The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Central Railway, has released the Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification to fill 2,861 Act Apprentice training positions across various railway workshops and units.
Eligible candidates who have passed 10th standard and possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade can submit their applications online.
1. Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway |
| Recruitment Name | Central Railway Recruitment 2026 |
| Post Name | Act Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 2,861 |
| Notification No. | RRC/CR/AA/2026 |
| Job Location | Central Railway Zones |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Qualification | 10th Pass + ITI |
| Age Limit | 15–24 Years |
| Monthly Stipend | ₹9,600 |
| Selection Process | Merit List |
| Official Website | rrccr.com |
Apply Online for 2,861 Posts +1
2. Cluster-Wise Vacancy Details
| Cluster | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Mumbai | 1,712 |
| Bhusawal | 500 |
| Pune | 271 |
| Nagpur | 221 |
| Solapur | 157 |
| Total | 2,861 |
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3. Educational Qualification
Candidates must fulfil the following educational requirements:
- Must have passed 10th standard (Matriculation) under the 10+2 system.
- Must have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in Class 10.
- Must possess an NCVT/SCVT certificate in the relevant ITI trade.
- The ITI trade must be among the trades notified for the selected unit.
Note: Candidates with only a 10th-pass qualification without ITI are not eligible.
4. Age Limit
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General | 15–24 Years |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per rules |
Age is calculated as of 3 November 2026. Other applicable relaxations are governed by the official notification. Apply Online for 2,861 Posts
5. Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹100 |
| SC / ST | No Fee |
| Women Candidates | No Fee |
| PwBD Candidates | No Fee |
Payment can be made through the available online payment methods. Check the official notification for applicable exemptions. Apply Online for 2,861 Posts +1
6. Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 3 November 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 3 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 2 December 2026 |
| Application Closing Time | 5:00 PM |
| Merit List | To be announced |
| Document Verification | To be announced |
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7. Selection Process
Candidates will be selected through the following process:
- Preparation of merit list based on 10th and ITI marks.
- Document verification.
- Medical fitness verification.
There is no separate written examination for this apprentice selection.
The merit is calculated using the average of the percentage marks obtained in Class 10 and ITI.
8. Salary / Stipend
₹9,600
Monthly apprenticeship stipend
- Training duration: One year.
- Stipend: ₹9,600 per month.
- Training will take place in the allotted railway units.
Important: This is apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961. It is not a permanent railway job, and completion of training does not guarantee regular employment. Apply Online for 2,861 Posts
9. Documents Required
- 10th standard marks card.
- ITI marks card and certificate.
- Aadhaar card or other valid ID proof.
- Recent passport-size photograph.
- Scanned signature.
- Caste certificate (if applicable).
- PwBD certificate (if applicable).
- Other documents specified in the notification.
10. How to Apply Online
- Visit the official Central Railway website.
- Open the Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification.
- Read the eligibility conditions carefully.
- Complete the online registration.
- Enter personal and educational details.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and print the submitted application for future reference.
11. Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Apply Online |
| Official Notification | Download Notification |
| Official Website | Visit Website |
The official website lists the recruitment updates and application portal. Select Advertisement No. RRC/CR/AA/2026.
Important: Candidates should read the complete official notification before submitting their applications.
I can also prepare a Kannada version of this recruitment notification with the same tables for publication on KPSCKarnataka.in.
