The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) South Eastern Railway has officially announced 1785 Apprentice vacancies for the year 2025. The online application process has started on 18 November 2025 and will continue until 17 December 2025. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can submit their applications through the official portal of RRC SER.
This article provides complete information about the recruitment process, including educational qualifications, age limit, selection criteria, vacancy details, and step-by-step application guidelines.
RRC South Eastern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | RRC South Eastern Railway |
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 1785 |
| Salary | Monthly ₹7,700 to ₹8,050 |
| Educational Qualification | 10th Pass + ITI in relevant trade |
| Age Limit | 15–24 years |
| Application Start Date | 18 November 2025 |
| Application Last Date | 17 December 2025 |
| Application Mode | Online |
RRC South Eastern Railway Apprentice Vacancy 2025 – Detailed Slot-Wise Breakdown
A total of 1785 posts have been announced across various workshops and depots under South Eastern Railway. The slot-wise distribution is as follows:
- Kharagpur Workshop – 360
- Signal & Telecom (Workshop), Kharagpur – 87
- Track Machine Workshop, Kharagpur – 120
- SSE (Works) Engineering, Kharagpur – 28
- Carriage & Wagon Depot, Kharagpur – 121
- Diesel Loco Shed, Kharagpur – 50
- Sr. DEE (G), Kharagpur – 90
- TRD Depot (Electrical), Kharagpur – 40
- EMU Shed (Electrical), TPKR – 40
- Electric Loco Shed, Santragachi – 36
- Sr. DEE (G), Chakradharpur – 93
- Electric Traction Depot, Chakradharpur – 30
- Carriage & Wagon Depot, Chakradharpur – 65
- Electric Loco Shed, TATA – 72
- Engineering Workshop, Sini – 100
- Track Machine Workshop, Sini – 7
- SSE (Works), Engineering, Chakradharpur – 26
- Electric Loco Shed, Bondamunda – 50
- Diesel Loco Shed, Bondamunda – 52
- Sr. DEE (G), Adra – 30
- Carriage & Wagon Depot, Adra – 65
- Diesel Loco Shed, BKSC – 33
- Electrical Depot, Adra – 30
- Electric Loco Shed, BKSC – 31
- Electric Loco Shed, ROU – 25
- SSE (Works), Engineering, Adra – 24
- Carriage & Wagon Depot, Ranchi – 30
- Sr. DEE (G), Ranchi – 30
- TRD Depot (Electrical), Ranchi – 10
- SSE (Works), Engineering, Ranchi – 10
Eligibility Criteria for RRC SER Apprentice 2025
1. Educational Qualification
Applicants must have:
- Passed Class 10 (Matriculation) from a recognized board
- Completed ITI in the relevant trade from an NCVT/SCVT recognized institute
2. Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026)
- Minimum Age: 15 years
- Maximum Age: 24 years
Relaxation in upper age limit:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwD: 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per government norms
3. Nationality
Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply.
Selection Process for RRC South Eastern Railway Apprentice 2025
Candidates will be selected on the basis of:
- Merit List (prepared using Class 10 and ITI marks)
- Document Verification
- Medical Fitness Test
There is no written exam or interview.
Application Fee
- General/OBC: ₹100
- SC/ST/PwD/Women: Exempted
- Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI)
How to Apply Online for RRC SER Apprentice Recruitment 2025
Follow the steps below to complete your application:
Apply Job Here
- Visit the official website.
- On the homepage, click on “Apprentice Recruitment 2025”.
- Read the official notification carefully.
- Click on “Apply Online”.
- Register using your email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in all required details in the application form.
- Upload scanned copies of:
- Passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Educational certificates
- ITI certificate
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the form and download a copy for future use.
