RRC Eastern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 3,115 Apprentice Posts

RRC Eastern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 3,115 Apprentice Posts

The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Eastern Railway (ER), Kolkata has published the official notification for recruitment of 3,115 Act Apprentice posts under the Apprenticeship Act 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 (amended). These posts are distributed across various Divisions and Workshops including Howrah, Liluah, Sealdah, Kanchrapara, Malda, Asansol, and Jamalpur.

Online Application Start Date: 14 August 2025 (from 11:00 AM)
Last Date to Apply Online: 13 September 2025 (up to 11:59 PM)
Official Application Portal & Details: rrcer.org
Application Fee: ₹100 for General/OBC/EWS candidates, no fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Female candidates.
Payment through Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI.

Selection is purely merit-based according to ITI marks, followed by document verification.

Division & Workshop-wise Vacancy Distribution (3,115 Posts)
Unit / Division Vacancies
Howrah Division 659
Liluah Workshop 612
Sealdah Division 440
Kanchrapara Workshop 187
Malda Division 138
Asansol Division 412
Jamalpur Workshop 667
Total 3,115

Eligibility Criteria
  • Educational Qualification: Passed 10th class examination or its equivalent under 10+2 system with minimum 50% aggregate marks from recognized board or institution.
  • Possess National Trade Certificate in relevant trade issued by NCVT/SCVT.
  • Age Limit (as on 01 January 2025): Minimum 15 years, Maximum 24 years.
  • Age relaxation as per government norms: SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwBD (10 years), Ex-Servicemen as per rules.
  • Nationality: Indian Citizen.

Selection Process
Selection is purely merit-based on ITI marks obtained by candidates. Candidates will be shortlisted accordingly and called for document verification. Final selection depends on eligibility and verification. No written exam or interview is conducted.

Application Fee
  • General, OBC, and EWS candidates: ₹100/-
  • SC, ST, PwBD, and Female candidates: No application fee.
  • Payment modes: Online payment through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
    Transaction charges, if any, are borne by candidates.

How to Apply Online
  1. Visit the official RRC Eastern Railway website: rrcer.org
  2. Read the detailed recruitment notification carefully.
  3. Register yourself with a valid email ID and mobile number.
  4. Fill the online application form with accurate personal and educational information.
  5. Upload scanned copies of required documents including photograph, signature, and certificates.
  6. Pay the application fee online if applicable.
  7. Submit your application and download/save the confirmation for future reference.
  8. Keep checking the official website for updates on merit list and selection process.

Description Link
Official RRC Eastern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Notification PDF Download PDF
Apply Online Portal rrcer.org
Railway Recruitment Cell, Eastern Railway Official Website rrcer.org

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
  • Q1: When does the online application for RRC Eastern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025 start and end?
    14 August 2025 to 13 September 2025 (11:59 PM)
  • Q2: How many vacancies are available?
    A total of 3,115 Act Apprentice posts.
  • Q3: What is the minimum educational qualification?
    10th pass with minimum 50% marks and ITI National Trade Certificate from NCVT/SCVT.
  • Q4: What is the age limit for applying?
    15 to 24 years as on 01 January 2025, with relaxations for reserved categories.
  • Q5: Is there an application fee?
    ₹100 for general/OBC/EWS; no fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Females.
  • Q6: What is the selection procedure?
    Merit-based on ITI marks and document verification.
  • Q7: Where can I apply online?
    Through the official website rrcer.org

Best wishes to all candidates applying for RRC Eastern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025!

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