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Indian Railway SER RRC Kolkata Act Apprentices Notification 2023-2024 Apply Online for 1785 Post

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South Eastern Railway (SER) has invited applications for Indian Railway SER RRC Kolkata Act Apprentices Notification 2023-2024 (1,785 posts). Online applications open on 29 Nov 2023. Eligibility: Class 10 High School / Matric with ITI / NCVT Certificate in Related Trade. Age limit: 15 to 24 years as on 01 Jan 2024. Fee: Gen / OBC / EWS candidates pay ₹100 (Pay the Exam Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking Only.); SC / ST / PH candidates are exempted.

Organisation:
South Eastern Railway (SER)
Total posts:
1,785
Apply from:
29 Nov 2023
Last date:
28/12/2023 upto 05 PM Only
Age limit:
15 to 24 years as on 01 Jan 2024
Qualification:
Class 10 High School / Matric with ITI / NCVT Certificate in Related Trade
Fee:
Gen / OBC / EWS candidates pay ₹100 (Pay the Exam Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking Only.); SC / ST / PH candidates are exempted
Mode:
Online

South Eastern Railway has invited applications for Act Apprentices training under the RRC Kolkata notification 2023-2024, offering 1785 seats across various trades. This is a railway apprenticeship scheme aimed at candidates who have completed Class 10 with an ITI certificate in a related trade.

Online applications began on 29 November 2023 and the last date to apply, up to 5 PM, along with the fee payment deadline, is 28 December 2023. The application fee is 100 rupees for General, OBC and EWS candidates, while it is waived for SC, ST, PH candidates and all female candidates. The age limit runs from a minimum of 15 years to a maximum of 24 years. The 1785 seats are spread across several SER divisions and workshops, with the largest allocations at Kharagpur Workshop with 360 seats, Sr.DEE(G)/Chakradharpur with 93, Engineering Workshop/Sini with 100, Track Machine Workshop/Kharagpur with 120, and Carriage & Wagon Depot/Kharagpur with 121, along with smaller allocations at Adra, Ranchi, Bondamunda, Tata and other units.

Candidates should check the trade-wise and division-wise seat distribution in the notification before applying, since eligibility and seat availability differ by trade and location.

Important Dates

Important dates
EventDate
Application Begin
Last Date for Apply Online28/12/2023 upto 05 PM Only
Pay Exam Fee Last Date

Application Fee

Application fee by category
CategoryFee
Gen / OBC / EWS₹100
SC / ST / PHFree
All Category FemaleFree

Pay the Exam Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking Only.

Age Limit

Age limit
LimitAge
Minimum Age15 Years
Maximum Age24 Years

Vacancy Details

Total: 1785 Post
Post NameTotal PostEligibility
RRC SER Kolkata Various Trade Apprentices 20231,785Class 10 High School / Matric with ITI / NCVT Certificate in Related Trade. for Trade Wise Eligibility Details Read the Notification.
Division / Unit NameTotal PostDivision / Unit Name
KHARAGPUR WORKSHOP360Signal & Telecom(Workshop)/KHARAGPUR
Track Machine Workshop/KHARAGPUR120SSE(Works)/Engg/KHARAGPUR
Carriage & Wagon Depot/KHARAGPUR121Diesel Loco Shed/KHARAGPUR
Sr.DEE(G)/KHARAGPUR90TRD Depot/Electrical/KHARAGPUR
EMU Shed/Electrical/TPKR40Electric Loco Shed/SANTRAGACHI
Sr.DEE(G)/CHAKRADHARPUR93ELECTRIC TRACTION DEPOT/CHAKRADHARPUR
CARRIAGE & WAGON DEPOT/CHAKRADHARPUR65ELECTRIC LOCO SHED/TATA
ENGINEERING WORKSHOP/SINI100TRACK MACHINE WORKSHOP/SINI
SSE(WORKS)/ENGG/CHAKRADHARPUR26ELECTRIC LOCO SHED/BONDAMUNDA
Diesel Loco Shed/BONDAMUNDA52Sr.DEE(G)/ADRA
CARRIAGE & WAGON DEPOT/ADRA65DIESEL LOCO SHED/BKSC
TRD DEPOT/ELECTRICAL/ADRA30ELECTRIC LOCO SHED/BKSC
ELECTRIC LOCO SHED/ROU25SSE(WORKS)/ENGG/ADRA
CARRIAGE & WAGON DEPOT/RANCHI30SR.DEE(G)/RANCHI
TRD DEPOT/ELECTRICAL/RANCHI10SSE(WORKS)/ENGG/RANCHI

How to Apply

  1. 1Read the official notification carefully before you start, since it covers eligibility, age limit, and the full breakdown of all 1785 posts in more depth than any summary can.
  2. 2Open the "Apply Online" link on this page to go to South Eastern Railway (SER)'s own application portal; applications submitted anywhere else won't be valid.
  3. 3Register with a working email address and mobile number, since the portal typically sends your login details and status updates to both.
  4. 4Fill in the form with your personal, educational and category details exactly as they appear on your certificates. A mismatch here is one of the most common reasons applications get rejected at verification.
  5. 5Upload your scanned photograph and signature in the exact format, dimensions and file size the notification specifies.
  6. 6Pay the application fee. Gen / OBC / EWS candidates pay ₹100 (Pay the Exam Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking Only.); SC / ST / PH candidates are exempted.
  7. 7Check every section of the completed form on the preview screen before you submit, since most portals don't allow edits afterward.
  8. 8Download or print the confirmation page once submission is complete; you'll likely need it again at the admit card or document verification stage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which organization is conducting this recruitment?

This recruitment is being conducted by South Eastern Railway (SER). Refer to the official notification linked on this page for the full details.

How many vacancies are there?

South Eastern Railway (SER) has announced a total of 1,785 posts under this recruitment. See the Vacancy Details section on this page for the post-wise and category-wise breakup.

What is the age limit?

The prescribed age limit is 15 to 24 years, as on the date specified in the official notification.

Is there an application fee?

Gen / OBC / EWS candidates pay ₹100 (Pay the Exam Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking Only.); SC / ST / PH candidates are exempted.

What is the eligibility criteria?

Eligibility varies by post. For example: Class 10 High School / Matric with ITI / NCVT Certificate in Related Trade. for Trade Wise Eligibility Details Read the Notification.. Check the Vacancy Details section on this page or the official notification for the full post-wise eligibility.

How can I apply?

Use the "Apply Online" link on this page to go directly to South Eastern Railway (SER)'s application portal, and follow the steps in the How to Apply section above.

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Quick Facts

Organization
South Eastern Railway (SER)
Posted
30 Nov 2023
Total Posts
1,785