RRC Central Railway (CR) Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Central Railway has released a new recruitment notification for Act Apprentice posts under the Apprentices Act 1961. The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Central Railway has invited online applications from eligible candidates for training in different trades across various railway units. Interested candidates who have passed 10th with ITI in relevant trade can apply online within the given dates. Selection will be based on merit prepared from marks obtained in Matriculation and ITI.
RRC Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Central Railway |
| Post Name | Act Apprentice |
| Total Posts | 51 |
| Notification No. | RRC/CR/AA/2025/Part-II |
| Job Location | Mumbai, Bhusawal, Pune, Solapur |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Training Period | 1 Year |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 10 March 2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 09 April 2026 (5:00 PM) |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹100 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | No Fee |
Age Limit (as on 10 March 2026)
| Category | Date of Birth Range |
|---|---|
| General | 10-03-2002 to 10-03-2011 |
| OBC | 10-03-1999 to 10-03-2011 |
| SC / ST | 10-03-1997 to 10-03-2011 |
Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules. The notification states that candidates must have completed 15 years and should not have completed 24 years as on the reference date.
RRC Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Division / Unit | Trade | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | Stenographer | 28 |
| Bhusawal | Stenographer | 5 |
| Pune | Stenographer | 3 |
| Solapur | Stenographer | 1 |
| Solapur | Fitter (Engineering) | 2 |
| Solapur | Mason | 3 |
| Solapur | Mechanic Refrigeration & AC | 9 |
| Total | 51 |
RRC Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed 10th class (Matriculation) with minimum 50% marks from a recognized board and must possess National Trade Certificate (ITI) in the relevant trade issued by NCVT or SCVT. Engineering graduates and diploma holders are not eligible for this apprenticeship notification.
RRC Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection will be done purely on the basis of a merit list. The merit list will be prepared by calculating the simple average of marks obtained in Matriculation and ITI in the relevant trade. In case two candidates have the same marks, preference will be given to the older candidate. If the age is also the same, the candidate who passed Matriculation earlier will be placed higher in merit.
RRC Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Training Period and Stipend
Selected candidates will undergo one year apprenticeship training in the allotted railway unit. During the training period, apprentices will receive a stipend of ₹9,600 per month as per the applicable Railway Board rules. Accommodation will not be provided, and candidates will have to arrange their own stay during training.
Important Links
| RRC Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Apply Online | Apply Online |
| RRC Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Official Notification | Notification |
| RRC CR Official Website | rrccr.com |