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RRC Eastern Railway Act Apprentices Recruitment 2024: Notification Out for 3115 Vacancies

by Manish T
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Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Eastern Railway is recruiting for Act Apprentices (Training) to fill 3115 training vacancies for various trades like Fitter, Welder, Machinist, Electrician, and more in Eastern Railway units including workshops and divisions. The notification was released on 09/09/2024. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online between 24/09/2024 and 23/10/2024.

Recruitment Overview

Recruitment Organization Railway Recruitment Cell, Eastern Railway
Post Name Act Apprentices
Advt No. RRC/ER/Act Apprentices/2024-25
Nature of Job Training
Vacancies 3115
Salary Stipend as per rules
Job Location Eastern Railway Units (Workshops and Divisions)
Category Apprenticeship

Post Details

A. HOWRAH DIVISION
Sl. No Trade Name Communal Break-up
UR EWS SC ST OBC Total
1. Fitter 114 28 42 21 76 281
2. Welder (G&E) 25 06 09 05 16 61
3. Mech (MV) 04 01 01 01 02 09
4. Mech (Dsl.) 06 02 03 01 05 17
5. Machinist 04 01 01 01 02 09
6. Carpenter 02 01 02 01 03 09
7. Painter 05 01 01 00 02 09
8. Lineman (General) 05 01 01 00 02 09
9. Wireman 03 01 01 01 03 09
10. Ref. & AC Mech. 08 01 02 01 05 17
11. Electrician 89 22 34 16 59 220
12. Mechanic Machine Tool Maint. (MMTM) 02 01 02 01 03 09
Total 267 66 99 49 178 659
B. LILUAH WORKSHOP
Sl. No. Trade Name Communal Break-up
UR EWS SC ST OBC Total
1. Fitter 97 24 36 18 65 240
2. Machinist 13 03 05 03 09 33
3. Turner 06 02 02 01 04 15
4. Welder (G&E) 83 20 31 15 55 204
5. Painter General 06 02 02 01 04 15
6. Electrician 18 05 07 03 12 45
7. Wireman 18 05 07 03 12 45
8. Refrigeration & Air Conditioning 08 00 02 01 04 15
Total 249 61 92 45 165 612
C. SEALDAH DIVISION
Sl. No. Dept Trade Name Communal Break-up
UR EWS SC ST OBC Total
1. Elec t/ EM Electrician Fitter 18 05 07 04 13 47
2. Elec t/G U Fitter 24 06 09 05 16 60
Welder (G&E) 08 02 03 02 05 20
Wireman 13 03 04 02 08 30
Mech.Ref. & AC Electrician 08 25 02 06 03 09 02 04 05 16 20 60
3. Mech anica l/ C & W Mechanic 03 01 02 01 03 10
Elect. Welder(G&E) 10 02 03 01 06 22
Mech Fitter 46 11 17 09 31 114
4. Mech ani cal D & DM Electrician 02 00 01 00 01 04
DSL/Fitter 02 00 01 00 01 04
5. Civil Eng g. Mason 02 01 01 01 02 07
Painter 02 00 01 00 01 04
Fitter 02 01 01 00 01 05
Blacksmith 08 02 03 01 05 19
Welder(G&E) 06 01 02 01 04 14
Total 179 43 67 33 118 440
D. KANCHRAPARA WORKSHOP
Sl. No . Trade Name Communal Break-up
UR EWS SC ST OBC Total Seats
1. Fitter 24 06 09 05 16 60
2. Welder (G&E) 14 04 05 03 09 35
3. Electrician 26 06 11 05 18 66
4. Machinist 02 01 01 00 02 06
5. Wireman 02 00 00 00 01 03
6. Carpenter 04 01 01 00 02 08
7. Painter 04 01 01 01 02 09
Total 76 19 28 14 50 187
E. MALDA DIVISION
Sl. No. Trade Name Communal Break-up
UR EWS SC ST OBC Total
1. Electrician 16 04 06 03 11 40
2. Ref. & AC Mech. 02 01 01 00 02 06
3. Fitter 18 05 07 04 13 47
4. Welder (G&E) 02 00 00 00 01 03
5. Painter 02 00 00 00 00 02
6. Carpenter 02 00 00 00 00 02
7. Mech. Diesel 15 04 06 03 10 38
Total 57 14 20 10 37 138
F. ASANSOL DIVISION
Sl. No. Trade Name Communal Break-up
UR EWS SC ST OBC Total
1. Fitter 61 15 23 11 41 151
2. Turner 06 01 02 01 04 14
3. Welder (G&E) 39 10 14 07 26 96
4. Electrician 44 11 17 08 30 110
5. Mech. Diesel 17 04 06 03 11 41
Total 167 41 62 30 112 412
G. JAMALPUR WORKSHOP
Sl. No. Trade Name Communal Break-up
UR EWS SC ST OBC Total
1. Fitter 101 25 38 19 68 251
2. Welder (G&E) 88 22 33 16 59 218
3. Machinist 18 05 07 04 13 47
4. Turner 18 05 07 04 13 47
5. Electrician 18 04 06 03 11 42
6. Diesel mechanic 25 06 09 05 17 62
Total 268 67 100 51 181 667

Age Eligibility

The candidate should have completed 15 years of age and should not have completed 24 years of age as on 23/10/2024 (closing date for receiving application).

Category Age Relaxation
SC/ST 5 years
OBC-NCL 3 years
PwBD 10 years
Ex-Servicemen (ESM) Extent of service rendered in Defence + 3 years (minimum 6 months service)

Exam Fee

Category Fee
General/UR/OBC Rs. 100/-
SC/ST/PwBD/Women No Fee

Essential Qualification

Post Name Essential Qualification
All Posts
  • Must have passed 10th class examination or its equivalent (under 10+2 examination system) with minimum 50% marks, in aggregate, from recognized Board.
  • Possess the National Trade Certificate in the notified trade issued by NCVT/SCVT.

Selection Process

Step Process
1. Shortlisting
  • Merit list based on the average percentage of marks obtained in both Matriculation (minimum 50% aggregate) and ITI examination.
  • Candidates 1.5 times the notified training slots called for document verification.
2. Document Verification
  • Verification of eligibility criteria and documents.
  • Candidates selected based on merit and community-wise position.
3. Medical Examination Candidates need to meet the minimum standards of physical fitness as prescribed in the Apprentices Act and Rules.

How to Apply

  1. Visit the official website of RRC/ER Kolkata: www.rrcer.org.
  2. Go to the "Notice Board" section.
  3. Find the notification for Engagement of Act Apprentices (Notice No. RRC/ER/Act Apprentices/2024-25).
  4. Click on the provided online application link.
  5. Fill out the application form with accurate details.
  6. Upload the required documents as per the instructions.
  7. Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
  8. Submit the application form before the closing date.
  9. Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.

Important Dates

Online Registration Start Date 24/09/2024 at 11:00 hrs
Online Registration Last Date 23/10/2024 at 17:00 hrs

Important Links

Apply Online Click Here (Link will be active from 24/09/2024)
Notification Click Here
RRC ER Website Click Here

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the age limit for applying?

Candidates should be between 15 and 24 years of age as on 23/10/2024. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per rules.


What is the selection process?

The selection process involves shortlisting based on merit, followed by document verification and medical examination.


What is the application fee?

The application fee is Rs. 100 for General/UR/OBC candidates. SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates are exempted from paying the fee.


Where can I apply for this recruitment?

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website of RRC/ER Kolkata (www.rrcer.org) during the application period.