Eastern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025: Eastern Railway has released Notification No: RRC-ER/Act Apprentices/2025-26 to fill 3115 Apprentice posts for one-year training in Kolkata. Eligible candidates must apply online via https://rrcrecruit.co.in/ from 14.08.2025 to 13.09.2025. Selection is based on a merit list (10th and ITI marks) and Document Verification, with no written exam. Check the official notification at https://rrcrecruit.co.in/ or https://rrcer.org/ for detailed eligibility and instructions.
10th class or equivalent (under 10+2 system) with minimum 50% marks (aggregate) from a recognized Board, plus National Trade Certificate (NTC) in relevant trade issued by NCVT/SCVT.
Age Limit (as on 13.09.2025)
15–24 years
Age Relaxation: SC/ST: 5 years (up to 29), OBC: 3 years (up to 27), PwBD-General/EWS: 10 years (up to 34), PwBD-SC/ST: 15 years (up to 39), PwBD-OBC: 13 years (up to 37), Ex-Servicemen: Additional 10 years or service rendered + 3 years (per Govt. policy).
Note: Candidates must submit self-attested copies of 10th certificate, ITI certificate (NCVT/SCVT), ID proof (e.g., Aadhaar, voter ID), recent passport-size photograph (<50 KB), signature (<50 KB), and Community/PwBD certificate (if applicable) during application.
Eastern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Selection Process
Merit List: Based on average of 10th class (minimum 50% aggregate) and ITI marks (equal weightage, e.g., [80% 10th + 90% ITI]/2 = 85%), prepared trade/unit/community-wise. No written exam or interview.
Document Verification (DV): Verification of 10th certificate, ITI certificate, ID proof, Community/PwBD certificate (if applicable). Schedule will be published on https://rrcer.org/. Candidates must bring original certificates, a valid photo ID, and four passport-size photographs.
How to Apply for Eastern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025
Visit the official website https://rrcrecruit.co.in/ or https://rrcer.org/ and navigate to the “Apprentice Recruitment 2025” section to find Notification No: RRC-ER/Act Apprentices/2025-26.
Download the notification PDF from https://rrcrecruit.co.in/ or https://rrcer.org/ and verify eligibility: 10th class (50% marks) + ITI certificate (NCVT/SCVT), age 15–24 years (with relaxations).
Click the “Apply Online” link on https://rrcrecruit.co.in/ (available from 14.08.2025, 11:00 AM), register using a valid email ID and mobile number, and verify with OTP.
Fill the online application form with accurate details (personal, educational, trade/unit preference) and upload scanned copies of: 10th certificate, ITI certificate (NCVT/SCVT), ID proof (e.g., Aadhaar, voter ID), recent passport-size photograph (<50 KB), signature (<50 KB), and Community/PwBD certificate (if applicable).
Pay the application fee (Rs. 100/- for General/OBC/EWS, Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Women) online via debit/credit card, UPI, or net banking.
Submit the application by 13.09.2025 (11:59 PM). Download and save the application form for reference.
Monitor https://rrcer.org/ for updates on merit list, document verification schedule, and results.
Start Date for Submission of Application: 14.08.2025
Last Date for Submission of Application: 13.09.2025 (11:59 PM)
About Eastern Railway
Eastern Railway, under the Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Kolkata, is recruiting 3115 Apprentices for one-year training under the Apprentices Act, 1961, across Howrah, Liluah, Sealdah, Kanchrapara, Malda, Asansol, and Jamalpur units. The recruitment (No: RRC-ER/Act Apprentices/2025-26) is open for online applications via https://rrcrecruit.co.in/ from 14.08.2025 to 13.09.2025. For details, visit https://rrcer.org/.