South Eastern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2024: Online Application for 1,785 Positions
The South Eastern Railway (SER), headquartered in Kolkata, has issued a consolidated announcement for the induction of Act Apprentices for the year 2024-25. This recruitment drive aims to fill 1,785 slots across various workshops and divisions of SER. Aspirants possessing ITI certifications and meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria are encouraged to submit their applications via the official RRC SER portal from 28th November 2024 to 27th December 2024.
This comprehensive guide furnishes candidates with critical insights into vacancies, eligibility benchmarks, and application directives, along with a downloadable notification and direct application link.
South Eastern Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment Details
Notification Number: SER/P-HQ/RRC/PERS/ACT APPRENTICES/2024-25
Position: Act Apprentices
Total Openings: 1,785
Breakdown of Vacancies by Division and Workshop
Division/Workshop | Number of Vacancies |
Kharagpur Workshop | 360 |
Signal & Telecom Workshop, Kharagpur | 87 |
Track Machine Workshop, Kharagpur | 120 |
SSE (Works)/Engineering, 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)/Engineering, 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)/Engineering, ADRA | 24 |
Carriage & Wagon Depot, Ranchi | 30 |
Sr.DEE(G), Ranchi | 30 |
TRD Depot/Electrical, Ranchi | 10 |
SSE (Works)/Engineering, Ranchi | 10 |
Trade-Wise Opportunities
Openings are available for the following trades:
Fitter, Welder (Gas & Electric), Electrician, Carpenter, Diesel Mechanic, Machinist, Painter, Turner, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic, among others.
Age Constraints
Minimum Age: 15 years
Maximum Age: 24 years (as of 01.01.2025)
Relaxations:
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC: 3 years
Physically Handicapped: 10 years
Ex-Servicemen: Additional 10 years
Age calculations are based on Matriculation or Birth Certificate records.
Compensation:
Selected candidates will be remunerated as per Level 4 of the Pay Matrix, aligned with the apprenticeship framework.
Eligibility Prerequisites
Educational Qualification:
Must have completed Matriculation (10th Standard) under the 10+2 system from a recognized board.
A minimum aggregate score of 50% (excluding additional subjects).
Possess an NCVT/SCVT-certified ITI qualification in the respective trade.
Selection Modality:
Selection hinges on a merit list curated trade-wise.
The merit is determined based on Matriculation marks, requiring a minimum of 50% aggregate.
Application Costs
₹100/-: General and OBC candidates
No Fee: SC/ST/PWD/Women applicants
Payment Modes: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or e-Wallet
Steps to Apply
Visit the RRC SER Online Portal
Accurately fill in details matching official certificates, such as Name, Date of Birth, etc.
Upload scanned copies of recent photographs, signatures, and other necessary documents.
Applicants are advised to ensure their submissions are complete and error-free to avoid disqualification.
Imported link:
Notification: Click Here
Apply Link: Click Here
