The Eastern Railway Apprentice Notification 2025 was released on July 31, 2025, as per notification number RRC/ER/Act Apprentices/2025-26. The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Eastern Railway (ER), Kolkata, has invited applications for 3115 Act Apprentice posts for the period 2025-2026 under the Apprenticeship Act.

ITI-passed candidates have to apply online on the RRC ER website. From August 14 to September 13, 2025, the RRC ER Apprentice Online Form Registration process will be available. Eligibility criteria, salary, selection process, etc., are explained in further detail.

RRC ER Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Overview:

Name of Organization	Eastern Railway's Railway Recruitment Cell
Name of Post	Act Apprentice
Total Number of Openings	3115
Maximum Age	15-24 years old (as of January 1, 2025)
Qualifications in Education	ITI Pass in a Relevant Field
Procedure for Selection	based on merit (as determined by ITI scores), document verification
Date of Registration	August 14, 2025-September 13, 2025
Workplace	India's Eastern Railway Divisions

RRC ER Apprentice Recruitment Available in 2025 by Division/Unit:

Name of Unit/Division	Total Number of Openings
Howrah Division	659
Liluah Workshop	612
Sealdah Division	440
Kanchrapara Workshop	187
Malda Division	138
Asansol Division	412
Jamalpur Workshop	667

Age Restrictions:

15 to 24 years old (born between January 2, 2001, and January 1, 2010). Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (non-creamy layer), 10 years for PwBD, and as permitted for ex-servicemen.

Qualifications for Education:

The candidate must have earned at least 50% of the possible points in the 10th-grade matriculation exam or its equivalent under the 10+2 exam system from an accredited board. Additionally, the candidates hold a National Trade Certificate (ITI) issued by NCVT/SCVT in the relevant trade.

Selection Procedure for RRC ER Apprentices Recruitment 2025:

Selection based on merit (based on ITI scores).

Verification of documents.

Application Fee for RRC ER Apprentice:

UR/OBC/EWS: ₹100/-

SC, ST, PwBD, and female: No fee

Online payment options include Net Banking, UPI, and debit/credit cards. Not refundable.

How to Register for the 2025 RRC ER Apprentice Recruitment:

From August 14 to September 13, 2025, eligible applicants must apply online at rrcer.org, the official website of the RRC ER.

Provide educational, personal, and other pertinent information.

Provide scanned copies of your signature, photo, ITI, certificate, and any other necessary paperwork (such as PwBD or caste certificates).
Use online payment methods to pay the application cost, if any.

Check all information before submitting, and keep a printed copy of the application for your records.

Crucial Links for RRC ER Apprentice Recruitment 2025:

Short Notification in PDF for RRC ER Apprentice 2025	Click here
Detailed Notification in PDF for RRC ER Apprentice 2025	Click here
Online Application Portal RRC ER Apprentice 2025	Start from 14 August 2025

Crucial Dates for RRC ER Apprentice Recruitment 2025:

Action	Estimated Timetable
Date of Notification Release	July 31, 2025
Date of Online Registration Openness	August 14, 2025
Last Date for online registration submission	September 13, 2025
Date of Result	To be notified shortly

Commonly Asked Questions:

When is the last date for the RRC ER Apprentice Recruitment 2025 application?

August 14, 2025.

Who is eligible to apply for the 2025 RRC ER Apprentice Recruitment?

ITI Pass in the relevant trade, be an Indian citizen or fall under one of the designated groups with a certificate of eligibility, and be between the ages of 15 and 24 (with some exceptions).