Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 2,422 Vacancies
Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Central Railway has officially released a notification for the recruitment of 2,422 Act Apprentice posts for training in various trades across designated clusters/units under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Eligible candidates holding Class 10 (Matriculation) with an ITI certificate in relevant trades can submit their applications online through the official RRC Central Railway portal.
📌 Recruitment Overview
| Parameter | Details |
| Recruiting Organization | Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Central Railway |
| Notification No. | RRC/CR/AA/2026 |
| Post Name | Act Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 2,422 Posts |
| Training Duration | 1 Year |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Selection Process | Merit List based on Marks (Matriculation + ITI) |
| Official Website | rrccr.com |
🗓️ Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date: November 5, 2026 (11:00 AM)
- Last Date to Apply Online: December 4, 2026 (05:00 PM)
- Cut-Off Date for Age & Qualification: November 5, 2026
💰 Stipend & Benefits
- Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend during their apprenticeship training as per the rules of the State Government / Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Ministry.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualifications
- Matriculation / 10th Class: Passed Class 10th or its equivalent under 10+2 examination system with minimum 50% aggregate marks from a recognized Board.
- Technical Qualification: National Trade Certificate (NTC) / ITI Certificate in the designated trade issued by the NCVT / SCVT.
Age Limit (as on 05.11.2026)
- Minimum Age: 15 Years
- Maximum Age: 24 Years
- Age Relaxation:
- SC / ST: Relaxation up to 5 years (Upper age limit: 29 years)
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): Relaxation up to 3 years (Upper age limit: 27 years)
- PwBD Candidates: Relaxation up to 10 years
🏭 Cluster-Wise Vacancy Breakup
Total Vacancies: 2,422 Posts
- Mumbai Cluster: 1,649 Vacancies (Carriage & Wagon Depot, Kalyan Diesel Shed, Kurla Diesel Shed, Parel Workshop, Matunga Workshop, etc.)
- Bhusawal Cluster: 418 Vacancies (Electric Locomotive Workshop, Carriage & Wagon Depot, ZETI Bhusawal, etc.)
- Pune Cluster: 152 Vacancies (Diesel Locomotive Shed, Carriage & Wagon Depot)
- Nagpur Cluster: 114 Vacancies (Electric Loco Shed, Carriage & Wagon Depot)
- Solapur Cluster: 89 Vacancies (Carriage & Wagon Depot, Diesel Loco Shed)
Popular Trades Offered
- Fitter
- Electrician
- Welder (Gas & Electric)
- Machinist
- Turner
- Carpenter
- Painter (General)
- Mechanic Motor Vehicle
- Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA)
💳 Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹100/-
- SC / ST / PwBD / Female Candidates: Nil (Exempted)
📝 How to Apply Online
- Visit the official RRC Central Railway website: rrccr.com.
- Click on the registration link for “Act Apprentice Notification 2026-27”.
- Fill in your basic registration details, including a valid Email ID and Mobile Number.
- Log in using your credentials and select your preferred Cluster, Unit, and Trade.
- Fill out the application form with educational and personal details.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents (Photograph, Signature, 10th Marksheet, ITI Certificate, Caste Certificate).
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable) and submit the form.
- Download and print the submitted application form for future reference.
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