Welder – RRC CR
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 173
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹9,600 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: 10th Standard examination pass with minimum 50% aggregate marks along with ITI in Welder / Welder (Gas & Electric) trade (NCVT/SCVT).
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — refer official notification for details.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Minimum 15 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Welder trade apprenticeship under RRC Central Railway 2026 provides foundational technical training in gas and electric welding methods across railway workshops. Trainees gain practical knowledge of metal joining techniques, structural fabrication, and industrial safety procedures essential for railway maintenance. Eligible ITI certificate holders aiming for structured skill development in central government units are encouraged to apply through the online process.
- Imparts specialized training in gas and electric welding techniques over a 1-year duration.
- Engagement panel is based on simple average of marks obtained in 10th class and ITI Welder trade.
- Candidates from SC, ST, OBC, and PwBD categories receive upper age relaxations per government directives.
- Monthly stipend of ₹9,600 is granted to selected candidates holding valid National or State Trade Certificates.
- Applications must be registered online on www.rrccr.com without submitting physical hard copies.
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Additional Salary Information
Stipend of ₹9,600 per month as per RBE No.116/2025.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Preparation of Trade-wise and Cluster-wise Merit List based on aggregate marks of Matriculation (min 50%) and ITI marks.
Document Verification in opted Divisions/Units.
Medical Fitness Examination as per prescribed standards.
Application Fees
Application Fee: Rs. 100/- (Non-refundable) SC / ST / PwBD / Women Candidates: Nil
Reservation
SC/ST candidates receive up to 05 years of upper age relaxation.
OBC candidates receive up to 03 years of upper age relaxation.
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) receive up to 10 years of upper age relaxation.
Ex-servicemen receive relaxation to the extent of service rendered plus 3 years up to an additional 10 years.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website of RRC Central Railway at www.rrccr.com.
- Click on the link for Engagement of Act Apprentices under The Apprentices Act 1961.
- Register by entering personal details, mobile number, valid email ID, and Aadhaar number.
- Select your preferred Cluster and Units within that cluster.
- Fill in matriculation and ITI trade marks carefully.
- Upload scanned photograph, signature, 10th marksheet, ITI certificate, and caste/disability certificates as required.
- Pay the non-refundable application fee of Rs. 100 online if applicable.
- Submit the online application form and print the confirmation copy for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Candidates must be between 15 and 24 years old as on 03/11/2026, with age relaxations of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates.
Candidate must have completed 10th Class with minimum 50% marks and hold an ITI in Welder / Welder (Gas & Electric) trade.
A consolidated stipend of ₹9,600 per month is provided during the 1-year training period.
