South Eastern Railway Act Recruitment 2024 – Apply Online for 1785 Apprentice Posts

South Eastern Railway (SER) has released the notification for various Trade Apprentices for the year 2024-2025. Interested candidates can apply online for the Railway RRC SER Kolkata Apprenticeship from 28th November 2024 to 27th December 2024.

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About South Eastern Railway (SER)

South Eastern Railway (SER) is one of the 19 railway zones in India, headquartered in Garden Reach, Kolkata, West Bengal. It was formed on January 1, 1955, and consists of four divisions: Adra, Chakradharpur, Kharagpur, and Ranchi. SER operates an extensive network in eastern India, serving states like West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, and Bihar. It handles both passenger and freight services, connecting major cities and industrial hubs. SER is also focusing on electrification and modernization to improve efficiency and sustainability in its operations.

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South Eastern Railway (SER) Recruitment 2024

Online applications are invited from eligible Indian nationals for engagement/training as Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, and the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 (as amended from time to time). The training will be provided in the workshops and other establishments of South Eastern Railway. Applications must be submitted online, and no other mode of application will be accepted.

South Eastern Railway (SER) Recruitment 2024 Overview

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South Eastern Railway (SER) Recruitment 2024 Vacancies

The total number of vacancies for the South Eastern Railway Apprenticeship 2024 is 1785.

South Eastern Railway (SER) Recruitment 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit:

• Minimum age: 15 years
• Maximum age: 24 years as of 01.01.2025
• Relaxation:
  • SC/ST: 5 years
  • OBC: 3 years
  • Physically Handicapped: 10 years
  • Ex-servicemen: 10 years + 3 years for service in Defence (with at least 6 months of continuous service)

Educational Qualification:

• Matriculation (10th) from a recognized board with 50% marks
• ITI Certificate in the relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT.

Medical Fitness:

• Candidates must meet the physical fitness standards prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961, certified by a Railway Medical Doctor.

South Eastern Railway (SER) Recruitment 2024 Selection Process

• Merit List: Based on Matriculation marks (minimum 50% aggregate).
  • In case of a tie, the older candidate or the one who passed earlier will be preferred.
• Shortlisting: 1.5 times the number of vacancies will be shortlisted for document verification.
• Final Merit List: Prepared trade-wise and community-wise based on Matriculation marks.
• Document Verification: Original documents required; medical fitness as per the prescribed format.
• Stipend: Selected candidates will receive a prescribed stipend.
• Unfilled Reserved Vacancies:
  • OBC vacancies will be filled by UR candidates if unfilled.
  • Unfilled SC/ST vacancies will be filled by other reserved categories or UR candidates.
• PWD/ESM Reservation: 3% earmarked for PWD and ESM; unfilled positions will be filled by UR candidates.
• Ex-Servicemen/Armed Forces Personnel: Must provide relevant certificates for claiming reservation.

South Eastern Railway (SER) Recruitment 2024 Application Fee

1. Fee Amount: Rs. 100 (Non-refundable).
2. Exemptions: No fee for SC/ST/PWD/Women candidates.
3. Payment Methods: Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, e-Wallets.
4. Transaction Charges: Borne by the candidate.
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South Eastern Railway (SER) Recruitment 2024 Application Process

1. Apply Online: Visit rrcser.co.in and fill in the application.
2. Community & Disability: Mention your community (SC/ST/OBC) and disability, and upload the required certificates.
3. Training Preferences: Choose 3 preferences for training establishments.
4. Contact Details: Provide an active mobile number and email ID.
5. Photograph: Upload a recent color photograph in JPG/JPEG format.
6. Signature: Upload your full signature in JPG/JPEG format.
7. Complete Application: Ensure all fields are filled; incomplete forms will be rejected.
8. Print Application: Take a printout for document verification.
9. Help Desk: For issues, click the Help Desk button and provide your email for responses.

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