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Eastern Railway Recruitment 2025 for 3130+ Apprentice, ER Scouts and Other Vacancies @ er.indianrailways.gov.in

    Latest Eastern Railway Recruitment 2025 with list of all current vacancy details, online application forms and eligibility criteria. Eastern Railway (ER) is among the 17 zones of the Indian Railways. Its headquarters is at Fairley Place, Kolkata and comprises four divisions: Howrah, Malda, Sealdah, and Asansol. It covers West Bengal and Jharkhand, South West Bihar regions. Sarkarijobs team keeps track of all vacancies announced by Eastern Railway on this page. You can also access the current jobs and download required forms on the official website at www.er.indianrailways.gov.in

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    Below is the complete list of all Eastern Railway recruitment for the current year where you can find information on how you can apply and register for various opportunities:

    RRC ER Scouts and Guides Quota Notification 2025 – Apply Online for 13 Posts | Last Date: 8th August 2025

    The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Eastern Railway, Kolkata has issued an official notification inviting online applications from eligible candidates for recruitment under the Scouts & Guides Quota for the year 2025–2026. A total of 13 vacancies are available for Group ‘C’ (Level-2) and Erstwhile Group ‘D’ (Level-1) posts in Eastern Railway and Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW). The online registration process for RRC ER Scouts & Guides Quota 2025 will begin on 9th July 2025 and will continue until 8th August 2025. This recruitment is aimed at candidates who hold valid Scouts & Guides credentials along with the required academic qualifications. The selection will be made based on a written test, evaluation of scouting achievements, and document verification.

    Name of OrganizationRailway Recruitment Cell, Eastern Railway
    Post NamesGroup ‘C’ (Level-2) and Erstwhile Group ‘D’ (Level-1) under Scouts & Guides Quota
    EducationLevel-2: 12th pass or 10th + ITI/NAC; Level-1: 10th pass or 10th + ITI/NAC
    Total Vacancies13
    Apply ModeOnline
    Job LocationEastern Railway & CLW (India)
    Last Date to Apply8th August 2025

    RRC ER Scouts & Guides Quota Vacancy List 2025-26:

    Category LevelVacancies at Eastern RailwayVacancies at CLWTotal Vacancies
    Level-2 (Group ‘C’)020103
    Level-1 (Erstwhile Group ‘D’)080210

    Eligibility criteria and requirement

    Candidates must hold valid Scouts & Guides certificates such as President Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger or Himalayan Wood Badge (HWB). They must be active in Scouts & Guides activities for at least the last five years with appropriate certification of activeness and participation in two national or all-India railway events and two state-level events.

    Education

    For Group ‘C’ (Level-2) posts, candidates must have passed 12th class with at least 50% marks, or 10th class with ITI/NAC certified by NCVT. For Group ‘D’ (Level-1) posts, 10th class pass or 10th with ITI/NAC is required. SC/ST, ex-servicemen, PwBD, and higher-qualified candidates are exempt from the 50% requirement.

    Salary

    Level-2 posts offer a pay scale of Grade Pay ₹1900 and Level-1 posts carry Grade Pay ₹1800, as per the 7th Central Pay Commission with applicable allowances.

    Age Limit

    For Level-2: 18 to 30 years
    For Level-1: 18 to 33 years
    Relaxation is applicable: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 10 years for PwBD, and as per government rules for ex-servicemen and others.

    Application Fee

    General/OBC/EWS male candidates: ₹500 (₹400 refunded after appearing in the written exam)
    SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Women/Minorities/Economically Backward Classes: ₹250 (fully refunded after appearing in the exam)
    The fee must be paid online via debit/credit card, UPI, or net banking.

    Selection Process

    The selection process includes a written test (40 marks) and evaluation of certificates (60 marks) based on Scouts & Guides qualifications and educational background. Shortlisted candidates will undergo document verification.

    How to Apply

    Eligible candidates must apply online via the official website www.rrcer.org between 9th July 2025 and 8th August 2025. Applicants need to fill in personal, educational, and Scouts & Guides details, upload necessary documents including photographs and certificates, and pay the applicable fee. It is important to verify all details before submission and retain a printout of the form for future reference.

    Important Dates for RRC ER Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2025-26:

    Notification Release Date02/07/2025
    Opening Date for Online Registration09/07/2025
    Closing Date for Online Registration08/08/2025
    Tentative Written Exam Date2nd week of October 2025
    Document VerificationWithin 10 days from written exam result

    Application form, details & registration


    RRC Eastern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 3115 Posts | Last Date: 31st July 2025

    The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Eastern Railway (ER), Kolkata has announced a massive recruitment drive for the engagement of 3115 Act Apprentices for the year 2025–2026 under the Apprenticeship Act. This opportunity is open to candidates who have passed ITI in relevant trades and are seeking apprenticeship training in various Eastern Railway divisions. The notification, published under RRC/ER/Act Apprentices/2025-26, invites online applications from eligible candidates through the official website of RRC ER. The registration window is expected to begin in July 2025. Selection for these apprenticeship positions will be strictly based on merit, determined by marks obtained in the ITI course, followed by document verification.

