Pradeep Singh

The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Central Railway, had sought applications from interested and eligible candidates for multiple positions and become a part of India's largest public sector undertaking.

“Online applications are invited from interested candidates for engagement of Act Apprentices for imparting training under the Apprentices Act 1961 in the designated trades at Workshops/Units in the jurisdiction of Central Railway against 2562 slots,” read RRC advertisement.

Meanwhile, candidates must note that the last date to apply for the positions is tomorrow, January 22, 2020. The application submission process had begun on December 23, 2019.

RRC, Railway Vacancy 2020 Details

Category-Wise Vacancies

Fitter, Turner, Welder, Carpenter, Painter, Tailor, Electrician, Machinist, Welder, Programming & Systems Administrations Assistant, Mechanic Diesel and Laboratory Assistant among others.

Educational Qualification

Candidates applying must have passed 10th class examination or its equivalent (under 10+2 examination system) with minimum 50% marks, in aggregate, from recognized Board and also possess National Trade Certificate in the notified trade issued by the National Council for Vocational Training or Provisional Certificate issued by National Council for Vocational Training / State Council for Vocational Training.

Age Limit (as on 01-01-2020)

The minimum age limit to apply for the positions is 15 years while the upper age limit is 24 years. However, there is relaxation in upper age limit by 05 years in case of SC/ST candidates and 3 years in case of OBC candidates.

Agreement of Training

The selected candidate has to enter into a Contract of Apprenticeship Training, before commencement of the Apprenticeship training in the designated trade, with the following provisions:

Where the Contract of Apprenticeship is terminated through failure on the part of the employer in carrying out the terms and conditions of the contract (as notified under the Apprenticeship Rules 1992), candidate will be paid apprentice compensation as prescribed.

In the event of premature termination of Contract of Apprenticeship for failure on the part of apprentice to carry out the terms and conditions of the contract (as notified under the Apprenticeship Rules 1992), the candidate/surety has to pay such amount as is determined by the Apprenticeship Adviser as and towards the cost of training.

It is not obligatory on the part of employer to offer any employment to the passed out trade apprentice on completion of the period of Apprenticeship Training in his establishment nor shall it be obligatory on the part of the Apprentice to accept an employment under the employer.

In case the selected candidate is minor then, his/her guardian has to enter into a Contract of Apprenticeship with the employer.

Candidates must visit the official website or to apply for the positions ONLINE, visit the official website of RRC- www.rrccr.com.

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