Railway Recruitment 2025: 1763 Apprentice Posts, 10th-12th Pass Can Apply

Railway Recruitment 2025: 1763 Posts Await You

Good news for students and job seekers: Indian Railways has opened up a huge recruitment drive — 1763 apprentice positions in the North Central Railway (RRC NCR / Prayagraj). If you’ve passed 10th or 12th + ITI (in relevant trade), you can apply. The application window is open now but closes on 17 October 2025.

This is one of those chances that doesn’t come often — so read carefully, check your eligibility, and apply early.

📅 Important Dates

What Posts and Where?

• These 1763 posts are for Act Apprentice / Trade Apprentice roles in North Central Railway.
• They are spread across divisions like Prayagraj, Jhansi, Agra, and workshops etc.
• The recruitment is under the Apprentices Act, 1961 — meaning training + learning on job.

Who Can Apply?

This is important — don’t apply if you don’t meet basic criteria (it’ll be a waste of your time).

Educational Qualification

• You must have passed 10th class (SSC / Matriculation) with at least 50% marks, or equivalent under 10+2 system.
• You also need ITI certificate in a relevant trade, issued by NCVT / SCVT (recognized by the government).
• If you don’t have ITI in relevant trade, you won’t qualify.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 15 years (as of 16 September 2025)
• Maximum age: 24 years (same date)
• Reserved categories (SC / ST / OBC etc.) will get age relaxation as per rules.

How They Will Select You

The process is simpler than many exams — no huge entrance test. But you need solid marks.

• They will prepare a merit list based on average of your 10th marks and ITI marks, giving equal weight to both.
• This merit list is done unit-wise, trade-wise, community-wise.
• If your rank is high enough, you’ll be called for document verification.
• Once verification is done, you are selected as apprentice.

So yes — good academic records matter, and ITI performance is equally important.

Application Fee

• For General / OBC candidates: ₹100
• For SC / ST / PwBD / Female / Transgender: No fee (exempted)
• Payment is done online — through credit/debit card, net banking etc.
• Any transaction charges, if applicable, are borne by candidate.

How to Apply

This is the step-by-step you’ll follow (keep patience; don’t rush).

1. Go to the official website: rrcpryj.org (the RRC NCR’s recruitment portal).
2. Find the notification “Act Apprentice / Apprentice Recruitment 2025.”
3. Read the full official notice carefully (eligibility, age, trade details).
4. Click Apply Online, register with your name, email, mobile.
5. Fill in your personal, educational, and trade details correctly.
6. Upload scanned documents — your 10th mark sheet, ITI certificate, ID, photo, signature, etc.
7. If you need to pay fee, do it before the deadline.
8. Submit the application and take a printout (or screenshot) for future use.

A tip: don’t wait till the last day — websites may slow, servers may hang. Better to finish early.

What You Get As Apprentice

When you become an apprentice, you’ll get training and a stipend (a small monthly amount). You might also get some benefits like travel allowance during training phases (depends on division).

This position gives you on-job exposure in railway workshops, maintenance, technical work etc. After training, your experience counts — useful for future jobs in railways or related fields.

Why Apply for This Job?

• It is real work + learning — you don’t just study, you do things in real railway environment.
• It’s open to students after 10th or 12th + ITI, so you don’t need a degree.
• Railway jobs are stable compared to many private jobs.
• Experience in railways looks good on your resume — if you want further technical jobs, this helps.
• The process is merit-based — no big exam stress, but your marks matter.

Key Things to Remember

• Your 10th marks and ITI marks are equally crucial. Don’t neglect either.
• Ensure your documents are clear and correct — mismatches lead to rejection.
• Keep track of your login credentials — email, password — don’t lose them.
• Apply a few days before the last date — avoid last-minute technical glitches.
• Always keep a copy (print or digital) of your submitted application.

Important Links

• Official Recruitment Portal: rrcpryj.org
• Notification / Apply Online: Through the same website

Always confirm everything from official site — links, dates, eligibility — before you apply.

Final Thoughts

This 1763-post railway recruitment is a wonderful opportunity for many students who have done 10th + ITI. No need for high degrees — your hard work and marks can get you in. Just remember: apply before 17 October 2025, read the official notification carefully, and fill your application with care.