East Central Railway (RRC)
Danapur, Dhanbad, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, Sonpur, Samastipur, Harnaut Division Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26
Notification No.- RRC/ECR/HRD/Act. Apprentices/2025-26. Dated: 26/09/2025
Source: rrcecr.gov.in
Important Dates
- Online Apply Start On: 26 September 2025
- Last Date For Apply Online: 25 October 2025
- Last Date For Fee Payment: 25 October 2025
- Exam Date: Notify Soon
- Admit Card Available: Notify Soon
Application Fee
- Gen/ OBC Candidates: ₹100/-
- SC/ ST/ EWS Candidates: ₹00/-
- All Female Candidates: ₹00/-
Pay via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking.
Age Limit (as of 25-10-2025)
- Minimum Age: 15 Years
- Maximum Age: 24 Years
Age relaxation is applicable as per the official notification.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed Class 10th (High School) with a minimum of 50% marks and hold an ITI Certificate in the related trade.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name |
Gen |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
EWS |
Total |
| Apprentice in Various Trade |
517 |
299 |
161 |
71 |
101 |
1149 |
Trade/ Unit Wise Vacancy Details
Danapur Division (Total: 675)
| Trade Name |
UR |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
EWS |
Total |
| Fitter | 82 | 54 | 30 | 15 | 20 | 201 |
| Welder | 05 | 02 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 08 |
| Mechanic (Diesel) | 18 | 09 | 05 | 02 | 03 | 37 |
| Refrigeration & A.C Mechanic | 32 | 20 | 11 | 05 | 07 | 75 |
| Forger and Heat Treater | 12 | 06 | 03 | 01 | 02 | 24 |
| Carpenter | 06 | 02 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 09 |
| Electronic Mechanic | 59 | 38 | 21 | 10 | 14 | 142 |
| Painter (General) | 05 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 07 |
| Electrician | 62 | 39 | 21 | 10 | 14 | 146 |
| Wireman | 13 | 07 | 03 | 01 | 02 | 26 |
Dhanbad Division (Total: 156)
| Trade Name |
UR |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
EWS |
Total |
| Fitter | 19 | 10 | 06 | 03 | 03 | 41 |
| Turner | 11 | 06 | 03 | 01 | 02 | 23 |
| Mechanist | 05 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 07 |
| Carpenter | 03 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 04 |
| Welder (G&E) | 20 | 11 | 06 | 03 | 04 | 44 |
| Mechanic Diesel (Fitter) | 08 | 03 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 15 |
| Wireman | 11 | 05 | 03 | 01 | 02 | 22 |
Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Division (Total: 62)
| Trade Name |
UR |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
EWS |
Total |
| Fitter | 14 | 10 | 06 | 03 | 04 | 37 |
| Welder | 02 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 03 |
| Electrician | 02 | 02 | 01 | 00 | 01 | 06 |
| Turner | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| Wireman | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| Electronic Mechanic | 04 | 03 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 10 |
| Mechanic (Diesel) | 02 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 04 |
Sonpur Division (Total: 47)
| Trade Name |
UR |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
EWS |
Total |
| Fitter | 10 | 05 | 03 | 01 | 02 | 21 |
| Blacksmith | 04 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 05 |
| Welder | 05 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 06 |
| Carpenter | 05 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 06 |
| Painter | 06 | 02 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 09 |
Samastipur Division (Total: 42)
| Trade Name |
UR |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
EWS |
Total |
| Fitter | 02 | 02 | 01 | 00 | 01 | 06 |
| Mechanist (Diesel) | 02 | 02 | 01 | 00 | 01 | 06 |
| Electrician | 07 | 05 | 03 | 01 | 02 | 18 |
| Electronics/ Mechanical | 02 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 04 |
| Welder | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 02 |
| Painter | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 02 |
| Carpenter | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 02 |
| Turner | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 02 |
Plant Depot/ Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya (Total: 29)
| Trade Name |
UR |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
EWS |
Total |
| Fitter | 09 | 06 | 03 | 02 | 02 | 22 |
| Machinist | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 02 |
| Welder (G & E) | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| Electrician | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| Machinist/Grinder | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| Turner | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| Mechanical (Dsl) | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
Carriage Repair Workshop/ Harnaut (Total: 110)
| Trade Name |
UR |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
EWS |
Total |
| Fitter | 30 | 20 | 11 | 06 | 07 | 74 |
| Mechanist | 05 | 03 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 12 |
| Welder | 07 | 04 | 02 | 01 | 02 | 16 |
| Electrician | 05 | 02 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 08 |
Mechanical Workshop/ Samastipur (Total: 27)
| Trade Name |
UR |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
EWS |
Total |
| Fitter | 04 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 09 |
| Welder | 04 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 09 |
| Mechanist | 02 | 02 | 01 | 00 | 01 | 06 |
| Electrician | 02 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 04 |
How to Apply
Follow these steps for the online application process:
- Visit the official website rrcecr.gov.in
- Find and click the "Act Apprentices 2025-26 Online Application" link.
- Register to create a login ID.
- Fill out the application form with all required details.
- Upload scanned documents (photo, signature, etc.).
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
- Review and submit the form, then print the confirmation page.
For detailed information on vacancies and how to apply, candidates must check the official notification on the East Central Railway (RRC) official website.