East Coast Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1097 ITI Posts (ALP & Technician)
East Coast Railway, Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC Bhubaneswar)
About the Post
Railway Recruitment Cell, East Coast Railway invites ONLINE applications from regular eligible ECoR employees for 1097 ITI-eligible vacancies including Assistant Loco Pilot (1046) and Technician Grade-III (51) posts under GDCE Quota.
Important Dates
- Notification Date August 30, 2026
- Apply Start Date August 15, 2026
- Last Apply Date September 14, 2026
Application Fee
- Application Fee Nil (Departmental Examination)
- Payment Mode N/A
Vacancy Details
| Trade / Post Code | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot (Electrical) - SBP | 104 | 13 | 55 | 31 | 0 | 203 |
| Assistant Loco Pilot (Electrical) - WAT | 147 | 74 | 51 | 28 | 0 | 300 |
| Assistant Loco Pilot (Electrical) - KUR | 244 | 163 | 91 | 45 | 0 | 543 |
| Technician-III / TCM / Tele / S&T - KUR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Technician-III / AC / Electrical - KUR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Technician-III / TRD (OHE) / Electrical - SBP | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Technician-III / Power / Electrical - KUR | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Technician-III / Track Machine / Civil - ECoR | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Technician-III / Fitter / C&W / Mechanical - KUR | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Technician-III / Welder / C&W / Mechanical - KUR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Technician-III / Welder / Civil - WAT | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Technician-III / Welder / Civil - KUR | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Technician-III / Bridge / Civil - KUR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Technician-III / Blacksmith / Civil - WAT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Technician-III / Blacksmith / Civil - KUR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Technician-III / Driller / Civil - WAT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Technician-III Fitter / CRW / MCS / Mechanical | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 12 |
| Technician-III Welder / CRW / MCS / Mechanical | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Total Vacancies | 1097 | |||||
Eligibility Criteria
- Education: 10th / SSLC Pass + ITI (NCVT/SCVT) or Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) in relevant trade
- Age Limit: 18 to 42 Years for UR (as on 01.01.2027)
- Age Relaxation: OBC: 3 Years (up to 45 Yrs), SC/ST: 5 Years (up to 47 Yrs)
- Experience: Serving regular employees of East Coast Railway having lien in ECoR (including erstwhile Waltair Division/SCoR)
- Other Requirements: Regular employee of East Coast Railway (RPF/RPSF excluded). Must fulfill medical fitness standards: A-1 for ALP, B-1/B-2/A-3 for Technicians.
Selection Process
- Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT for ALP)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
ITI Trade Eligibility
Candidates holding 10th / Matriculation + ITI (National Trade Certificate NTC / State Trade Certificate STC) in the following recognized trades are eligible to apply:
Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Exam Pattern / Scheme of Examination
- CBT Pattern for ALP & Technicians:
| Paper / Stage | Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot CBT | Mathematics | 25 | 25 | 120 Minutes | 1/3rd mark deduction for wrong answer |
| Assistant Loco Pilot CBT | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 | 120 Minutes | 1/3rd mark deduction for wrong answer |
| Assistant Loco Pilot CBT | Basic Science & Engineering | 25 | 25 | 120 Minutes | 1/3rd mark deduction for wrong answer |
| Assistant Loco Pilot CBT | Trade Specific Section | 25 | 25 | 120 Minutes | 1/3rd mark deduction for wrong answer |
| Technician Gr III CBT | Mathematics | 25 | 25 | 90 Minutes | 1/3rd mark deduction for wrong answer |
| Technician Gr III CBT | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 | 90 Minutes | 1/3rd mark deduction for wrong answer |
| Technician Gr III CBT | General Science | 40 | 40 | 90 Minutes | 1/3rd mark deduction for wrong answer |
| Technician Gr III CBT | General Awareness | 10 | 10 | 90 Minutes | 1/3rd mark deduction for wrong answer |
Subject Wise Syllabus & Marks
| Subject / Trade | Key Syllabus Topics Covered | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio & Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Profit & Loss, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | Analogies, Alphabetical & Number Series, Coding & Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation | 25 | 25 |
| Basic Science & Engineering (ALP) | Engineering Drawing, Units, Measurements, Mass Weight & Density, Work Power & Energy, Speed & Velocity, Heat & Temp, Basic Electricity, Levers | 25 | 25 |
| General Science (Technician) | Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences of 10th Standard CBSE Level | 40 | 40 |
| Trade Specific Section | Syllabus prescribed by DGT (MSDE) for relevant ITI Trades (Electrician, Fitter, Welder, Machinist, Diesel Mechanic, RAC, etc.) | 25 | 25 |
Important Links
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Detailed Information / Instructions
East Coast Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1097 ITI Posts (ALP & Technician) – Overview
East Coast Railway, Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC Bhubaneswar) has officially released the detailed recruitment notification (Advt No. ECoR/Pers/RRC-GDCE/2026) for 1097 vacancies for ITI pass and eligible candidates. Check full trade eligibility, pay matrix, important application dates, CBT exam pattern, syllabus, and step-by-step apply online link below.
