Eastern Railway has released a recruitment notification for the appointment of Act Apprentices under the Apprentice Act of 1961. This is for training in various workshops and divisions of Eastern Railway. The online application process has been made available for eligible Indian citizens. Candidates interested in Eastern Railway Apprentice Recruitment will get all the relevant details including eligibility, vacancies and how to apply in this article.
Applicants are advised to read the official notification thoroughly before applying for Apprentice Posts. Direct links of official notification and online application are given below for easy reference.
Eastern Railway Vacancy Details
post name:Act Apprentice
Divisions/Units: Howrah Division, Liluah Workshop, Sealdah Division, Kanchrapara Workshop, Malda Division, Asansol Division, Jamalpur Workshop.
Total number of vacancies
The total number of vacancies for Eastern Railway Act Apprentice is 3,011The number of slots may vary depending on the requirements of the Railway Administration.
Eligibility Criteria for Eastern Railway Vacancy
qualification details
Candidates must have passed 10th class examination or its equivalent (under 10+2 system) with at least 50% marks and possess National Trade Certificate in the relevant trade issued by NCVT/SCVT.
age limit details
Must be among the candidates 15 to 24 years old Till the last date of application.
age relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years
- Other Backward Classes-NCL: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
salary details
Selected candidates will receive stipend as per the rates prescribed under the Apprenticeship Rules.
How to Apply for Eastern Railway Vacancy
Candidates must apply Online Through the official website of Eastern Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC). Link for online application will be activated 24 September 2024 and will remain open until 23 October 2024,
selection process
Selection will be based on a merit list. This merit list will be prepared by considering the average of marks obtained in Matriculation (with minimum 50% aggregate marks) and ITI examination. In case of equality, preference will be given to older candidates.
Application Fee and Payment Mode
- General/OBC: ₹100
- SC/ST/PwBD/Women: no charge
Payment can be made online through debit card, credit card or net banking.
Important Dates
- notification date: 9 September 2024
- Starting date of online application: 24 September 2024
- Last date of online application: 23 October 2024, 17:00 hrs.
Download Recruitment Notification
FAQ:
1. What is the last date to apply for Eastern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2024?
The last date to apply online is 23 October 2024.
2. What is the minimum educational qualification for this recruitment?
Candidates must have passed 10th class and have ITI certificate in the relevant trade.
3. Is there any application fee for women candidates?
No, female candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.
4. What is the age limit to apply?
Age limit is between 15 to 24 years, age relaxation is as per category.
5. How will the selection be done?
Selection will be done on the basis of merit of marks obtained in 10th and ITI examination.
Website Disclaimer
All the information given in this article is based on the official notification released by Eastern Railway. For more details, candidates have to check the official notification and website.
