East Coast Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1421 ALP, Station Master, JE & Other Post
ECoR GDCE Recruitment 2026: 1421 Vacancies for Assistant Loco Pilot, Station Master, JE, Technician & More
The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), East Coast Railway, Bhubaneswar has released the ECoR GDCE Recruitment 2026 notification for 1421 vacancies across posts like Assistant Loco Pilot, Station Master, Goods Trains Manager, and Junior Engineer. Online applications open on 15 August 2026. Here are the complete details.
ECoR GDCE Recruitment 2026
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ECoR GDCE Recruitment 2026 Overview
Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
Organisation |
Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), East Coast Railway, Bhubaneswar |
Notification No. |
ECoR/Pers/RRC-GDCE/2026 |
Post Name |
Assistant Loco Pilot, Station Master, Goods Trains Manager, Junior Engineer, Technicians, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Commercial Clerk cum Ticket Collector |
Total Vacancies |
1421 |
Exam Type |
General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE) |
Eligibility |
Only regular/eligible ECoR employees (except RPF/RPSF) |
Mode of Application |
Online only |
Official Website |
www.rrcbbs.org.in |
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ECoR GDCE Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Event |
Date |
|---|---|
Notification Publication Date |
07.08.2026 |
Online Registration Start Date |
15.08.2026 |
Online Registration Last Date |
14.09.2026 |
Admit Card Release |
As per official notification |
CBT Exam Date |
As per official notification |
Result Date |
As per official notification |
ECoR GDCE Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
As per the official notification, this is a General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE) open only to existing East Coast Railway employees, and no application fee details have been mentioned in the document. Candidates should check the official website for any updates before applying.
ECoR GDCE Recruitment 2026 Age Limit (As on 01.01.2027)
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 42 years |
| OBC | 45 years |
| SC/ST | 47 years |
- Date of birth range for UR: not earlier than 02.01.1985
- Date of birth range for OBC: not earlier than 02.01.1982
- Date of birth range for SC/ST: not earlier than 02.01.1980
- No age relaxation is given to SC/ST/OBC-NCL candidates applying against unreserved vacancies.
ECoR GDCE Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details (Post-wise)
Post Name |
UR |
SC |
ST |
OBC |
Total |
PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Assistant Loco Pilot |
495 |
197 |
104 |
250 |
1046 |
- |
Station Master |
7 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
12 |
- |
Goods Trains Manager |
134 |
47 |
24 |
79 |
284 |
- |
Junior Engineer |
14 |
2 |
2 |
4 |
22 |
1 |
Technicians |
27 |
7 |
3 |
14 |
51 |
- |
Junior Clerk cum Typist |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
- |
Commercial Clerk cum Ticket Collector |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
- |
Grand Total |
679 |
256 |
135 |
351 |
1421 |
1 |
ECoR GDCE Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria (Educational Qualification)
Post |
Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|
Assistant Loco Pilot |
Matriculation + ITI (relevant trade) OR 3-year Diploma/Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile Engineering |
Station Master |
Degree from a recognised University |
Goods Trains Manager |
Degree from a recognised University |
Junior Engineer (Civil/Track Machine) |
3-year Diploma in relevant Engineering stream |
Technicians (Gr. III) |
Matriculation + ITI in relevant trade |
Junior Clerk cum Typist |
12th pass with 50% marks + typing proficiency |
Commercial Clerk cum Ticket Collector |
12th pass with 50% marks |
Note: Candidates must be regular/eligible employees of East Coast Railway (including erstwhile Waltair Division/SCoR). Those who resigned or transferred out of ECoR are not eligible.
ECoR GDCE Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The ECoR GDCE 2026 selection process includes the following stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT) – Objective type, with negative marking of 1/3rd mark for each wrong answer.
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) – Applicable for Assistant Loco Pilot and Station Master posts. No negative marking.
- Computer Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST) – Applicable only for Junior Clerk cum Typist post.
- Document Verification (DV) – Based on merit in CBT/CBAT.
- Medical Examination – As per the post's prescribed medical standard.
Post |
Exam Stages |
|---|---|
Assistant Loco Pilot |
CBT + CBAT |
Station Master |
CBT + CBAT |
Goods Trains Manager |
CBT only |
Junior Engineer |
CBT only |
Technicians |
CBT only |
Junior Clerk cum Typist |
CBT + Typing Skill Test |
Commercial Clerk cum Ticket Collector |
CBT only |
Merit Weightage:
- Assistant Loco Pilot: 50% CBT + 50% CBAT
- Station Master: 70% CBT + 30% CBAT
ECoR GDCE Recruitment 2026 Salary / Pay Scale
Pay is fixed as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, based on the Pay Level assigned to each post:
Post |
Pay Level |
|---|---|
Assistant Loco Pilot |
Level 2 |
Station Master |
Level 6 |
Goods Trains Manager |
Level 5 |
Junior Engineer |
Level 6 |
Technicians (Gr. III) |
Level 2 |
Commercial Clerk cum Ticket Collector |
Level 3 |
How to Apply for ECoR GDCE Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website www.rrcbbs.org.in.
- Click on the ECoR GDCE 2026 online application link.
- Fill in personal, educational, and service details carefully.
- Upload a scanned photograph (JPEG, up to 100 KB) and signature (JPEG, 10–40 KB).
- Get "No Objection" from your Controlling Authority and upload the forwarded application copy.
- Review all entries carefully, since no changes are allowed after registration.
- Click Submit/Register and note down your application number.
- Download and print the confirmation for future reference.
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FAQs
Q1. Who can apply for ECoR GDCE Recruitment 2026?
Only regular and eligible East Coast Railway employees (excluding RPF/RPSF), including those with lien in the erstwhile Waltair Division/SCoR, can apply.
Q2. What is the last date to apply online for ECoR GDCE 2026?
The online application closes on 14 September 2026.
Q3. How many vacancies are there in ECoR GDCE Recruitment 2026?
There are a total of 1421 vacancies across seven post categories.
Q4. Is there negative marking in the ECoR GDCE 2026 CBT exam?
Yes, 1/3rd of the marks allotted for each question is deducted for a wrong answer in the CBT. There is no negative marking in the CBAT.
Q5. What is the selection process for ECoR GDCE 2026?
The process includes CBT, followed by CBAT/Typing Skill Test (wherever applicable), Document Verification, and Medical Examination.