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RRC Eastern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025

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Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) Eastern Railway has announced 3115 Act Apprentice positions for 2025-26. This comprehensive recruitment offers excellent training opportunities in various technical trades including Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Carpenter, and Machinist across Eastern Railway's workshops and divisions.

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Job posting details and requirements
Post Name Apprentice
Organization Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC)
Total Vacancies 3115
Pay Scale ₹7,000 - ₹9,000/-
Minimum Qualification 10th Pass
State/Region All India
Application Start Date
Application Last Date
Official Website https://rrcer.org/

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Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) - Eastern Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Short Details of Notification SarkariJob.Com

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

Post Name Total Vacancies Eligibility 
Act Apprentice - Various Trades3115 Posts
  • 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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