North Eastern Railway (NER), RRC Gorakhpur invites applications for Apprentice positions across multiple trades and units. This opportunity is ideal for candidates who have completed Class 10 with the required marks and hold an ITI certificate in the relevant trade/branch.
About the Company
North Eastern Railway (NER) is one of the zones of Indian Railways, supporting passenger and freight operations through maintenance, engineering, and workshop services. Apprentices engaged under NER receive structured exposure to railway workshop practices, safety standards, and trade-specific skills to build a strong foundation for a technical career.
Position Overview
- Role: Apprentice (Various Trades)
- Total Vacancies: 1,104
- Selection Mode: Merit List, followed by Document Verification
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in day-to-day workshop/maintenance activities under supervision of skilled staff.
- Learn and apply trade-specific techniques in mechanical, signal, bridge, diesel shed, and carriage & wagon units (as allotted).
- Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety protocols, and quality practices.
- Support routine inspection, repair, fitting, and servicing tasks relevant to the assigned unit/trade.
- Maintain discipline, attendance, and training records as per apprenticeship guidelines.
- Participate in practical training and any related assessments/activities conducted by the unit.
Eligibility & Requirements
- Education: Class 10 (High School) passed with minimum 50% marks.
- Technical Qualification: ITI certificate in the relevant trade/branch.
- Other: Candidates should review the official notification for detailed trade-wise requirements and any additional conditions.
Vacancy Details (Unit/Workshop-wise)
- Mechanical Workshop / Gorakhpur: 411
- Signal Workshop / Gorakhpur Cantt: 63
- Bridge Workshop / Gorakhpur Cantt: 35
- Mechanical Workshop / Izzatnagar: 151
- Diesel Shed / Izzatnagar: 60
- Carriage & Wagon / Izzatnagar: 64
- Carriage & Wagon / Lucknow Jn: 155
- Diesel Shed / Gonda: 90
- Carriage & Wagon / Varanasi: 75
Important Dates
- Application Start: 12 June 2024
- Last Date to Apply: 11 July 2024
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 11 July 2024
- Merit List: To be notified
Application Fee
- General / EWS / OBC: Rs. 100/-
- SC / ST: No Fee
- Female (All Categories): No Fee
Fee payment is to be made through online modes such as Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or other available online payment methods.
Benefits
- Structured apprenticeship training in Indian Railways environments and workshops.
- Hands-on exposure to industry-grade tools, processes, and safety systems.
- Skill development and practical experience aligned with the candidate’s ITI trade.
- Merit-based selection process (as per notification) with document verification.
How to Apply
- Visit the official NER/RRC Gorakhpur portal and open the Apprentice recruitment link.
- Read the full notification carefully and confirm eligibility.
- Complete the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and ITI details.
- Pay the applicable fee (if any) using the available online payment modes.
- Submit the application before the last date and keep a copy/printout for reference.
Note: This listing is a summarized job-style presentation based on publicly available recruitment information. Candidates should rely on the official notification/website for final eligibility, instructions, and updates.