If you're looking for a job, this news is for you. East Central Railway has invited applications for apprentice positions. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through ECR's official website, ecr.indianrailways.gov.in. The deadline for applications is October 25, 2025. Interested candidates should apply before this date. This recruitment drive will fill over 1,100 positions in the organization. The question now arises: what is the maximum age limit for applying? Let's explore the answer to this question through this news.

Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for this recruitment must have passed the Matriculation/10th grade examination or its equivalent (under the 10+2 examination system) with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized board and possess an ITI in the relevant trade. Candidates can fill out their application form for more information on the relevant subject.

Maximum Age for Applying?

The maximum age for candidates applying for this position is 24 years. The minimum age is 15 years.

Selection Process

Selection for apprenticeship training will be based on a merit list prepared for all candidates applying for a particular division/unit under the notification. This merit list will be prepared by taking the average of the percentage of marks obtained by the candidates in both Matriculation (minimum 50% (aggregate marks)) and ITI examination, with equal weightage given to both.

Application Fee

SC/ST/PWD/Women candidates applying for this position will not have to pay any fee. The application fee for all other candidates is ₹100. Payment can be made by providing the information requested on the screen through debit/credit card or internet banking, etc. Any transaction charges for online payment will be borne by the candidates. For more details, candidates can visit the official website of East Central Railway.