Recruiter: Railway Recruitment Cell, South Eastern Railway (RRC SER)
Overview
The RRC SER has announced a large recruitment drive for **Act Apprentices** under the Apprentices Act, 1961, with a total of **1,785 vacancies**. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date: **18 November 2025** :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- Last Date to Apply: **17 December 2025 (17:00)** :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 1785 Apprentices :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
These vacancies are distributed across multiple railway workshops and units including Kharagpur Workshop, Signal & Telecom Workshop, Track Machine Workshop, Carriage & Wagon Depot, Diesel Loco Shed, Electric Loco Shed, and more. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
| Workshop / Unit | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Kharagpur Workshop | 360 |
| Signal & Telecom Workshop, Kharagpur | 87 |
| Track Machine Workshop, Kharagpur | 120 |
| SSE (Works) / Engg, 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 |
| Engineering Workshop, Sini | 100 |
| Track Machine Workshop, Sini | 7 |
| Electric Loco Shed, Bondamunda | 50 |
| Diesel Loco Shed, Bondamunda | 52 |
| Sr. DEE (G), Adra | 30 |
| Carriage & Wagon Depot, Adra | 65 |
| TRD Depot / Electrical, Adra | 30 |
| Electric Loco Shed, BKSC | 31 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Age: **15 to 24 years** as on 01.01.2026. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
- Educational Qualification:
• Matriculation (10th) with at least **50% aggregate marks** (excluding extra subjects) :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
• Valid **ITI certificate** in the relevant trade from NCVT / SCVT. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7} - Age relaxation applies: SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwBD (10 years), Ex-Servicemen (10 years). :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
Selection Process
The selection will be **merit-based**, using the percentage of marks obtained in the 10th examination (Matric). :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
In case of a tie in marks:
• Preference to older candidate.
• If date of birth is same, preference to the one who passed matriculation earlier. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
Shortlisted candidates (1.5× the number of vacancies) will be called for document verification. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
Finally, selected apprentice candidates must also be **medically fit**, as per the standards defined in the notification. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
Stipend
Apprentices will be paid a monthly stipend according to the rates defined under the Apprentices Act, 1961. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
How to Apply
- Go to the official RRC SER website: rrcser.co.in :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
- Find the recruitment / application link for “Act Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26” and register.
- Fill out the online application form with personal, educational, and trade-specific details.
- Upload required documents: 10th mark sheet, ITI certificate, ID proof, photo, signature, etc.
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable). :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
- Submit and take a printout of the filled application form for your records.
Application Fee
Application fee for general / OBC candidates is **₹ 100**. SC / ST / PwBD / Women candidates are exempted from the fee. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}
Note: This summary is based on publicly available information from recruitment sites. Candidates must read the official RRC SER notification PDF for complete and exact details before applying.