East Central Railway (ECR), Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), has issued the ECR Apprentice Result 2025 for Act Apprentice training under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The shortlisted candidates have been selected on the basis of marks in Class 10th and ITI, and a division/unit-wise merit list has been prepared.
Candidates who registered for Act Apprentice 2024-25/2025-26 can now download the trade-wise & community-wise merit list PDF and check their name, registration number and allotted division for the next stage of document verification.
Job Summary – ECR Act Apprentice Merit List 2025
| Recruiting Authority | Railway Recruitment Cell, East Central Railway (RRC ECR) |
| Training Name | Act Apprentice Training under Apprentices Act 1961 |
| Notification Number | RRC/ECR/HRD/Act. Apprentices/2024-25 & 2025-26 |
| Total Apprentice Seats | Approx. 1,149 Act Apprentice slots across various divisions/units |
| Result / Merit List Date | 20 November 2025 (shortlisted candidates list published) |
| Selection Basis | Merit list based on Class 10th (Matric) & ITI marks, trade-wise & category-wise |
| Next Stage | Document Verification (DV) & Medical Examination |
| Official Websites | rrcecr.gov.in, ecr.indianrailways.gov.in |
Apprentice Seat Distribution – Division / Unit Wise
The ECR Apprentice merit list has been prepared for different divisions and workshops under East Central Railway. The table below gives an indicative distribution of seats as per the notification for Act Apprentice engagement.
| Division / Workshop | Number of Apprentice Slots |
|---|---|
| Danapur Division | 675 |
| Dhanbad Division | 156 |
| Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Division | 64 |
| Sonpur Division | 47 |
| Samastipur Division | 46 |
| Plant Depot / Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya | 29 |
| Carriage Repair Workshop, Harnaut | 110 |
| Mechanical Workshop, Samastipur | 27 |
| Total Slots | 1,154 (as per notification) |
Note: Candidates should cross-check the exact trade-wise & category-wise breakup in the official merit list PDF and notification.
Eligibility Criteria – Educational Qualification
- Candidate must have passed Class 10th (Matriculation) or equivalent with at least 50% marks in aggregate from a recognised board.
- Candidate must possess a valid ITI certificate in the relevant trade from an NCVT/SCVT recognised institute.
- The trade selected in the application form and ITI trade should be compatible as specified in the official notification.
- Only candidates who submitted complete online applications within the prescribed dates have been considered for preparation of the merit list.
For detailed trade-wise qualification requirements, candidates must refer to the official notification and annexures on the ECR website.
Age Limit for ECR Apprentice 2025
- Minimum Age: 15 years
- Maximum Age: 24 years (as per cut-off date given in notification)
Upper age relaxation is applicable as per Railway rules:
- SC / ST: Relaxation up to 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): Relaxation up to 3 years
- PwD candidates: Additional relaxation as per Government norms
Application / Processing Fee (at the Time of Form Filling)
The fee was charged at the time of online application. No separate fee is required for checking the result or downloading the merit list.
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100/- (non-refundable) |
| SC / ST / PwD | No Fee |
| All Female Candidates | No Fee |
| Payment Mode | Online – Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI etc. |
Important Dates – ECR Apprentice 2025
| Notification Release Date | 25 January 2025 (Act Apprentice 2024-25 notification) |
| Start of Online Application | 25 January 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14 February 2025 (till 23:59 hrs) |
| New Apprentice Notification for 2025-26 | 26 September 2025 |
| Shortlisted Candidates Notice (Merit List) | 20 November 2025 |
| Document Verification (DV) | As per schedule notified separately by respective Divisions / Units |
Candidates must regularly visit the official website of RRC ECR and ECR for any updates regarding DV schedule and joining instructions.
How to Download ECR Apprentice Result 2025 Merit List
- Open the official Railway Recruitment Cell East Central Railway website: rrcecr.gov.in or visit the East Central Railway portal: ecr.indianrailways.gov.in.
- On the homepage, go to the “Notice / Apprenticeship” or “Act Apprentice” section in the latest updates.
- Look for the notice titled such as “Shortlisted candidates for engagement of Act Apprentices for Apprenticeship Training under Apprentices Act, 1961”.
- Click on the merit list PDF link. The trade-wise & community-wise shortlisted candidates list will open in a new tab.
- Download the PDF file and use the search (Ctrl+F) option to find your name, registration number, or date of birth.
- Carefully note the division/unit, trade and reporting instructions mentioned against your details.
- Keep a printed copy or a digital copy of the merit list page for use during document verification and medical examination.
In case of any mismatch or discrepancy in name, marks or category, candidates should immediately contact the Railway Recruitment Cell, ECR, Patna through the contact details provided in the notice.
Important Links – ECR Apprentice Result 2025
| Shortlisted Candidates Notice / Merit List | Click Here |
| Act Apprentice Detailed Notification (PDF) | Download from Official Website |
| RRC ECR Official Website (Patna) | rrcecr.gov.in |
| East Central Railway Main Portal | ecr.indianrailways.gov.in |
| Latest Govt Job Updates (JobResultHub) | Visit JobResultHub.in |