RRC NR Careers : Railway Recruitment Cell Recruitment 2024, 4096 Vacancies, Eligibility, Apply Now

 

The Railway Recruitment Cell Northern Railway is currently seeking applications from eligible candidates for the position of Apprentice. Read this article for complete information.

Railway Recruitment Cell Recruitment 2024

Railway Recruitment Cell Northern Railway Notification 2024: RRC NR has released an official notification for positions of Apprentice. According to the official notification of Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC NR), There are only 4096 vacancies available.  

ONLINE applications are invited from ELIGIBLE and desirous candidates for engagement of Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961 for imparting training at various Divisions/Units/Workshops over Northern Railway. Imparting Training in Railway will not confer any right to the candidates for their absorption in Railway after successful completion of training. It shall not be obligatory on the part of the employer to offer any employment to the Apprentice on completion of the period of his/her apprenticeship training in his/her establishment. It shall not be obligatory on the part of the apprentice to accept an employment under the employer.

Railway Recruitment Cell Recruitment 2024 : Key Highlights

Organization	Railway Recruitment Cell Northern Railway ( RRC NR)
Notification. No	RRC/NR/06/2024
Post Name	Apprentice
Posts	4096 Post
Stipend	As per Apprenticeship Rules
Category	India Careers
Application Process	Online
Notification Date	13th August, 2024
Start Date	16th August,2024
Last Date	16th September, 2024
Official Website	www.rrcnr.org

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RRC NR Apprentice Notification 2024 : Railway Jobs 2024

 The notification was issued by the Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway has released an official notification for positions of Apprentice. You can download the PDF notification directly from the link given below to know the details about the education qualification, exam date, admit card and selection process. All necessary information can be found in the following paragraphs and also on the official website.

Railway Recruitment Cell Recruitment 2024 : Vacancy Details

For Vacancy, A total of 4096 vacancies are notified under the RRC NR Recruitment.

Post Name	No. Vacancy
Apprentice	4096
Total	4096

Railway Recruitment Cell Recruitment 2024 : Discipline wise Cluster and Units Details

The details of Trade wise and Division/Workshop wise, number of Applicants to be engaged for training as Act Apprentices along with the break-up of reservation for applicants belonging to SC/ST/OBC categories and for PwBD’s/Ex-servicemen are furnished in Annexure-“A” of the official notification. See the notification for more information.

RRC NR Recruitment 2024 : Eligibility Criteria

RRC NR Railway Vacancy : Education Qualification

Railway Vacancy Minimum Qualification: 

The candidate must have passed SSC/Matriculation/10th class examination or its equivalent (under 10+2 examination system) with minimum 50% marks, in aggregate, from recognized Board and must have passed ITI in relevant trade issued by NCVT/SCVT recognized by the Government of India.

Note: The candidate should have already passed the prescribed qualification on the date of issue of notification. The applicants whose SSC/Matriculation/10th and ITI result are awaited as on date of notification are not eligible to apply.

RRC NR Recruitment 2024 : Age Limit 

RRC NR Vacancy: Upper Age limit

The candidates should have completed 15 years of age and should not have completed 24 years of age as on 16.09.2024.

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RRC NR Vacancy 2024 :  Relaxations

• Upper age limit is relaxable by 05 years in case of SC/ST candidates, 3 years in Case of OBC candidates.
• For Persons with Disability, the upper age limit is relaxed by 10 years.
• Upper age limit is relaxable by up to additional 10 years for ex- servicemen to the extent of service rendered in Defence Forces plus 03 years provided they have put in a minimum of 6 months service at a stretch, except Ex-servicemen who have already joined the Govt. service on the Civil side after availing the Ex.servicemen status for the purpose of their engagement. However, regardless of community, Ex- servicemen will be considered against the Ex-servicemen quota,, if available. If UR vacancies are not available then only Ex. servicemen belonging to those particular communities where vacancies are available will be considered against the ex-servicemen quota.
• The candidates who want to avail the benefit of reservation of SC/ST must produce his/her Caste certificate on Central Government format issued by appropriate authority at the time of Document Verification.
• Similarly, the candidates who want to avail the benefit of reservation of OBC must produce Caste Certificate and Non-Creamy Layer Certificate valid for the current year 2024-25 in Central Government Format issued on or after 01.01.2024 by appropriate authority.
• The candidates who want to avail the benefit of reservation of Ex-servicemen and Armed Forces Personnel, must produce Discharge certificate and in case of children of Ex-servicemen and children of Armed Forces Personnel, they must produce discharge certificate or Armed forces serving certificate respectively (as the case may be) of his/her parents at the time of document verification.
• The candidates who want to avail the benefit of reservation of PwBD must produce a PH/PWD certificate issued by competent authority under the rules.

