Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 51 Posts (10th + ITI)
The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Central Railway has released a notification for the engagement of Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961. Eligible candidates can apply online for 51 Apprentice training slots in various trades across Central Railway divisions.
The apprenticeship training will be conducted in units under Mumbai, Bhusawal, Pune, and Solapur clusters. Candidates who have passed 10th with ITI in relevant trade can apply.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 10 March 2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 09 April 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Merit List | To be announced |
Number of Vacancies and Reservation
Total Vacancies: 51
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 29 |
| OBC | 14 |
| SC | 6 |
| ST | 2 |
| Total | 51 |
PwBD and Ex-Servicemen seats are included in the above vacancies.
Trade Wise Vacancies
| Division | Trade | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | Stenographer | 28 |
| Bhusawal | Stenographer | 5 |
| Pune | Stenographer | 3 |
| Solapur | Stenographer | 1 |
| Solapur | Fitter (Engineering) | 2 |
| Solapur | Mason | 3 |
| Solapur | Mechanic Refrigeration & AC | 9 |
Training duration for all trades: 1 Year
Discipline and Educational Qualification
Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility conditions:
- Must have passed 10th Class (Matriculation) or equivalent under 10+2 system from a recognized board.
- Minimum 50% marks in aggregate in 10th class.
- Must possess ITI certificate in relevant trade issued by NCVT or SCVT.
Important
- Engineering Graduates and Diploma holders are not eligible.
- Only candidates with 10th + ITI qualification can apply.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
To be eligible for merit preparation:
- Minimum 50% marks in Matriculation.
- ITI marks will also be considered.
- Merit list will be prepared on average of 10th and ITI marks.
Age Limit
Candidates must satisfy the following age criteria as on 10 March 2026.
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 15 Years |
| Maximum Age | 24 Years |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Service period + 3 years |
Date of Birth Range
| Category | DOB Range |
|---|---|
| UR | 10 March 2002 – 10 March 2011 |
| OBC | 10 March 1999 – 10 March 2011 |
| SC/ST | 10 March 1997 – 10 March 2011 |
Selection Process
There will be no written exam or interview.
Selection will be based on:
- Merit list prepared from 10th marks + ITI marks average
- Cluster-wise and trade-wise merit list
- Document verification
- Medical fitness test
If two candidates have the same marks:
- Older candidate will be preferred
- If age is also same, candidate who passed 10th earlier will be preferred
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹100 |
| SC / ST | No Fee |
| Women | No Fee |
| PwBD | No Fee |
Payment Mode:
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- Internet Banking
- UPI / Wallet
Application fee is non-refundable.
Training Period and Stipend
- Training Duration: 1 Year
- Stipend: ₹9600 per month
Note:
- No hostel accommodation will be provided.
- Candidates must arrange their own stay.
Reservation Rules
Reservation will be provided as per Government of India rules.
Important points:
- SC seats can be filled by ST if SC candidates are not available.
- ST seats can be filled by SC if ST candidates are not available.
- Unfilled reserved seats may be filled by UR candidates.
- OBC candidates must provide Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued after 01 April 2025.
Documents Required
Candidates must upload the following documents during application:
- 10th Marksheet
- Date of Birth proof
- ITI Marksheet
- NCVT / SCVT Trade Certificate
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
- Ex-servicemen certificate (if applicable)
- Passport size photograph
- Signature
Original documents must be produced during document verification.
Medical Fitness
Candidates must produce a medical fitness certificate issued by a Government authorized doctor (Gazetted) not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon.
Minimum physical standards include:
- Height: 137 cm
- Weight: 25.4 kg
- Chest expansion: Minimum 3.8 cm
- Good vision and hearing
- No contagious disease
How to Apply
Follow these steps to apply:
- Visit the official website www.rrccr.com
- Click on Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Register using Aadhaar number
- Fill the online application form
- Upload required documents
- Pay application fee
- Submit the application
- Download and print the application form
Candidates must apply online only.

General Conditions
- Candidates already undergoing apprenticeship training should not apply.
- Only one application per candidate is allowed.
- Upload recent photograph and signature.
- False information or fake certificates will lead to cancellation of candidature.
- Completion of apprenticeship does not guarantee railway job.
- No TA/DA will be provided for document verification.
- Candidates must keep mobile number and email active.
