Railway Recruitment Cell, North Central Railway (RRC NCR) has extended the last date to apply online for engagement of Act Apprentices for the training year 2026-27. The online application window is now extended to 31 August 2026 following the addition of new trades. Eligible candidates can apply online for 1853 originally notified slots across various Divisions and Workshop units.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Cell, North Central Railway (RRC NCR) |
| Notification No. | RRC/NCR/Act. Apprentice 01/2026 |
| Post Name | Act Apprentice |
| Total Slots | 1853 (originally notified; revised with new trades) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Dates | 8th July to 31st August 2026 |
| Training Location | Prayagraj, Agra, Jhansi Divisions/TMC-Line and Jhansi Workshop |
| Official Website | www.rrcpryj.org |
Employment Type:APPRENTICE
Number of Vacancies:1853
| Location | Details |
|---|---|
| Head Quarter | NCR Head Quarter |
| TMC/Line & Divisions | Prayagraj, Agra, Jhansi |
| Workshop | Jhansi Workshop |
| Total Slots | 1853 |
Note: New trades have been added to the originally published slots. The revised total number of slots is not specified in the source documents.
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | SSC/Matriculation/10th Class (under 10+2 system) with minimum 50% aggregate marks from a recognized Board + ITI Certificate/National Trade Certificate (NTC) in relevant trade issued by NCVT/SCVT. |
| Age Limit | 15 to 24 years as on 07.07.2026. Relaxation: SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD: 10 years, Ex-servicemen: up to additional 10 years. |
Application Fee: ₹100 for General/OBC/EWS. SC/ST/PwBD/Female candidates are exempted.
The selection will be based on a merit list prepared using marks obtained in the 10th examination and the relevant ITI trade. Shortlisted candidates will be called for Document Verification followed by a Medical Examination. There is no written examination or interview.
Candidates must apply online through the official RRC NCR website. Follow these steps:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Original Notification Date | 07 July 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 08 July 2026 |
| New Trades Added / Slots Revised | 14 August 2026 |
| Extension Notice Issued | 15 August 2026 |
| Extended Online Application Closing Date | 31 August 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
Official Website (RRC NCR): https://www.rrcpryj.org
Extended Notification (PDF): Download Extension Notice
Official Notification (PDF): Download Original Notification (Link may not be accessible)
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The North Central Railway (abbreviated NCR) is one of the 18 railway zones in India. The largest railway station in NCR is Kanpur Central. It is headquartered at Allahabad and comprises three divisions: Allahabad division, Jhansi division, Agra division of the erstwhile Northern Railway, Jhansi division of the erstwhile Central Railway, and new Agra division.[1]