The Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway (RRC CR) has invited online applications for Act Apprentices under Notification No. RRC/CR/AA/2026, dated 03 November 2026.
A total of 2,861 apprenticeship slots are available across the Mumbai, Bhusawal, Pune, Nagpur and Solapur clusters.
Candidates who passed Class 10 with at least 50% marks and hold an ITI certificate in a notified trade can apply. Training lasts one year, with a stipend of Rs 9,600 per month.
Eligible candidates can apply online up to 02 December 2026 through the official RRC CR portal.
RRC CR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Details
| Recruitment Detail | Information |
| Recruitment | RRC Central Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 (Notification No. RRC/CR/AA/2026) |
| Posts | Act Apprentice (various trades) |
| Total Vacancies | 2,861 |
| Minimum Qualification | 10th Pass with 50% marks + NCVT ITI certificate in the notified trade |
| Age Limit | 15–24 Years (as on 03/11/2026) |
| Salary | Rs 9,600 per month (stipend) |
| Selection Process | Merit List + Document Verification + Medical Examination |
| Written Exam | No |
| Interview | No |
| Job Location | Central Railway – Mumbai, Bhusawal, Pune, Nagpur and Solapur clusters |
| Application Fee | Rs 100 (SC/ST/PwBD/Women exempted) |
RRC CR Act Apprentice Vacancy 2026
The 2,861 slots are spread across five clusters. Mumbai has the largest share with 1,712 slots, followed by Bhusawal with 500.
| Cluster | Vacancies |
| Mumbai | 1,712 |
| Bhusawal | 500 |
| Pune | 271 |
| Nagpur | 221 |
| Solapur | 157 |
| Total | 2,861 |
The largest units are Matunga Workshop, Mumbai (547 slots), Parel Workshop (272), Carriage & Wagon (Coaching), Wadi Bunder (258) and Sr.DEE (TRS) Kurla (188).
Trades offered include Fitter, Electrician, Welder (Gas & Electric), Machinist, Turner, Carpenter and Painter.
Mechanic (Diesel), Electronics Mechanic, Wireman, Cable Jointer, Stenographer (English/Hindi) and COPA are also offered. All trades carry one year of training.
The notification gives a full trade-wise, unit-wise and community-wise (UR/OBC/SC/ST) breakup for every unit. PwBD and Ex-servicemen slots are included within the totals, not in addition to them.
Who Can Apply for RRC CR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Candidates must have passed Class 10 (or equivalent under 10+2) with minimum 50% aggregate marks from a recognised Board.
They must also hold a National Trade Certificate in the notified trade issued by NCVT, or a Provisional NTC issued by NCVT/SCVT.
Engineering graduates and diploma holders are NOT eligible. They are covered by a separate apprenticeship scheme, so they should not apply here.
Candidates already undergoing or who have completed apprenticeship training should not apply. Each candidate can apply for only one cluster, giving unit preferences within that cluster only.
Multiple applications from the same candidate will lead to summary rejection of all applications. Candidates must choose their cluster carefully before applying.
Age Limit
Candidates must be between 15 and 24 years of age as on 03 November 2026. Age relaxation applies for reserved categories.
SC/ST candidates get 5 years, OBC candidates 3 years, and PwBD candidates 10 years. Ex-servicemen get up to 10 years, based on their defence service plus 3 years.
| Category | Eligible Date of Birth (both dates inclusive) |
| UR | 03/11/2002 – 03/11/2011 |
| SC/ST | 03/11/1997 – 03/11/2011 |
| OBC | 03/11/1999 – 03/11/2011 |
RRC CR Act Apprentice Salary
Selected apprentices receive a stipend of Rs 9,600 per month.
This applies to National/State Certificate holders, as per Railway Board letter RBE No. 116/2025 dated 11/11/2025.
Training lasts one year for all trades. No hostel accommodation is provided.
This is apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961, not a permanent railway job. It confers no right to absorption or employment afterwards.
Selection Process
There is no written examination and no interview. Selection is purely merit-based, followed by document verification and a medical examination.
Step 1: Online Application
Candidates submit the application online through the RRC CR portal. Only one cluster can be chosen, with unit preferences within that cluster.
Step 2: Merit List
The merit list uses the simple average of the matriculation percentage and the ITI marks in the trade applied for.
For ITI marks, the average in the consolidated marksheet for all semesters, or the Provisional NTC, is used.
The merit list is prepared cluster-wise, unit-wise, trade-wise and community-wise. In a tie, the older candidate is preferred.
Step 3: Document Verification
Shortlisted candidates are called for document verification at their opted division or unit.
They must produce original testimonials and a medical certificate in the Annexure VII format, signed by a Government-authorised doctor not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon of a Central or State hospital.
Without it, document verification will not be held and the candidature will be cancelled. Selected candidates must also sign a Contract of Apprenticeship.
Step 4: Medical Examination
Candidates must meet the medical fitness standards for the trade. No TA/DA is paid for document verification.
Documents Required
- SSC (10th) or equivalent marksheet
- Proof of date of birth (10th certificate/marksheet or school leaving certificate)
- Consolidated ITI marksheet for all semesters, or Provisional NTC indicating marks
- National Trade Certificate issued by NCVT, or Provisional NTC issued by NCVT/SCVT
- Caste certificate for SC/ST/OBC candidates (Central Government format; OBC non-creamy-layer certificate issued on or after 01/04/2026)
- Disability certificate (PwBD, if applicable)
- Discharge certificate or serving certificate (Ex-servicemen quota, if applicable)
- Colour photograph, 3.5 cm × 3.5 cm, JPG/JPEG, 100 DPI, 20–70 KB (recent, front view, no cap or sunglasses), plus 2 extra copies for document verification
- Signature, 3.5 cm × 3.5 cm, JPG/JPEG, 100 DPI, 20–30 KB
- Aadhaar number (12 digits) at registration, or 28-digit enrolment ID if the card has not been received. Candidates from J&K, Meghalaya and Assam may use voter ID, passport or driving licence instead.
- Medical certificate in Annexure VII format, for document verification
- Printout of the submitted application, for document verification
Application Fee
The application fee is Rs 100 and is non-refundable. It must be paid online only, through debit card, credit card, internet banking, UPI or wallet.
Transaction charges, if any, are borne by the candidate. SC/ST/PwBD and Women candidates are exempted from the fee.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Published | 03 November 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | 03 November 2026 (11:00 hrs) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 02 December 2026 (17:00 hrs) |
| Merit List | To be announced on rrccr.com |
| Document Verification | To be announced on rrccr.com |
The notification does not state these dates. Candidates should check rrccr.com regularly for announcements.
How to Apply for RRC CR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Applications are accepted online only through the official RRC CR portal. No application printouts are to be sent by post.
- Visit the apply portal at rrccr.com/TradeApp/login/Index and click “Register Here to Apply Online”.
- Complete registration using your Aadhaar number and personal details.
- Choose only one cluster and give your unit preferences within that cluster.
- Fill in your 10th marks and ITI trade details.
- Upload your photograph, signature and documents in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the Rs 100 fee online, if applicable to your category.
- Submit the application and take a printout for document verification.
For help, contact the RRC CR helpdesk at act.apprentice@rrccr.com. Keep checking rrccr.com for updates on the merit list and document verification.
| Apply Online for RRC CR Act Apprentice 2026 | RRC CR Act Apprentice Apply Online Portal |
| Check out the official notification | RRC CR Act Apprentice 2026 Official Notification (PDF) |
| Visit the RRC CR official website | RRC CR Official Website — www.rrccr.com |
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