Railway Vacancy 2025: 1149 vacancies will be filled in the Railways without examination, new recruitment announced..

Railway ECR Recruitment 2025: If you want to start your career with the Railways, then this is a great opportunity for you. The Railway Recruitment Cell has announced more than 1,100 apprentice vacancies for East Central Railway. The official notification for these positions has been released. Applications began on September 26th on the official website, ecr.indianrailways.gov.in. Interested and eligible candidates can apply until the last date, October 25th, 2025. Selection for apprenticeship training will be based on merit, without any examination.

According to the notification, this recruitment drive will select candidates for trades such as fitter, welder, mechanic, refrigeration and AC mechanic, forger and heat treater, carpenter, electronics mechanic, painter, electrician, and wireman.

Railway Apprentice Vacancy 2025: Important Details
Recruiting Body: East Central Railway (ECR)
Position Name: Apprentice
Vacancy Number: 1149
Official Website: ecr.indianrailways.gov.in
Application Opening Date: September 26, 2025
Last Date: October 25, 2025
Eligibility: 10th Pass + ITI
Age Limit: No less than 15 years and no more than 24 years as on October 25, 2025. Age relaxation will be applicable as per the rules.
Selection Process: Candidates will be selected through a non-exam merit list based on their marks obtained in Matriculation (with minimum 50 percent marks) and ITI examination.
Stipend as per rules

Application Fee: ₹100

What qualifications are required for an Apprenticeship?
To participate in this railway recruitment, candidates must have passed matriculation or 10th grade from a recognized board with a minimum of 50% marks. They must also possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade. Only then will they be eligible to apply.

How to Apply?
Candidates must visit the official RRC/ECR website at ecr.indianrailways.gov.in.
Log in to Hajipur H.Q.>RRC/Patna and carefully fill in their personal details.
Have your Aadhaar card with you when applying. You will need to enter the 12-digit number. Also, remove all your documents and keep them with you.
Now fill in all your details, such as name, father's name, community, photo, educational and technical qualifications, email ID, and mobile number.
Upload your scanned color photograph, measuring 3.5 cm x 3.5 cm, and between 20 kb and 70 kb.
Upload your signature within 10kb to 30kb.

Now pay the application fee and take a final printout of the form.

For any other information related to this recruitment, candidates can visit the official website of the Railway ECR.

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