The South Eastern Railway (SER), Kolkata, under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, invites online applications from eligible Indian nationals for engagement as Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961 for the year 2025-26. This centralized notification covers 1785 vacancies across various SER Railway Workshops and Divisions, offering hands-on training in designated trades for ITI holders who have passed Matriculation with minimum 50% marks.
The SER Apprentice Vacancy 2025-26 online application form will be available from 18th November 2025 to 17th December 2025. Interested and eligible candidates must carefully read the detailed SER notification before filling out the application form.
SER Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – 1785 Vacancies
Notice No. SER/P-HQ/RRC/PERS/ACT APPRENTICES/2025-26
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Post Names |
Act Apprentices |
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Total Vacancies |
1785 |
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Age Limit |
15 to 24 years |
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Monthly Stipend |
As per Apprentices Act |
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Minimum Qualification |
Matric + ITI |
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Selection Process |
Merit list |
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Job Location |
SER Divisions (Kharagpur, Chakradharpur, Adra, Ranchi, etc.) |
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Last Date |
17/12/2025 (Wednesday) up to 5:00 PM |
✅ SER Apprentice Vacancy 2025-26 List:
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Slot Name |
Total Slots |
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Kharagpur Workshop |
360 |
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Signal & Telecom (Workshop)/Kharagpur |
87 |
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Track Machine Workshop/Kharagpur |
120 |
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SSE(Works) Engg/Kharagpur |
28 |
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Carriage & Wagon Depot/Kharagpur |
121 |
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Diesel Loco Shed/Kharagpur |
50 |
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Sr. DEE(G)/Kharagpur |
90 |
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TRD Depot/Electrical/Kharagpur |
40 |
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EMU Shed/Electrical/TPKR |
40 |
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Electric Loco Shed/Santragachi |
36 |
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Sr. DEE(G)/Chakradharpur |
93 |
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Electric Traction Depot/Chakradharpur |
30 |
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Carriage & Wagon Depot/Chakradharpur |
65 |
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Electric Loco Shed/TATA |
72 |
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Engineering Workshop/SINI |
100 |
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Track Machine Workshop/SINI |
07 |
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SSE(Works) Engg/Chakradharpur |
26 |
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Electric Loco Shed/Bondamunda |
50 |
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Diesel Loco Shed/Bondamunda |
52 |
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Sr. DEE(G)/Adra |
30 |
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Carriage & Wagon Depot/Adra |
65 |
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Diesel Loco Shed/BKSC |
33 |
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TRD Depot/Electrical/Adra |
30 |
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Electric Loco Shed/BKSC |
31 |
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Electric Loco Shed/ROU |
25 |
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SSE(Works) Engg/Adra |
24 |
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Carriage & Wagon Depot/Ranchi |
30 |
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Sr. DEE(G)/Ranchi |
30 |
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TRD Depot/Electrical/Ranchi |
10 |
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SSE(Works) Engg/Ranchi |
10 |
✅ SER Apprentice 2025-26 Age Limit:
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15 to 24 years as on 01.01.2026.
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Age relaxation: SC/ST: 5 years; OBC: 3 years; PwBD: 10 years; Ex-Servicemen: As per rules
✅ SER Apprentice 2025-26 Eligibility Criteria:
- Matriculation / 10th class Pass (with minimum 50% aggregate marks, excluding additional subjects).
- ITI Certificate in the relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT.
✅ SER Apprentice 2025-26 Selection Process:
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Merit List (Trade-wise) based on percentage of marks in Matriculation (min 50%) + ITI |
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Document Verification |
✅ SER Apprentice 2025-26 Application Fee:
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Category |
Application Fee |
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General / OBC |
₹ 100/- |
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SC / ST / PwBD / Women |
Nil |
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Payment Method |
Online (Debit/Credit Card/Internet Banking/UPI/e-Wallets) |
✅ SER Apprentice 2025-26 Important Dates:
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Date of Publication of Notification |
14th November 2025 |
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Date and time of start of Online Application |
18th November 2025 |
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Last date for submission of Online Application |
17th December 2025 (17:00 Hours) |
✅ SER Apprentice 2025-26 Important Links:
- SER Apprentice Notification PDF
- SER Apprentice Apply Online Link
- Latest Railway Jobs List
- Join Our Free Govt Job Alert Channels: WhatsApp | Telegram | X | Arattai
✅ How to Apply SER Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26:
The SER Online Registration will be made through the RRC SER Recruitment Portal (iroams.com). The SER Apprentice Online Registration Process Steps as follow:-
➢ Step 1: Interested candidates should apply online through the RRC SER official website www.rrcser.co.in from 18th November 2025.
➢ Step 2: Upload scanned copies of recent photograph, signature, and required documents (Matric Mark Sheet, ITI Certificate, Community Certificate, etc.).
➢ Step 3: Pay the application fee (if applicable) through online payment gateway. Submit the application form on or before 17th December 2025 up to 17:00 Hours.
✅ Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the age limit for SER Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26?
15 to 24 years as on 01.01.2026. Upper age relaxation: SC/ST: 5 years; OBC: 3 years; PwBD: 10 years; Ex-Servicemen: As per rules.
What are the eligibility criteria for SER Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26?
Matriculation (with minimum 50% aggregate marks) + ITI Certificate in the relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT.
What is the selection process for SER Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26?
Merit list (Trade-wise) based on percentage of marks in Matriculation (min 50%) + ITI, followed by Document Verification.
What is the last date to apply for SER Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26?
17th December 2025 (17:00 Hours).
What is the total number of vacancies for SER Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26?
1785 slots across various SER Workshops and Divisions.