The Kolkata Metro Railway has announced openings for 128 Apprentice posts, providing a fantastic opportunity for young professionals to kickstart their careers in the railway sector. The recruitment drive aims to fill positions across various trades, including Fitter, Electrician, Machinist, and Welder.
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualifications: Candidates must have completed the 10th class examination or its equivalent under the 10+2 system, achieving a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized board. Additionally, they must hold a National Trade Certificate in the relevant trade issued by NCVT or SCVT.
- Age Limit: Applicants must be between 15 and 24 years of age to be eligible for the posts.
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Selection Process: The selection of candidates for the training slots on Metro railway/Kolkata will be based on merit. The merit list will be prepared on the basis of data/details filled up by candidates in the online application form. The average of percentage marks obtained by the candidates in both matriculation and ITI examinations will be considered, giving equal weightage to both.
Application Process
- Visit the Official Website: Go to mtp.indianrailways.gov.in.
- Register: Click on the "Apprentice Recruitment 2024" link on the homepage. Provide the required details and log in with the generated credentials.
- Fill in Details: Enter personal, academic, and contact details in the application form.
- Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature as per the specified format.
- Pay the Application Fee: Use available online payment methods to complete the fee payment.
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Submit the Form: Review the form, submit it, and download a copy for future reference.
Important Dates
- Application Deadline: January 22, 2025
- Correction Window: January 23-24, 2025
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Admit Card Release: One week prior to the exam
Application Fee
- General/Unreserved Category: ₹100
- General-EWS/OBC-NCL: ₹100
- SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender: Exempt from fee
Contact Information
For any issues while applying, candidates can reach out to the Kolkata Metro Railway via its helpline numbers: 033-23411234 or 033-23411235, or via email at metro.kolkata@indianrailways.gov.in.
