Central Railway Act Apprentice 2026 – Apply Online for 2,861 Posts

Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway (RRC CR) has released the recruitment notification (Notification No. RRC/CR/AA/2026) for 2,861 Act Apprentice slots under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Eligible candidates with Class 10 and NCVT/SCVT ITI qualifications can submit online applications on the official RRC Central Railway portal.

Central Railway Act Apprentice Key Information & Important Dates

Central Railway Act Apprentice Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification:

  • Passed Class 10 (High School / 10+2 System) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized Board.

  • Possess a National Trade Certificate (NTC) or Provisional Trade Certificate in the designated trade issued by NCVT / SCVT.

• Age Limit (as of November 3, 2026):

  • Minimum Age: 15 Years

  • Maximum Age: 24 Years

  • Upper Age Relaxation: SC/ST gets 5 years relaxation (up to 29 years), OBC-NCL gets 3 years (up to 27 years), and PwBD candidates get 10 years relaxation.

• Medical Fitness: Candidates must satisfy the medical standards prescribed by the Railway Board and obtain a medical fitness certificate signed by an authorized Government Medical Officer.

Central Railway Act Apprentice Stipend 2026

Selected Act Apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 9,600, as specified under Railway Board RBE No. 116/2025 dated 11 November 2025.

Stipend Clarification: Rs. 9,600 is the notified monthly apprenticeship stipend, not the basic salary of a permanent railway employee. Selected candidates must arrange their own accommodation during training.

Central Railway Act Apprentice Selection Process & Clusters

1. No Written Exam or Interview: Selection is purely merit-based.

2. Merit Computation: Prepared on the basis of the average percentage of marks obtained in Matriculation (10th standard with min. 50%) + ITI trade marks given equal weightage.

3. Document Verification & Medical Exam: Candidates listed on the merit list will be called for document verification at the designated unit.

Eligible Clusters / Divisions

Slots are distributed across 5 major Central Railway clusters in Maharashtra:

• Mumbai Cluster

• Bhusawal Cluster

• Pune Cluster

• Nagpur Cluster

• Solapur Cluster

Note: Candidates can apply for only one cluster during application. Multiple cluster applications lead to rejection of all submissions.

Central Railway Act Apprentice Cluster-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Candidates are permitted to apply for only one cluster. The 2,861 total slots are distributed as follows:

Central Railway Act Apprentice Eligible ITI Trades

To be eligible, candidates must hold a National Trade Certificate (NTC) or Provisional Certificate issued by NCVT / SCVT in one of the following notified trades:

Major Technical Trades

• Fitter

• Electrician

• Welder (Gas & Electric)

• Mechanic (Diesel)

• Machinist

• Turner

• Painter (General)

• Carpenter

Central Railway Act Apprentice Specialized & Allied Technical Trades

• Electronics Mechanic

• Wireman

• Mechanic Machine Tools Maintenance (MMTM)

• Mechanic Motor Vehicle (MMV) / Motor Mechanic

• Mechanic Auto Electrical & Electronics

• Sheet Metal Worker

• Blacksmith (Foundry / Forger)

• Mason (Building Constructor)

• Cable Jointer

• Pipe Fitter

Central Railway Act Apprentice Electronics, IT & Commercial Trades

• PASAA / COPA (Computer Operator & Programming Assistant)

• Information & Communication Technology System Maintenance (ICTSM)

• Mechanic Communication Equipment Maintenance

• Mechanic-cum-Operator (Electronics Communication System)

• Mechanic Radio & TV

• Stenographer (English / Hindi)

Crucial Rule on Preference: When filling out the application on rrccr.com, verify that your specific ITI trade has allocated slots in the units of your chosen cluster. Selecting a cluster where your trade has zero vacant slots will invalidate your application.

How to Apply Online for Central Railway Act Apprentice

1. Visit the official RRC Central Railway portal: rrccr.com.

2. Click on the online application link for Notification No. RRC/CR/AA/2026.

3. Register using your personal email ID, mobile number, name, and date of birth.

4. Fill in Class 10 marks/percentage, ITI trade details, and select one preferred cluster along with unit priorities.

5. Upload clear scanned copies of your photograph, signature, Class 10 marksheet, NCVT/SCVT ITI certificate, and category certificate (if applicable).

6. Pay the ₹100 fee online via Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI (if applicable) and submit the form before December 2, 2026 (5:00 PM).