Key Recruitment Highlights
- Recruiting Body: East Coast Railway, Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC Bhubaneswar)
- Advertisement No: ECoR/Pers/RRC-GDCE/2026
- Total Vacancies: 1097 Posts
- Pay Scale: Pay Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) as per 7th CPC Matrix
- Age Limit: 18 to 42 Years for UR (as on 01.01.2027)
- Application Mode: Online Only
- Job Location: All India / Respective Centres
Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date: 2026-08-15
- Last Date for Online Application: 2026-09-14
- Tentative Exam Date:
Vacancy & Trade Breakdown
| Trade / Post Code | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot (Electrical) - SBP | 104 | 13 | 55 | 31 | 0 | 203 |
| Assistant Loco Pilot (Electrical) - WAT | 147 | 74 | 51 | 28 | 0 | 300 |
| Assistant Loco Pilot (Electrical) - KUR | 244 | 163 | 91 | 45 | 0 | 543 |
| Technician-III / TCM / Tele / S&T - KUR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Technician-III / AC / Electrical - KUR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Technician-III / TRD (OHE) / Electrical - SBP | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Technician-III / Power / Electrical - KUR | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Technician-III / Track Machine / Civil - ECoR | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Technician-III / Fitter / C&W / Mechanical - KUR | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Technician-III / Welder / C&W / Mechanical - KUR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Technician-III / Welder / Civil - WAT | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Technician-III / Welder / Civil - KUR | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Technician-III / Bridge / Civil - KUR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Technician-III / Blacksmith / Civil - WAT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Technician-III / Blacksmith / Civil - KUR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Technician-III / Driller / Civil - WAT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Technician-III Fitter / CRW / MCS / Mechanical | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 12 |
| Technician-III Welder / CRW / MCS / Mechanical | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
10th / SSLC Pass + ITI (NCVT/SCVT) or Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) in relevant trade
Age Limit & Relaxations
Age Limit: 18 to 42 Years for UR (as on 01.01.2027)
Category Relaxations: OBC: 3 Years (up to 45 Yrs), SC/ST: 5 Years (up to 47 Yrs)
Application Fee & Payment Mode
Nil (Departmental Examination)
Payment Mode: N/A
Selection Process & Examination Scheme
Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT) → Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT for ALP) → Document Verification → Medical Examination
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step
- Visit the official application portal at
https://www.rrcbbs.org.inorhttps://www.rrcbbs.org.in. - Click on the recruitment advertisement link (ECoR/Pers/RRC-GDCE/2026).
- Register with your active Mobile Number and Email ID.
- Fill in personal, educational, and ITI trade details carefully.
- Upload required scanned documents (Photo, Signature, ITI mark sheet, Caste Certificate).
- Pay the application fee online through the payment gateway.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation acknowledgment receipt.
Disclaimer: This page is for candidate informational guidance. Always verify official notifications on the recruiting organization website before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for East Coast Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1097 ITI Posts (ALP & Technician)?
The last date to apply is September 14, 2026. Always verify on the official notification.
What is the required educational qualification?
10th / SSLC Pass + ITI (NCVT/SCVT) or Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) in relevant trade
What is the selection process?
Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT) → Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT for ALP) → Document Verification → Medical Examination