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Eastern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 – Apply for 3,115 Act Apprentice Slots - Last Date- 13 September 2025 (till 23:59 hrs) |
Job Description (toc)
Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Eastern Railway has opened online applications for 3,115 Act Apprentice positions across various divisions and workshops for the training session 2025–26.
Important Dates:
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Notification Published: 31 July 2025
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Application Start: 14 August 2025 (from 11:00 hrs)
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Last Date to Apply: 13 September 2025 (till 23:59 hrs)
Total Training Slots (Divisional/Workshop-Wise Breakdown):
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Howrah Division: 659
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Liluah Workshop: 612
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Sealdah Division: 440
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Kanchrapara Workshop: 187
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Malda Division: 138
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Asansol Division: 412
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Jamalpur Workshop: 667
Eligibility:
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Qualification Required:
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Class 10th (10+2 system) with minimum 50% marks, along with a NCVT/SCVT ITI certificate in the relevant trade.
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Age Limit (as on closing date):
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Minimum: 15 years
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Maximum: 24 years
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Relaxations: SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwBD (10 years), Ex-Servicemen (as per norms).
Reservation & Flexibility:
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Slots are provisionally allocated and may increase, decrease, or be canceled depending on administrative needs.
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Reservation applicable for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD.
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Final training slot allocation is merit-based, with unit and trade preferences taken into account.
Selection Process:
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Merit List based on average of Class 10 and ITI marks.
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Shortlisted in 1:1 ratio for document verification.
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Additional candidates (1.5 times) may be called to fill vacancies due to no-shows or cancellations.
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Document verification based on preferences and final merit ranking.
Application Fee:
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General/OBC/EWS: ₹100 (non-refundable)
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SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Exempted
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Payments accepted via online modes (debit/credit card, net banking, UPI).
How to Apply:
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Visit the official RRC-ER website.
Read Notification- Click Here
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Click on the active link under the Act Apprentice Notification – 2025-26.
Apply for this Apprentice job- Click Here
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Fill in personal, educational, and preference details.
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Upload scanned photo, signature, and relevant certificates.
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Pay the fee (if applicable) and submit the form.
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Note down your Registration Number for future reference.
Summary Table:
Feature | Details |
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Organization | Railway Recruitment Cell, Eastern Railway |
Post | Act Apprentice Trainee |
Total Slots | 3,115 across seven units |
Eligibility | 10th (50%) + ITI (NCVT/SCVT) |
Age Criteria | 15–24 years (relaxations applicable) |
Fee | ₹100 (Gen/OBC/EWS) |
Application Mode | Online only |
Apply From–To | 14 Aug – 13 Sept 2025 |
Final Note:
This is a training opportunity under The Apprentices Act, 1961, not a permanent job. Candidates shortlisted through merit will receive a stipend based on the prevailing rules. Ensure all details are accurate, options are given thoughtfully, and documents are genuine before applying.
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