East Coast Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026 --- 1421 Assistant Loco Pilot and Junior Clerk Posts

East Coast Railway, through its Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) at Bhubaneswar, has notified 1,421 vacancies under the 2026 General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE). This is not an open-market recruitment: only eligible regular East Coast Railway employees with lien in ECoR can apply, and online registration is open from 15 August 2026 to 14 September 2026.

Who Should Apply

• Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) --- 1,046 posts: Matriculation/SSLC plus relevant ITI or Act Apprenticeship, or the specified engineering diploma/degree route.
• Station Master --- 12 posts: Degree from a recognised university or equivalent.
• Goods Trains Manager --- 284 posts: Degree from a recognised university or equivalent.
• Junior Engineer --- 22 posts: Relevant three-year engineering diploma or specified B.Sc./engineering qualification, depending on the JE discipline.
• Technicians --- 51 posts: Generally Matriculation/SSLC plus relevant ITI or Act Apprenticeship, with the exact trade depending on the Technician category.
• Junior Clerk cum Typist --- 4 posts: 12th (+2 Stage) or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate marks, subject to the notification's exemptions, plus English/Hindi computer typing proficiency.
• Commercial Clerk cum Ticket Collector --- 2 posts: 12th (+2 Stage) or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate marks, subject to the notification's exemptions.

The vacancies cover UR, SC, ST and OBC categories, with one PwBD vacancy against Junior Engineer. The detailed division/unit and post-wise breakup is in Annexure-A of the official notification.

Eligibility & Age Limit

This is a departmental GDCE recruitment. Only regular eligible employees of East Coast Railway, including the erstwhile Waltair Division/SCoR, who hold lien in ECoR can apply. RPF/RPSF staff are excluded, and employees who have resigned or transferred to another railway are not eligible.

The age range is 18 to 42 years for UR candidates, 18 to 45 years for OBC candidates, and 18 to 47 years for SC/ST candidates, with age reckoned as on 1 January 2027. SC/ST/OBC-NCL candidates applying against unreserved vacancies do not receive the category age relaxation.

Educational eligibility varies by post. ALP and several Technician posts use Matriculation/SSLC with relevant ITI or Act Apprenticeship routes. Station Master and Goods Trains Manager require a recognised university degree. JE posts require the relevant engineering diploma or specified equivalent qualification. Junior Clerk cum Typist and Commercial Clerk cum Ticket Collector require 12th-level qualification with the conditions in Annexure-B. Candidates awaiting the final result of the required qualification should not apply.

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Salary & Pay Scale

The notification specifies 7th CPC Pay Levels rather than one common salary:

Post group Pay Level Starting basic pay

Assistant Loco Pilot / Technicians Level 2 ₹19,900 Commercial Clerk cum Ticket Collector Level 3 ₹21,700 Goods Trains Manager Level 5 ₹29,200 Station Master / Junior Engineer Level 6 ₹35,400

The rupee amounts are the starting basic-pay figures corresponding to the notified 7th CPC levels. Allowances and deductions are separate, so these should not be treated as exact in-hand salary.

Important Dates

Event Date

GDCE notification date 7 August 2026 Online registration starts 15 August 2026 Online application closes 14 September 2026 CBT date To be announced CBAT / CBTST date To be announced Document Verification To be announced Medical Examination To be announced

The notification says examination dates will be published on the RRC/Bhubaneswar website.

Application Fee

The ECoR GDCE 2026 notification does not specify an application fee.

How to Apply

1. Open the official East Coast Railway online application portal.
2. Select the application link for GDCE Notification No. ECoR/Pers/RRC-GDCE/2026.
3. Enter your personal and service/bio-data details carefully.
4. Keep your IPAS ID, HRMS ID and date of birth ready.
5. Upload a recent colour passport-size photograph: 35 mm × 45 mm, not older than three months, JPEG, 100 DPI and up to 100 KB.
6. Upload your scanned signature made with black ink on white paper inside a 50 mm × 20 mm box. Preferred digital dimensions are 140 × 60 pixels, with a file size of 10 KB to 40 KB.
7. Upload self-attested documents for date of birth, educational/technical qualification, caste and PwBD status where applicable.
8. Select post preferences carefully. Once submitted, the preference cannot be changed.
9. Submit the application and note the unique application number.
10. Download and print the completed application PDF.
11. Get the printed application forwarded by the controlling officer and upload the signed scanned copy under supporting documents. This is mandatory.
12. Save the acknowledgement and registration details.

Only one online application is required even when applying for multiple notified posts. Once registered, changes are not permitted and duplicate applications are not entertained.

For this notification, the photo/signature requirements are specific, so candidates can use the photo and signature resizer before uploading.

How Are Candidates Selected

Computer Based Test

All notified posts use a Computer Based Test (CBT). The duration and question count vary by post. ALP has a 120-minute CBT with 100 questions; Station Master and Goods Trains Manager have 90-minute CBTs with 120 questions; Junior Engineer has a 120-minute CBT with 150 questions; and Technician posts have a 90-minute CBT with 100 questions.

