South Eastern Railway Invites Application for 1785 Act Apprentices Recruitment 2023

South Eastern Railway Kolkata Last Date: 2nd February, 2023

South Eastern Railway Act Apprentices Recruitment 2023: Advertisement for the post of Act Apprentices in South Eastern Railway. Candidates are advised to read the details, and eligibility criteria mentioned below for this vacancy. Candidates must check their eligibility i.e. educational qualification, age limit, experience and etc. The eligible candidates can submit their applications directly before 02 February 2023. Candidates can check the latest South Eastern Railway Recruitment 2023 Act Apprentices Vacancy 2023 details and apply online at the ser.indianrailways.gov.in/ recruitment 2023 page.

South Eastern Railway Recruitment Notification & Recruitment application form is available @ ser.indianrailways.gov.in/. South Eastern Railway selection will be done on the basis of test/interview and shortlisted candidates will be appointed in West Bengal. More details of ser.indianrailways.gov.in/ recruitment, new vacancies, upcoming notices, syllabus, answer key, merit list, selection list, admit card, result, upcoming notifications and etc. will be uploaded on the official website.

Vacancy Circular No:

South Eastern Railway (SER)
invites applications for recruitment of Act Apprentices

Act Apprentices

Job Location:


Garden Reach Road, Kolkata, 700043 West Bengal

Last Date: 02 February 2023
Employment Type: Full Time

Number of Vacancy: 1785 Posts

South Eastern Railway (SER)
South Eastern Railway (SER) Recruitment 2023 Details
Company South Eastern Railway
Job Role Act Apprentices
Education Requirement ITI
Total Vacancy 1785 Posts
Job Locations Kolkata
Experience Fresher
Salary Not Disclosed
Posted on 20 Jan, 2023
Last Date To Apply 02-02-2023

Educational Qualification: Matriculation (Matriculate or 10th class in 10+2 examination system) from a recognized Board with minimum 50% marks in aggregate (excluding additional subjects) and an ITI Pass certificate (in the trade in which Apprenticeship is to be done) granted by the NCVT/SCVT.

Experience: Please refer to official document

Skills / Eligibility

Pay Scale:
INR
Not Disclosed

Age Limit: The candidates should have completed 15 years of age and should not have completed 24 years of age as on 01.01.2023. The age as recorded in the Matriculation certificate or the Birth certificate shall be reckoned for the purpose only.

Application Fee: Application fees (non-refundable) - Rs.100/- (Rupees One hundred only). No fee, however, is to be paid by the SC/ST/PWD/Women candidates.

Selection Procedure

Candidates will be selected based on written test/personal interview/medical test/ walkin interview. Once a candidate is selected they will be placed as Act Apprentices in South Eastern Railway.

How to Apply:

Candidates who are applying for South Eastern Railway Recruitment 2023, must apply before the last date. Candidates, who apply for the South Eastern Railway Recruitment 2023, can follow the procedure as given below.

Step 1: Visit the official website ser.indianrailways.gov.in

Step 2: Search the notification for South Eastern Railway Recruitment 2023

Step 3: Read all the details given on the notification and proceed further

Step 4: Check the mode of application on the official notification and apply for the South Eastern Railway Recruitment 2023.

Important Dates:

Published on: 22 January 2023

Last date for application is: 02 February 2023

For more details, please refer to official notification at

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About South Eastern Railway

The South Eastern Railway is one of the 18 railway zones in India and functions as part of the Eastern Railways. With its headquarters at Garden Reach, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, the zone is a key pillar of the Indian Railways network, contributing to national connectivity, economic development, and public service delivery. For aspirants of government jobs and public sector careers, the South Eastern Railway represents a stable and prestigious employment opportunity across technical and non-technical roles.

Role in Public Service

As a vital component of the country's transport infrastructure, the South Eastern Railway plays a crucial role in passenger mobility, freight movement, and regional development. Its operations support national development goals and ensure essential services reach citizens efficiently. This makes it an attractive destination for candidates seeking meaningful work in the railway department.

Recruitment Overview

The zone operates through four key divisions: Adra railway division, Chakradharpur railway division, Kharagpur railway division, and Ranchi railway division. These divisions regularly announce South Eastern Railway recruitment drives for positions such as Group C and D staff, technicians, clerks, and apprentices. Candidates looking for the latest sarkari naukri in the railway sector can find comprehensive railway recruitment notifications on the official website. To explore current vacancies and prepare for exams like RRB, aspirants should monitor official updates closely.


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