RRC ER Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 3115 Apprentice Posts
RRC ER Apprentice Recruitment 2025 notification has been officially released by the Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) Eastern Railway, Kolkata for 3115 vacancies of Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Eligible candidates can apply online through the website Vacancy connect. The online application process will start on 14th August 2025 and close on 13th September 2025 at 11:59 PM.
Advertisement No.: RRC/ER/Act Apprentices/2025-26
Overview –
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Authority | Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) Eastern Railway, Kolkata |
| Post Name | Act Apprentice |
| Advt. No. | RRC/ER/Act Apprentices/2025-26 |
| Total Vacancies | 3115 |
| Exam Mode | Merit-based Selection |
| Job Location | Eastern Railway Zone (ER) |
| Official Website | rrcer.org |
Important Dates –
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Notification | 31-07-2025 |
| Starting Date for Online Application | 14-08-2025 (11:00 AM) |
| Last Date for Online Application | 13-09-2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Admit Card | Available soon |
| Exam Date | Available soon |
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 100/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | Nil (No Fee) |
Payment Mode: Online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking)
Eligibility Criteria –
Age Limit (as on 13-09-2025)
Minimum Age: 15 Years
Maximum Age: 24 Years
Age Relaxation:
SC/ST: 5 Years
OBC-NCL: 3 Years
PwBD: 10 Years
Ex-Servicemen: Additional 10 Years (as per rules)
Educational Qualification
Must have passed 10th Class examination (10+2 system) with at least 50% marks from a recognized Board.
Must possess ITI Certificate in the relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT.
Salary/Stipend
The engaged apprentices will receive a stipend as per existing railway rules:
Stipend: Rs. 7700 – Rs. 8050 per month
Vacancy Details –
| Division/Workshop Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Howrah Division | 659 |
| Liluah Workshop | 612 |
| Sealdah Division | 440 |
| Kanchrapara Workshop | 187 |
| Malda Division | 138 |
| Asansol Division | 412 |
| Jamalpur Workshop | 667 |
| Total | 3115 |
Total: 3115 Vacancies
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How to Apply –
Visit the Website Vacancy connect for apply online.
Click on the link RRC ER Act Apprentice Recruitment 2025.
Fill out the online application form carefully with accurate details.
Upload scanned copies of the required documents (10th Marksheet, ITI Certificate, Community Certificate, PwBD Certificate if applicable).
Pay the application fee (if applicable) through the online payment gateway.
Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.
Important Links –
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|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification | Click Here |
| Short Notification | Click Here |
| Sarkari Result | Click Here |
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FAQ –
Q1. What is the last date to apply for RRC ER Apprentice Recruitment 2025?
The last date to apply online is 13th September 2025 (11:59 PM).
Q2. How many vacancies are there?
There are 3115 Apprentice vacancies in total.
Q3. What is the selection process?
Selection is based on a Merit List prepared from the average marks of Matriculation and ITI, followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination.
Head Office Address
Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Eastern Railway
56, C. R. Avenue, Kolkata – 700 012, West Bengal
