East Coast Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1421 Posts, Last Date 14 September
The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), East Coast Railway (ECoR), Bhubaneswar has released the official notification for East Coast Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026. A total of 1421 va...
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The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), East Coast Railway (ECoR), Bhubaneswar has released the official notification for East Coast Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026. A total of 1421 vacancies have been announced for eligible regular railway employees for posts including 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 from 15th August 2026 and the last date to apply online is 14th September 2026. Candidates should carefully check the post-wise educational qualification, age limit, medical standards and other eligibility conditions before submitting the application.
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Advertisement Details
The table below contains the official advertisement number and notification date released by East Coast Railway for GDCE Recruitment 2026.
| Advertisement No. | ECoR/Pers/RRC-GDCE/2026 |
| Advertisement Date | 07 Aug 2026 |
Basic Details
Check the complete basic information for East Coast Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026 including organisation name, notified posts, vacancies, salary/pay level, qualification requirements and age limit.
| Organisation | Railway Recruitment Cell |
| Designation | GDCE Recruitment 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 1,404 |
| Salary | N/A |
| Qualifications | Depending on Posts |
| Age Limit | 18 - 42 Years (Age relaxation applicable as per recruitment rules) |
Important Dates
Check all important dates for East Coast Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026 including notification date, application start date, last date, admit card, examination and result updates.
| Notification Date | 07 Aug 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 15 Aug 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Admit Card Date | Will be informed soon |
| Answer Key Date | Will be informed soon |
| Exam Date | Will be informed soon |
| Result Date | Will be informed soon |
Vacancy Details
East Coast Railway has notified 1421 vacancies under GDCE 2026 for Assistant Loco Pilot, Station Master, Goods Trains Manager, Junior Engineer, Technicians, Junior Clerk cum Typist and Commercial Clerk cum Ticket Collector posts.
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot | 1046 |
| Station Master | 12 |
| Goods Trains Manager | 284 |
| Junior Engineer | 22 |
| Technicians | 51 |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | 4 |
| Commercial Clerk cum Ticket Collector | 2 |
Eligibility Criteria
Check the post-wise eligibility requirements for East Coast Railway GDCE 2026. The recruitment is for eligible regular employees having lien in East Coast Railway, subject to the conditions prescribed in the official notification.
| Post Name | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot | Eligible regular ECoR employees possessing the prescribed Matriculation/10th qualification with relevant ITI or approved technical qualification as specified in the notification. |
| Station Master | Eligible regular ECoR employees possessing the prescribed graduation qualification and fulfilling the applicable service, age and medical requirements. |
| Goods Trains Manager | Eligible regular ECoR employees possessing the prescribed educational qualification and satisfying the applicable departmental eligibility conditions. |
| Junior Engineer | Eligible regular ECoR employees possessing the relevant Diploma/Degree in Engineering or prescribed technical qualification for the concerned JE discipline. |
| Technicians | Eligible regular ECoR employees possessing the prescribed Matriculation/10th qualification with relevant ITI or equivalent technical qualification for the notified Technician post. |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | Eligible regular ECoR employees possessing the prescribed educational qualification and required typing proficiency as specified in the notification. |
| Commercial Clerk cum Ticket Collector | Eligible regular ECoR employees possessing the prescribed educational qualification and fulfilling the applicable medical and service requirements. |
Application Fee
East Coast Railway GDCE is a departmental recruitment examination for eligible railway employees. Candidates should follow the application instructions and fee provisions mentioned in the official notification.
| General / OBC / EWS | No Application Fee |
| SC Category | No Application Fee |
| ST Category | No Application Fee |
| Payment Mode |
No application fee is payable for the East Coast Railway GDCE departmental recruitment application. |
Selection Process
Candidates will be shortlisted through the selection stages prescribed for their respective post under East Coast Railway GDCE 2026.
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) for applicable posts
- Typing Skill Test for Junior Clerk cum Typist
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Important Links
Find all important recruitment links including the official notification and online application form for East Coast Railway GDCE 2026.
| Official Notification | Download Notification |
| Apply Online | Apply Online |
| Admit Card | Save post to get notification when available |
| Answer Key | Save post to get notification when available |
| Result | Save post to get notification when available |
How to Apply
Follow the step-by-step application process carefully before submitting the East Coast Railway GDCE 2026 online application form.
- Visit the official RRC East Coast Railway recruitment website.
- Open the East Coast Railway GDCE 2026 recruitment section.
- Read the official notification and check your post-wise eligibility.
- Complete the online application using the required employee and personal details.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents.
- Check the selected post preference carefully before final submission.
- Submit the application form before 14th September 2026.
- Download and save the final submitted application form for future reference.
Documents Upload Guidelines
Candidates must upload the required documents in the prescribed format and specifications mentioned in the official East Coast Railway GDCE notification to avoid rejection of the application.
| Photograph | 35 mm X 45 mm |
| Signature | 50 mm X 20 mm |
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