RRC Eastern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025

Important Dates

• Application Begin : 14 August 2025
• Last Date for Apply Online: 13 September 2025
• Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 13 September 2025
• Correction Date : To be announced
• Written Exam Date  : To be announced
• Admit Card Available : To be announced
• Result Announced : To be announced

Application Fee

• General / OBC Candidates  : ₹100/-
• EWS : ₹100/-
• SC / ST : Free (₹0/-)
• Female Candidates (All Categories) : Free (₹0/-)
• Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, Cash Card or Mobile Wallet Fee Mode Only.

Age Limit & Selection Process

• Age Limit: Minimum 15 years and Maximum 24 years as on 01/01/2025
• Selection Process: Merit Based Selection - No Written Exam or Interview. Selection based on ITI + 10th percentage marks

Recruitment Details - Total Vacancies - 3115

• 10th Pass with minimum 50% marks
• ITI Certificate in relevant trade (Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Carpenter, Machinist, etc.)
• Certificate should be from NCVT/SCVT recognized institute
• Medical fitness as per Railway standards

Salary & Pay Scale Details

• Monthly Stipend: ₹7,000/- to ₹9,000/- per month (as per Apprenticeship Act 1961)
• 1st Year Stipend: ₹7,000/- per month (Annual: ₹84,000/-)
• 2nd Year Stipend: ₹7,700/- per month (10% increment)
• Additional Benefits: Training allowance, Medical facility during training period
• Training Duration: 1-2 years depending on the trade
• Future Prospects: Preference in Railway recruitment and skilled trade experience

Exam Difficulty & Competition Analysis

• Difficulty Level: Moderate to High - Merit based on ITI + 10th marks
• Expected Applications: 2,50,000-3,00,000 candidates for 3115 posts
• Competition Ratio: Approximately 1:80 to 1:100 (Very High Competition)
• Previous Cut-off Range: 75-85% combined marks (ITI + 10th) for general category
• Preparation Time: 2-3 months for document preparation and trade knowledge revision
• Success Rate: Approximately 1.2% selection rate - High merit requirements

Training Center Details

• Eastern Railway Zone: Training will be conducted at various workshops and divisions of Eastern Railway
• Major Training Centers: Jamalpur Workshop, Kanchrapara Workshop, Liluah Workshop
• Divisions: Sealdah, Howrah, Asansol, Malda, Ranchi
• Workshop Allocation: Based on trade and home state preference
• Final training center allocation will be mentioned after merit list declaration

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