Indian Railways Apprentice Recruitment 2023: The Indian Railways has released a notification for the recruitment of 16,000+ apprentices in various trades. The recruitment is being conducted by the Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) and the applications are being accepted online.

The last date to apply for the recruitment is December 9, 2023.

Indian Railways Apprentice Recruitment 2023: Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the recruitment, the candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Age: Minimum 15 years and maximum 24 years as of January 1, 2023.
• Educational Qualification: The candidates must have passed the 10th or equivalent examination with at least 50% marks.
• Trade-wise Eligibility: The candidates must have passed the relevant trade examination from a recognized institute.

Selection Process

The selection of the candidates will be done on the basis of a written test and an interview. The written test will be of objective type and will be conducted in the regional language of the candidate. The interview will be conducted to assess the candidate’s technical skills and aptitude.

Pay Scale

The selected candidates will be paid a monthly stipend of Rs. 7,000 during the apprenticeship period.

How to Apply

The applications for the recruitment can be submitted online through the RRC website. The candidates must register themselves on the website and then fill the application form. The application fee is Rs. 100 for General and OBC candidates and Rs. 50 for SC/ST and PWD candidates.

Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: November 16, 2023
• Online Application Start Date: November 27, 2023
• Online Application End Date: December 9, 2023
• Written Test Date: To be announced
• Interview Date: To be announced

Conclusion

This is a great opportunity for candidates who are interested in a career in the Indian Railways. The recruitment offers a chance to gain practical experience in the field of railway engineering. The candidates who are eligible should apply for the recruitment and make the most of this opportunity.

Additional Information

The following are some additional information that the candidates should know about the recruitment:

• The vacancies are available in various trades, including fitter, turner, machinist, welder (gas and electric), electrician, electrician (construction), painter (G), carpenter, refrigerator and AC mechanic, mechanic (diesel), electronics mechanic and mechanic (motor vehicle).
• The recruitment is being conducted for various railway zones, including Northern Railway, Southern Railway, Eastern Railway, Western Railway, Central Railway, North Eastern Railway, North Western Railway, South Eastern Railway, South Western Railway, East Central Railway, North Central Railway, East Coast Railway, and Northeast Frontier Railway.
• The candidates who are selected for the apprenticeship will be given on-the-job training for a period of one year.