East Coast Railway (ECoR) has released the GDCE Recruitment 2026 notification for 1,421 posts including Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP), Station Master, Goods Trains Manager, Junior Engineer, Technician, Junior Clerk cum Typist and Commercial Clerk cum Ticket Collector. The online application process starts on 15 August 2026 and ends on 14 September 2026.
Important: This recruitment is only for eligible regular employees of East Coast Railway. RPF/RPSF staff and employees who do not hold a lien in ECoR are not eligible.
ECoR GDCE Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organisation | East Coast Railway (ECoR) |
| Recruiting Body | RRC Bhubaneswar |
| Post Names | ALP, Station Master, Goods Trains Manager, JE, Technician, Junior Clerk, Commercial Clerk |
| Total Posts | 1,421 |
| Age Limit | UR: 42, OBC: 45, SC/ST: 47 years |
| Qualification | 10th/12th, ITI, Diploma, Degree – post-wise |
| Experience | Regular ECoR employee required |
| Application Fee | Not specified |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Salary | 7th CPC Pay Level 2 to Level 6, post-wise |
| Eligibility | Eligible regular ECoR employees with lien in ECoR |
| Job Location | East Coast Railway |
Vacancy Details
- Assistant Loco Pilot: 1,046 Posts
- Goods Trains Manager: 284 Posts
- Technicians: 51 Posts
- Junior Engineer: 22 Posts
- Station Master: 12 Posts
- Junior Clerk cum Typist: 4 Posts
- Commercial Clerk cum Ticket Collector: 2 Posts
Total: 1,421 Posts
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Date | 07 August 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 15 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14 September 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must be regular employees of East Coast Railway, including eligible employees of the erstwhile Waltair division/SCoR with lien in ECoR. RPF/RPSF employees are not eligible.
Educational qualifications vary by post. ALP and Technician posts require Matriculation/SSLC with relevant ITI/Apprenticeship or Engineering qualification, while Station Master and Goods Trains Manager require a Degree. JE posts require the relevant Diploma/Degree.
Experience/Service condition is important: this is an internal GDCE examination, not an open-market railway recruitment.
Selection Process
Selection generally includes:
CBT → CBAT/Typing Test (where applicable) → Document Verification → Medical Examination
Negative marking of 1/3 mark applies in the CBT.
How to Apply for ECoR GDCE Recruitment 2026
Eligible ECoR employees can apply online through the RRC Bhubaneswar website.
- Visit the official RRC Bhubaneswar website.
- Open the ECoR GDCE 2026 application link.
- Enter personal and service details carefully.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents.
- Review and submit the application.
- Get the application forwarded by the controlling officer as required.
- Download and keep a copy of the submitted application.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
| Official Apply / RRC Website | Apply Online |
| Official Notification PDF | Download Notification |
| Official Website | RRC Bhubaneswar |
FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are available in ECoR GDCE 2026?
There are 1,421 vacancies.
Q2. Who can apply for ECoR GDCE 2026?
Only eligible regular ECoR employees with lien in ECoR can apply.
Q3. What is the last date to apply?
The last date is 14 September 2026.
Q4. Is this recruitment open to the general public?
No. It is an internal GDCE recruitment for eligible ECoR employees.
Q5. What is the selection process?
CBT followed by an applicable aptitude/typing test, document verification and medical examination.