East Coast Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 1421 Posts
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Notification Date: 14 August 2026 Online Application Start Date: 15 August 2026 Online Application Last Date: 14 September 2026 CBT Exam Date: To Be Announced Aptitude / Typing Test: To Be Announced Document Verification: To Be Announced Medical Examination: To Be Announced
Description
East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced the General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE) Recruitment 2026 for 1,421 vacancies in various railway posts. The online application process is scheduled to begin on 15 August 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications up to 14 September 2026. The recruitment includes vacancies for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP), Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Junior Engineer (JE), Technician and other posts. The recruitment is being conducted through the GDCE scheme, which is intended for eligible railway employees under the applicable departmental recruitment rules. Candidates should carefully check the official ECoR GDCE notification before applying because eligibility, educational qualification, medical standards and other requirements vary according to the post. The selection process includes a Computer-Based Test (CBT). Depending on the post, candidates may also have to appear for an Aptitude Test or Typing Skill Test, followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination. Eligible candidates should submit the online application through the official Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Bhubaneswar website before the closing date. Applicants should verify all information before final submission and keep a copy of the completed application for future reference. For the latest East Coast Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026 updates, vacancy information, important dates and official application links, candidates can check HireSarkar regularly. Vacancy Details The current 1,421-post distribution reported on 14 August 2026 is: Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) 1,046 Station Master 12 Goods Train Manager 284 Junior Engineer (JE) 22 Technician 51 Junior Clerk cum Typist 4 Commercial Clerk cum Ticket Collector 2 Total 1,421 This totals exactly 1,421, so the vacancy figures are internally consistent.
Eligibility
Candidates must satisfy the eligibility conditions prescribed for the East Coast Railway GDCE 2026 recruitment. The GDCE recruitment is intended for eligible employees of East Coast Railway as per the applicable departmental rules. Candidates should hold the required educational qualification for the post they are applying for. Educational qualifications and other conditions differ according to the post. Candidates must therefore read the official ECoR GDCE 2026 notification carefully before submitting the application.
Selection Process
Computer-Based Test (CBT) Aptitude Test / Computer-Based Aptitude Test (where applicable) Typing Skill Test (where applicable) Document Verification Medical Examination
How to apply
Eligible candidates can apply online for East Coast Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026 through the official RRC Bhubaneswar website. 1. Visit the official RRC Bhubaneswar website. 2. Open the recruitment or GDCE section. 3. Find the East Coast Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026 notification. 4. Read the official notification and confirm your eligibility for the desired post. 5. Open the online application link. 6. Enter the required employee, personal and educational details. 7. Select the applicable post and preferences carefully. 8. Upload the required information/documents as instructed. 9. Review the application before final submission. 10. Submit the application before 14 September 2026. 11. Save or print the submitted application for future reference. Candidates should use only the official RRC Bhubaneswar website for the application and recruitment-related updates.