RRC ER Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Apply for 3115 Trade Apprentice Posts
Posted on: August 1, 2025Eastern Railway invites online applications from eligible Indian Nationals for training as Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for the 2025-26 cycle. The recruitment offers 3115 provisional training slots across various trades in units like Howrah, Liluah, Sealdah and Jamalpur. Candidates aged 15-24 years with a 10th class (50% marks) and NCVT/SCVT trade certificate can apply from 14th August to 13th September 2025. Selection is merit-based, calculated from Matriculation and ITI marks. The application fee is Rs. 100, exempted for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates. This training does not guarantee employment but offers stipends as per the rules.
Post Wise Vacancy Details
| Unit / Workshop | Trade Name | Total Slots |
| Howrah Division | Fitter | 281 |
| Welder (G&E) | 61 | |
| Mech (MV) | 9 | |
| Mech (Dsl.) | 17 | |
| Machinist | 9 | |
| Carpenter | 9 | |
| Painter | 9 | |
| Lineman (General) | 9 | |
| Wireman | 9 | |
| Ref. & AC Mech. | 17 | |
| Electrician | 220 | |
| Mechanic Machine Tool Maint. (MMTM) | 9 | |
| Liluah Workshop | Fitter | 240 |
| Machinist | 33 | |
| Turner | 15 | |
| Welder (G&E) | 204 | |
| Painter General | 15 | |
| Electrician | 45 | |
| Wireman | 45 | |
| Refrigeration & Air Conditioning | 15 | |
| Sealdah Division | Fitter | 230 |
| Welder (G&E) | 56 | |
| Electric Mechanic | 10 | |
| Painter | 4 | |
| Mason | 7 | |
| Blacksmith | 19 | |
| Wireman | 30 | |
| Ref. & AC Mech. | 20 | |
| Electrician | 64 | |
| Kanchrapara Workshop | Fitter | 60 |
| Welder (G&E) | 35 | |
| Electrician | 66 | |
| Machinist | 6 | |
| Wireman | 3 | |
| Carpenter | 8 | |
| Painter | 9 | |
| Malda Division | Electrician | 40 |
| Ref. & AC Mech. | 6 | |
| Fitter | 47 | |
| Welder (G&E) | 3 | |
| Painter | 2 | |
| Carpenter | 2 | |
| Mech. Diesel | 38 | |
| Asansol Division | Fitter | 151 |
| Turner | 14 | |
| Welder (G&E) | 96 | |
| Electrician | 110 | |
| Mech. Diesel | 41 | |
| Jamalpur Workshop | Fitter | 251 |
| Welder (G&E) | 218 | |
| Machinist | 47 | |
| Turner | 47 | |
| Electrician | 42 | |
| Diesel Mechanic | 62 | |
| Grand Total | 3,115 | |
- Note: The number of slots is provisional and may change based on railway administration needs
Eligibility Criteria for RRC ER Apprentice Recruitment 2025
| Post Name | Eligibility Criteria |
| RRC ER Apprentice Recruitment |
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Important Dates
- Application Begin: August 14, 2025 (11:00 hrs)
- Last Date to Apply: September 13, 2025 (23:59 hrs)
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 15 years (as on 13th September 2025)
- Maximum Age: 24 years (as on 13th September 2025)
- Proof of Age: Matriculation or Birth Certificate issued by a government-recognized authority
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC-NCL: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: 10 years (service + 3 years; minimum 6 months service)
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 100/-
- SC / ST / PwBD / Women: Nil
- Application Mode: Online
Pay Scale
- Stipend as per prescribed rates under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
Selection Process
- Selection will be merit-based, calculated as the average of Matriculation (minimum 50% aggregate) and ITI percentage marks, giving equal weightage to both (e.g., ½ of [80.58% + 91.68%] = 86.13%).
- Tie-Breaker: Preference given to older candidates; if ages are equal, earlier Matriculation passers prioritized.
- Document Verification: 1.5 times the notified slots called to account for absenteeism/rejection.
- Final Selection: Candidates allocated one slot in one unit/trade based on community-wise merit and preferences.
How to Apply for RRC ER Apprentice Recruitment 2025
- Visit the official Railway Recruitment Cell, Eastern Railway website at www.rrcer.org.
- Navigate to the “Notice Board” section and locate the notification for “Act Apprentices/2025-26” (Notice No. RRC/ER/Act Apprentices/2025-26).
- Read the full notification carefully to ensure you meet all eligibility criteria, including age, educational qualifications and medical fitness requirements.
- Click on the online application link, available from 14th August 2025 (11:00 hrs) to 13th September 2025 (23:59 hrs).
- Fill in all required fields in the online application form accurately, ensuring details match your Matriculation certificate (name, father’s name, date of birth etc.).
- Select your preferred Eastern Railway unit and trade for training, as per the notified slots.
- Recent color photograph (taken within the last 3 months, without cap or sunglasses), full signature, 10th class mark sheet, ITI certificate (NCVT/SCVT) and applicable certificates such as Community (SC/ ST/ OBC/ EWS) and PwBD.
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 100/- (if applicable; SC/ ST/ PwBD/ Women candidates are exempt) using Debit Card, Credit Card or Internet Banking through the payment gateway.
- Review all entered details and uploaded documents carefully before submission.
- Submit the application form online; note the registration number provided upon submission.
- Take a printout of the completed application form for future reference.
- Monitor the registered mobile number and email ID for communication regarding document verification and further selection processes.
FAQs
The RRC ER Apprentice Recruitment 2025 is an opportunity for eligible candidates to apply for 3115 Trade Apprentice positions under the Eastern Railway. The recruitment is conducted for training purposes and does not guarantee permanent employment. Candidates must have passed the 10th class with at least 50% marks and possess an ITI certificate in relevant trades.
Applicants must be between 15 and 24 years of age as of 13th September 2025 and should have completed Matriculation (10th class) along with an NCVT/SCVT-recognized ITI certificate. Age relaxation applies to reserved categories as per government norms.
The selection process is entirely merit-based with equal weightage given to marks obtained in the 10th class (minimum 50%) and ITI. The average of both scores is used to prepare the final merit list, ensuring a transparent and fair selection process.
Important Links for RRC ER Apprentice Recruitment 2025
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here (Link Activate on 14/08/2025) |
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