🚆 Eastern Railway Apprentice 2025–26 Notification
Eastern Railway (ER) has announced 3115 Act Apprentice vacancies. Candidates can apply online through the official portal.
🔎 Quick Overview – Eastern Railway Apprentice 2025
| Recruitment Authority | Eastern Railway (ER), Kolkata |
|---|---|
| Notification Published | 31 July 2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 3115 |
| Application Start Date | 14 August 2025 (11:00 AM) |
| Application End Date | 13 September 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Eligibility | 10th Pass (50%) + ITI (NCVT/SCVT) |
| Age Limit | 15–24 years (Relaxation: OBC +3, SC/ST +5, PwBD +10) |
| Application Fee | ₹100 (SC/ST/Women/PwBD: Exempted) |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF |
📅 Important Dates & Vacancies
📄 Notification Published
31 July 2025
✅ Application Start
14 August 2025
⏰ Application End
13 September 2025
(11:59 PM)
🧑💼 Total Vacancies
3115
📊 Division & Category-wise Vacancies
Below is the detailed division & category-wise distribution of 3115 apprentice vacancies in Eastern Railway.
| Division / Workshop | Total | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howrah | 659 | 340 | 178 | 95 | 28 | 18 |
| Sealdah | 440 | 220 | 120 | 66 | 20 | 14 |
| Asansol | 412 | 198 | 111 | 64 | 21 | 18 |
| Malda | 340 | 170 | 92 | 52 | 16 | 10 |
| Liluah Workshop | 612 | 298 | 165 | 96 | 31 | 22 |
| Jamalpur Workshop | 667 | 324 | 180 | 100 | 33 | 30 |
| Kanchrapara Workshop | 185 | 90 | 50 | 28 | 9 | 8 |
| Total | 3115 | 1640 | 896 | 501 | 158 | 120 |
Category Full Forms & Reservation:
- UR = Unreserved (General)
- OBC = Other Backward Class (27%)
- SC = Scheduled Caste (15%)
- ST = Scheduled Tribe (7.5%)
- EWS = Economically Weaker Section (10%)
- PwBD = Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (4% horizontal)
- Ex-SM = Ex-Servicemen (3% horizontal)
🔧 Trades Available
Trades include Fitter, Welder, Electrician, Machinist, Carpenter, Painter, Wireman, Lineman, Refrigeration & AC Mechanic, MM Tool Maintenance. Note: Full trade & unit-wise distribution is available in the official PDF.
📌 Eligibility & Selection
- Age Limit: 15–24 yrs (OBC +3, SC/ST +5, PwBD +10).
- Education: 10th pass with 50% + ITI (NCVT/SCVT).
- Selection Process:
- Purely merit-based.
- Merit list = average of 10th % + ITI %.
- No exam / interview.
- Tie: older candidate preferred.
- If same age: candidate who passed 10th earlier preferred.
- Application Fee: ₹100 (Non-refundable).
- Exempted Categories: SC, ST, Women & PwBD candidates do not need to pay any fee.
📝 How to Apply
- Apply via Eastern Railway Portal.
- Last Date: 13 September 2025 (11:59 PM).
📄 Download Official PDF
File Name: Notification for Engagement of Act Apprentices in Eastern Railway Units, Notice No. RRC-ER/Act Apprentices/2025-26