Painter (General) – RRC CR
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 72
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹9,600 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: 10th Class examination pass with minimum 50% aggregate marks and ITI in Painter (General) 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 Painter (General) trade apprenticeship at Central Railway offers ITI pass outs targeted training in surface preparation, industrial coating, and coach painting operations. Trainees gain hands-on knowledge of modern painting techniques and protective chemical treatments used in railway rolling stock maintenance. Eligible aspirants seeking entry-level skill enhancement in a public sector enterprise are invited to apply online.
- Provides training in industrial painting, surface finishing, and protective coating applications.
- Shortlisting is purely merit-based with equal weightage given to 10th standard and ITI marks.
- Open to candidates aged 15 to 24 years, with relaxations for reserved categories as per rules.
- Trainees will receive a fixed stipend of ₹9,600 per month for the duration of the apprenticeship.
- Candidates must apply online through RRC Central Railway portal www.rrccr.com.
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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 have passed 10th class with at least 50% aggregate marks and hold an ITI in Painter (General) trade.
Selected apprentices will be paid a monthly stipend of ₹9,600.
No written examination is conducted; engagement is based strictly on a merit list prepared from 10th and ITI marks.
