South Eastern Railway (SER) has announced a major recruitment drive for 1,785 Apprentice posts . Young job seekers can apply online for these government jobs. The application process started on November 18, 2025 , and the last date to apply is December 17, 2025 . Interested candidates should visit the official website, rrcser.co.in , to submit their forms.
Important Dates
Here are the important dates for this recruitment:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released On | November 14, 2025 |
| Online Application Starts | November 18, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | December 17, 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | December 17, 2025 |
Total Posts Available
South Eastern Railway is filling a total of 1,785 Apprentice positions in various workshops and divisions.
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)
- Minimum Age: 15 years
- Maximum Age: 24 years
Age relaxation rules apply for reserved categories. Please check the full notification for details.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must meet these conditions:
- Passed 10th standard (Matriculation) exam with at least 50% marks .
- Have an ITI Certificate in the relevant trade from a recognized board or institution in India.
Application Fee
The application fee varies by category:
- For General (Gen), OBC, EWS candidates: ₹100/-
- For SC, ST, EBC, Female, and Transgender candidates: ₹0/- (No fee)
You can pay the fee online using Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking. Offline payment through E-Challan is also an option.
Monthly Stipend
Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend (salary) ranging from ₹7,700/- to ₹8,050/- .
How Candidates Will Be Selected
The selection process for these Apprentice posts involves several steps:
- Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on their academic marks.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must show their original documents.
- Medical Examination: Candidates will undergo a medical fitness test.
- Final Selection: A final list of selected candidates will be released.
How to Apply Online
Follow these simple steps to apply online for the RRC SER Apprentice posts:
- First, read the full official notification PDF for RRC SER Apprentice Recruitment 2025 carefully.
- Click on the “Apply Online” link provided on the official website rrcser.co.in .
- Fill out the online application form with all required personal and educational details.
- Upload scanned copies of your photo, signature, and other necessary documents.
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable) using the available payment methods.
- After successful submission, take a printout of your filled application form for future reference.
Division-Wise Vacancy Details
The 1,785 Apprentice posts are distributed across various divisions and workshops. Here is the breakdown:
| Division Name | Posts | Division Name | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kharagpur Workshop | 360 | Track Machine Workshop/SINI | 07 |
| Signal & Telecom (Workshop)/Kharagpur | 87 | SSE/9Works)/Engg/Chakradharpur | 26 |
| Track Machine Workshop/Kharagpur | 120 | Electric Loco Shed/Bondamunda | 50 |
| SSE/Work) Engg/Kharagpur | 28 | Diesel Loco Shed / Bondamunda | 52 |
| Carriage & Wagaon Depot/kharagpur | 121 | Sr.DEE(G) /Adra | 30 |
| Diesel Loco Shed /kharagpur | 50 | Carriage & Wagon Depot/Adra | 65 |
| Sr. DEE(G) /kharagpur | 90 | Diesel Loco Shed / BKSC | 33 |
| TRD Depot/Electrical/kharagpur | 40 | TheDepot/Electrical/Adra | 30 |
| EMU/Shed/Electrical/TPKR | 40 | Electric Loco SHED/BKSC | 31 |
| Electric Loco Shed/Santragachi | 36 | Electric Loco SHED/ROU | 25 |
| Sr.DEE(G) /Chakradharpur | 93 | SSE (Works) / Engg/Adra | 24 |
| Electric Traction Depot /Chakradharpur | 30 | Carriage & Wagon Depot/Ranchi | 30 |
| Carriage & Wagon Depot/Chakradharpur | 65 | Sr.DEE(G) /Ranchi | 30 |
| Electric Loco Shed/TATA | 72 | TRD Depot /Electrical/Ranchi | 10 |
| Engineering Workshop /SINI | 100 | SSE(Works)Engg/Ranchi | 10 |