RRC Eastern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025: Apply for 3115 Vacancies – Full Notification, Eligibility, How to Apply
Kolkata, August 2025: The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Eastern Railway (ER) has officially released the Apprentice Recruitment Notification for 2025-26, inviting online applications for 3,115 vacancies of Act Apprentices in various divisions and workshops across the zone. This recruitment drive offers a significant opportunity for aspiring candidates to build a career in Indian Railways through skill-based apprenticeship training.
This detailed article covers everything you need to know — from eligibility criteria and important dates to trade-wise vacancies and step-by-step application procedures.
🔔 Overview of RRC Eastern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025
| Organization | RRC Eastern Railway (ER), Kolkata |
|---|---|
| Notification Number | RRC/ER/Act Apprentices/2025-26 |
| Vacancies | 3,115 |
| Job Type | Apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Criteria | Merit-based (10th + ITI marks) |
| Official Website | www.rrcer.org |
📆 Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: 3rd July 2025
- Online Application Starts: 7th July 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 8th August 2025 (till 5:00 PM)
- Deadline for Fee Payment: 8th August 2025
- Merit List Announcement: To be notified later
🧑🔧 Total Vacancies: 3115 Posts
The apprenticeship opportunities are spread across multiple divisions and workshops of Eastern Railway. Here is the division/workshop-wise distribution:
🚉 Divisions & Workshops:
- Howrah Division
- Sealdah Division
- Asansol Division
- Malda Division
- Kanchrapara Workshop
- Liluah Workshop
- Jamalpur Workshop
Each unit includes multiple trades like Electrician, Fitter, Machinist, Welder, Carpenter, and more.
The detailed trade-wise and unit-wise vacancy list will be available in the official notification PDF on the RRC ER website.
📚 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must ensure they meet the following criteria before applying:
📖 Educational Qualification:
- Must have passed Class 10th (Matriculation) or equivalent with at least 50% marks.
- Must possess a National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the relevant trade issued by NCVT/SCVT.
🧓 Age Limit (as on 01.01.2025):
- Minimum Age: 15 years
- Maximum Age: 24 years
📝 Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per government norms
💵 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | ₹0 (Exempted) |
Payment must be made online via Debit/Credit card, UPI, or Net Banking.
⚙️ Trades Available
A wide variety of trades are available under this recruitment. Some of the key trades include:
- Electrician
- Fitter
- Machinist
- Welder (Gas and Electric)
- Turner
- Carpenter
- Painter
- Wireman
- Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic
- Diesel Mechanic
- Electronics Mechanic
- Lineman
- Plumber
- Mason
- Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance
- Draughtsman
- Stenographer (English/Hindi)
- Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA)
The list may vary slightly between workshops/divisions.
✅ Selection Process
The selection will be purely merit-based and will not involve any written test or interview.
How Merit Is Calculated:
- Average of marks in Class 10 (matric) and ITI.
- No weightage for higher qualifications.
- In case of tie:
- Older candidate will be given preference.
- If age is same, candidate who passed 10th earlier will be preferred.
Document Verification:
Shortlisted candidates must appear for document and certificate verification. Final selection will be subject to:
- Certificate validation
- Medical fitness clearance
- Availability of slots in chosen trade/unit
🏥 Medical Fitness Requirements
Candidates selected in the merit list must clear a medical examination conducted at Railway hospitals. The following points must be met:
- No color blindness
- Adequate vision and hearing
- Physically fit for manual work
- Free from any contagious diseases
💰 Stipend and Training Duration
Apprentices will receive a monthly stipend as per the norms of the Apprenticeship Act.
- Stipend Range: ₹7,000 to ₹9,000 (may vary by trade and region)
- Training Period: 1–2 years depending on the trade
Note: Apprentices are not entitled to government employment post completion, but skilled candidates may be given priority in future railway recruitments.
🖥️ How to Apply: Step-by-Step Guide
Follow the steps below to submit your application:
- Visit Official Portal: www.rrcer.org or www.er.indianrailways.gov.in
- Click on “Act Apprentice 2025-26” link on the homepage
- Register Yourself with a valid mobile number and email ID
- Fill in Personal and Educational Details carefully
- Upload Documents:
- Recent passport-size photo
- Scanned signature
- Class 10 mark sheet
- ITI certificate
- Caste/PwBD certificate (if applicable)
- Pay the Fee (₹100 for UR/OBC/EWS; free for others)
- Submit Application and take a printout for reference
⚠️ Key Instructions for Applicants
- Ensure your email and mobile number remain active until the entire selection process is over.
- Provide accurate details matching your certificates.
- Any discrepancy may lead to disqualification.
- No TA/DA will be paid for document verification.
- Submission of multiple applications will lead to rejection.
- Apprentice engagement is not employment; no job is guaranteed post-training.
📄 Documents Required During Verification
Shortlisted candidates must bring original and self-attested photocopies of:
- Matriculation Certificate (10th)
- ITI Trade Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
- Aadhaar Card
- Recent passport-size photographs
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Is there any exam for RRC ER Apprentice recruitment?
No. Selection is based on merit calculated from 10th and ITI marks.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
8th August 2025 is the last date to submit the application and pay the fee.
Q3. Can I apply for multiple divisions?
No. A candidate can apply for only one division/unit and trade. Multiple applications will be rejected.
Q4. Is there any reservation for women?
Yes, female candidates are encouraged to apply. They are exempt from the application fee and eligible for reserved seats as per the government norms.
📌 Final Words
The RRC Eastern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025 is an excellent opportunity for 10th-pass and ITI-qualified candidates to begin a skill-based career journey with one of India’s largest railway zones. With over 3,000 vacancies in trades spanning technical, mechanical, and clerical disciplines, aspirants are advised to apply early, ensuring all documents and eligibility conditions are met.