Eastern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025: Notification Released for 3115 Posts
The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Eastern Railway (ER), Kolkata has published the official notification for the engagement of 3115 Act Apprentices for the 2025-26 training year. This is a significant opportunity for ITI-passed candidates to secure apprenticeship training under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961, across various divisions and workshops of the Eastern Railway.
Key Highlights:
- Organization: Railway Recruitment Cell, Eastern Railway (RRC ER)
- Post Name: Act Apprentice
- Total Vacancies: 3115
- Notification No.: RRC/ER/Act Apprentices/2025-26
- Application Mode: Online
- Application Dates: 14th August 2025 to 13th September 2025
📋 RRC ER Apprentice Vacancy 2025: Division-wise Breakdown
| Division / Workshop | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Howrah Division | 659 |
| Liluah Workshop | 612 |
| Sealdah Division | 440 |
| Kanchrapara Workshop | 187 |
| Malda Division | 138 |
| Asansol Division | 412 |
| Jamalpur Workshop | 667 |
| Total | 3115 |
✅ Eligibility Criteria
1. Age Limit (as on 01/01/2025):
- Minimum Age: 15 years
- Maximum Age: 24 years
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: +5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): +3 years
- PwBD: +10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per Govt. rules
2. Educational Qualification:
- Passed 10th class/Matriculation with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized board.
- Must possess a National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the relevant trade issued by NCVT/SCVT.
💰 Application Fee
- UR / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹100/-
- SC / ST / PwBD / Women Candidates: No Fee
- Payment Mode: Online (Debit/Credit Card, UPI, Net Banking). The fee is non-refundable.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 31 July 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 14 August 2025 |
| Online Application Last Date | 13 September 2025 |
🔍 Selection Process
The selection of candidates will be Merit-Based followed by Document Verification.
- The merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in the ITI course.
📝 How to Apply for RRC ER Apprentice Recruitment 2025
Follow these steps to apply online before the deadline:
- Visit the official website: rrcer.com (or the portal specified in the notification).
- Navigate to the “Act Apprentice Recruitment 2025” link.
- Complete the New Registration by providing all required personal and educational details accurately.
- Upload Scanned Documents: Recent photograph, signature, 10th marksheet, ITI certificate, and category certificate (if applicable).
- Pay the Application Fee online if you are a UR/OBC/EWS candidate.
- Review your application thoroughly and Final Submit.
- Download and print the completed application form for your records.
⚠️ Important: Keep all original documents ready for the Document Verification stage. The application window will close on 13th September 2025.
📜 Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Detailed Notification PDF | Click Here (Link to be activated) |
| Short Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Direct Online Application Link | Apply Online (Active from 14th Aug) |
| Latest Railway Jobs | Check Here |
| Government Jobs Alert | Telegram / WhatsApp |
Bookmark this page for timely updates on the application status, admit card, and the final merit list.
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