Railway Recruitment Cell will soon begin the application process for the Apprentice posts under Eastern Railway. A total of 3115 posts will be filled with this recruitment drive. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online through the official website of RRC ER at rrcer.org starting from September 24. The application window will remain open till October 23, 2024.
Read below for eligibility, selection process and other details.
Vacancy Details
Total number of vacancies: 3115 apprentice
- Howrah Division: 659 posts
- Liluah Workshop: 612 posts
- Sealdah Division: 440 posts
- Kanchrapara Workshop: 187 posts
- Malda Division: 138 posts
- Asansol Division: 412 posts
- Jamalpur Workshop: 667 posts
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants who have a minimum qualification of 10th class pass or its equivalent (under 10+2 examination system) with minimum 50% marks from a recognized Board are eligible to apply for the positions. Note that the candidate should also possess the National Trade Certificate in the notified trade issued by NCVT/SCVT.
Age limit
The age limit for the recruitment drive has been set between 15 years to 24 years of age (as on cut-off date for receiving application).
Selection Process
The selection of a candidate will be done through a merit list prepared for all eligible candidates who apply against the notification. The merit list will be prepared based on the data/details filled out by candidates in the online application form. So, fill in the form carefully.
During the selection, the percentage in matriculation [with minimum 50% (aggregate) marks] and ITI examination will be given equal priority.
Application Fees
The candidates need to pay an application fee of Rs 100/-. However, the SC/ST, PwBD, and Women candidates are exempted from payment of application fees.
Candidate can pay the fee via Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking etc. For more related details candidates can check the official website of Eastern Railway, Railway Recruitment Cell.