The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) of East Central Railway has announced 1154 apprenticeship vacancies under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Interested candidates can apply online via the official website before 14th February 2025, 11:59 PM. Here's everything you need to know:
Vacancy Details
Divisions and Trades
The vacancies are distributed across various divisions and trades:
Danapur Division (675 posts)
- Fitter: 201
- Welder: 8
- Mechanic (Diesel): 37
- Refrigeration & AC Mechanic: 75
- Forger and Heat Treater: 24
- Carpenter: 9
- Electronic Mechanic: 142
- Painter (General): 7
- Electrician: 146
- Wireman: 26
Dhanbad Division (156 posts)
- Fitter: 41
- Turner: 23
- Machinist: 7
- Carpenter: 4
- Welder (G&E): 44
- Mechanic Diesel (Fitter): 15
- Wireman: 22
Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Division (64 posts)
- Fitter: 38
- Welder: 3
- Electrician: 6
- Turner: 1
- Wireman: 1
- Electronics Mechanic: 11
- Mechanic (Diesel): 4
Sonpur Division (47 posts)
- Fitter: 21
- Blacksmith: 5
- Welder: 6
- Carpenter: 6
- Painter: 9
Samastipur Division (46 posts)
- Fitter: 10
- Turner: 3
- Mechanical (Diesel): 10
- Electrician: 10
- Electronics/Mechanic: 4
- Welder: 3
- Painter: 3
- Carpenter: 3
Plant Depot, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya (29 posts)
- Fitter: 22
- Machinist: 2
- Welder (G&E): 1
- Electrician: 1
- Machinist/Grinder: 1
- Turner: 1
- Mechanical (Diesel): 1
Carriage Repair Workshop, Harnaut (110 posts)
- Fitter: 74
- Machinist: 12
- Welder: 16
- Electrician: 8
Mechanical Workshop, Samastipur (27 posts)
- Fitter: 9
- Welder: 9
- Machinist: 6
- Electrician: 3
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualifications
- Essential:
- Matriculation (10th Class) under the 10+2 system with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
- ITI certification in the relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 15 years as of 01/01/2025.
- Maximum Age: 24 years as of 01/01/2025.
Age Relaxations
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹100
- SC/ST, PwBD, Female Candidates: Exempted
Selection Process
The selection process is merit-based, calculated as follows:
- Weightage:
- 50% from Matriculation marks
- 50% from ITI marks
- Tie-Breaker:
- Older candidates are prioritized in case of a tie.
- If the date of birth is identical, preference is given to the candidate who passed Matriculation earlier.
- Final Steps:
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Apply
- Visit the Official Website: RRC East Central Railway.
- Access the Notification: Click on the Apprentice Recruitment 2025 link.
- Complete the Application Form:
- Fill in your personal details and qualifications.
- Upload required documents, including a scanned photograph and signature.
- Pay the Fee: Use online payment methods.
- Submit: Verify your application and submit it. Keep a printout for future reference.
Important Dates
- Start Date: 25th January 2025
- End Date: 14th February 2025 (11:59 PM)
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to gain hands-on training in railway operations. Apply now and kickstart your career with East Central Railway!