Indian Railway Recruitment 2024 for EX-SERVICEMEN 

An Ex-servicemen candidate selected under the reservation provided for them is to be placed in the appropriate category viz. UR/SC/ST/OBC to which he belongs. Ex-servicemen, their children and children of Armed Force personnel will be engaged for Apprenticeship as per details mentioned below:

1. Children of killed/disabled dused disabled Ex-servicemen including those killed/disabled during peace time.
2. Children of Ex-Servicemen
3. Children of Serving jawans
4. Children of Serving officer 
5. Ex- Servicemen 

RRC NR Careers 2024 : Stipend and Training Period

Period of Training & Stipend- As per Rules applicable.

Railway Recruitment Cell Northern Railway Recruitment 2024: Selection Process

The procedure for engagement of candidate will be as under:

• Screening & Scrutiny of the application. There will be no written test of viva.
• Selection of Act Apprentices is to be made on the basis of merit prepared taking the average of the percentage marks obtained by the candidate in both Matriculation/SSC/10th (with minimum 50% aggregate marks) & ITI examination giving equal weight age to both.
• In case of two candidates having the same marks, the candidate having older age shall be preferred. If the Date of Birth is also the same, then the candidate who passed the matriculation exam earlier shall be considered first.
• A final merit list will be prepared cluster, trade wise and community wise, equal to the number of slots in the descending order of percentage of marks obtained by the candidate in SSC/Matriculation/10th & ITI, as stated above in para 5.2 & 5.3.
• The applicant should note that in case any discrepancy in the Marks/CGPA entered in the online application and the original marksheet/certificate, is found at the time of Documents Verification, the candidature of the Applicant will be rejected summarily.

Calculation of Marks:

• For the purpose of calculation of percentage of marks of Matriculation/SSC/10th of the candidates from Boards where grading system is applicable, RRC will take the midpoint of the range of grades obtained by the candidates. After obtaining midpoints of all the attempted subjects according to grades awarded, average will be calculated treating each subject as out of 100 marks, as there is no standard method or multiplying factor for calculation of average of matriculation for such Boards.
• CGPA/ Grade obtained by the applicants should be converted to actual marks and duly entered by the applicant in the online application. Please note that the final score should be calculated by adding the marks of all subjects not of any group of subjects.
• Further on few board certificates where marks obtained and total out of marks are not calculated in that case marks obtained in all the subjects as mentioned on the certificates will be taken into the consideration for deciding the merit.
• For the purpose of calculation of percentage of ITI marks, average marks mentioned in consolidated statement of marks for all semesters of the trade applied i.e. Marks mentioned in the Provisional national Trade certificate issued by NCVT/SCVT, which is to be duly entered by the application will only be reckoned.

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Indian Railway Jobs 2024 : Fee structure 

For this Requirement, the Application fees is (Non-refundable) – Rs. 100/- & No fee is required to be paid by SC/ST/ PwBD/ Women candidates.

How to Apply for RRC NR Railway Recruitment 2024?

• Visit the RRC NR official website.
• Click on the Link “Engagement of Act Apprentice” ONLINE Application.
• Now, Fill the detail i.e. Name, Father’s Name, Community, Category, Mobile no., Email ID & Date of Birth and Register. On successful registration candidate will get Password for login subsequently on given Email ID & by SMS on registered Mobile Number.
• Now, Login “Candidate Dashboard containing Application Form, Payment of Online Fee, Upload documents will appear”.
• After filling up the Application Form, Pay online Fee (Except exemption category) and Upload required documents and submit finally”. (Note: Photograph, Signature & Thumb Impression having size 10 to 50 KB in jpg format & Save Images and upload certificates like: Educational, Caste, PWD & Ex-SM Certificates etc. on completion candidate can take print of application & Fee payment slip for candidate purpose record only).
• Photograph, Signature & Thumb Impression having size 10 to 50 KB in jpg format & Save Images and upload certificates like:- Educational, Caste, PWD & Ex-SM certificates etc. On completion candidates can take print of application & Fee payment slip for candidate purpose record only.
• At the end, Print your online application. You will need it if you are called for document verification.

