The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), North Eastern Railway (NER), Gorakhpur, has released the official notification for the recruitment of 1104 Trade Apprentice Posts for the 2025-26 session. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who have completed their ITI to receive vocational training under the Apprentices Act, 1961, within the Indian Railways. Interested and eligible candidates must submit their applications online through the official NER website. The selection is purely merit-based, using the marks obtained in the 10th standard and the ITI examination.
RRC NER Apprentice Recruitment 2025
| Organization | RRC North Eastern Railway (NER) |
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 1104 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Start Date | October 16, 2025 |
| Last Date | November 15, 2025 |
| Application Fee | ₹100 (No fee for SC/ST/EWS/Female) |
| Official Website | ner.indianrailways.gov.in |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed Class 10th (Matriculation) or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
- They must also possess an ITI Certificate in the relevant trade (e.g., Fitter, Welder, Electrician, Machinist) from a recognized institute affiliated with NCVT/SCVT.
Age Limit (As on 16.10.2025)
- Minimum Age: 15 Years
- Maximum Age: 24 Years
Age Relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable for candidates belonging to reserved categories as per government rules (e.g., 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC).
Vacancy Details
| Workshop/Unit | Total Posts |
| Mechanical Workshop, Gorakhpur | 390 |
| Signal Workshop, Gorakhpur Cantt | 63 |
| Bridge Workshop, Gorakhpur Cantt | 35 |
| Mechanical Workshop, Izzat Nagar | 142 |
| Diesel Shed, Izzat Nagar | 60 |
| Carriage & Wagon, Izzat Nagar | 64 |
| Carriage & Wagon, Lucknow Jn | 149 |
| Diesel Shed, Gonda | 88 |
| Carriage & Wagon, Varanasi | 73 |
| TRD Varanasi | 40 |
| Total Vacancies | 1104 |
Selection Process
The selection of candidates for the Apprentice posts will be based entirely on a Merit List.
- Merit List
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination
How To Apply Online For RRC NER Apprentice Recruitment 2025
Follow below steps to complete application process:
- Go to the official website ner.indianrailways.gov.in.
- Look for “Careers” tab under homepage and click on “RRC NER Apprentice Recruitment 2025” .
- Register yourself with valid email and mobile number.
- Fill application form with your Personel, Contact and Educational details.
- Upload scanned documents such as photo, signature, educational certificates.
- Pay application fee.
- Submit and take screenshot for future refrence.
Important Links
| Notification | Check Here |
| Apply Link | Check Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. What is the total number of vacancies?
A total of 1104 Apprentice posts have been released by RRC NER.
