RRC SER Apprentice Recruitment

On its official website, which can be found at rrcser.co.in, the Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) South Eastern Railway (SER) has posted the most recent announcement for the RRC SER Apprentice Recruitment 2023. Through the RRC SER Apprentice Recruitment 2023 Notification, there are a total of 1,805 openings for Act Apprentice jobs. These positions are available for the years 2022-23. Candidates for RRC SER Apprentice Recruitment 2023 submit their applications online on the 3rd of Jan. The deadline for submissions is on the 2nd of February 2023.

SER Apprentice Recruitment 2023 Overview

Recruitment Organization South Eastern Railway (SER)
Post Name Act Apprentice
Advt No. SER/P-HQ/ RRC/PERS/ ACT APPRENTICES/ 2022-23
Vacancies 1805
Stipend As per Apprenticeship Rules
Job Location All India
Last Date to Apply February 2, 2023
Mode of Apply Online
Category Railway Apprentice Vacancy 2023
Official Website rrcser.co.in

No. of Vacancies

Please see below the total number of open vacancies.

ER Cluster Name No. of Post
Kharagpur Workshop 360
Signal & Telecom (Workshop)/ Kharagpur 87
Track Machine Workshop/Kharagpur 120
SSE(Works)/Engg/ Kharagpur 28
Carriage & Wagon Depot/ Kharagpur 121
Diesel Loco Shed/ Kharagpur 50
Sr.DEE(G)/ Kharagpur 90
TRD Depot/Electrical/ Kharagpur 40
EMU Shed/Electrical/ TPKR 40
Electric Loco Shed/ Santragachi 36
Sr.DEE(G)/ Chakradharpur 93
Electric Traction Depot/ Chakradharpur 30
Carriage & Wagon Depot/ Chakradharpur 65
Electric Loco Shed/ Tata 72
Engineering Workshop/ Sini 100
Track Machine Workshop/ Sini 07
Sse(Works)/Engg/ Chakradharpur 26
Electric Loco Shed/ Bondamunda 50
diesel loco shed/ Bondamunda 52
Sr.Dee(G)/ Adra 30
Carriage & Wagon Depot/ Adra 65
Diesel Loco Shed/BKSC 33
Trd Depot/Electrical/ ADRA 30
Electric Loco Shed/ BKSC 31
Electric Loco Shed/ ROU 25
Sse(Works)/Engg/ ADRA 24
Carriage & Wagon Depot/Ranchi 30
SR.DEE(G)/ Ranchi 30
Trd Depot/Electrical/ Ranchi 10
Sse(Works)/Engg/ Ranchi 10
Total Posts 1785

How to Apply for South Eastern Railway (SER) Apprentice Recruitment 2023

  • The following is a list of the essential processes that must be followed when filling out an application for RRC SER Recruitment 2023:
  • Step 1: Go to the RRC SER website at www.rrcser.co.in, which is the official website.
  • Step 2: During the registration process, be sure to provide your full name, complete contact information, and email address.
  • Step 3: After obtaining your Registration Number and Password, go to the Login page.
  • Step 4: Complete the application form with all of the necessary information, including your personal information, educational credentials, and any other pertinent information.
  • Step 5: Scan and upload a copy of your signature, a picture of yourself, any necessary papers, and any certifications you have.
  • Step 6: make a payment online and then submit the application form.
  • Step 7: Be sure to save a copy of the completed application for your own record.

Selection Process

The procedure for choosing SER candidates Apprentices are selected on the basis of merit, and a list of those who have earned a spot on the merit list will be sent based on the qualifying marks.

  • Merit List Release 
  • Documents Verification
  • Medical Check
  • Interview

Age Limit for Railway SER Various Trade Apprentice 2023 as of January 1, 2023

  • As of the first day of the year 2023, the applicants must have reached the age of 15 and cannot have reached the age of 24. For the sole purpose of this calculation, an individual’s age will be taken from either their certificate of matriculation or their birth certificate.
  • In the case of candidates belonging to SC/ST, the upper age limit is extended by 5 years; in the case of candidates belonging to OBC, it is extended by 3 years; and in the case of candidates belonging to the physically handicapped category, it is extended by 10 years.
  • There is a relaxation of the upper age limit for ex-servicemen of an additional 10 years, up to the extent of service rendered in the defense forces plus three years, on the condition that they have put in a minimum of six months of service at one stretch. This relaxation does not apply to ex-servicemen who have already joined the government service on the civil side after taking advantage of their status as ex-servicemen for the purpose of their engagement.

Things to Remember

  • Before applying for the recruitment application form in the RRC SER Railway Apprentice Railway Recruitment 2023, make sure you read the notification first.
  • Please check and gather all of the necessary documents, such as proof of eligibility, identification, address information, and basic information.
  • Please be prepared to scan any documents related to the employment application, including your photo, signature, and proof of identification.
  • Before you send in your application, you are required to double check both the preview and every column.
  • Get a printout of the final form that was submitted.

Additional Information

  • If two candidates have the same number of points, the candidate who is older will be given preference over the younger one. In the event that both candidates have the same date of birth, the one who completed their matriculation exams first will be given priority in the selection process.
  • To the extent that there are 1.5 times as many openings that have been announced, document verification interviews will be scheduled with the applicants who have been shortlisted and so enrolled in relevant trades.
  • According to the information presented earlier, a conclusive merit list will be compiled according to the categories of community and trade, and it will be arranged in decreasing order of the candidate’s total percentage of marks acquired.
  • The final candidates to be recruited would have their documents and original testimonies verified to ensure their authenticity, and they would need to pass an adequate physical examination in accordance with the Medical Proforma.
  • Stipends at the stipulated rate shall be granted to the applicants who are ultimately selected for employment in accordance with the regulation.
  • In the event that the positions open to members of the OBC group that were listed above are not filled, those positions will be replaced with applicants from the general pool. If there are any vacant positions for SC, they will be filled by ST applicants, if there are any available, and vice versa. And in the event that such an agreement cannot be made, the reserved positions that are still open will be filled with applicants from the general pool (Rule 5 of the Apprenticeship Rules,1992).
  • The percentage of slots reserved for people with disabilities and economically disadvantaged customers in a specific institution was determined to be 3% of all available spots. The quota openings in the aforementioned categories are already included in the total vacancies, and as a result, they are not to be filled up outside of the vacancies that have been announced.
  • At the time of document verification, applicants who wish to take advantage of the benefits reserved for ESM and members of the armed forces personnel are required to provide a discharge certificate or a serving certificate for at least one of their parents, depending on the circumstance. The applicants who are chosen for ESM and PWD will be positioned in the proper categories, such as UR, SC, ST, or OBC, depending on which group they are a part of. Reservations for Ex-Servicemen, their offspring, and the children of active-duty members of the armed forces will be given apprenticeship opportunities according to the specifications listed below: 
  • Children of ESM who have died or been handicapped, including those who were murdered or disabled during times of peace
  • Former Service Members’ Offspring
  • Children of active-duty service members
  • Offspring of currently serving Officers
  • Ex-Servicemen.
  • Any empty positions in the ESM would be replaced by applicants from other programs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When will we begin the Recruitment process?

On January 3, 2023, the beginning of the online application process will take place.


How to submit your application for the RRC SER Apprentice Recruitment 2023?

You may submit your application using the online system at rrcser.co.in or https://iroams.com/RRCSER/.


When is the absolute deadline for submitting an application for the RRC SER Apprentice Recruitment 2023?

The afternoon of February 2, 2023, all the way up until 5:00 pm