The South Eastern Railway (SER) has opened the application process for 1,785 apprentice positions in various technical and non-technical departments. Candidates can apply online through the official website, rrcser.co.in, as per the recruitment notification issued by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). This opportunity is unique for those seeking training in the railways based on their Matriculation and ITI qualifications. Applications will be accepted online only, and the deadline is December 17, 2025. Interested candidates should consider the eligibility criteria, age limit, and selection process before applying.

Who can apply?
The South Eastern Railway has announced a total of 1,785 vacancies across various departments, including workshops, signals, telecom, and track machinery. The minimum age for applications is 15 years and the maximum is 24 years. Age relaxation is also available: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for differently-abled candidates. Ex-servicemen will also receive a special 10-year age relaxation.

What are the eligibility criteria?
Educational qualifications require candidates to have passed the 10th standard from a recognized board with a minimum of 50% marks. An ITI certificate from NCVT/SCVT is also mandatory.

What is the application process?
To apply, candidates should visit rrcser.co.in, read the notification, fill in the details, upload the required documents, and finally pay the fee and submit the form. The application window will remain open until December 17, 2025.

How will the selection be conducted?
Candidates will be selected based solely on merit. Separate merit lists will be prepared for each trade, based on the marks obtained in the 10th standard. If two candidates have the same marks, the older candidate will receive preference. The application fee is ₹100 for the general category only, while candidates from all other categories, including women, are exempted.

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