Documents To Be Uploaded: Railway Job Vacancy

Applicant must upload following documents/certificates with the online application failing Which application will be rejected:

• Proof of date of birth (SSC/Matriculation/10th certificate or DOB Certificate).
• Proof of Essential educational i.e. SSC/Matriculation/10th pass Mark sheet & Certificate.
• Consolidated ITI Mark Sheet of all semesters of the trade in which applied/Provisional National Trade Certificate indicating marks.
• National Trade Certificate issued by NCVT/SCVT with mark sheet as the case may be prescribed for trade.
• In case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PWD/Ex-SM etc Certificate in prescribed format as per Annexure available on RRC website i.e.www.rrcnr.org.
• Disability Certificate, in case of PwBD Applicants.
• Discharge certificate/serving certificate, in case of applicants applied against Ex- servicemen quota

Note : 

• Certificates in languages other than English or Hindi should be accompanied by an attested copy of translation in English/Hindi.
•  Production of Original of uploaded documents along with 2 self-attested photocopies on the day of Documents Verification in the concerned Divisions is mandatory. Application without requisite enclosures uploaded will be summarily rejected and no additional documents will be accepted during the Documents Verification.

Important Dates of RRC NR Railway Recruitment 2024

Notification Release Date	13th August, 2024
Start Date	16th August, 2024
Last Date	16th September, 2024

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Railway Apprentice 2024 : Agreement Of Training

Before commencement of the apprenticeship training in the designated trade, the selected candidate has to enter into a Contract of Apprenticeship Training as applicable. In case the selected candidate is minor then, his/her guardian has to enter into a Contract of Apprenticeship with the employer.

RRC NR Recruitment: Medical Fitness

RRC NR Physical Standards:

For this Requirement, A person shall be ELIGIBLE for being trained under the Apprentices Act 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules 1992 as amended from time to time, if he/she satisfies the minimum standards of physical fitness as prescribed in the aforesaid Act and Rules and the standards prescribed for imparting training to the relevant trades. The candidate may be advised to bring medical certificate at the time of Document Verification in the prescribed format as per Apprentice Act 1961 and Para 4 of Apprentice Rules 1992 (As amended from time to time) the medical certificate should be signed by Govt. authorized doctor (GAZ), not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon of Central/State Hospital.

RRC NR Apprentice 2024 : Important Instructions for Invalid Application

Invalid Application: Any of the following deficiencies/discrepancies found in the application Form and documents submitted by the applicant will render the application invalid/rejected: 

• Incomplete Application.
• Applications without photograph, LHT impression, unsigned application/Signature in capital or different signature at different places during the selection process.
• Application with scanned photo but wearing Goggles or with cap or with wig or coloured glasses or disfigured/small size or unrecognizable.
• Application without fee or less fee.
• Applications without proof of date of birth, 10th pass mark sheet, ITI trade certificate issued form NCVT/SCVT & mark sheets etc.
• Relevant certificates as proof for claiming age relaxation or fee relaxation if any wherever claimed.
• Multiple Applications with minor changes of information and/ or facts or varied details for same trade.
• Application without valid community certificate in the Central Government format and form the appropriate authority.
• Over age or under age.
• Self-attested photocopies of requisite certificates not uploaded.
• Not having educational qualification & ITI qualification at the time of applying.
• Applications which are filled in a language other than English or Hindi.
• Any other irregularities which are considered invalid by RRC.

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RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment : Miscellaneous 2024 

• Railway Administration will not be responsible for any inadvertent error in the advertisement (RRC website would be primary and main source of contact with the candidates for various information during the selection.) of the Railway Administration in all matters relating to eligibility., acceptance or
• The decision rejection of applications etc. will be final and binding on the candidates and no enquiry or correspondence will be entertained in this connection.
• This Notice is also available on the RRC Website. The English version shall be applicable in case of any ambiguity/dispute in two versions. applications ONLINE, they are free to
• In case any applicant has difficulty in registering their contact the helpline numbers as available on RRC website on all working days 09:30 Hrs to 18:00 Hrs.

