RRC ER Apprentice Recruitment 2024 for 3115 Posts, Apply Online

Eastern Railway invites online applications from eligible Indian Nationals for training as Act Apprentices in its Workshops and Divisions under the Apprentices Act, 1961, and Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, as amended.

Stay updated on India’s latest government job opportunities by visiting the careerbywell page, informing you about the newest openings in 2024.

About RRC ER

Eastern Railway (ER), one of the 19 zones of Indian Railways, has its headquarters at Fairley Place, Kolkata, and comprises four divisions: Howrah, Malda, Sealdah, and Asansol, each led by a Divisional Railway Manager (DRM). The division name corresponds to the city of its headquarters. ER manages two of India’s largest rail complexes—Howrah Junction and Sealdah—and has the highest number of A1 and A Category stations, including Howrah, Malda Town, Sealdah, Asansol, Kolkata, Durgapur, and others. Notably, ER operates India’s oldest train, the Kalka Mail.

RRC ER Recruitment 2024

Eastern Railway invites online applications from eligible Indian Nationals for training as Act Apprentices in its Workshops and Divisions under the Apprentices Act, 1961, and Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, as amended. Applications must be submitted online only.

The application link will be live on the official RRC-ER website from 11:00 hrs. on 24/09/2024 and will remain open until 17:00 hrs. on 23/10/2024. Candidates are required to click on the link and follow the instructions to complete the application form.

RRC ER Recruitment 2024 Overview

Organization Name	Eastern Railway
Post Name	Apprentice
Vacancies	3115
Education Qualification	10th + ITI
Application Start Date	24th September 2024
Application End Date	23rd October 2024
Selection Process	Merit-Based
Mode of Application	Online

RRC ER Recruitment 2024 Vacancies

The RRC Eastern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2024 has 3115 total vacancies across various trades and divisions. The breakdown of vacancies is as follows:

Division	Total Vacancies
Howrah Division	659
Liluah Workshop	612
Sealdah Division	440
Kanchrapara Workshop	187
Malda Division	138
Asansol Division	412
Jamalpur Workshop	667

RRC ER Recruitment 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Age:

1. Candidates must be at least 15 years old and no more than 24 years old as of the application cut-off date.
   • Age will be verified based on the Matriculation certificate or birth certificate from a government-recognized authority.
   • Documents like horoscopes, affidavits, birth extracts, service records, etc., will not be accepted.
2. Upper age limit relaxations:
   • SC/ST: 5 years
   • OBC-NCL: 3 years
   • PwBD: 10 years
3. Candidates seeking relaxation must provide relevant documents during verification, or they will be disqualified.
4. Ex-Servicemen:
   • Additional relaxation of 10 years, based on service in Defence Forces, plus 3 years, for those who served a minimum of 6 months.
   • Ex-servicemen who already joined the Civil service cannot avail of this benefit.
   • Children of ex-servicemen and Armed Forces personnel must provide Discharge Certificates and Pension Papers or Serving Certificates of their parent (as applicable).

Educational Qualification:

• Candidates must have passed the 10th class or its equivalent (10+2 system) with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized board.
• Must possess the National Trade Certificate in the notified trade from NCVT/SCVT.

Medical Fitness:

1. Candidates must meet the physical fitness standards prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961, and Apprenticeship Rules, 1992.
2. A medical certificate, in the prescribed format, must be presented at the time of document verification.
3. The certificate must be signed by a government-authorized doctor (not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon of Central/State Hospital).

RRC ER Recruitment 2024 Selection Process

1. Selection is based on a merit list created from the average of marks in Matriculation and ITI, with equal weightage given to both.
2. Tied candidates are ranked by age; if the age is also tied, the earlier Matriculation pass will be prioritized.
3. Shortlisted candidates for Document Verification (DV) will be 1.5 times the available slots.
4. Candidates are assigned to one unit and trade based on merit, and cannot be considered for other options.
5. Final selection is based on merit, medical fitness, and adherence to railway rules.
6. The Railway Administration’s decision is final in case of disputes.

RRC ER Recruitment 2024 Application Fee

1. Application Fee: Rs. 100 (non-refundable).
2. Exemption: No fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates.
3. Payment Method: Online through Debit/Credit Card or Internet Banking via the ‘Payment Gateway’ in the application form.
4. Transaction Charges: To be borne by the candidate.
5. Technical Issues: If there are server issues, candidates must reattempt the payment process.

Registration: A registration number will be provided upon successful submission; candidates should note it down for reference

RRC ER Recruitment 2024 Application Process

1. Eligibility Confirmation: Ensure all eligibility criteria are met. If found ineligible later, the engagement will be terminated.
2. Application Method: Apply online via the link on the RRC/ER Kolkata website (www.rrcer.org). Review instructions carefully before completing the form.
3. Accurate Information: Fill all fields with accurate details matching the matriculation certificate (name, date of birth, etc.).
4. Community Details: Fill in the appropriate columns for SC/ST/OBC/EWS and physical disability based on government certificates.
5. Unit Preference: Candidates can apply for any Eastern Railway unit and must indicate preferences for training.
6. Selection in One Unit: Selection is based on merit and available slots in one preferred unit.
7. Contact Information: Provide active mobile numbers and valid email IDs for communication throughout the selection process, as no letters will be sent by post.

Official Notification: Click Here