IMPORTANT DATES

Notification Release Date

18 Nov 2025

Online Application Start Date

18 Nov 2025

Last Date to Apply Online

17 Dec 2025
5 weeks ago

Last Date for Fee Payment

17 Dec 2025
5 weeks ago

Expected Merit List Release

To be notified later

Total Events

5

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0

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4

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APPLICATION FEE

General / OBC / EWS Fee

₹100/-

SC / ST / PwBD / Women Fee

₹00/- (Exempted)

Payment Information

Payment Mode

Online only.

Ensure you pay the correct fee for your category before the deadline!

ELIGIBILITY & STIPEND

Educational Qualification

10th Class pass (min 50% aggregate) AND ITI Certificate in the relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT recognized).

Minimum & Maximum Age

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15 to 24 Years

Age as on

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2026-01-01

Stipend during Training

As per Apprentices Act, 1961 rules (Approx. ₹7,700 – ₹8,050 per month).

Verify all eligibility requirements before applying.

VACANCY DETAILS (Unit-wise)

Total Vacancies

1785

360

Kharagpur Workshop

336 (Approx.)

Chakradharpur Division

180 (Approx.)

Adra Division

70 (Approx.)

Ranchi Division

Detailed Vacancies by Major Unit/Workshop

8 entries

Detailed Vacancies by Major Unit/Workshop
Division/Unit NameVacanciesTrade Focus
Kharagpur WorkshopKharagpur Workshop360Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Machinist
Signal & Telecom (Workshop) / KharagpurSignal & Telecom W/Shop87Signal & Telecom Trades
Track Machine Workshop / KharagpurTrack Machine W/Shop120Various
Carriage & Wagon Depot / KharagpurC&W Depot, Kharagpur121C&W Maintenance
Engineering Workshop / SINIEngg Workshop, SINI100Various
Electric Loco Shed / TATAElectric Loco Shed, TATA72Electrician, Fitter
Sr. DEE(G) / ChakradharpurSr. DEE(G), Chakradharpur93Various
Total Vacancies (Grand Total)Total1785Across all units/trades
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SELECTION CRITERIA

Selection Method (Merit-Based)

Selection is based solely on the merit list prepared by averaging the percentage marks obtained in the **10th Class (Matriculation)** and the **ITI examination**, giving equal weightage to both. There is no written examination or interview.

Stages of Recruitment

Merit List Publication → Document Verification (DV, calling 1.5 times the vacancies) → Medical Examination → Final Selection.

Instruction (How To Apply Online)

2 Steps
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Step 1: Online Application

Step 1 of 2

Visit the official RRC SER website (rrcser.co.in) and click on the Act Apprentice link. (Application closes 2025-12-17).

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Step 2: Fill Form and Pay Fee

Step 2 of 2

Register, fill the application form accurately, select your trade/unit preference, upload documents, and pay the fee (if applicable).

Complete all steps to submit successfully!

Attachments (IMPORTANT LINKS)

3 Links

Apply Online Link (Active)

Direct link for registration and application submission.

Download Official Notification (PDF)

Link to download the Detailed Advertisement (Notice No. SER/P-HQ/RRC/PERS/ACT APPRENTICES/2025-26).

Official Website Link

Link to the official Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), South Eastern Railway website.

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