The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), North Eastern Railway (NER), Gorakhpur, has released its official notification for the Act Apprentice Training 2025-26, offering a total of 1104 vacancies. This recruitment drive provides opportunities across multiple workshops and units under the Apprentice Act, 1961, making it an excellent career opportunity for those seeking to work in the Indian Railways. Applicants must apply online before the deadline on February 23, 2025. The vacancies span trades in workshops such as the Mechanical Workshop in Gorakhpur (411 vacancies), Signal Workshop in Gorakhpur Cantt (63 vacancies), and Diesel Shed in Gonda (90 vacancies), among others. Selected candidates will be trained across various units, ensuring hands-on experience in their respective trades.
Eligibility Criteria and Application Process for RRC NER Apprentice Recruitment
To be eligible, candidates must have passed Class 10/High School with a minimum of 50% marks, along with an ITI certificate in the relevant trade from an NCVT/SCVT-recognized institute. The age limit is set between 15 to 24 years as of January 24, 2025, with age relaxations of +5 years for SC/ST, +3 years for OBC, and +10 years for PwBD candidates. The application fee is ₹100 for General, OBC, and EWS categories, while SC/ST, Women, and PwBD candidates are exempted from fees. Applicants will be shortlisted based on a merit list, which is calculated as the average of their Matriculation (10th) and ITI trade certificate examination scores. Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification at Gorakhpur. Ensure to apply early and review all details on the official portal to avoid last-minute issues!
