East Central Railway (ECR) Apprentice 2025

East Central Railway (ECR) Patna Apprentices 2025 – Apply Online for 1154 Posts

Post Date / Update: 11 February 2025 | 11:10 AM

Short Information:

Indian Railway East Central Railway (ECR) Patna has announced the recruitment of Various Trade Apprentices 2025 under the Apprentices Act 1961. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who have completed Class 10 (High School) and ITI in a relevant trade. A total of 1154 vacancies are available in various divisions and units. Interested candidates can apply online from 25 January 2025 to 14 February 2025. Below are detailed insights on eligibility, vacancies, the selection process, and application steps.


Important Dates:

  • Application Start Date: 25/01/2025
  • Last Date to Apply Online: 14/02/2025
  • Last Date for Fee Payment: 14/02/2025
  • Merit List / Result: As per schedule

Application Fee:

  • General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 100/-
  • SC / ST / PH: Rs. 0/-
  • All Category Female: Rs. 0/-
  • Payment Mode: Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking only

Age Limit (as on 01/01/2025):

  • Minimum Age: 15 Years
  • Maximum Age: 24 Years
  • Age Relaxation: As per RRC ECR Patna Act Apprentice Rules 2024-2025

Vacancy Details: Total 1154 Posts

The East Central Railway has divided the 1154 apprentice vacancies across multiple divisions and units. Below is the breakdown:

Division / Unit Wise Vacancy Details:

Division / UnitTotal PostsDivision / UnitTotal Posts
Danapur Division675Dhanbad Division156
Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Division64Sonpur Division47
Samastipur Division46Plant Depot / Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya29
Carriage Repair Workshop / Harnaut110Mechanical Workshop / Samastipur27

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for the East Central Railway Apprenticeship 2025, candidates must meet the following criteria:

  • Education Qualification: Passed Class 10th (High School) with at least 50% marks and possess an ITI certificate (NCVT/SCVT) in the relevant trade.
  • Age Limit: 15 to 24 years as of 1st January 2025 (Relaxation for reserved categories as per government norms).

Selection Process:

The selection of candidates for the ECR Apprentices 2025 will be based on merit prepared from their Class 10th marks and ITI score. There will be no written exam or interview. The final merit list will be prepared according to:

  1. Matriculation (10th Class) Marks – 50%
  2. ITI Certificate Marks – 50%

Once the merit list is prepared, selected candidates will be called for document verification at the designated centers.


How to Apply for Railway RRC ECR Patna Apprentices 2025

Candidates must apply online between 25 January 2025 to 14 February 2025. Below are the steps to apply:

  1. Visit the official website of RRC ECR Patna.
  2. Read the official notification carefully and check eligibility.
  3. Click on the Apply Online link and fill in the required details.
  4. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and necessary documents.
  5. Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
  6. Review all the details before submitting the form.
  7. After submission, take a printout of the application form for future reference.

Benefits of the ECR Apprentice Program:

  • Hands-on training in various technical and mechanical trades.
  • A chance to work with the Indian Railways, one of the largest employers in the country.
  • Candidates will receive a stipend as per the apprenticeship rules.
  • Enhances career opportunities in government and private sectors after completion.

Important Links:

Apply Online:   Click Here
Download Notification:Click Here | Click Here
Official Website:RRC ECR

Interested candidates should read the full notification before applying online.

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