RRC CR Apprentice Recruitment 2026

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Post Date / Update: 04 November 2026, 04:51 PM

Short Information: Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway (RRC CR) has released Advt No. RRC/CR/AA/2026 for 2,861 Act Apprentice training slots.
Online applications started on 03 November 2026 at 11 AM and the last date to apply is 02 December 2026 at 5 PM.
Applications are online only through rrccr.com. The fee is Rs.100 for General/OBC/EWS and nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates.
Eligibility is Class 10 pass with minimum 50% aggregate marks plus an NCVT/SCVT ITI certificate in the relevant trade.
Selection is purely merit-based on the average of Class 10 and ITI marks. There is no written exam.
Selected candidates will get a stipend of Rs.9,600 per month for 1 year of training.

RRC CR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

RRC CR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

RRC CR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

Minimum Age – 15 Years

Maximum Age – 24 Years

Age Relaxation – SC / ST 5 Years, OBC 3 Years, PwBD 10 Years. Age will be counted as on 03 November 2026.

RRC CR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

RRC CR will fill 2,861 Act Apprentice training slots across 5 clusters of Central Railway. The cluster-wise breakup is given below.

The 2,861 slots are provisional. The trade-wise and community-wise breakup is available in the official notification.

RRC CR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

The candidate must have passed Class 10 (High School) with minimum 50% aggregate marks from a recognized board and must hold an NCVT / SCVT ITI trade certificate in the relevant trade from a recognized institute.

Engineering graduates and diploma holders are NOT eligible for this apprenticeship.

Candidates who are currently undergoing apprenticeship training or who have already completed apprenticeship are NOT eligible.

A candidate can apply for one cluster only – Mumbai, Bhusawal, Pune, Nagpur or Solapur.

RRC CR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

Step 1 – Merit List – The merit list is prepared on the simple average of the Class 10 aggregate percentage and the ITI percentage, with equal weightage to both. Separate merit lists are drawn cluster-wise, unit-wise, trade-wise and community-wise.

Step 2 – Document Verification – Shortlisted candidates are called for verification of original documents.

Step 3 – Medical Fitness – Candidates must be found medically fit as per the prescribed standards.

There is no written exam in this recruitment. No negative marking — selection is merit-based, no exam.

RRC CR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 How to Apply

1. Visit the official website www.rrccr.com.
2. Open the notification RRC/CR/AA/2026 for the engagement of Act Apprentices 2026-27.
3. Read the full notification carefully before applying.
4. Check the trades, units and cluster-wise vacancy position.
5. Click on Apply Online to open the application portal.
6. Register with a valid mobile number and email ID.
7. Fill in the application form including Class 10 percentage, ITI trade details and the preference of one cluster along with unit preferences.
8. Upload your photograph, signature and certificates in the required size and format.
9. Pay the application fee of Rs.100 online if it applies to your category.
10. Submit the form before 02 December 2026 at 5 PM and take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.

Documents Required

• Class 10 mark sheet and certificate
• ITI (NCVT / SCVT) mark sheet and trade certificate
• Recent passport-size photograph and signature
• Caste / community certificate (SC / ST / OBC / EWS) if applicable
• PwBD certificate if applicable
• Valid photo ID proof

Common Reasons for Rejection

• Applying for more than one cluster
• Engineering graduates or diploma holders applying despite being ineligible
• Class 10 aggregate below 50%
• Missing or invalid ITI certificate in the relevant trade
• Unclear or wrong-size photograph, signature or certificates
• Non-payment of the application fee where applicable
• Multiple applications submitted by the same candidate

RRC CR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Links

RRC CR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 FAQ

Q1. What is the last date to apply for RRC CR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 02 December 2026 at 5 PM. Online applications started on 03 November 2026 at 11 AM.

Q2. Who can apply for RRC CR Apprentice 2026?

Candidates who have passed Class 10 with minimum 50% aggregate marks and hold an NCVT / SCVT ITI certificate in a relevant trade, and are aged between 15 and 24 years as on 03 November 2026, can apply. Engineering graduates and diploma holders are not eligible.

Q3. Is Class 10 alone enough to apply?

No. Along with Class 10 pass with minimum 50% marks, an ITI (NCVT / SCVT) certificate in the relevant trade is compulsory.

Q4. Is there any written exam in RRC CR Apprentice selection?

No. There is no written exam. Selection is through a merit list based on the simple average of Class 10 and ITI marks, followed by document verification and medical fitness. No negative marking — selection is merit-based, no exam.

Q5. Is this apprenticeship a permanent railway job?

No. This is 1-year apprenticeship training with a stipend of Rs.9,600 per month and no other allowances. It carries no guarantee of permanent employment in the railways.

Q6. Can engineering graduates or diploma holders apply?

No. Engineering graduates and diploma holders are explicitly not eligible for this Act Apprentice engagement.