The South Eastern Railway (SER), Kolkata, under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has released a centralised recruitment notification for Act Apprentices for the year 2025-26. This is a great opportunity for candidates to receive hands-on training at various SER railway workshops and divisions. A total of 1,785 Act Apprentice vacancies are available.

Interested and eligible Indian citizens must apply online. The online application window will be open from November 18, 2025, to December 17, 2025. Candidates must ensure they meet the minimum qualification requirements: Matriculation (10th class pass) with at least 50% marks and an ITI certificate in the relevant trade.

1. SER Apprentice Recruitment 2025: Key Highlights

2. Division and Workshop Vacancy List

3. Eligibility Criteria and Age Limit

4. Selection Process and Application Fee

5. How to Apply SER Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26

6. Important Dates and Official Links

7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. SER Apprentice Recruitment 2025: Key Highlights

Detail	Information
Organization	South Eastern Railway (SER), Kolkata
Notification No.	SER/P-HQ/RRC/PERS/ACT APPRENTICES/2025-26
Post Names	Act Apprentices
Total Vacancies	1785
Job Location	SER Divisions (e.g., Kharagpur, Chakradharpur, Adra, Ranchi)
Application Start Date	18th November 2025
Last Date to Apply	17th December 2025 (17:00 Hours)
Minimum Qualification	Matriculation (10th) with 50% Marks + ITI
Age Limit	15 to 24 years (as on 01.01.2026)
Selection Process	Merit List (Matric + ITI marks percentage)
Monthly Stipend	As per the Apprentices Act

2. Division and Workshop Vacancy List

The 1785 total slots are distributed across various SER workshops and divisions. Here is a partial list of the vacancy distribution (Slot Name/Total Slots):

Kharagpur Workshop: 360
Carriage & Wagon Depot/Kharagpur: 121
Track Machine Workshop/Kharagpur: 120
Sr. DEE(G)/Chakradharpur: 93
Electric Loco Shed/TATA: 72
Carriage & Wagon Depot/Chakradharpur: 65
Sr. DEE(G)/Kharagpur: 90
Diesel Loco Shed/Bondamunda: 52
Electric Loco Shed/Bondamunda: 50
Diesel Loco Shed/Kharagpur: 50
Carriage & Wagon Depot/Adra: 65
Engineering Workshop/SINI: 100
Sr DEE(G)/Ranchi: 30
Carriage & Wagon Depot/Ranchi: 30
Sr DEE(G)/Adra: 30

3. Eligibility Criteria and Age Limit

Age Limit

Candidates must be between 15 and 24 years old as of 01.01.2026.

Age relaxations apply as follows:

SC/ST candidates receive a 5-year relaxation.
OBC candidates receive a 3-year relaxation.
PwBD candidates receive a 10-year relaxation.
Ex-Servicemen receive relaxation as per the rules

Minimum Qualification

To be eligible for engagement as an Act Apprentice, candidates must have passed Matriculation/10th class with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (excluding additional subjects). Additionally, candidates must possess an ITI Certificate in the relevant trade, obtained from NCVT/SCVT.

4. Selection Process and Application Fee

Selection Process

The selection for the SER Apprentice posts is based purely on a merit list. This Trade-wise Merit List is calculated based on the percentage of marks obtained in both matriculation (minimum 50%) and ITI. The selection process culminates in document verification.

Application Fee

The application fee must be paid online using a debit/credit card, internet banking, UPI, or e-wallets.

Category	Application Fee
General/OBC	₹ 100/-
SC / ST / PwBd / Women	Nil (No Fee)

5. How to Apply SER Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26

The SER Online Registration must be completed through the RRC SER Recruitment Portal.

The essential steps for the SER Apprentice Online Registration Process are as follows:

1. Step 1: Apply online via the RRC SER official website, www.rrcser.co.in, starting from November 18th, 2025.

2. Step 2: Upload necessary scanned documents, including a recent photograph, signature, Matric Mark Sheet, ITI Certificate, and community certificate (if applicable).

3. Step 3: Pay the application fee online (if required) and submit the final application form on or before 17th December 2025 up to 17:00 hours.

6. Important Dates and Official Links

Candidates are advised to adhere strictly to the schedule and deadlines.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Date of Publication of Notification	14th November 2025
Date and time of start of Online Application	18th November 2025
Last date for submission of Online Application	17th December 2025 (17:00 Hours)

Important Links

7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the age limit for SER Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26?

Candidates must be between 15 and 24 years old as of 01.01.2026. Upper age relaxation is 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for PwBD candidates.

What are the eligibility criteria for SER Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26?

The eligibility criteria require passing Matriculation (10th class) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks, along with an ITI Certificate in the relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT.

What is the selection process for SER Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26?

The selection process involves creating a merit list (trade-wise) based on the combined percentage of marks obtained in matriculation (min 50%) plus ITI, followed by document verification.

What is the last date to apply for the SER Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26?

The last date to apply online is 17th December 2025 at 17:00 hours.

What is the total number of vacancies for SER Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26?

There are 1785 slots available across various SER workshops and divisions.

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