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.
Eastern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Quick Summary
| Organization Name | Eastern Railway |
| Notification No | RRC-ER/Act Apprentices/2025-26 |
| Job Category | Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type | Apprentices Training |
| Duration | One Year |
| Post Details | Apprentices – 3115 Posts |
| Total Vacancies | 3115 |
| Stipend | As per Govt. policy (~Rs. 7,700–8,050/month) |
| Place of Posting | Kolkata |
| Start Date | 14.08.2025 |
| Last Date | 13.09.2025 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://rrcrecruit.co.in/ |
Eastern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Vacancy Details
| Unit/Division | Vacancies |
| Howrah Division | 659 (General: 267, OBC: 178, EWS: 66, SC: 99, ST: 49) |
| Liluah Workshop | 612 (General: 249, OBC: 165, EWS: 61, SC: 92, ST: 45) |
| Sealdah Division | 440 (General: 179, OBC: 118, EWS: 44, SC: 66, ST: 33) |
| Kanchrapara Workshop | 187 (General: 76, OBC: 50, EWS: 19, SC: 28, ST: 14) |
| Malda Division | 138 (General: 57, OBC: 37, EWS: 14, SC: 20, ST: 10) |
| Asansol Division | 412 (General: 167, OBC: 112, EWS: 41, SC: 62, ST: 30) |
| Jamalpur Workshop | 667 (General: 268, OBC: 181, EWS: 67, SC: 100, ST: 51) |
| Total | 3115 (General: 1263, OBC: 841, EWS: 312, SC: 467, ST: 232) |
- Trades: Fitter, Welder, Electrician, Carpenter, Painter, Machinist, Turner, Mechanic Diesel, Trimmer, Lineman (General), Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance, Painter General, Wireman, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, and more.
Eastern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Eligibility Criteria
| Educational Qualification | 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 – Stipend
| Apprentices | As per Apprentices Act, 1961 (~Rs. 7,700–8,050/month) |
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.
Eastern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS Applicants: Rs. 100/-
- SC/ST/PwBD/Women Applicants: Nil
- Payment Mode: Online (via debit/credit card, UPI, net banking)
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.
Crucial Dates
- 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/.
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