Central Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 2,861 Posts

Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Important Dates – Central Railway Apprentice 2026

Central Railway Apprentice Vacancy Details 2026

A total of 2,861 training slots have been notified. Vacancies are distributed trade-wise and unit-wise across five clusters. The notification states that the slot numbers are provisional and may be increased or decreased according to administrative requirements.

Notified trades include: Fitter, Welder, Carpenter, Painter (General), Tailor (General), Electrician, Machinist, Turner, Instrument Mechanic, Electronics Mechanic, Mechanic Diesel, Programming & Systems Administration Assistant, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Sheet Metal Worker, Mason, Pipe Fitter, Blacksmith, Cable Jointer, Wireman, Mechanic Auto Electrical and Electronics, Mechanic-cum-Operator (Electronics Communication System), Mechanic Communication Equipment Maintenance, Mechanic Radio and TV, Information and Communication Technology System Maintenance, Stenographer and other trade/unit combinations shown in the official unit-wise vacancy tables. Candidates must check the detailed unit-wise tables in the notification and select only a cluster/unit offering a slot for their ITI trade.

The PwBD and Ex-Servicemen seats shown in the notification are included within the total seats and are not additional vacancies.

Eligibility Criteria for Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Educational Qualification

• Candidate must have passed Class 10 or its equivalent under the 10+2 examination system from a recognized board with at least 50% aggregate marks.
• Candidate must also possess a National Trade Certificate issued by NCVT, or a provisional certificate issued by NCVT/SCVT, in the notified trade applied for.
• Engineering graduates and diploma holders are not eligible under this notification.

Age Limit (as on 3 November 2026)

• Minimum age: 15 years.
• Maximum age: 24 years.
• Upper-age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC candidates and 10 years for Persons with Disability.
• For eligible Ex-Servicemen, relaxation may be up to an additional 10 years, to the extent of service rendered in the Defence Forces plus 3 years, subject to the conditions in the notification.

The notification provides community-wise date-of-birth ranges: UR – 03 November 2002 to 03 November 2011; SC/ST – 03 November 1997 to 03 November 2011; OBC – 03 November 1999 to 03 November 2011 (both dates inclusive).

Cluster Selection

Applicants must choose only one cluster and may give preferences only to units within that cluster. Multiple applications are not permitted; all applications submitted by a candidate may be rejected. The notification also cautions applicants to verify that their ITI trade has a training slot in the selected unit because changes are not permitted after final submission.

Central Railway Apprentice Stipend 2026

The notification specifies a stipend of ₹9,600 per month for National or State Certificate Holders, as per Railway Board RBE No. 116/2025 dated 11 November 2025. The training period is one year for all notified trades. Hostel accommodation will not be provided; selected apprentices must make their own accommodation arrangements.

Selection Process – Central Railway Apprentice 2026

1. Preparation of a merit list based on the simple average of the percentage of marks in Class 10 and ITI.
2. Class 10 candidates must have at least 50% aggregate marks. The aggregate percentage is used; individual subjects or groups of subjects are not considered separately.
3. For ITI, the average marks in the consolidated mark sheet for all semesters, or marks in the provisional National Trade Certificate, will be considered.
4. For boards that award letter grades, the midpoint of the applicable grade range is used to calculate the percentage, as explained in the notification.
5. If two candidates have equal marks, the older candidate is preferred. If dates of birth are also equal, the candidate who passed Class 10 earlier is placed first.
6. The final merit list is prepared cluster-wise, unit-wise, trade-wise and community-wise, up to the number of available slots. Original-document verification and the prescribed medical fitness certificate are required for candidates finally enlisted.

Examination Scheme and Syllabus

The notification does not prescribe a written examination, computer-based test, interview or examination syllabus. Selection is based on the merit calculation using Class 10 and ITI marks, followed by document verification and medical fitness requirements.

Application Fee

The application fee is non-refundable and is payable online through the payment gateway. Applicable transaction charges are payable by the candidate. The notification states that online payment made to RRC/CR is non-refundable.

Documents to Upload

• Class 10/SSC or equivalent mark sheet.
• Proof of date of birth, as specified in the notification.
• Consolidated ITI semester mark sheet or provisional National Trade Certificate showing marks.
• NCVT National Trade Certificate or provisional NCVT/SCVT certificate.
• Applicable SC/ST/OBC caste and Non-Creamy Layer certificates.
• Disability certificate, where applicable.
• Discharge/serving certificate for applicable Ex-Servicemen or Armed Forces categories.
• Recent colour photograph and scanned signature in the prescribed JPG/JPEG format and file-size limits.

Original documents must be produced at document verification. The medical fitness certificate in Annexure VII must be signed by a Government-authorized doctor (Gazetted), not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon of a Central/State Hospital.

How to Apply for Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

1. Visit the RRC Central Railway website at www.rrccr.com.
2. Open the online application link for Notification No. RRC/CR/AA/2026.
3. Read the notification and check the trade-wise vacancies before choosing a cluster and unit.
4. Complete the registration and enter personal, educational and Technical qualification details carefully.
5. Provide the required Aadhaar number or the alternative identity details permitted for applicants from the specified states.
6. Upload the photograph, signature and required certificates in the prescribed format.
7. Pay the applicable fee online, if required, and complete the application process.
8. Submit the application by 2 December 2026 at 5:00 PM and save/print the completed application and registration details.

Only one application is permitted. Candidates should keep their registered mobile number and email address active throughout the engagement process.