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 Eastern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 3115 Posts | Last Date: 13th September 2025

The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Eastern Railway (ER), Kolkata has released the notification for 3115 Act Apprentice posts for the year 2025-2026. These apprenticeships are offered under the Apprenticeship Act and span various divisions and workshops, including Howrah, Liluah, Sealdah, Kanchrapara, Malda, Asansol, and Jamalpur. Candidates who have passed ITI in relevant trades along with 10th class (50% aggregate marks) are eligible to apply. The online application window will be open from 14 August 2025 to 13 September 2025 through the official RRC ER website. The selection process is purely merit-based, considering ITI marks, followed by document verification.

Eastern Railway Apprentice Vacancy 2025 – Division / Unit Wise

Eligibility Criteria and Requirements

Education

Candidates must have passed 10th class under the 10+2 examination system with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized board and hold an ITI certificate in the relevant trade issued by NCVT/SCVT.

Salary

Stipend will be provided as per the Apprenticeship Act rules of the Eastern Railway.

Age Limit

As of 01 January 2025:

• Minimum: 15 years
• Maximum: 24 years
  Age relaxations: SC/ST – 5 years; OBC – 3 years; PwBD – 10 years; Ex-Servicemen – as per government norms.

Application Fee

• UR/OBC/EWS: ₹100/-
• SC/ST/PwBD/Female: No fee
  Payment mode: Online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.

Selection Process

• Merit-based shortlisting based on ITI marks
• Document Verification

How to Apply

Applicants must register and submit their applications online at the RRC ER official website (rrcer.org) between 14 August 2025 and 13 September 2025. Ensure personal and educational details are correctly filled, required documents are uploaded, and fees are paid (if applicable). Keep a copy of the submitted application form for reference.

Important Dates for RRC ER Apprentice Recruitment 2025

Application form, details & registration

Eastern Railway Cultural Quota Recruitment 2025 – Apply for 2 Group ‘C’ Posts | Last Date: 21st August 2025

Eastern Railway, under the Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) Kolkata, has announced the recruitment under Cultural Quota for 2025-26. As per Notification No. RRC/ER/Cultural Quota/2025-26/(Open Advertisement), the recruitment drive offers two Group ‘C’ posts in Pay Level-2 (7th CPC) for candidates possessing cultural expertise in Classical Vocal (Female) and Kathakali/Manipuri Dance (Female/Male). The selection process includes a written test and talent assessment. Applications must be submitted physically between 22nd July and 21st August 2025. The postings will be in Kolkata, West Bengal, and other Eastern Railway units.

Eligibility Criteria and Requirements

Education

Candidates applying for Classical Vocal (Female) must have passed 12th with at least 50% marks (relaxation for SC/ST/ESM/PwBD or higher degree holders) or 10th with ITI/National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) approved by NCVT. For Kathakali/Manipuri Dance (Female/Male), candidates must hold a Degree or Diploma in Kathakali or Manipuri Dance from a government-recognized institute.

Salary

Pay Level-2 under 7th CPC: ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 with applicable allowances for Railway employees.

Age Limit

As of 21 August 2025, candidates must be between 18 and 30 years (UR/EWS). Age relaxation applies: 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST categories as per Government norms.

Application Fee

For UR/OBC/EWS (Male), the fee is ₹500 (₹400 refundable after written test). For SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Women/Minorities/EBC, the fee is ₹250 (fully refundable after written test). The payment should be made via Demand Draft issued by SBI in favor of Chairman, Railway Recruitment Cell, Kolkata.

Selection Process

The recruitment process includes a Written Test (50 marks) evaluating general knowledge and cultural aptitude, followed by a Talent Assessment (100 marks) involving practical demonstrations in the specified cultural discipline.

How to Apply

Download the application form from the RRC Eastern Railway website, fill it, and attach self-attested copies of educational, age, caste, and cultural achievement certificates along with the Demand Draft for the application fee. The sealed envelope must be superscribed as “APPLICATION FOR CULTURAL QUOTA RECRUITMENT 2025-26” and sent by post to Railway Recruitment Cell, Eastern Railway, 56, C. R. Avenue, Kolkata – 700012. The last date to reach the application is 21 August 2025 by 5:30 PM. Hand-delivered applications will also be accepted during office hours (11:00 AM to 5:30 PM).

Application form, details & registration

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.

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

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:

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 10^th 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 Posts, Qualifications & Eligibility

Eastern Railway Apprentice Vacancy Details:

• As per the notification, overall 2972 vacancies are allotted for this recruitment. Division wise vacancy details are given below.

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 Posts, Qualifications & Eligibility

RRC ER Sports Quota Details

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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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