Indian Railways has released the biggest Railway Apprentice Bharti 2025 with a total of 5901 posts under Northern Railway (NR) and South Eastern Railway (SER). The best news? No Written Exam – 100% Direct Merit-Based Selection! If you have passed 10th class, this is your golden chance to join Indian Railways without any exam pressure.
Northern Railway: 4116 Posts → Last Date 24 Dec 2025
South Eastern Railway: 1785 Posts → Last Date 17 Dec 2025
Selection: Pure Merit (10th Marks) + Document Verification
Fee: ₹100 (Free for SC/ST/Female)
Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Northern Railway & South Eastern Railway |
| Total Vacancies | 5901 Apprentice Posts |
| Northern Railway | 4116 Posts |
| South Eastern Railway | 1785 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | No Exam → Direct Merit List |
Important Dates
| Railway Zone | Last Date to Apply |
|---|---|
| Northern Railway (4116 Posts) | 24 December 2025 |
| South Eastern Railway (1785 Posts) | 17 December 2025 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Education | 10th Pass (Minimum 50% marks in aggregate) ITI in relevant trade (preferred for some units) |
| Age Limit (as on 01-01-2025) | 15 – 24 Years OBC → 27 Years | SC/ST → 29 Years |
| Nationality | Indian |
Stipend During Training
- As per Apprentices Act 1961
- ₹7,000 – ₹9,000 per month (trade-wise)
- Free medical facility + railway pass
- Certificate on completion → strong chance of permanent absorption
Selection Process – 100% Merit-Based
- Merit list prepared on the basis of 10th class percentage
- No written exam | No interview >
- Only document verification
- Final selection on merit + availability of seats in trade/unit
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹100
- SC / ST / PwD / Female: ₹0 (Free)
- Payment: Online only
How to Apply Online
- Visit respective RRC website (links above)
- Click on “Act Apprentice 2025-26”
- Register with mobile & email
- Fill application form carefully
- Upload photo, signature & 10th marksheet
- Pay fee (if applicable)
- Submit & take printout
Conclusion
Railway Bharti 2025 with 5901 Apprentice posts is the easiest and most transparent way to enter Indian Railways. With no written exam and selection purely on 10th marks, lakhs of students can now fulfill their dream of wearing the prestigious Railway uniform.
Don’t wait for the last date! Apply today and secure your seat in one of the largest railway zones of India.
FAQs – Railway Apprentice 2025
Q1. Is there any exam?
No – Only merit on 10th marks.
Q2. Last date for Northern Railway?
24 December 2025
Q3. Can girls apply?
Yes – and fee is FREE!
Q4. Minimum marks in 10th?
Generally 50% (relaxed for SC/ST)
Q5. Job after training?
No guarantee, but excellent chance in future RRB exams + experience certificate