Read below for key details — divisions covered, eligibility, age limit, application process, and important dates. For trade-wise and category-wise breakup, refer to the official notification PDF (link provided below).
East Central Railway Apprentices Recruitment 2025 – Overview |
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| Recruiting Organization | Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), East Central Railway (ECR), Patna |
| Notification No. | RRC/ECR/HRD/Act. Apprentice/2025-26 (Dated: 26/09/2025) |
| Post Name | Act Apprentice (Various Trades) |
| Total Slots | 1149 (Division/Unit wise summary given below) |
| Training Location | Danapur, Dhanbad, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, Sonpur, Samastipur Divisions & Workshops (Harnaut, Samastipur) |
| Application Mode | Online through RRC/ECR website |
| Official Website | www.rrcecr.gov.in |
Important Dates |
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| Notification Date | 26 September 2025 |
| Apply Online Start | 26 September 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 25 October 2025 (23:59 hrs) |
| Document Verification | To be notified division-wise after merit list publication |
Vacancy Summary – Division/Unit Wise |
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| Division / Unit | Total Slots | Remarks |
| Danapur Division | 675 | Largest share of vacancies in multiple trades |
| Dhanbad Division | 156 | Includes Fitter, Turner, Machinist, Wireman, Welder |
| Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Division | 62 | Fitter, Welder, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, etc. |
| Sonpur Division | 47 | Includes Fitter, Welder, Painter, Carpenter |
| Samastipur Division | 42 | Includes Electrician, Diesel Mechanic, Turner, Painter |
| Plant Depot (DDU) | 29 | Workshop trades (Fitter, Machinist, Electrician, etc.) |
| Carriage Repair Workshop (Harnaut) | 110 | Fitter, Machinist, Welder, Electrician |
| Mechanical Workshop (Samastipur) | 28 | Fitter, Welder, Machinist, Electrician |
| Total | 1149 | Detailed trade-wise and category-wise breakup in official PDF |
Eligibility Criteria |
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| Educational Qualification | 10th (Matric) pass with minimum 50% aggregate + ITI in relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT certified) |
| Age Limit | 15 to 24 years as on 25.10.2025 (Age relaxation: SC/ST – 5 yrs, OBC – 3 yrs, PwBD – 10 yrs, Ex-servicemen – as per rules) |
| Medical Fitness | Candidates must produce prescribed medical fitness certificate (Annexure-V of notification) during document verification |
Selection Process |
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- Merit list based on average of percentage marks in 10th and ITI (equal weightage)
- Division/Unit-wise separate merit lists will be prepared (no centralized merit list)
- In case of tie: older candidate preferred → earlier matriculation pass candidate
- Document verification & medical fitness check for shortlisted candidates
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Application Fee |
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| Fee | ₹100 (Non-refundable) |
| Mode | Online payment through integrated payment gateway |
| Exemption | SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates are exempted from fee payment |
How to Apply |
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- Visit the official RRC/ECR website (www.rrcecr.gov.in).
- Go to the “Online Applications” section under RRC/Patna and click on Act Apprentice 2025-26.
- Register using Aadhaar (or alternate ID for J&K, Assam, Meghalaya candidates).
- Fill the online form carefully — personal details, trade, division choice.
- Upload photo, signature, 10th/ITI mark sheets, caste/EWS/PwBD certificate (if applicable).
- Pay application fee (if applicable) and submit before last date.
- Take printout of final submitted form for document verification.
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Important Links |
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| Apply Online | Apply Here |
| Notification PDF | Download Official Notification |
| Official Website | Visit RRC/ECR |
