SER Apprentice Recruitment 2025: The South Eastern Railway (SER) has announced an official notification for the recruitment of Trade Apprentice. There are 1785 vacancies available for these posts. Candidates with 10th pass and ITI qualifications are eligible to apply online. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online on or before 17th December 2025. The detailed vacancies, stipend and selection process for SER Apprentice Jobs are explained below.
Job Overview:
| Organization Name | South Eastern Railway (SER) |
| Position | Trade Apprentice |
| Job Location | Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha |
| Total Vacancies | 1785 Posts |
| Last Date | 17th December 2025 |
Education Qualification for SER Apprentice Recruitment 2025:
- 10th plus ITI Pass in Relevant Trades.
- Relevant Trades: Fitter, Turner, Electrician, Welder (G&E), Mechanic (Diesel), Machinist, Painter, Refrigerator & AC Mechanic, Electronics & Mechanic, Cable Jointer / Crane Operator, Carpenter, Lineman, Wireman, Trimmer, MMTM (Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance), Forger & Heat Treater.
Total Vacancies for SER Apprentice Vacancy 2025:
South Eastern Railway (SER) has announced the recruitment of 1785 Posts for Apprentice position:
- Electric Loco Shed/ Bondamunda: 50 Posts
- Diesel Loco Shed/ Bondamunda: 52 Posts
- Sr.DEE(G)/ ADRA: 30 Posts
- Carriage & Wagon Depot/ ADRA: 65 Posts
- Diesel Loco Shed/ BKSC: 33 Posts
- TRD Depot/ Electrical/ ADRA: 30 Posts
- Electric Loco Shed/ BKSC: 31 Posts
- Electric Loco Shed/ ROU: 25 Posts
- SSE(Works)/ Engg/ ADRA: 24 Posts
- Carriage & Wagon Depot/ Ranchi: 30 Posts
- SR.DEE(G)/ Ranchi: 30 Posts
- TRD Depot/ Electrical/ Ranchi: 10 Posts
- SSE(Works)/Engg/ Ranchi: 10 Posts
- Kharagpur Workshop: 360 Posts
- Signal & Telecom(Workshop)/ Kharagpur: 87 Posts
- Track Machine Workshop/ Kharagpur: 120 Posts
- SSE(Works)/ Engg/ Kharagpur: 28 Posts
- Carriage & Wagon Depot/ Kharagpur: 121 Posts
- Diesel Loco Shed/ Kharagpur: 50 Posts
- Sr.DEE(G)/ Kharagpur: 90 Posts
- TRD Depot/ Electrical/ Kharagpur: 40 Posts
- EMU Shed/ Electrical/ TPKR: 40 Posts
- Electric Loco Shed/ Santragachi: 36 Posts
- Sr.DEE(G)/ Chakradhapur: 93 Posts
- Electric Traction Depot/ Chakradhapur: 30 Posts
- Carriage & Wagon Depot/ Chakradhapur: 65 Posts
- Electric Loco Shed/ TATA: 72 Posts
- Engineering Workshop/ SINI: 100 Posts
- Track Machine Workshop/ SINI: 07 Posts
- SSE(Works)/ Engg/ Chakradhapur: 26 Posts
Stipend:
The stipend details for the position of Apprentice are as follows:
- Trade Apprentice: As Per Government Norms.
Age Limit (As on 01 January 2026):
- Trade Apprentice: 15 to 24 Years
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST Category Candidates: 5 Years
- OBC Category Candidates: 3 Years
- Physically Handicapped Candidates: 10 Years
Selection Process for SER Apprentice Recruitment 2025:
- Selection process will be on the basis of merit list prepared (ITI Trade-wise) in respect of all the candidates who apply against the notification in relevant trades. The merit list in every trade will be prepared percentage of marks obtained in 10th class with minimum 50% (aggregate) marks.
Application Fee:
- General, OBC Category Candidates: Rs. 100/-
- SC/ST, PWD, Women Category Candidates: Nil
Important Dates:
- Opening Date of Online Application: 18th November 2025
- Closing Date of Online Application: 17th December 2025
How to Apply for SER Apprentice Recruitment 2025:
All interested and eligible candidates can apply online from the official website of South Eastern Railway (SER) from 18th November to 17th December 2025.
SER Apprentice Official Notification
FAQs for SER Apprentice Recruitment 2025:
Q.1 How many vacancies have been announced by SER for Apprentice position?
Ans. SER has announced a recruitment notification for 1785 vacancies of Apprentice position.
Q.2 What is the opening date to apply online for SER Apprentice Recruitment 2025?
Ans. The opening date to apply online for the SER Apprentice Recruitment 2025 is 18th November 2025.
Q.3 What is the closing date to apply online for SER Apprentice Vacancy 2025?
Ans. The closing date to apply online for SER Apprentice Vacancy 2025 is 17th December 2025.
Q.4 What is the qualifications for the SER Apprentice Vacancy 2025?
Ans. Candidates must have passed a ITI pass in relevant trades.