RRC Eastern Railway Various Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2025 | RRC ER Apprentice Bharti

Railway Recruitment Cell Eastern Railway – RRC ER

Various Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2025

Advt No.: RRC-ER/Act Apprentices/2025-26

Important Dates

• Application Start Date: 14/08/2025
• Last Date To Apply: 13/09/2025
• Last Date Of Fee Payment: 13/09/2025
• Form Correction Date: N/A
• Admit Card Date: Before the exam
• Exam Date: Notify Soon

Application Fees

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹100/-
• SC / ST / PH: ₹0/-
• All Women Candidates: ₹0/-
• Pay the application fees online using debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI

Age Limit

Age As On Date: 13/09/2025

• Min Age: 15 Years
• Max Age: 24 Years
• Age relaxation extra is applicable as per the rules of RRC ER Apprentice Recruitment 2025

Age Relaxation

Category	Age Relaxation
SC/ST	5 years
OBC-NCL	3 years
PwBD	10 years
Ex-Servicemen	Service in Defence Forces + 3 years, plus additional 10 years (min. 6 months service, if not already in Govt. service after availing benefit)

Vacancy Details

Total Posts: 3115

Division Name	General	EWS	SC	ST	OBC	Total
HOWRAH DIVISION	267	66	99	49	178	659
LILUAH WORKSHOP	249	61	92	45	165	612
SEALDAH DIVISION	179	43	67	33	118	440
KANCHRAPARA WORKSHOP	76	19	28	14	50	187
MALDA DIVISION	57	14	20	10	37	138
ASANSOL DIVISION	167	41	62	30	112	412
JAMALPUR WORKSHOP	268	67	100	51	181	667

Eligibility Details

• Passed 10th class (10+2 system) with at least 50% marks from a recognized board.
• Hold National Trade Certificate in the relevant trade issued by NCVT or SCVT.
• Candidates with “Wood Work Technician” certificate (CTS) can apply for “Carpenter” trade.

Trade & Category-wise vacancy details

Trade Name	General (UR)	EWS	SC	ST	OBC	Total
Fitter	517	126	190	96	341	1260
Welder (G&E)	275	67	100	50	181	673
Electrician	238	58	91	42	158	589
Diesel Mechanic	63	16	24	12	43	158
Machinist	37	10	14	8	26	95
Wireman	36	9	12	6	24	87
Turner	30	8	11	6	21	76
Ref. & AC Mech.	26	4	8	4	16	58
Painter	19	4	5	2	9	39
Blacksmith	8	2	3	1	5	19
Carpenter	8	2	3	1	5	19
Electric Mechanic	3	1	2	1	3	10
Mech (MV)	4	1	1	1	2	9
Lineman (General)	5	1	1	0	2	9
Mechanic Machine Tool Maint. (MMTM)	2	1	2	1	3	9
Mason	2	1	1	1	2	7
Grand Total	1263	311	468	232	841	3115

Selection Procedure:

• Merit List:
  • Based on average of 10th class % and ITI % (equal weightage).
  • Must have at least 50% marks in 10th class.
  • Tie-breaker: Older age preferred → if same DOB, earlier Matric pass preferred.
  • No “best of 4/5” rule; prepared trade/unit/community-wise.
• Document Verification (DV):
  • Candidates called = 1.5 × training slots (per community).
  • First 1:1 vacancies filled as per merit and preference.
  • Remaining 0.5 considered for other available units/trades based on preferences.
• Final Selection:
  • Based strictly on community-wise merit and availability of chosen trade/unit.
  • Must meet medical fitness and verification rules.
  • Selected for training in only one unit.
• Disputes: Railway Administration’s decision will be final.