The Eastern Railway has announced the recruitment of Act Apprentices for its various divisions and workshops for the 2024-2025 period under the Advertisement Notice No. RRC/ER/Act Apprentices/2024-25. This recruitment is conducted under the Apprentices Act, 1961, and the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, aimed at providing technical and skill-based training. Indian citizens who meet the eligibility criteria are invited to apply for apprenticeship training in various trades, such as Fitter, Welder, Electrician, Machinist, and others.
The notification provides important details, including eligibility conditions, the selection process, and key dates. Online applications open on September 24, 2024, and the closing date for submission is October 23, 2024. Interested candidates must apply online through the Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Eastern Railway’s official website. Below are the key details regarding the Eastern Railway Apprentices Recruitment 2024-2025.
RRC ER Apprentice Recruitment 2024
Recruitment Body | Railway Recruitment Cell, Eastern Railway |
Post Name | Apprentice |
Advertisement No. | RRC/ ER/ Act Apprentices/ 2024-25 |
Online Application Dates | September 24 to October 23 2024 |
Total Slots | 3115 |
Official Website | rrcer.org |
This recruitment is specifically for apprenticeship training, and does not guarantee direct employment in the railways. However, candidates who complete the Act Apprentice training will be given preference in future Level-1 railway recruitments, with a percentage of vacancies reserved for them,
ER Apprentice Educational Qualifications
To be eligible for the Act Apprentice positions, candidates must have passed their 10th class examination or its equivalent under the 10+2 system. They must also hold a National Trade Certificate in the relevant trade, issued by the NCVT or SCVT.
Age Limits
Candidates must be at least 15 years old and should not exceed 24 years of age as of the cutoff date. Age relaxation is available for reserved categories: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for PwBD candidates.
Registration Fee
The application fee is ₹100, applicable to General and OBC candidates. However, no fee is required for candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD, or women. The payment must be made online through the payment gateway available during the application process,
ER Recruitment Application Dates
- Application Start Date: September 24, 2024
- Last Date: October 23, 2024
RRC ER Selection Process
The selection process is purely merit-based. A merit list will be prepared considering the average marks obtained by the candidates in their 10th class and ITI examinations, giving equal weightage to both. In the case of a tie, older candidates will be given preference. Additionally, candidates who score the same marks will be differentiated based on the date they passed their matriculation.
Candidates up to 1.5 times the number of available slots will be called for Document Verification (DV). Those selected after DV will be placed based on their community-wise merit and available training slots.
Apprentice Post Vacancies Distribution
Division/Workshop | Total Slots |
---|---|
Howrah Division | 659 |
Liluah Workshop | 612 |
Sealdah Division | 440 |
Kanchrapara Workshop | 187 |
Malda Division | 138 |
Asansol Division | 412 |
Jamalpur Workshop | 667 |
How to Register for Eastern Railways Apprentice Recruitment 2024?
Candidates can apply online through the official website of the Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) Eastern Railway. Before applying, they must ensure they meet all the eligibility criteria. It is crucial to fill out the online form carefully, ensuring all details match official documents. Below are the steps to apply:
- Visit the official website of RRC Eastern Railway.
- Click on the link for Act Apprentices Recruitment.
- Register yourself by providing your basic details.
- Fill out the application form carefully with the required details.
- Upload the necessary documents, such as a photograph, signature, 10th mark sheet, and ITI certificate.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the application and take a printout.
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