South Eastern Railway (SER) has announced a notification for the engagement of Act Apprentices for the year 2025-26. Online applications are invited from eligible Indian nationals for training in various workshops and establishments of the South Eastern Railway. This recruitment drive aims to fill 1785 apprentice slots across different trades.
Job Details
| Department | South Eastern Railway |
| Employment Type | Apprentice |
| Job Title(s) | Act Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 1785 |
| Application Start Date | 18 November 2025 |
| Application End Date | 17 December 2025 |
| Location | Various Workshops in SER Zone |
| Application Method | Online |
| Official Site | www.rrcser.co.in |
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Post and Vacancy Details
A total of 1785 vacancies are available in various workshops and establishments. The distribution of vacancies is as follows:
| Workshop/Unit | Total Vacancies |
| 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 | 7 |
| SSE(Works)/Engg/Chakradharpur | 26 |
| Electric Loco Shed/Bondamunda | 50 |
| Diesel Loco Shed/Bondamunda | 52 |
| Sr.DEE(G)/Adra | 30 |
| Carriage & Wagon Depot/Adra | 65 |
| Diesel Loco Shed/BKSC | 33 |
| TRD Depot/Electrical/Adra | 30 |
| Electric Loco Shed/BKSC | 31 |
| Electric Loco Shed/ROU | 25 |
| SSE(Works)/Engg/Adra | 24 |
| Carriage & Wagon Depot/Ranchi | 30 |
| Sr.DEE(G)/Ranchi | 30 |
| TRD Depot/Electrical/Ranchi | 10 |
| SSE(Works)/Engg/Ranchi | 10 |
Salary Details
Selected candidates will be paid a stipend at the prescribed rates as per the provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th class in 10+2 examination system) from a recognized Board with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. They must also possess an ITI Pass certificate in the relevant trade, granted by the NCVT/SCVT.
Age Limit
Candidates should have completed 15 years of age and should not have completed 24 years of age as on 01 January 2026. The upper age limit is relaxable for reserved category candidates as per government rules.
Selection Process
- The selection will be based on a merit list prepared trade-wise from the percentage of marks obtained in Matriculation (with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks).
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification.
- In case of a tie in marks, the older candidate will be preferred. If the date of birth is also the same, the candidate who passed the matriculation exam earlier will be considered first.
How to Apply
- Visit the official RRC/SER website: www.rrcser.co.in.[1]
- Carefully read the detailed instructions before filling out the online application.
- Fill in all the required details such as name, date of birth, and community, ensuring they match the matriculation certificate.
- Upload a scanned color photograph and signature in the specified format.
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 100/- online (SC/ST/PWD/Women candidates are exempted).
- Submit the application and take a printout for future reference and document verification.
Instructions
- Training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 does not confer any right for appointment in railway services. However, 20% of vacancies in erstwhile Group D posts will be filled by giving preference to Course Completed Act Apprentices.
- Candidates should ensure they fulfill all eligibility criteria before applying.
- Mobile numbers and email IDs must be kept active throughout the selection process for communication purposes.
- Beware of touts and false promises of selection; the process is purely merit-based.
Important Dates
| Online Application Opening | 18 November 2025 |
| Online Application Closing | 17 December 2025 (17:00 Hrs) |
Important Links
- Notification link- click here
- Apply link or application link – click here
