RRC East Central Railway Apprentices Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 1154 Posts
The East Central Railway, established on September 8, 1996, with headquarters in Hajipur, Bihar, manages rail operations in Bihar, Jharkhand, and parts of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. It has five divisions Danapur, Dhanbad, Sonpur, Samastipur, and Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya. The Railway Recruitment Cell of ECR handles recruitment for Group ‘D’ positions like Track Maintainers and Helpers, supporting smooth railway operations and connectivity in the region.
RRC East Central Railway Apprentices Recruitment 2025 | |
Application Fee For Other Candidates: Rs. 100/- (Non-refundable) For SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates: Nil Payment Mode: Through Online | |
Important Dates Start Date for Apply Online: 25-01-2025 Last Date for Apply Online: 14-02-2025 23:59 hrs. | |
Qualification Candidates Should Possess 10th, 12th, ITI (relevant trade). | |
Vacancy Details | |
Post Name | Total |
Danapur division(675) Dhanbad division(156) Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Division(64) Sonpur Division(47) Samastipur division(46) Plant Depot/ Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya(29) Carriage Repair Workshop/ Harnaut(110) Mechanical Workshop/Samastipur(27) | 1154 |
Interested Candidates Can Read the Full Notification Before Apply Online | |
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About RRC East Central Railway
The Railway Recruitment Cell of East Central Railway hires people for Group ‘D’ jobs like Track Maintainers, Helpers, and other support staff. It organizes exams and selections for these jobs in the five divisions of ECR Danapur, Dhanbad, Sonpur, Samastipur, and Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya. RRC helps make sure there are enough workers to keep the trains running smoothly in Bihar, Jharkhand, and parts of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
Recruitment Overview
The Railway Recruitment Cell, East Central Railway, has announced a job notice for hiring Apprentices. Candidates who are interested in the job and meet the required eligibility criteria can check the details in the notification and apply online.
- Total vacancies: 1154
- Job Location: RRC Eastern Zone
- Job type: Full-time/permanent (as per the notification)
- Fields of work: Railway Apprentices
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualifications
- The candidate must have passed the Matric/10th class examination or its equivalent (under the 10+2 examination system) with at least 50% marks in total from a recognized board.
- The candidate must also have an ITI certificate in the relevant trade.
- The ITI certificate should be a National Trade Certificate issued by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) or a Provisional Certificate issued by the NCVT/State Council for Vocational Training (SCVT).
Age limit(as on 01-01-2025)
- Minimum Age Limit: Should have completed 15 Years
- Maximum Age Limit: Should not have completed 24 years
Experience
- Nil
Job Role Description
The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), East Central Railway, has released a notice for Apprentice job openings. Candidates who are interested and meet the eligibility requirements can check the details in the notice and apply online.
Post Division Name:-
- Danapur division(675)
- Dhanbad division(156)
- Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Division(64)
- Sonpur Division(47)
- Samastipur division(46)
- Plant Depot/ Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya(29)
- Carriage Repair Workshop/ Harnaut(110)
- Mechanical Workshop/Samastipur(27)
Key Skills Required:
- Basic computer skills for online application submission.
- Familiarity with the Apprenticeship trade.
- Attention to detail while filling out forms.
- Good communication skills for reading and understanding instructions.
Application Process

How to Apply Online
Follow these steps to submit your application:
- Visit the official website or click the “Apply Link”.
- Read the job notice and check eligibility.
- Register with your details (name, email, phone).
- Pay the fee (Rs. 100 for others, free for SC/ST/PwBD/Women).
- Fill in the application form and upload documents.
- Review and submit the form before 14-02-2025 (11:59 PM).
- Save or print the confirmation page.
Documents Required
- SSC (10th) or equivalent Marks Sheet.
- Certificate for Date of Birth (10th Marks Sheet or School Leaving Certificate).
- Consolidated ITI Marks Sheet for all semesters or Provisional National Trade Certificate.
- National Trade Certificate by NCVT or Provisional National Trade Certificate by NCVT/SCVT.
- Caste Certificate for SC/ST/OBC candidates (Annexure-I & II), and EWS certificate (Annexure-III).
- Disability certificate for PwBD candidates (Annexure-IV).Discharge/Serving certificate for Ex-servicemen quota candidates.
- Original documents and Aadhar Card must be presented during document verification.
- If certificates are in languages other than English or Hindi, provide an attested translation in English/Hindi.
Mode of Selection
- Selection for Apprenticeship will be based on a merit list prepared for each Division/Unit.
- The merit list will be calculated by averaging the percentage of marks in both Matriculation (minimum 50% aggregate) and ITI exams, giving equal weightage to both.
- Matriculation marks will be considered for all subjects, not just one or a group of subjects.
- If two candidates have the same marks, the older candidate will be preferred. If the birthdates are the same, the candidate who passed Matriculation first will be preferred.
- Final selection will depend on the verification of original documents and medical fitness.
- A Registration number will be issued upon submitting the ONLINE application, which candidates should keep for further stages and correspondence.
FAQs
- When can I apply for RRC East Central Railway Apprentices 2025?
- The application starts on 25-01-2025.
- What is the last date to apply for RRC East Central Railway Apprentices 2025?
- The last date to apply online is 14-02-2025.
- What are the eligibility requirements for RRC East Central Railway Apprentices 2025?
- Candidates must have 10th, 12th, and ITI (in the relevant trade).
- What is the minimum age to apply for RRC East Central Railway Apprentices 2025?
- The age must be between 15 to 24 years.
- How is the age limit calculated for RRC East Central Railway Apprentices 2025?
- Age is calculated as of 01-01-2025.
- How many vacancies are available for RRC East Central Railway Apprentices 2025?
- There are 1154 vacancies.
- What is the application fee for RRC East Central Railway Apprentices 2025?
- Rs. 100 for other candidates (non-refundable), and free for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates.