RRC SER Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for 1785 Apprentice Posts | South Eastern Railway
South Eastern Railway (SER), via the Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), has released the official notification for the engagement of Act Apprentices for the year 2025-26. This is a golden opportunity for 10th pass and ITI candidates to secure a training position in Indian Railways without a written examination.
The online application process for 1,785 vacancies began on November 18, 2025, and will conclude on December 17, 2025. Below is the detailed guide on eligibility, vacancy breakdown, selection process, and the direct link to apply.
RRC SER Recruitment 2025: Overview
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), South Eastern Railway |
| Recruitment Name | RRC SER Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 |
| Post Name | Trade Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 1,785 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Dates | 18 Nov 2025 – 17 Dec 2025 |
| Selection Process | Merit-Based (No Exam) |
| Official Website |
Important Dates
Mark these dates to ensure you don't miss the deadline for the South Eastern Railway Apprentice form.
Notification Release Date: November 14, 2025
Online Application Start Date: November 18, 2025
Last Date to Apply Online: December 17, 2025 (up to 05:00 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment: December 17, 2025
Merit List Release Date: To be notified later
RRC SER Apprentice Vacancy 2025: Division-Wise Details
The 1,785 slots are distributed across various workshops and divisions of South Eastern Railway.
| Division / Unit Name | Total Slots |
| Kharagpur Workshop | 360 |
| Signal & Telecom (Workshop)/Kharagpur | 87 |
| Track Machine Workshop/Kharagpur | 120 |
| SSE (Works)/Engg/Kharagpur | 28 |
| Carriage & Wagon Depot/Kharagpur | 121 |
| Diesel Loco Shed/Kharagpur | 50 |
| Sr. DEE (G)/Kharagpur | 90 |
| TRD Depot/Electrical/Kharagpur | 40 |
| EMU Shed/Electrical/TPKR | 40 |
| Electric Loco Shed/Santragachi | 36 |
| Sr. DEE (G)/Chakradharpur | 93 |
| Electric Traction Depot/Chakradharpur | 30 |
| Carriage & Wagon Depot/Chakradharpur | 65 |
| Electric Loco Shed/TATA | 72 |
| Engineering Workshop/SINI | 100 |
| Track Machine Workshop/SINI | 07 |
| Total Vacancies | 1,785 |
(Note: Vacancies also exist for Adra, Ranchi, and Bondamunda divisions. Refer to the official notification for the full trade-wise breakdown.)
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill the following criteria as of the notification date to apply for RRC SER Apprentice 2025.
1. Educational Qualification
Matriculation (10th Class): Must have passed 10th class from a recognized Board with minimum 50% marks (aggregate).
Technical Qualification: Must possess an ITI Certificate in the relevant trade recognized by NCVT/SCVT.
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2. Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)2
Minimum Age: 15 Years
3 Maximum Age: 24 Years
4 Age Relaxation:
5 SC/ST: 5 Years
6 OBC: 3 Years
7 PwD: 10 Years
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Application Fee9
General / OBC / EWS: ₹100/- (Non-refundable)
10 SC / ST / PwD / Women: Nil (Exempted)
11 Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, UPI).
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Selection Process for South Eastern Railway Apprentice13
The selection for RRC SER Apprentice 2025 is purely Merit-Based.
No Written Exam: There will be no written t
15 est or interview.Merit Calculation: The merit list will be prepared based on the average of marks obtained in Matriculation (10th) (minimum 50% required).
Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates (1.5 times the vacancies) will be called for DV.
Medical Examination: Final selection is subject to medical fitness.
How to Apply for RRC SER Apprentice Recruitment 2025
Follow these steps to submit your application successfully:
Visit Official Website: Go to
rrcser.co.in Find the Link: Click on the link for "Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26".
Registration: Register with your basic details (Name, Mobile No, Email).
Fill Application: Log in and fill in your educational details and trade preferences.
Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of:
Photograph & Signature
10th Marksheet & Certificate
ITI Certificate (NCVT/SCVT)
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Pay Fee: Pay the ₹100 application fee (if applicable).
Print: Submit the form and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.
Direct Links
| Link Description | Direct Link |
| Apply Online (Registration) | |
| Download Official Notification PDF | |
| Official Website |
FAQs: RRC SER Apprentice 2025
Q1: What is the last date to apply for RRC SER Recruitment 2025?
Ans: The last date to submit the online application is December 17, 2025.
Q2: Is there an exam for South Eastern Railway Apprentice selection?
Ans: No, the selection is based entirely on the merit of 10th-class marks.
Q3: Can 12th pass candidates apply?
Ans: Yes, but the essential qualification is 10th Pass + ITI. 12th marks will not be considered for the merit list.
Q4: What is the application fee for female candidates?
Ans: Female candidates of all categories are exempted from paying the application fee.