RRC East Central Railway (ECR) Apprentice Recruitment 2025

Notification No. RRC/ECR/HRD/Act. Apprentice/2025-26

Brief Description

The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), East Central Railway (ECR), has invited online applications from interested candidates for the engagement of 1149 Act Apprentices for the year 2025-26. This is a one-year training program under the Apprentices Act 1961, designed to provide practical training in various designated trades across different divisions and workshops of the East Central Railway. The selection for these positions will be purely based on merit, calculated from the marks obtained in the 10th class and ITI examinations. There will be no written test or interview for this engagement.

Important Dates

Notification Date 26/09/2025
Apply Start Date 26/09/2025
Apply Last Date 25/10/2025
Merit List Date To be notified

Application Fee

General / OBC / EWS ₹ 100/-
SC / ST / PwBD / Women No Fee

Payment Mode:

  • The application fee must be paid online through the payment gateway using a Debit Card, Credit Card, or Internet Banking.

Age Limit (as on 26/09/2025)

Candidates must have completed 15 years of age and should not have completed 24 years of age. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories.

  • SC / ST: 05 years
  • OBC: 03 years
  • PwBD: 10 years

Vacancy Details Total: 1149 Slots

Division / Unit Name
Total Slots
Danapur Division
652
Dhanbad Division
154
Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Division
112
Samastipur Division
81
Sonpur Division
46
Carriage Repair Workshop, Harnaut
74
Mechanical Workshop, Samastipur
30

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

  • The candidate must have passed the 10th class (Matriculation) examination or its equivalent (under the 10+2 system) with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized Board.

Technical Qualification

  • Must have an ITI certificate in the notified trade, issued by NCVT/SCVT.

Selection Process

Merit-Based Selection

  • There will be **no written examination or viva-voce**.
  • The selection will be based on a merit list prepared for each division/unit.
  • The merit list will be calculated by taking the average of the percentage of marks obtained by the candidates in both Matriculation (with a minimum of 50% marks) and the ITI examination, giving equal weightage to both.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification.

Stipend & Training Period

Training Period01 Year
StipendAs per extant rules

How to Apply

  1. Candidates are required to apply ONLINE by visiting the official RRC (ECR) website: www.rrcerec.gov.in.
  2. Carefully read the notification and then proceed to fill the online application form.
  3. Fill in your personal details, educational qualifications, and other particulars.
  4. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, 10th marksheet, and ITI certificate.
  5. Pay the application fee online through the payment gateway.
  6. Verify all details before the final submission and take a printout of the submitted application for your records.

Important Links

Apply Online Download Notification Official Website

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the selection process for the RRC ECR Apprentice recruitment?

The selection is purely based on a merit list prepared from the average marks of your 10th class and ITI examinations. There is no written test or interview.

2. Do I need to send any documents by post?

No, the application process is completely online. You only need to upload scanned copies of your documents on the portal.

3. Is this a permanent railway job?

No, this is not a permanent job. It is a one-year apprenticeship training program. However, trained apprentices may get preference in future Group D recruitments of the railways.

4. Can I apply if my ITI result is awaited?

No, candidates must have passed the prescribed qualification and have the ITI certificate on the date of notification to be eligible.