Eastern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 3,000+ Training Slots

Railway Recruitment Cell, Eastern Railway (RRC-ER) has released the official notification for the Engagement of Act Apprentices for 2025-26. Eligible Indian Nationals can apply online for apprenticeship training in various Divisions and Workshops of Eastern Railway under the Apprentices Act, 1961.

Notice No.: RRC-ER/Act Apprentices/2025-26

Important Dates

📢 Notification Published: 31 July 2025

📝 Application Start Date: 14 August 2025 (from 11:00 hrs)

⏳ Last Date to Apply Online: 13 September 2025 (till 23:59 hrs)

Vacancy Details

Apprenticeship training slots are available across various Eastern Railway Units such as:

Howrah Division
Sealdah Division
Malda Division
Asansol Division
Kanchrapara Workshop
Liluah Workshop
Jamalpur Workshop
👉 Trades include Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Machinist, Carpenter, Painter, Diesel Mechanic, Wireman, Lineman, Refrigeration & AC Mechanic, and more.

(The number of slots is provisional and subject to change as per railway requirements.)

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (as on 13.09.2025)
Minimum: 15 years
Maximum: 24 years
Age relaxation: 5 years (SC/ST), 3 years (OBC), 10 years (PwBD), as per rules.
Educational Qualification
Must have passed 10th class (Matriculation) with at least 50% marks in aggregate.
Must possess a National Trade Certificate (ITI) in relevant trade issued by NCVT/SCVT.
Medical Fitness
Candidates must produce a valid Medical Fitness Certificate issued by a Government Authorized Doctor.

Selection Process

Selection will be merit-based on the average percentage of marks obtained in 10th Class & ITI.

No written exam or interview will be conducted.

Document Verification will follow for shortlisted candidates.

Application Fee

₹100/- (Non-refundable)

Exempted: SC/ST, PwBD, and Women candidates

Payment mode: Online via Debit/Credit Card or Internet Banking

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website 👉 www.rrcer.org

2. Click on “Act Apprentice Recruitment 2025” link.

3. Register and fill the online application with valid details.

4. Upload scanned documents – Photo, Signature, 10th Marksheet, ITI Certificate, Caste/Category Certificate (if applicable).

5. Pay the application fee (if applicable).

6. Submit and take a printout for future reference.

Key Highlights

This engagement is only for training purposes and does not guarantee a job in Railways.

However, trained apprentices with National Apprenticeship Certificates (NAC) may get preference in future Level-1 recruitment in Railways.

Stipend will be paid as per Railway Board rules during training.

Quick Links

🔗 Official Notification PDF – Eastern Railway Apprentices 2025

🔗 Apply Online at RRC-ER Website

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