Brief Description
Eastern Railway Recruitment 2024: Eastern Railway has announced a significant recruitment drive for 2024-25, offering 3115 Act Apprentice positions across various trades and divisions. This comprehensive notification covers opportunities in Howrah, Liluah, Sealdah, Kanchrapara, Malda, Asansol, and Jamalpur units. Candidates with 10th pass and relevant ITI qualifications can apply online from September 24 to October 23, 2024. The selection process is merit-based, considering both Matriculation and ITI marks. This apprenticeship program provides valuable training opportunities in the railway sector, with potential preferences for future railway recruitments.
Job Summary
| Recruitment Authority | Eastern Railway |
|---|---|
| Name of the Post | Act Apprentice |
| Advt. No. | RRC/ER/Act Apprentices/2024-25 |
| No. of Post | 3115 |
| Selection Method | Merit-based (Average of Matriculation and ITI marks) |
| Salary | Stipend as per prescribed rates |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.rrcer.org |
Vacancy Details
| Unit | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Howrah Division | 659 |
| Liluah Workshop | 612 |
| Sealdah Division | 440 |
| Kanchrapara Workshop | 187 |
| Malda Division | 138 |
| Asansol Division | 412 |
| Jamalpur Workshop | 667 |
| Total | 3115 |
Category-wise Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 1263 |
| EWS | 311 |
| SC | 468 |
| ST | 232 |
| OBC | 841 |
| Total | 3115 |
Educational Qualifications
- 10th class examination or its equivalent (under 10+2 examination system) with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized Board
- National Trade Certificate in the notified trade issued by NCVT/SCVT
Age Standards
- Minimum age: 15 years
- Maximum age: 24 years (as on the cut-off date for receiving applications)
- Age relaxation:
- SC/ST candidates: 5 years
- OBC-NCL candidates: 3 years
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 years
- Ex-servicemen: Additional 10 years (up to the extent of service rendered in Defence Forces plus 3 years)
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS: Rs. 100/-
- SC/ST/PwBD/Women: No fee
Selection Method
- Merit-based selection
- Merit is calculated by taking the average of percentage marks obtained in both Matriculation (with minimum 50% aggregate marks) and ITI examination, giving equal weightage to both
In case of tie:
Candidate with older age given preference
If the dates of birth are the same, the candidate who passed the matriculation examination earlier is considered first
How to Apply
- Visit the official website of RRC-ER Kolkata (www.rrcer.org)
- Click on the application link for Act Apprentice Recruitment 2024-25
- Fill in all required details in the online application form
- Upload scanned documents (photo, signature, certificates)
- Pay the application fee (if applicable)
- Apply and take a printout for future reference
Important Events and Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| 23/10/2024 up to 17:00 hrs. | 09/09/2024 |
| Opening date of online application | 24/09/2024 at 11:00 hrs. |
| Closing date of online application | 23/10/2024 upto 17:00 hrs. |
Important Links
| Official Website | Website |
| Job Notification | Notification |
| Apply Online | Apply |
| More Jobs | Jobnotice.in |
| Category | Job Notice |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the educational qualifications required for this recruitment?
Candidates must have passed 10th class with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized Board and possess a National Trade Certificate in the notified trade issued by NCVT/SCVT.
What is the age limit for applicants?
The minimum age is 15 years, and the maximum age is 24 years as on the cut-off date for receiving applications. However, there are age relaxations for certain categories.
How will candidates be selected for the apprenticeship?
The selection is merit-based, calculated by taking the average of percentage marks obtained in both Matriculation (with minimum 50% aggregate marks) and ITI examination, giving equal weightage to both.
