The Central Railway has issued a fresh recruitment notification for the year 2025, announcing an invitation for candidates to apply online for a total of 2,418 apprentice positions spread across various technical trades. The announcement was made through the official Central Railway recruitment portal, and aspiring candidates are being urged to complete their applications well before the stipulated deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.
The apprenticeship programme under the Central Railway is designed to provide young Indians with practical, hands-on training in a range of engineering and technical disciplines. Candidates who successfully complete the apprenticeship period may be considered for future regular recruitment drives, making this an attractive entry point into the railway sector for diploma and ITI holders.
Eligibility criteria for the recruitment require candidates to have passed the prescribed educational qualification — typically 10th pass for certain trades and ITI or diploma in relevant engineering branches for technical posts. The age limit is set at a minimum of 15 years and a maximum of 24 years as on the notified date, with age relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per government norms.
The recruitment covers a wide spectrum of trades including fitter, electrician, welder, turner, plumbing, machining, and other industrial skills that form the backbone of railway maintenance and operations. Selection will be based on merit derived from the written test or direct evaluation during the apprenticeship interview process, followed by document verification and medical fitness checks.
Candidates are advised to visit the official Central Railway careers website to fill out the online application form, upload the required documents such as mark sheets, caste certificates where applicable, and photographs, and pay the requisite application fee. There have been reports of a significant number of applicants responding to previous recruitment cycles, underscoring the competitive nature of these posts. Experts suggest that candidates prepare thoroughly for the trade-specific tests and ensure all documentation is in order before submission.
