Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Apply Online 1785 Posts
Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Apply Online 1785 Posts
Introduction
About
The Railway Recruitment Cell – South Eastern Railway is responsible for recruiting eligible candidates for various technical and non-technical posts across its divisions. The Apprentice recruitment aims to provide training opportunities to ITI-qualified youth under the Apprentices Act.
Job Overview
| Organization Name | RRC South Eastern Railway |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 1785 |
| Salary/Pay Scale | As per Apprentices Act norms |
| Educational Qualification | 10th + ITI |
| Age Limit | 15 to 24 years (as on 01-01-2026) |
| Application Start Date | 18 November 2025 |
| Application Last Date | 17 December 2025 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | rrcser.co.in |
Railway Apprentice Notification 2025
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 1785
| Slot Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Kharagpur Workshop | 360 |
| Signal & Telecom (Workshop)/Kharagpur | 87 |
| Track Machine Workshop/Kharagpur | 120 |
| SSE (Work) Engg/Kharagpur | 28 |
| Carriage & Wagon Depot/Kharagpur | 121 |
| Diesel Loco Shed / Kharagpur | 50 |
| Sr. DEE(G) /Kharagpur | 90 |
| TRD Depot/Electrical/Kharagpur | 40 |
| EMU Shed/Electrical/TPKR | 40 |
| Electric Loco Shed/Santragachi | 36 |
| Sr. DEE(G) /Chakradharpur | 93 |
| Electric Traction Depot /Chakradharpur | 30 |
| Carriage & Wagon Depot/Chakradharpur | 65 |
| Electric Loco Shed/TATA | 72 |
| Engineering Workshop /SINI | 100 |
| Track Machine Workshop/SINI | 07 |
| SSE (Works)/Engg/Chakradharpur | 26 |
| Electric Loco Shed/Bondamunda | 50 |
| Diesel Loco Shed / Bondamunda | 52 |
| Sr. DEE(G)/Adra | 30 |
| Carriage & Wagon Depot/Adra | 65 |
| Diesel Loco Shed / BKSC | 33 |
| Electrical Depot/Adra | 30 |
| Electric Loco Shed/BKSC | 31 |
| Electric Loco Shed/ROU | 25 |
| SSE (Works)/Engg/Adra | 24 |
| Carriage & Wagon Depot/Ranchi | 30 |
| Sr. DEE(G)/Ranchi | 30 |
| TRD Depot/Electrical/Ranchi | 10 |
| SSE (Works)/Engg/Ranchi | 10 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: 10th Class with ITI in relevant trade.
- Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026): 15 to 24 years.
- Age Relaxation: As per government norms.
- Nationality: Indian Citizen.
Selection Process
- Preparation of Merit List (based on 10th + ITI marks)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC | Rs. 100/- |
| SC/ST/PwD/Women | Exempted |
How to Apply
- Visit the official website: rrcser.co.in
- Open the “Apprentice Recruitment 2025” link
- Read the detailed notification
- Click on “Apply Online”
- Register using email ID and mobile number
- Fill out the application form carefully
- Upload required documents
- Pay the application fee
- Submit the form and download the receipt
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 18 November 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 18 November 2025 |
| Online Application End Date | 17 December 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 17 December 2025 |
Important Links
Preparation Tips
- Study NCVT/SCVT trade syllabus thoroughly.
- Revise basic mathematics and general science.
- Practice previous apprentice merit patterns.
- Keep documents ready for verification.
- Focus on accuracy in application form.
- Stay updated with railway recruitment notices.
- Strengthen understanding of trade fundamentals.
- Build basic physical fitness for medical test.
- Use ITI textbooks for revision.
- Follow a daily revision schedule.
Recommended Books
- ITI Trade Theory Books – NCVT/SCVT Certified
- General Science – Lucent
- Mathematics – R.S. Aggarwal
- Reasoning – Verbal & Non-Verbal (R.S. Aggarwal)
- Railway Apprentice Guide – Arihant Publication
- Objective GK – Arihant
- Trade-Specific Practical Books
- NCERT Class 6–10 Science
- Electrical Trade Theory – K.N. Sinha
- Mechanical Trade Theory – H.S. Bhatia
FAQs-Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025
Q1. How many vacancies are available for the RRC Apprentice 2025?
A total of 1785 Apprentice posts.
Q2. What is the eligibility for the Apprentice 2025?
10th + ITI in relevant trade.
Q3. What is the age limit for the RRC Apprentice 2025 ?
15 to 24 years as on 01-01-2026.
Q4. Is there any application fee for the RRC Apprentice 2025 ?
Yes, Rs. 100 for General/OBC; others are exempted.
Q5. How is the merit list prepared?
Based on 10th and ITI marks.
Q6. Can candidates apply offline?
No, applications are accepted online only.
Q7. What documents are required?
10th marksheet, ITI certificate, photo, signature, ID proof.
Q8. Is there any exam for the RRC Apprentice 2025 ?
No written exam; selection is merit-based.
Q9. What is the training duration for the RRC Apprentice 2025 ?
As per Apprentices Act norms.
Q10. When will the merit list be announced?
After completion of application scrutiny (date notified later).