There is negative marking of one-third of the marks allotted to a question for each wrong answer in CBT. Minimum qualifying percentages are 40% for UR, 30% for OBC-NCL, 30% for SC and 25% for ST, with the limited PwBD relaxation stated in the notification.

Aptitude Test / Typing Test

ALP and Station Master candidates who qualify in CBT are shortlisted for the Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT). CBAT has no negative marking. For ALP, final merit uses 50% CBT and 50% CBAT; for Station Master, it uses 70% CBT and 30% CBAT.

Junior Clerk cum Typist candidates take the Computer Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST) after CBT. The other notified posts do not have an additional aptitude or typing test.

Document Verification and Medical Examination

Candidates equal to the number of vacancies are shortlisted for Document Verification based on the applicable merit. Appointment is subject to prescribed medical fitness, final verification of educational and community certificates, and verification of antecedents/character.

Why This Job Matters

ECoR GDCE is a departmental railway selection with 1,421 vacancies across operational, technical, engineering, clerical and commercial roles. The notified posts span Pay Levels 2 to 6 under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.

Vacancies are spread across Khurda Road, Waltair, Sambalpur, MCS/CRW and ECoR Headquarters. Selected candidates may be posted in any division or unit over East Coast Railway, including the erstwhile Waltair division/SCoR, according to administrative requirements and vacancies.

The FreshersLike Take

• Best fit: Eligible ECoR employees who already have the required qualification and want to compete for a departmental opportunity.
• Who should think twice: This is not for outside applicants. Candidates who are not regular eligible ECoR employees with lien in ECoR cannot use this notification as an open-market entry route.
• Practical tip: Check the post-specific medical standard and qualification before selecting preferences. ALP and Station Master also have an additional aptitude stage, so the CBT is not the only hurdle.

Documents Required

• Recent colour passport-size photograph.
• Scanned signature.
• Proof of date of birth.
• Educational or technical qualification certificates.
• SC/ST caste certificate, where applicable.
• OBC-NCL certificate and declaration, where applicable.
• PwBD certificate, where applicable.
• Printed application forwarded by the controlling officer and signed scanned copy for upload.
• Original documents and two sets of self-attested photocopies for Document Verification.
• Valid photo ID for examination and verification.
• Prescribed vision certificate and declaration for ALP candidates where required for CBAT.

Certificates should be in English or Hindi, or accompanied by the required self-attested translation.

What Happens After Selection

Candidates who clear the applicable CBT, aptitude/typing test and Document Verification are considered for appointment subject to medical fitness, certificate verification and antecedent/character verification. Selected candidates may undergo training wherever prescribed.

The notification states that selected candidates may be posted in any division or unit over East Coast Railway, including the erstwhile Waltair division/SCoR, according to administrative requirements and available vacancies.

Contact & Helpline

For technical assistance with online registration or application submission:

• Email: rrcecor@gmail.com
• Phone: 0674-2303106
• Working hours: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on working days.

Candidates should regularly check the official RRC/Bhubaneswar website for examination dates, e-call letters and recruitment updates.

Important Links

Resource Official Link

Apply Online East Coast Railway GDCE Online Application

Official Notification ECoR GDCE 2026 Notification PDF

RRC Bhubaneswar Official Website rrcbbs.org.in

East Coast Railway Application ecorbbs.in Portal

Common Questions

What is the last date for East Coast Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026?

The last date for online registration and application submission is 14 September 2026. Registration starts on 15 August 2026.

Can candidates from outside East Coast Railway apply?

No. This is a departmental GDCE recruitment for eligible regular East Coast Railway employees who hold lien in ECoR. RPF/RPSF staff are excluded.

How many vacancies are available?

There are 1,421 vacancies across ALP, Station Master, Goods Trains Manager, Junior Engineer, Technicians, Junior Clerk cum Typist and Commercial Clerk cum Ticket Collector posts.

What qualification is required?

It depends on the post. Qualifications range from 10th/SSLC with ITI or Act Apprenticeship to 12th, a recognised university degree, or a relevant engineering diploma/degree.

What is the age limit?

The age range is 18--42 years for UR, 18--45 years for OBC and 18--47 years for SC/ST candidates, reckoned as on 1 January 2027.

Is there negative marking?

Yes. CBT has a deduction of one-third of the marks allotted to a question for each wrong answer. CBAT has no negative marking.

Is the ECoR GDCE exam computer-based?

Yes. The main examination is a CBT. ALP and Station Master have a subsequent CBAT, while Junior Clerk cum Typist has a CBT-based typing skill test.

What is the salary?

The notification specifies Pay Levels 2, 3, 5 and 6. Their corresponding starting basic pay is ₹19,900 to ₹35,400, depending on the post. Allowances and deductions are separate.

Is there an application fee?

The notification does not specify an application fee for this GDCE recruitment.

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