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RRC ECR Apprentice Recruitment 2025, Apply Online for 1149 Posts

RRC ECR Apprentice Recruitment 2025; The Railway Recruitment Cell, East Central Railway (RRC ECR), Patna has released a notification for the engagement of 1149 Act Apprentices for Apprenticeship Training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 across its various divisions and workshops. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the HUDCO website www.ecr.indianrailways.gov.in from 26th September 2025 and 25th October 2025. For eligibility, age limit, salary and more details of this recruitment, please check the job description below.

RRC ECR Apprentice Recruitment

RRC ECR Apprentice Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online

  • Organization Name: Railway Recruitment Cell, East Central Railway (RRC ECR)
  • Notification No.: RRC/ECR/HRD/Act.Apprentice/2025-26 
  • Post Name: Act Apprentice
  • Total Vacancy: 1149
  • Qualification: Matric/10th class + ITI 
  • Age Limit: 15-24 years
  • Apply Mode: Online
  • Apply Start Date: 26.09.2025
  • Apply Last Date: 25.10.2025
  • Official Website: www.ecr.indianrailways.gov.in

Vacancy Details for RRC ECR Apprentice Recruitment 2025

The East Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025 offers a total of 1149 vacancies across different divisions and workshops.

  • Danapur Division - 675 
  • Dhanbad Division - 156
  • Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Division - 62
  • Sonpur Division - 47
  • Samastipur Division - 42
  • Plant Depot / Pt. DDU - 29
  • Carriage Repair Workshop / Harnaut - 110
  • Mechanical Workshop / Samastipur - 28

Total Vacancies: 1149

Eligibility Criteria for RRC East Central Railway Recruitment

Educational Qualification:

Candidates must have passed the Matriculation/10th Class examination or its equivalent under the 10+2 system with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognized board. In addition to this, they should also possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade, either a National Trade Certificate issued by NCVT or a Provisional/State Council for Vocational Training (SCVT) certificate.

Age Limit (as on 25.10.2025):

  • Minimum Age: 15 years
  • Maximum Age: 24 years

Age Relaxation: 

  • SC/ST Candidates - 5 years 
  • OBC Candidates - 3 years
  • PwBD Candidates -
    UR: 10 years
    OBC: 13 years
    SC/ST: 15 years

Application Fee for RRC ECR Apprentice Recruitment 2025

The application fee for the RRC ECR Apprentice Recruitment 2025 is Rs.100, which must be paid online through the payment gateway while submitting the application form. The fee can be paid using debit/credit cards or internet banking, and any transaction charges will be borne by the candidates. However, candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD, and all women candidates are exempted from paying the fee.

Selection Process for East Central Railway Recruitment

The selection of candidates for Apprenticeship training will be done through a merit list. This merit list will be prepared by taking the average of percentage marks obtained in both Matriculation (Class 10th) with at least 50% marks and the ITI examination, giving equal weight to each. For calculating the Class 10th percentage, marks from all subjects will be considered, not just specific subjects or groups.

Application Process for RRC ECR Apprentice Recruitment 2025

Candidates have to apply online only through the official website of Railway Recruitment Cell of East Central Railway www.ecr.indianrailways.gov.in - Hajipur Head Office - RRC/Patna. Detailed instructions for filling the online application form are available on the website. Applicants have to log in to the given link, carefully fill their personal details, bio-data and other required information and submit the application form as per the guidelines.

Important Documents for RRC ECR Apprentice Recruitment 2025

Candidates are required to upload clear scanned copies of the following documents:

  1. 10th/SSC Marks Sheet
  2. Proof of Date of Birth (10th Marks Sheet/School Leaving Certificate)
  3. ITI Marks Sheet (all semesters) / Provisional NTC
  4. National Trade Certificate (NCVT/SCVT) / Provisional NTC
  5. Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC - Annexure I/II) / EWS Certificate (Annexure III)
  6. PwBD Certificate (Annexure IV) - if applicable
  7. Ex-Servicemen Certificate - if applicable
  8. Aadhaar/ID Proof (mandatory at document verification)

RRC ECR Apprentice Recruitment - Important Dates:

  • Date of Notification: 26.09.2025
  • Start Date of Online Application: 26.09.2025
  • Last Date of Online Application: 25.10.2025

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RRC ECR Apprentice Recruitment 2025 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q1. How many vacancies are released under RRC ECR Apprentice Recruitment 2025?

  • Answer: A total of 1149 Apprentice vacancies are announced across various divisions and workshops of East Central Railway.

Q2. What is the age limit for applying?

  • Answer: Candidates must be between 15 to 24 years as on 25.10.2025.

Q3. How can I apply for the Apprentice post?

  • Answer: You can apply online only through the official website: www.ecr.indianrailways.gov.in.

Q4. What is the last date to apply online?

  • Answer: The last date to apply online is 25th October 2025.

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