Exciting Railway Apprentice Opportunities in East Central Railway for 2025

The East Central Railway has announced over 1,100 apprentice vacancies for 2025, providing a fantastic opportunity for aspiring candidates. Applications are open from September 26 to October 25, 2025. Selection will be based on merit without an exam, focusing on candidates' Matriculation and ITI scores. Various trades are available, including fitter, welder, and electrician. Interested individuals must meet the eligibility criteria of having completed 10th grade and hold an ITI certificate. For more details on the application process and requirements, read the full article.

By Ambika Singh Sep 29, 2025, 18:21 IST

Railway ECR Recruitment 2025 Overview

Railway ECR Recruitment 2025: If you're looking to kickstart your career in the Railways, this is an excellent chance for you. The Railway Recruitment Cell has announced over 1,100 apprentice positions for the East Central Railway. The official notification regarding these vacancies has been published. Applications opened on September 26, 2025, on the official website. Interested candidates can submit their applications until the deadline of October 25, 2025. The selection for apprenticeship training will be merit-based, with no examination required.

Details of Railway Apprentice Vacancies

This recruitment initiative aims to fill positions in various trades, including:

Fitter

Welder

Mechanic

Refrigeration and AC Mechanic

Forger and Heat Treater

Carpenter

Electronics Mechanic

Painter

Electrician

Wireman

Key Information for Railway Apprentice 2025:

Recruiting Body:	East Central Railway (ECR)
Position Name:	Apprentice
Total Vacancies:	1149
Official Website:	ecr.indianrailways.gov.in
Application Start Date:	September 26, 2025
Application End Date:	October 25, 2025
Eligibility Criteria:	10th Pass + ITI
Age Limit:	15 to 24 years as of October 25, 2025 (age relaxation applicable)
Selection Process:	Merit list based on Matriculation and ITI marks
Stipend:	As per rules

Application Fee and Qualifications

The application fee is set at ₹100.

Qualifications Required for Apprenticeship:

Candidates must have completed their matriculation (10th grade) from a recognized board with at least 50% marks and hold an ITI certificate in the relevant trade to be eligible.

Application Process

Steps to Apply:

1. Visit the official RRC/ECR website at ecr.indianrailways.gov.in.

2. Log in to Hajipur H.Q. > RRC/Patna and fill in your personal details carefully.

3. Have your Aadhaar card ready, as you will need to enter the 12-digit number.

4. Fill in all required details, including your name, father's name, community, photo, educational qualifications, email ID, and mobile number.

5. Upload a scanned color photograph (3.5 cm x 3.5 cm, between 20 kb and 70 kb) and your signature (10 kb to 30 kb).

6. Pay the application fee and print the final form.

Further Information

For additional details regarding this recruitment, candidates can visit the official East Central Railway website.