East Coast Railway (ECoR), through the Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) Bhubaneswar, has released the GDCE Recruitment 2026 Notification for 1,421 vacancies across various Safety and Non-Safety categories.
The recruitment includes posts such as Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP), Station Master, Goods Trains Manager, Junior Engineer (JE), Technician, Junior Clerk cum Typist and Commercial Clerk cum Ticket Collector.
Important: This is not an open recruitment. Only eligible regular East Coast Railway employees holding lien in ECoR (including the erstwhile Waltair Division) can apply.
East Coast Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization Name | RRC 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 | 1,421 Posts |
| Qualification | Any Graduate, B.Sc, Diploma, ITI, 12TH |
| Job Location | Khurda Road, Waltair, Sambalpur & ECoR Units |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | rrcbbs.org.in |
Important Dates
Notification Released
07 August 2026
Start Date to Apply
15 August 2026
Last Date to Apply
14 September 2026
East Coast Railway GDCE Vacancy 2026
A total of 1,421 vacancies have been announced across seven categories.
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | 1,046 |
| Goods Trains Manager | 284 |
| Technician | 51 |
| Junior Engineer (JE) | 22 |
| Station Master | 12 |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | 04 |
| Commercial Clerk cum Ticket Collector | 02 |
| Total | 1,421 |
Category-wise Distribution
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 679 |
| SC | 256 |
| ST | 135 |
| OBC | 351 |
| PwBD | 01 |
Division-wise vacancies for Khurda Road, Waltair, Sambalpur, MCS/CRW and ECoR Headquarters are available in the official notification.
Who Can Apply?
Only the following employees are eligible:
- Regular East Coast Railway employees.
- Employees holding lien in ECoR or the erstwhile Waltair Division.
- Employees applying as per GDCE rules.
Not Eligible
- General public.
- RPF/RPSF employees.
- Employees transferred out of ECoR.
- Resigned employees.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Eligibility varies according to the post.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot | Matric + ITI/Act Apprenticeship or Diploma/Degree |
| Station Master | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Goods Trains Manager | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Junior Engineer | Diploma in relevant Engineering |
| Technician | Matric + ITI |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | 12th with Typing Skill |
| Commercial Clerk cum Ticket Collector | 12th Pass |
Candidates must possess the required qualification on the date of notification.
Age Limit (As on 01 January 2027)
| Category | Upper Age |
|---|---|
| UR | 42 Years |
| OBC | 45 Years |
| SC/ST | 47 Years |
No additional relaxation is available when reserved category candidates apply against UR vacancies.
Salary (7th CPC Pay Levels)
The notification specifies the applicable pay levels under the 7th CPC.
| Post | Pay Level |
|---|---|
| ALP | Level 2 |
| Technician | Level 2 |
| Commercial Clerk | Level 3 |
| Goods Trains Manager | Level 5 |
| Station Master | Level 6 |
| Junior Engineer | Level 6 |
The exact monthly salary will depend on Railway pay matrix rules and allowances.
Application Fee: The official notification does not mention any application fee for ECoR GDCE Recruitment 2026.
Selection Process
Selection will be conducted through multiple stages depending on the post.
| Post | Selection Stages |
|---|---|
| ALP | CBT + CBAT + DV + Medical |
| Station Master | CBT + CBAT + DV + Medical |
| Goods Trains Manager | CBT + DV + Medical |
| Junior Engineer | CBT + DV + Medical |
| Technician | CBT + DV + Medical |
| Junior Clerk | CBT + Typing Test + DV |
| Commercial Clerk | CBT + DV |
CBT Pattern
| Post | Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ALP | 100 | 120 Minutes |
| JE | 150 | 120 Minutes |
| Station Master | 120 | 90 Minutes |
| Goods Trains Manager | 120 | 90 Minutes |
| Technician | 100 | 90 Minutes |
| Junior Clerk | 120 | 90 Minutes |
| Commercial Clerk | 120 | 90 Minutes |
Negative Marking
- 1/3 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
- No negative marking in CBAT.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 40% |
| OBC | 30% |
| SC | 30% |
| ST | 25% |
How to Apply Online
Eligible employees can submit their application through the official RRC Bhubaneswar website.
- Visit rrcbbs.org.in.
- Open the ECoR GDCE Recruitment 2026 application link.
- Fill in service and personal details carefully.
- Upload the required photograph and signature.
- Upload supporting documents.
- Review all details before submitting.
- Download the application PDF.
- Get it forwarded through the Controlling Officer.
- Upload the signed application.
Documents Required
Keep these documents ready before applying:
- Passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Matric certificate
- Educational certificates
- ITI/Diploma certificates (where applicable)
- Caste certificate
- PwBD certificate (if applicable)
- Forwarded application signed by the Controlling Officer
Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | View & Download |
| Official Website | rrcbbs.org.in |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Only regular East Coast Railway employees holding lien in ECoR are eligible.
A total of 1,421 vacancies have been announced.
The last date for online application is 14 September 2026.
No application fee has been mentioned in the official notification.
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) has the highest number of vacancies with 1,046 posts.
