Computer Operator & Programming Assistant – RRC CR
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 17
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹9,600 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: 10th Class passed with 50% aggregate marks and NCVT/SCVT National Trade Certificate in COPA (Computer Operator & Programming Assistant) or PASAA.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — refer official notification for details.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Applications are open for 17 slots in Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA / PASAA) trade under Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026. This role offers IT enthusiasts practical experience in computer software operation, database maintenance, and administrative system support in railway offices. Candidates holding 10th pass certificate with 50% aggregate and ITI in COPA/PASAA trade can apply online. Selected trainees will receive a consolidated stipend of ₹9,600 per month during their one-year apprenticeship.
- Offers practical training in IT operation, database management, and programming maintenance.
- Essential qualification is 10th Pass (50% aggregate) plus ITI in COPA / PASAA trade.
- Fixed monthly stipend of ₹9,600 paid as per Railway Board guidelines.
- No written exam or interview; selection is based purely on matriculation and ITI marks simple average.
- Apply online at www.rrccr.com before the closing date of 02/12/2026.
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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
The candidate must be between 15 to 24 years of age as on 03-11-2026, with age relaxation applicable for reserved categories.
Selected Computer Operator & Programming Assistant apprentices get a monthly stipend of ₹9,600.
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