RRC NR Apprentice Recruitment General Instructions 2024 

• Notified slots are subject to change i.e. increase or decrease as per the administration requirement. 
• Merely Registering/filling up online application on RRC website does not entitle the candidate being eligible for selection process.
• Railway Administration reserves the rights to engage eligible candidates.
• The decision of Railway Administration on all matters relating to eligibility, place, date, mode of selection, acceptance or rejection etc. shall be final and binding on the candidates. The candidature of the applicants shall be liable to be rejected at any stage of selection/engagement process in case of concealment of any fact, which is in contravention to the above laid down conditions. The decision of the Railway Administration shall be final and binding on the candidates. (v).
•  No TA/DA/Accommodation will be given for appearing in the process. Applicant has to make their own arrangements. The Railway Administration reserves the right to fix any date, as deemed suitable, change place or postpone (at its own convenience), or even cancel the process due to unforeseen circumstances against which no claim will be accepted. No request for change of date & venue will be entertained at any stage.
• Candidates should bring all documents uploaded with ONLINE Application Form in Original along with one set of self-attested photo copies i.e. (DOB certificate, Matriculation or Equivalent Certificate & Marks Sheet, ITI Trade Certificate issued by NCVT/SCVT with Mark Sheet, Caste Certificate, Disability Certificate, Ex-SM Discharge or Dependent Certificate, Medical fit certificate etc.) on the day of Document Verification at the given Place and Time on E-Admit Card to be downloaded from RRC website, without which candidature will be canceled. Certificates in Languages other than English or Hindi should be accompanied by a self-attested translation in English/Hindi. 
• If it is notice by the Railway Administration that applicant has furnished wrong information/fake certificates, the Railway Administration reserve the right to discharge the candidate/selected candidate at any stage without notice even after his selection to underg training.
• Candidate’s admission at all stages of the process will be purely provisional subject to satisfying the prescribed eligibility condition. No candidate should attempt impersonation or take the help of any impersonator at any stage of the selection process. Such candidates will be debarred for life from appearing in all RRB/RRC examinations or any appointment in Railways. In addition, legal action may be taken against the candidate.
• Any material suppression of facts or submitting of forged certificates/caste certificate by a candidate for securing eligibility and/or obtaining privileges, including fee exemption for appearing in the selection trial shall lead to rejection of his/her candidature for the particular recruitment for which he/she has applied. Further, he/she will also be debarred from all examinations conducted by all RRB/RRC over the country and legal action may be initiated, if warranted.
• Candidates who have been debarred for lifetime form all RRB/RRC examinations or candidates who have been debarred for a specified period which is not yet completed need not apply in response to this employment notice. Their candidature will be rejected during any stage of recruitment as and when detected.
• Any subsequent changes in the terms and conditions of the Notice as per extant rules will stand good. RRC reserves the right to consider/incorporate any subsequent changes/modification/additions/cancellation in the terms & conditions to recruitment under this Notice as and when applicable.
•  RRC reserves the right to reject the candidature of any applicant at any stage of the process of recruitment, if any irregularity/deficiency is noticed in the application.
•  For any Legal Dispute, the Jurisdiction will be at New Delhi only. In the event of any dispute about interpretation or any mistake, the English version will be treated as final.
• Canvassing in any form, misbehavior or misconduct will lead to summary rejection and cancellation of candidature and no correspondence will be entertained in this matter.
• Candidates to note that all relevant certificates of education i.e. SSC/Matriculation/10th Pass & ITI trade certificate issued by NCVT/SCVT with the mark Sheets, SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EX-SM etc. are to be uploaded with online application form. Original Certificates are not to be sent to RRC/NR and same are required at the time of Document Verification failing which applicant shall not be allowed to participate in the selection process.
• No request to change the division/unit will be entertained of the candidates at any stage.
• The Railway Administration does not undertake any responsibility for sending reply to the candidates not selected or not called for. No correspondence in respect of the application submitted shall be entertained or replied by this office to any individual or organization.
• No Hostel accommodation will be provided and selected candidates will have to make their own arrangement during their training as per Apprentice Act 1961 and they will be released on completion of the training.

About Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC)

Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) vide their Letter No. E(NG)-II/96/RR-1/62 dated 18.07.2005 have delegated the powers of recruitment to Group ‘D’ posts to the General Managers. In pursuance to this, Railway Recruitment Cell was opened in Central Railway. The Railway Recruitment Cell has been entrusted with the responsibility to make recruitment to all Group ‘D’ posts from open market.

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