Central Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 2,861
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Internship
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹9,600 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Candidates must have passed 10th class examination or its equivalent under 10+2 system with minimum 50% aggregate marks and possess a National Trade Certificate (NCVT/SCVT) in the designated trade.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — refer official notification for details.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 15 to 24 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Vacancies under this Notification
This list may not include all posts.
- Armature Coil Winder 1 Vacancy
- Blacksmith 38 Vacancies
- Cable Jointer 20 Vacancies
- Carpenter 184 Vacancies
- Computer Operator & Programming Assistant 17 Vacancies
- Crane Driver 3 Vacancies
- Electrician 409 Vacancies
- Electronics Mechanic 48 Vacancies
- Fitter 553 Vacancies
- Information and Communication Technology System Maintenance 40 Vacancies
- Information Technology & Electronic System Maintenance 2 Vacancies
- Instrument Mechanic 4 Vacancies
- Machinist 71 Vacancies
- Mason 23 Vacancies
- Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) 5 Vacancies
- Mechanic Auto Electrical and Electronics 34 Vacancies
- Mechanic Communication Equipment Maintenance 26 Vacancies
- Mechanic Diesel 199 Vacancies
- Mechanic Machine Tools Maintenance 66 Vacancies
- Mechanic Radio and TV 13 Vacancies
- Mechanic-cum-Operator (Electronics Communication System) 16 Vacancies
- Motor Mechanic 3 Vacancies
- Painter (General) 72 Vacancies
- Pipe Fitter 5 Vacancies
- Programming & Systems Administration Assistant 9 Vacancies
- Sheet Metal Worker 21 Vacancies
- Stenographer 37 Vacancies
- Tailor (General) 18 Vacancies
- Turner 26 Vacancies
- Welder 173 Vacancies
- Wireman 19 Vacancies
Central Railway's Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC/CR) invites online applications for the engagement of Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961 for training across designated workshops and units. This recruitment drive offers ITI certificate holders an opportunity to undergo practical technical training in various trades within major clusters such as Mumbai, Bhusawal, Pune, Nagpur, and Solapur. Candidates seeking a structured career pathway in technical trades can register online on the official RRC Central Railway portal before the closing date. Interested applicants should review the official notification for complete details on cluster choices, trade-wise vacancy distribution, and selection procedure.
- Engagement of Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961 across various Central Railway clusters.
- Requires 10th class pass with minimum 50% aggregate marks plus NCVT/SCVT National Trade Certificate in relevant trade.
- Selection is based on a merit list calculated from the simple average of matriculation and ITI marks.
- Application fee is Rs. 100 for general candidates, with fee exemption for SC, ST, PwBD, and Women applicants.
- All applications must be submitted strictly online through the official RRC Central Railway website before the deadline.
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Additional Salary Information
Act Apprentices will be paid a monthly stipend as per RBE No. 116/2025 dated 11/11/2025 (Rs. 9,600 per month for National or State Certificate Holders).
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
Selection will be strictly based on a merit list prepared from the simple average of percentage marks obtained in Matriculation (minimum 50% aggregate) and ITI trade marks.
Candidates must have completed 15 years of age and must not have completed 24 years as on 03/11/2026. Age relaxations apply for SC/ST, OBC, and PwBD categories.
No fee is required to be paid by SC, ST, PwBD, and Women candidates. Other applicants must pay a non-refundable fee of Rs. 100 online.
