Overview
Recruiting Body: Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC),
Eastern Railway, Kolkata
Position: Act Apprentice (Level‑1/2)
Total Vacancies: 3,115 seats
Divisions / Workshops:
Howrah Division – 659 seats
Liluah Workshop – 612
Sealdah Division – 440
Kanchrapara Workshop – 187
Malda Division – 138
Asansol Division – 412
Jamalpur Workshop – 667
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
10th class (SSC) with at least 50% aggregate marks, and
a valid ITI certificate in the relevant trade
from an NCVT or SCVT-recognized institute
Age Limits (as of relevant cut-off date, typically 01 Jan or 13 Sep 2025):
Minimum: 15 years
Maximum: 24 years
Age relaxations:
SC/ST: +5 years
OBC (non-creamy layer): +3 years
PwBD: +10 years
Ex-servicemen: as per govt norms
Important Dates
Notification Released: 31 July 2025
Online Applications Open: 14 August 2025
Last Date to Apply: 13 September 2025 (inclusive)
Fee Payment Deadline: Same as last date of application
Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS: ₹100
SC / ST / PwBD
Women: No fee
Payment Methods:
Debit Card / Credit Card
UPI / Net Banking
Selection Process
Merit-based selection: Based strictly on the candidate’s ITI marks
Document Verification:
Only shortlisted candidates are called for verification
Medical Examination: To assess fitness after DV clearance
No written test is conducted for this recruitment.
How to Apply
Visit the official RRC‑ER portal at rrcer.org.
Locate the “Act Apprentice Recruitment 2025‑26” section after 14 August.
Register and fill in personal,
educational, and trade preference details.
Upload scanned documents: photograph, signature, 10th marksheet,
ITI certificate, caste/PwBD certificate if applicable.
Pay applicable fee (if any) and submit.
Keep printout/save
a PDF copy of the application for reference.
Summary Table
Category Details
Post Act Apprentice (Level‑1/2) under Eastern Railway
Vacancies 3,115 across 7 divisions/workshops
Qualification 10th pass (≥ 50%) + NCVT/SCVT ITI in relevant trade
Age Range 15–24 years (relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/ex‑servicemen)
Selection Process Merit-based (ITI marks) → Document Verification → Medical Exam
Application Fee ₹100 for UR/OBC/EWS; exempted for SC/ST/PwBD/Female
Application Dates
14 Aug 2025 – 13 Sep 2025
online via rrcer.org
Tips & Recommendations
Prepare early: Gather and scan all required documents.
Check ITI certificate details carefully, including trade codes.
Apply as soon as the portal opens to avoid last-minute server issues.
Ensure accuracy—ineligible or incorrect applications may be rejected.
Monitor the official RRC‑ER website regularly for admit cards and merit list announcements.