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East Coast Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1,421 Posts
Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), East Coast Railway (ECoR), Bhubaneswar has officially released the General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE) Notification No. ECoR/Pers/RRC-GDCE/2026 to fill up 1,421 vacancies across Safety and Non-Safety categories. Online applications are invited from regular and eligible railway employees holding a lien in East Coast Railway (including the erstwhile Waltair Division/SCoR).
ECoR RRC GDCE Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Recruiting Organization | Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), East Coast Railway (ECoR) |
| Notification Number | ECoR/Pers/RRC-GDCE/2026 |
| Post Category | Safety & Non-Safety Departmental Posts |
| Total Vacancies | 1,421 Posts |
| Eligibility Scope | Regular Railway Employees having lien in ECoR (including erstwhile Waltair Division/SCoR) |
| Application Fee | Nil (Exempted) |
| Application Mode | Online Mode |
| Job Location | East Coast Railway Jurisdiction |
Vacancy Details & Category-Wise Breakdown
| Category Type | Posts / Disciplines Included | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Categories | Loco Pilot, Train Manager (Guard), Station Master, Technician Grades, Junior Engineer (JE), etc. | Refer to Official Notification |
| Non-Safety Categories | Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Office Assistant, Sr. Clerk cum Typist, etc. | Refer to Official Notification |
| Total Vacancy Pool | 1,421 Posts | |
Eligibility Criteria & Conditions
| Service Requirement | Must be a serving regular railway employee of East Coast Railway (or erstwhile Waltair Division) holding a valid lien. RPF/RPSF personnel are not eligible under GDCE rules. |
| Educational Qualification | 10th / ITI / Diploma / Degree in relevant disciplines corresponding to the applied post. |
| Upper Age Limit | UR: 42 Years | OBC: 45 Years | SC/ST: 47 Years (as per standard GDCE age relaxation guidelines). |
Selection Process
Stage 01
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Stage 02
Aptitude Test / Skill Test (If Applicable)
Stage 03
Document Verification & Medical Exam
How to Apply Online for ECoR GDCE 2026
- Visit the official RRC East Coast Railway portal at www.rrcbbs.org.in.
- Locate the link for GDCE Notification No. ECoR/Pers/RRC-GDCE/2026.
- Register using your Employee IPAS Number, Mobile Number, and Personal Email ID.
- Fill in your service details, educational qualifications, and post preferences.
- Upload required documents (Service Certificate, Caste Certificate, ID Proof, Signature, and Passport Photo).
- Submit the application online and take a printout for departmental submission and record.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: How many vacancies are notified under ECoR GDCE Recruitment 2026?
A total of 1,421 vacancies across Safety and Non-Safety posts have been advertised.
Q2: Who is eligible to apply for this GDCE recruitment?
Only regular serving employees of East Coast Railway (including erstwhile Waltair Division/SCoR) having a lien in ECoR are eligible. Open market candidates cannot apply.
Q3: Is there any application fee for GDCE applications?
No, there is no application fee for regular serving railway staff submitting GDCE applications.
Disclaimer: Candidates are requested to thoroughly review the detailed notification document released on the official RRC ECoR website (www.rrcbbs.org.in) before submitting their application.
