East Coast Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026: Apply for 1,421 Posts| Check Eligibility, Application Fee, Age Limit, Application Process

East Coast Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026: East Coast Railway has released the GDCE Recruitment 2026 notification for 1,421 vacancies. The posts include Assistant Loco Pilot, Station Master, Goods Trains Manager, Junior Engineer, Technicians, Junior Clerk cum Typist, and Commercial Clerk cum Ticket Collector. The online application process will start on 15 August 2026 and end on 14 September 2026. Importantly, this recruitment is only for eligible regular employees of East Coast Railway.

East Coast Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026 – Overview

East Coast Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details

East Coast Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria

• ECoR GDCE 2026 is not an open-market recruitment.
• Only regular employees of East Coast Railway are eligible.
• The employee must currently hold lien in ECoR, including the applicable erstwhile Waltair division/SCoR employees.
• RPF/RPSF staff are not eligible.
• Employees who have resigned or transferred out of East Coast Railway cannot apply.
• Candidates must have the required qualification for the post they select.
• Candidates waiting for the final result of the required qualification should not apply.

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Educational Qualification

• The 50% marks requirement has the relaxations mentioned in the notification for applicable categories.
• Exact qualification may differ between individual technical posts. Candidates should check the official notification before applying.

Age Limit

• Age will be calculated as on 1 January 2027.
• UR: Maximum 42 years
• OBC: Maximum 45 years
• SC/ST: Maximum 47 years
• No age relaxation is allowed for SC/ST/OBC-NCL candidates applying against UR vacancies.

East Coast Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

East Coast Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026: Selection Process

• Selection starts with a Computer Based Test (CBT).
• Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) is conducted for ALP and Station Master posts.
• Computer Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST) is required for Junior Clerk cum Typist.
• Document Verification is conducted after the required examination stages.
• Candidates must also pass the prescribed Medical Examination.
• The CBT has 1/3-mark negative marking for each wrong answer.
• Candidates are shortlisted for CBAT or the typing test based on CBT merit.
• For ALP, final merit gives 50% weight to CBT and 50% to CBAT.
• For Station Master, final merit gives 70% weight to CBT and 30% to CBAT.

Application Fee

• The notification does not specify an application fee for ECoR GDCE Recruitment 2026.
• Candidates should not assume a fee unless it is mentioned by RRC Bhubaneswar through an official update.

East Coast Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026: Salary Details

• The notification does not provide exact monthly salary figures.
• It mentions the following 7th CPC Pay Levels:
  • ALP and Technicians – Level 2
  • Commercial Clerk cum Ticket Collector – Level 3
  • Goods Trains Manager – Level 5
  • Station Master and Junior Engineer – Level 6

How to Apply Online for the East Coast Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026

• Visit the official RRC Bhubaneswar website.

• Open the ECoR GDCE 2026 application link.
• Enter the required personal and service details.
• Upload the photograph, signature and required certificates.
• Check all information carefully before registration.
• After registration, note the application number.
• Download and print the completed application.
• Get the printed application forwarded by the controlling officer.
• Upload the signed scanned copy in the required section.
• Submit the application before 14 September 2026.

East Coast Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026: Important Documents

• Date of birth proof
• Educational and technical qualification certificates
• Caste certificate, where applicable
• PwBD certificate, where applicable
• Recent color photograph
• Scanned signature
• Controlling officer’s certification/supporting document

Important Instructions

• Only eligible ECoR employees should apply.
• The name, father’s name and date of birth should match the required official records.
• Keep the registered mobile number and email address active.
• Check the exact qualification for the selected post.
• Applications can be rejected for incorrect details, missing documents, wrong photograph or other deficiencies.
• Original certificates may be required during Document Verification.
• Vacancies are provisional and may change according to Railway requirements.
• Final appointment is subject to the required medical fitness.

Quick Links

• Official Website
• Official Notification PDF

East Coast Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026: FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are available in ECoR GDCE Recruitment 2026?

A total of 1,421 vacancies are available across seven post categories.

Q2. Can candidates from outside East Coast Railway apply?

No. This GDCE recruitment is for eligible regular employees of East Coast Railway. RPF/RPSF staff are excluded.

Q3. What is the last date to apply for ECoR GDCE 2026?

The last date for online application is 14 September 2026.

Q4. What is the selection process for ECoR GDCE 2026?

The process includes CBT, followed by CBAT or typing skill testing for applicable posts, Document Verification and Medical Examination.