambalpur, MCS/CRW, ECoR HQ |
Vacancy Details
The GDCE 2026 notification covers 1421 total vacancies across various posts. Below is the summarized breakdown:
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot | 1046 |
| Station Master | 12 |
| Goods Trains Manager | 284 |
| Junior Engineer (various disciplines) | 22 |
| Technicians (various trades) | 51 |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | 4 |
| Commercial Clerk cum Ticket Collector | 2 |
| Grand Total | 1421 |
Eligibility & Qualification
- Assistant Loco Pilot & Technicians: Matriculation/SSLC + ITI / Act Apprenticeship in relevant trade OR Diploma/Degree (for ALP).
- Junior Engineer: 3-year Diploma or Degree in relevant engineering discipline.
- Station Master & Goods Trains Manager: Degree from a recognized university.
- Junior / Commercial Clerk: 12th (+2 Stage) or equivalent with minimum 50% aggregate marks (typing proficiency required for Typist post).
Age Limit (As on 01.01.2027)
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| UR Candidates | 42 years |
| OBC Candidates | 45 years |
| SC / ST Candidates | 47 years |
No age relaxation is allowed to SC/ST/OBC-NCL candidates applying against unreserved (UR) vacancies.
Selection Process
- Single-stage Computer Based Test (CBT): Mandatory for all posts. Negative marking applies (1/3rd mark for each wrong answer).
- Aptitude Test / Typing Skill Test: Applicable for ALP, Station Master, and Typist posts only.
- Document Verification: Shortlisting is based on merit in CBT/CBAT.
- Medical Fitness Test: Final appointment is subject to passing the prescribed Medical Standard.
How to Apply
- Visit the official RRC Bhubaneswar website at www.rrcbbs.org.in.
- Click on the ECoR GDCE 2026 application link.
- Register carefully and fill out the bio-data and personal details.
- Upload required documents, signature, and recent passport-size photograph.
- Download and print the filled application. Get it forwarded by the controlling officer, and upload the signed scanned copy (mandatory).
- Submit the application online before 14.09.2026.
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Eligibility Criteria
Selection Process
Age Limit (Calculated as on Notification)
| Post Name | Total Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot | 1046 | 10th + ITI/Apprenticeship or Diploma/Degree |
| Station Master | 12 | Degree |
| Goods Trains Manager | 284 | Degree |
| Junior Engineer | 22 | Diploma/Degree in Engineering |
| Technicians | 51 | 10th + ITI/Apprenticeship |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | 4 | 12th with 50% + Typing |
| Commercial Clerk cum Ticket Collector | 2 | 12th with 50% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is ECoR GDCE Recruitment 2026?
Ans: It is a General Departmental Competitive Examination to fill 1421 vacancies across various posts for existing eligible ECoR employees.
Q: How many vacancies are available?
Ans: There are 1421 total vacancies.
Q: Who is eligible to apply for ECoR GDCE 2026?
Ans: Only regular and eligible employees of East Coast Railway (excluding RPF/RPSF staff) who currently hold lien in ECoR.
Q: What is the last date to apply?
Ans: The online application closes on 14.09.2026.
Q: What is the selection process for ECoR GDCE 2026?
Ans: Selection involves a Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by an Aptitude or Typing Skill Test for applicable posts, Document Verification, and a Medical Examination.
How to Fill Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), East Coast Railway, Bhubaneswar Online Form 2026
- Candidate can apply between the specified dates in the notification.
- Candidate Read the Notification Before Apply the Recruitment Application Form in Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), East Coast Railway, Bhubaneswar.
- Kindly Check and Collect the All Document - Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
- Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to Recruitment Form - Photo, Sign, ID Proof, Etc.
- Before Submit the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All Column Carefully.
- Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.