The South Eastern Railway has announced a golden opportunity for aspiring candidates with its Act Apprentice Recruitment 2024. A total of 1785 vacancies have been opened under the Apprentices Act, 1961, and the 1992 Apprenticeship Rules for the session 2024-25. This Latest Recruitment drive aims to provide valuable training to candidates in various trades, offering a robust foundation for a career in railways. If you meet the eligibility criteria, now is the time to seize this opportunity!
The apprenticeship program offers candidates a chance to gain practical experience in railway operations while receiving industry-relevant training. It’s a stepping stone to a secure and prestigious job with Indian Railways.
Key Highlights
- Organization: South Eastern Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC SER)
- Total Vacancies: 1785
- Application Mode: Online
- Official Website: rrcser.co.in
South Eastern Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2024 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Starting Date to Apply | 28 November 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply | 27 December 2024 |
| Deadline Time | 5:00 PM |
South Eastern Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Must have completed Matriculation (10th class) under the 10+2 examination system with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
- Possess an ITI Certificate in the relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT.
Age Limit (as of 01 January 2025)
- Minimum Age: 15 years
- Maximum Age: 24 years
- Age relaxation is applicable as per government norms for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates.
Vacancy Distribution
The 1785 apprentice positions are distributed across various workshops and departments:
| Name of the Unit/Slot | 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 |
Total Vacancies: 1,785
For more details, please refer to the official notification on the South Eastern Railway website.
Selection Process
Candidates will be shortlisted based on a merit list, which will be prepared considering:
- Percentage of marks in Matriculation (with at least 50% aggregate).
- Performance in the ITI trade certificate.
No written examination or interview is required for the selection process.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC | ₹100 |
| SC/ST/PwD/Women | Exempted |
Payment can be made online using Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI/e-Wallets.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website: rrcser.co.in or iroams.com/RRCSER24/.
- Navigate to the “Act Apprentice Recruitment 2024” section and click on Apply Online.
- Fill out the application form with accurate details and upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