    Name of OrganizationRailway Recruitment Cell, Eastern Railway
    Post NamesAct Apprentice
    EducationITI Pass Certificate in the relevant trade from a recognized institute
    Total Vacancies3115
    Apply ModeOnline
    Job LocationEastern Railway Divisions, India
    Last Date to Apply31 July 2025 (Registration opens 3 July 2025)

    Eligibility criteria and requirement

    Candidates must be Indian nationals with valid ITI trade certificates relevant to the post they are applying for. The minimum age is 15 years and the upper age limit is 24 years as on 01 January 2025. Candidates must also meet physical fitness requirements as prescribed in the apprenticeship norms.

    Education

    Applicants must possess a valid National Trade Certificate (NTC) issued by NCVT or SCVT in the relevant trade from a recognized Industrial Training Institute. The ITI certificate must be available at the time of registration.

    Salary

    Selected candidates will be engaged as apprentices under the Apprentices Act and will receive a stipend as per the rules specified by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India.

    Age Limit

    As on 01 January 2025, candidates should be between 15 to 24 years of age. Relaxation in upper age limit: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for PwBD candidates. Additional relaxations apply for ex-servicemen as per rules.

    Application Fee

    For General, OBC, and EWS candidates, the application fee is ₹100. For SC/ST/PwBD/Female candidates, there is no application fee. All fees must be paid online and are non-refundable.

    Selection Process

    Selection will be done purely on the basis of merit. A merit list will be prepared by taking the average of the percentage marks obtained in the Matriculation and ITI examinations. There will be no written test or interview. Candidates shortlisted through the merit list will be called for document verification.

    How to Apply

    Eligible candidates must submit their applications online through the official website www.rrcer.org between 3 July 2025 and 31 July 2025. Applicants should fill in their personal and academic details, upload scanned copies of their photograph, signature, ITI certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), and PwBD certificate (if applicable). After paying the applicable fee, candidates must verify and submit the form, and save a printed copy for future reference.

    Important Dates for RRC ER Apprentice Recruitment 2025:

    ActivityTentative Schedule
    Notification Release Date01/07/2025
    Online Registration PeriodJuly – August 2025
    Result DateTo be Notified Soon

    Application form, details & registration


    Eastern Railway Recruitment 2022 for 2972+ Apprentice Posts [CLOSED]

    Eastern Railway recruitment 2022: The Eastern Railway latest notification for the recruitment of Apprentice posts has been issued for a total of 2972+ posts. Eligible candidates can now apply for these posts by visiting the official website (see details below) and submit the online application form on or before the due date of 20th May 2022. All applicants must fulfil the essential requirements of the post including educational requirement which require candidates to have completed Applicants should pass 10th Std/ ITI in relevant trade from recognized board or institute as mentioned. Learn about Indian railway apprentice salary information, application fee and download online form here.

    Name of Organization:Eastern Railway
    Total Vacancies:2972+
    Job Location:West Bengal, Jharkhand and Bihar / Workshops and Divisions of Eastern Railway / India
    Start Date:11th April 2022
    Last Date To Apply:20th May 2022

    Name of Posts, Qualifications & Eligibility

    PostQualification
    Apprentice (2972)Applicants should pass 10th Std/ ITI in relevant trade from recognized board or institute.
    Eastern Railway Apprentice Vacancy Details:
    • As per the notification, overall 2972 vacancies are allotted for this recruitment. Division wise vacancy details are given below.
    Name of the DivisionNo of vacancy
    Howrah Division659
    Liluah Workshop612
    Sealdah Division297
    Kanchrapara Workshop187
    Malda Division138
    Asansol Division412
    Jamalpur Workshop667
    Total2972

    Age Limit:

    Lower Age Limit: 15 Years
    Upper Age Limit: 24 Years

    Salary Information:

    Please see notification for details.

    Application Fee:

    Rs.100 for all candidates and no fee for SC/ST/PWBD/Women candidates.

    Selection Process:

    RRC ER Apprentice selection will be on the basis of merit prepared in respect of all eligible candidates who apply against the notification.

    Application form, details & registration:


    Railway Recruitment Cell ER Sports Quota Recruitment 2022 for Group C Vacancies (Category I/II) [CLOSED]

    The Indian Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) is inviting applications from eligible sports aspirants for billing up to 21 posts against RRC/ER sports quota vacancies available under Group C Category I/II at Eastern Railway. The vacancies announced are in multiple disciplines listed as per table given below. It must be noted that there is no relaxation in qualifying criteria, age limit or reservation to any specific group (E.g SC, ST, OBC & EWS). All candidates applying must be 12th pass or equivalent and Graduation or equivalent.

    Name of Organization:RRC ER
    Total Vacancies:21+
    Job Location:Kolkata / India
    Start Date:20th November 2021
    Last Date To Apply:11th December 2021

    Name of Posts, Qualifications & Eligibility

    PostQualification
    Group C (Category 1) (5)Graduation or its equivalent in any discipline from a Govt recognized university
    Sports: Water Polo, Basketball, Kabaddi
    Group C (Category 2) (16)Passed 12th or its equivalent examination. Educational qualification must from a Govt recognized board/council.
    Sports: Swimming, Water Polo, Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Bridge, Cricket, Gymnastics, Kabaddi

    RRC ER Sports Quota Details

    RRC ER Sports Quota in Indian Railways

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    Selection Process:

    Candidates will be selected based on Merit / Eligibility.

    For discipline wise eligibility norms, medical standards and other criteria, all interested eligible candidates are instructed to go through the detailed notification for the above recruitment available at https://rrcrecruit.co.in/ersports2021-22/ website (or see link below).

    Application form, details & registration:

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