Railway Recruitment 2025: Direct Hiring for 10th Pass Candidates
Railway Recruitment for 2025 has been announced, offering a direct hiring opportunity for eligible candidates. This recruitment is notable as it requires only a 10th-pass qualification and involves a direct selection process without an examination. The official notification for this vacancy has been released, inviting applications from male and female candidates across all of India through an online application mode. This article provides complete details regarding age limit, salary, last date to apply, and other essential information directly from the official notification.
Overview of Railway Recruitment 2025
The Railway Recruitment 2025 drive is seeking to fill multiple positions, totaling 2865 posts. The primary post name for this recruitment is Apprenticeship. Candidates from any state in India are eligible to apply online.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for these positions, applicants must meet specific eligibility requirements:
Age Limit: The minimum age limit for applicants is 15 years, and the maximum age limit is 24 years. Age relaxation will be provided as per government rules for female, OBC, SC, and ST candidates.
Educational Qualification: Candidates should have passed at least the 10th examination or its equivalent under the 10+2 examination system from a recognized institution or university. A minimum of 50% marks in the 10th standard is required to apply for these posts. For complete details, candidates are advised to check the official notification.
Application Process and Fees
The application mode for this recruitment is entirely online. A non-refundable application fee is required for all candidates.
Application Charges:
- General and OBC Candidates: ₹141
- SC/ST Candidates: ₹41
- Female Candidates: ₹41
Selection Process
The selection for Railway Recruitment 2025 will be based on a merit-based system, eliminating the need for a written examination. The process includes:
- No Exam
- Merit-Based Selection
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
For comprehensive information on the selection process, candidates should refer to the official notification.
Salary Information
The salary for positions under the Railway Recruitment 2025 will be provided as per the prevailing rules. Detailed information regarding the salary structure can be found in the official notification.
Required Documents for Application
Applicants must prepare the following documents to successfully apply online:
- Aadhaar Card
- 10th Marksheet
- Registered Mobile Number
- Passport Size Photo
- Email ID
- Degree related to the position (if applicable)
- Permanent Residence Certificate
- Signature
- Caste Certificate (for reserved categories)
Candidates are encouraged to check the official notification for any additional document requirements.
Important Dates to Remember
Mark your calendars for the key dates for Railway Recruitment 2025:
- Starting Date for Online Application: August 30, 2025
- Last Date for Online Application: September 29, 2025
Detailed Vacancy Distribution
The total number of 2865 Apprenticeship posts are distributed among various categories as follows:
- General: 10150 (Please verify with official notification, as the total stated is 2865)
- SC: 433
- ST: 215
- OBC: 778
- EWS: 289
- Total Vacancies: 2865
Candidates are advised to thoroughly review the official notification for complete and accurate details of the recruitment before applying.

