RRC Central Railway Recruitment 2026: 2861 Act Apprentice Posts – Apply Online @ rrccr.com

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Central Railway has announced 2,861 Act Apprentice training slots across five geographic clusters. Candidates may apply for only one cluster.

Monthly Stipend: Rs. 9,600 (per Railway Board RBE No. 116/2025 dated 11 November 2025). This is an apprenticeship stipend, not a salary. No hostel accommodation is provided. Training duration is 1 year across Central Railway workshops and units.

The official notification contains trade-wise and unit-wise training slot details on pages 5–15. Candidates must verify that their ITI trade has available slots in their chosen cluster and unit before applying.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Academic Qualification: Class 10 or equivalent under the 10+2 examination system from a recognized board.
• Minimum Marks: 50% aggregate in Class 10.
• Technical Qualification: National Trade Certificate (NTC) or valid provisional certificate issued by NCVT/SCVT in the notified trade.
• Engineering Degree / Diploma Holders: Not eligible under this notification.
• Age Limit: 15 to 24 years as on 3 November 2026.
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST — 5 years; OBC — 3 years; PwBD — 10 years; Ex-Servicemen — as per notification provisions.
• Restriction: Candidates currently undergoing or who have already completed apprenticeship training are not eligible.
• Class 10 Without ITI: Not eligible. Both Class 10 (50%) and the prescribed ITI certificate are mandatory.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

1. Online Application Submission: Candidates apply through the RRC Central Railway portal at www.rrccr.com.
2. Merit Calculation: Simple average of Class 10 aggregate percentage and ITI percentage — (Class 10 % + ITI %) / 2. No written examination or interview is prescribed.
3. Merit List Preparation: Cluster-wise, unit-wise, trade-wise and community-wise merit lists. A single centralized merit list for all 2,861 slots will not be published.
4. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must produce original educational, reservation and identity certificates at the relevant division or unit.
5. Medical Fitness: Prescribed certificate (Annexure VII) signed by a Gazetted medical officer not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon is mandatory.
6. Apprenticeship Contract: Selected candidates must enter into a Contract of Apprenticeship Training before training begins.

Tie-Breaking: If two candidates share the same merit percentage, the older candidate is preferred. If dates of birth are identical, the candidate who passed the Matriculation examination earlier ranks higher.

Important: No TA/DA will be paid for attending document verification. Apprenticeship completion does not guarantee permanent railway employment.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Class 10 or equivalent marksheet
• Date-of-birth proof (Matriculation certificate, marksheet or school leaving certificate)
• Consolidated ITI marksheet covering all semesters
• National Trade Certificate (NCVT) or provisional certificate (NCVT/SCVT)
• SC/ST/OBC caste certificate in Central Government format (if applicable)
• Valid OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate dated on or after 1 April 2026 (if applicable)
• PwBD disability certificate from competent authority (if applicable)
• Discharge or Armed Forces serving certificate for Ex-Servicemen claims (if applicable)
• Prescribed colour photograph — JPG/JPEG, 3.5 cm × 3.5 cm, 20–70 KB, 100 DPI, taken within 3 months
• Scanned signature — JPG/JPEG, 3.5 cm × 3.5 cm, 20–30 KB, 100 DPI
• Aadhaar number or permitted Government identity document (Voter ID / Passport / Driving Licence)
• Medical fitness certificate in Annexure VII format, signed by Gazetted medical officer
• Two additional copies of the same photograph for document verification

Photograph & Signature Specifications:

Documents issued in languages other than Hindi or English must be accompanied by an attested translation. Editing is not permitted after final submission.

Common Reasons for Rejection

• Not meeting the minimum 50% Class 10 aggregate marks or prescribed ITI qualification
• Selecting a unit where no training slots are available for the applicant's ITI trade
• Submitting more than one application
• Entering incorrect Class 10 or ITI percentages
• Personal details not matching the Matriculation certificate
• Uploading unclear, corrupt or incorrect documents
• Claiming reservation without prescribed supporting certificates
• Not meeting the applicable age limit
• Failing to produce the required medical fitness certificate

How to Apply Online for RRC Central Railway Act Apprentice 2026

1. Visit www.rrccr.com and locate Notification No. RRC/CR/AA/2026.
2. Download and read the complete 32-page official notification before applying.
3. Click the Apply Online link for the 2026 apprenticeship engagement.
4. Complete registration with personal details, date of birth and contact information.
5. Enter Aadhaar or permitted identification details.
6. Provide Class 10 qualification and accurate aggregate percentage.
7. Enter ITI trade certificate details and consolidated marks.
8. Select only one cluster and choose available units within that cluster in order of preference.
9. Enter community, reservation and other eligibility details.
10. Upload prescribed photograph, signature and supporting certificates.
11. Pay the application fee of Rs. 100 (unless exempt) through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI or Wallet.
12. Review and submit before 2 December 2026 at 5:00 PM.
13. Download and print the application form; retain the registration number and payment receipt.

Multiple applications from the same candidate may result in cancellation of all submissions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply online for Central Railway Apprentice 2026?

The online application window for RRC Central Railway Act Apprentice 2026 closes on 2 December 2026 at 5:00 PM (17:00 hours). Applications submitted through post or any offline method will not be accepted.

Is there an application fee for Central Railway Apprentice 2026?

Yes. The application fee is Rs. 100 for General and OBC candidates. SC, ST, PwBD and Women candidates are exempt from payment. The fee is non-refundable and payable through the integrated online payment gateway.

Is this a permanent railway job?

No. This is a 1-year apprenticeship training programme under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Completion of training does not guarantee permanent employment or automatic absorption into Railway service. The monthly payment of Rs. 9,600 is a training stipend, not a railway salary.

What is the monthly stipend for Central Railway Act Apprentice 2026?

Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 9,600 for the duration of the 1-year training period, as notified under Railway Board RBE No. 116/2025 dated 11 November 2025. No hostel accommodation is provided.

Is there a written examination for RRC Central Railway Apprentice 2026?

No separate written examination or interview is prescribed. Selection is based on the merit formula: (Class 10 Aggregate % + ITI %) / 2, followed by document verification and medical fitness assessment.

Can 10th pass candidates apply without ITI?

No. Candidates must have passed Class 10 with at least 50% aggregate marks and hold the prescribed ITI trade certificate issued by NCVT or SCVT. A Class 10 qualification alone does not meet the eligibility criteria.