North Eastern Railway (NER) (Railway Recruitment Cell, Gorakhpur) Recruitment 2025

North Eastern Railway (NER) (Railway Recruitment Cell, Gorakhpur) has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Electrician, Fitter, Carpenter, Turner & Others - Act Apprentice Trainee. This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

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Location

Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh

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Deadline

15th November

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Published

21st October 2025

📋Partner Notification

North Eastern Railway (RRC Gorakhpur) – Act Apprentice Training Notification 2026-27

Notification No.: NER/RRC/Act Apprentice/2026-27 | Date: 15.10.2025

Organization Details

Organization Name: North Eastern Railway (Railway Recruitment Cell, Gorakhpur)
Hindi Name: पूर्वोत्तर रेलवे (रेलवे भर्ती सेल, गोरखपुर)
Designation: Act Apprentice Trainee (Various Trades)
Hindi Designation: एप्रेंटिस प्रशिक्षु (विभिन्न ट्रेड)
Employment Type: Apprenticeship (Training only, no guaranteed employment)

Important Dates

Start of Online Application: 16.10.2025 (10:00 AM)
Last Date for Online Application: 15.11.2025 (5:00 PM)

Total Vacancies & Workshop Units

Workshop / Unit	Total Slots	Trades
Mechanical Workshop, Gorakhpur	390	Fitter, Welder, Electrician, Carpenter, Painter, Machinist
Signal Workshop, Gorakhpur Cantt	63	Fitter, Machinist, Welder, Carpenter, Turner
Bridge Workshop, Gorakhpur Cantt	35	Fitter, Machinist, Welder
Mechanical Workshop, Izzatnagar	142	Fitter, Welder, Carpenter, Electrician, Painter
Diesel Shed, Izzatnagar	60	Electrician, Mechanic Diesel
Carriage & Wagon, Izzatnagar	64	Fitter
Carriage & Wagon, Lucknow Jn	149	Fitter, Welder, Carpenter, Machinist, Painter
Diesel Shed, Gonda	88	Electrician, Mechanic Diesel, Fitter
Carriage & Wagon, Varanasi	73	Fitter, Welder, Carpenter, Painter
TRD, Varanasi	40	Electrician, Electronics Mechanic

Total Apprenticeship Slots: 1104

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification: Must have passed High School (10th) with minimum 50% marks and ITI certificate in the relevant trade. Qualification must be completed before 16.10.2025.
Physical Standard: Selected candidates must produce a Medical Fitness Certificate issued by an authorized Medical Officer. Eligibility for PwBD candidates will follow Railway Board guidelines.
Not Eligible: Engineering Graduates and Diploma Holders.

Age Limit

Minimum Age: 15 years
Maximum Age: 24 years (as on 16.10.2025)
Age Relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC – 3 years, PwBD – 10 years

Reservation Details

Categories Covered: SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen
EWS Reservation: 10% (Economically Weaker Sections)
PwBD Reservation: 4%
Ex-Servicemen & Wards: 3%
Applicable Policies: As per Railway Board’s circulars RBE-213/2003, RBE-83/2015, RBE-23/2018, and RBE-21/2019.

Application Fee

Processing Fee: ₹100
Exempted Categories: SC, ST, PwBD (Divyang), Female Candidates

Application Process

Applications must be submitted online only through the North Eastern Railway’s official website.
Online application opens on 16.10.2025 (10:00 AM) and closes on 15.11.2025 (5:00 PM).
Candidates must ensure eligibility before applying; no offline applications are accepted.

Selection Process

Selection is based on a Merit List prepared from the average of marks in Matriculation (with at least 50%) and ITI, giving equal weightage to both.
There will be no written test or interview.
Document Verification will be conducted at Gorakhpur; candidates must bring their original certificates, 4 passport-size photographs, and a medical certificate in the prescribed format.

Training & Stipend

The apprenticeship training will be conducted according to standards and syllabus prescribed by the Central Apprenticeship Council, subject to registration with RDAT/Kanpur.

The selected candidates will receive stipend as per Apprenticeship rules and extant Railway regulations.

Note: Completion of apprenticeship does not guarantee employment in the Railways.

Additional Instructions & Conditions

Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
No TA/DA, lodging or fooding expenses will be paid for Document Verification.
Engineering Graduates and Diploma Holders are not eligible under this notification.
Apprenticeship is subject to registration with RDAT/Kanpur and execution of a formal apprenticeship contract under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
If a candidate discontinues training without valid reasons, they must refund stipend and training cost as determined by Railway Administration.
Any false declaration or non-compliance with Railway rules will result in cancellation of candidature.

All communication will be made through the North Eastern Railway website only. No individual call letters will be issued. Candidates should regularly check the official website for updates.