Golden Opportunity! RRC NER Gorakhpur Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Apply for 1104 Posts
The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), North Eastern Railway (NER) Gorakhpur, has released an official notification for the Trade Apprentice recruitment for the 2026-27 training session. This is a significant opportunity for eligible candidates to gain valuable industrial training under the Apprentices Act, 1961, within the Indian Railways. A total of 1104 vacancies across various trades are announced for different workshops and units in the NER region.
Key Highlights and Important Dates
The application process for the RRC NER Gorakhpur Trade Apprentice posts has commenced. Candidates are strongly advised to check the official notification and apply well before the deadline.
Vacancy Details (Total: 1104 Posts)
The 1104 vacancies are distributed across several trades and units under the North Eastern Railway. Some of the key trades and units include:
Mechanical Workshop/ Gorakhpur: 390 Posts (Trades like Fitter, Welder, Electrician, etc.)
Carriage & Wagon / Lucknow Jn: 149 Posts
Mechanical Workshop/ Izzatnagar: 142 Posts
Diesel Shed / Gonda: 88 Posts
Carriage & Wagon / Varanasi: 73 Posts
Candidates should refer to the official notification for the detailed, trade-wise and unit-wise breakdown of vacancies, including reservations for different categories (General, EWS, OBC, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen).
Eligibility Criteria
Interested candidates must meet the following essential eligibility criteria as of October 16, 2025:
Educational Qualification
10th Pass: Must have passed Class 10th (Matriculation) or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
ITI Certificate: Must possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade (e.g., Fitter, Welder, Electrician, etc.) from an institute recognized by NCVT/SCVT.
Age Limit (as on 16.10.2025)
Minimum Age: 15 Years
Maximum Age: 24 Years
Age Relaxation: Upper age limit relaxation is applicable for candidates belonging to SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), and PwBD (10 years) categories as per government rules.
Application Fee
Selection Process
The selection for the RRC NER Gorakhpur Trade Apprentice posts will be purely merit-based. There will be no written examination or interview.
Merit List Preparation: The merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained by the candidates in their Matriculation (10th class) and ITI examinations. Equal weightage will be given to both scores.
Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates will be called for Document Verification at Gorakhpur.
Medical Examination: Final selection is subject to candidates successfully passing the prescribed medical fitness test.
How to Apply for RRC NER Gorakhpur Apprentice 2025
The application process is entirely online. Follow these steps to submit your application successfully:
Visit the Official Website: Go to the official RRC NER website.
Find the Notification Link: Click on the link for 'Engagement of Trade Apprentices 2026-27' under the Recruitment section.
New Registration: Click on the 'New Registration' link and fill in your basic personal and trade details. A registration number will be generated.
Login and Fill Form: Log in using your registration details and complete the application form with all required personal and educational information.
Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression, 10th mark sheet, ITI certificate, and caste/EWS certificate (if applicable).
Pay Application Fee: Pay the required fee online (if applicable) and download the fee receipt.
Final Submission: Review the entire form carefully and submit it.
Print Application: Download and take a printout of the final submitted application form for future reference.