IMPORTANT DATES

Notification Release Date

18 Nov 2025

Online Application Start Date

18 Nov 2025

Last Date to Apply Online

17 Dec 2025

Last Date for Fee Payment

17 Dec 2025

Expected Merit List Release

To be notified later

Mark these dates in your calendar to never miss an important deadline!

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

Calculate Age

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

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 quick links available

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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