Overview & Important Highlights
The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), East Coast Railway (ECOR) has released the official notification for the engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Eligible and interested candidates who meet the required educational and age criteria can submit their applications online through the official portal. This apprenticeship program provides an excellent opportunity for technical training within the Indian Railways.
Eligibility & Selection Criteria
Candidates must carefully verify their eligibility before applying for the RRC ECOR Apprentice recruitment.
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed the 10th class examination or its equivalent (under 10+2 system) with a minimum of 50% marks and must possess a National Trade Certificate (ITI) in the notified trade issued by NCVT/SCVT.
- Age Limit: Applicants must be between 15 and 24 years of age as on the specified date. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) as per government rules.
- Selection Process: The selection of candidates will be based on a merit list prepared considering the average of marks obtained in the Matriculation (10th) examination and ITI trade examination.
Step-by-Step Application Process
- Visit the official RRC East Coast Railway website.
- Navigate to the 'Apprentice Recruitment 2026' section and read the official notification carefully.
- Register yourself on the portal using a valid mobile number and email ID.
- Fill out the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and technical details.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents, including photograph, signature, 10th marksheet, and ITI certificate.
- Pay the required application fee online (if applicable) and submit the final form.
- Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
Important Instructions & Advice
Applicants must ensure that all details provided in the online application match their original certificates during document verification. Incomplete applications or those with incorrect details will be summarily rejected. Keep visiting the official website for regular updates regarding merit lists and further stages.