RRC Central Railway Apprentice 2026 — 51 Vacancies

About This Job

Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway (RRC/CR) is hiring 51 Act Apprentices across four trades — Stenographer, Fitter (Engineering), Mason, and Mechanic Refrigeration & AC. The training is for 1 year and you get a monthly stipend of Rs. 9,600. You need to have passed 10th class with 50% marks and hold an ITI certificate (NCVT/SCVT) in the relevant trade. The last date to apply online is 9 April 2026.

RRC Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — 51 Posts

Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway, Mumbai, has released Notification No. RRC/CR/AA/2025/Part-II dated 10 March 2026 for the engagement of Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961. This is a centralized notification for all workshops and units under Central Railway. Posting will be in one of four clusters — Mumbai, Bhusawal, Pune, or Solapur. The merit list is prepared division-wise, trade-wise, and community-wise based on marks.

Vacancy Breakdown

Note: PwBD and Ex-Servicemen seats are included in the total, not separate. Stenographer requires ITI in Stenographer (Shorthand English or Hindi). Fitter (Engineering), Mason, and Mechanic Refrigeration & AC require ITI in the respective trade.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• You must have passed 10th class (under 10+2 system) or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized Board.
• You must hold a National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the relevant trade, issued by NCVT or SCVT.
• Engineering graduates and diploma holders are NOT eligible under this notification — they fall under a separate apprenticeship scheme.

Who Cannot Apply

• Candidates who are already undergoing or have completed apprenticeship training cannot apply.
• Candidates from all states and union territories can apply, except those from J&K, Meghalaya, and Assam who do not have an Aadhaar card (they can use voter ID, passport, or driving license instead).

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 15 years (as on 10 March 2026)
• Maximum age: 24 years (as on 10 March 2026)
• SC/ST: Upper age relaxed by 5 years (max 29 years)
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): Upper age relaxed by 3 years (max 27 years)
• PwBD: Upper age relaxed by 10 years (max 34 years)
• Ex-Servicemen: Upper age relaxed by up to 10 years (based on defence service length + 3 years)

Stipend

• Monthly Stipend: Rs. 9,600 per month (as per RBE No. 116/2025 dated 11/11/2025)
• This applies to National or State Trade Certificate holders
• Training Period: 1 year for all trades
• No hostel accommodation is provided — you need to arrange your own stay
• Important: Completing apprenticeship training does not guarantee a job in Indian Railways

Application Fee

• General / OBC: Rs. 100 (non-refundable)
• SC / ST / PwBD / Women: No fee (fully exempted)
• Payment through online gateway only — Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, Internet Banking, or Wallet

Selection Process

1. Merit List: Selection is purely merit-based — there is no written exam. The merit list is prepared based on the simple average of your Matriculation marks (all subjects) + ITI marks.
2. Document Verification: If you make it to the merit list, you will be called for verification of original certificates at the respective Division/Unit.
3. Medical Examination: You must produce a medical fitness certificate as per Annexure-VII of the notification, signed by a Government doctor (not below Asst. Surgeon rank).

Tie-breaking rule: If two candidates have the same marks, the older candidate gets preference. If age is also the same, the one who passed matriculation earlier is selected first.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official RRC Central Railway website at www.rrccr.com.
2. Click on the apprentice application link and register with your details.
3. Fill in your personal information, educational qualifications, and trade details carefully.
4. Upload scanned copies of your photograph (3.5 x 3.5 cm, 20-70 KB, JPG/JPEG) and signature (3.5 x 3.5 cm, 20-30 KB, JPG/JPEG).
5. Upload scanned copies of your 10th mark sheet, ITI certificate, NTC, caste certificate (if applicable), and other required documents.
6. Pay the application fee through the integrated payment gateway (if applicable).
7. Submit the form and save your Registration Number for future reference.
8. Choose only one cluster (Mumbai/Bhusawal/Pune/Solapur) and give your unit preference within that cluster.

Note: No physical application is needed. Do not send any printout or documents to RRC/CR by post.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 10 March 2026
• Application Start Date: 10 March 2026 (11:00 AM)
• Application End Date: 9 April 2026 (5:00 PM)
• Exam Date: Not applicable (merit-based selection)
• Document Verification: To be announced after merit list preparation

• Follow the designated trade curriculum and complete all practical training modules assigned by the workshop supervisor
• Assist senior technicians and craftsmen in day-to-day maintenance and repair work at the railway workshop
• Keep accurate records of work completed, materials used, and training progress as required by the apprenticeship program
• Work with tools, machinery, and equipment specific to your trade (stenography, fitting, masonry, or refrigeration/AC) under supervision
• Follow all safety protocols and standard operating procedures in the railway workshop environment
• Prepare reports and documentation as directed during the training period
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of your assigned work area and tools