Railway RRC CR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 2,861 Posts, Apply Online

Last Updated: 5 November 2026

Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Central Railway has released the RRC CR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification for engagement of 2,861 Act Apprentices under Notification No. RRC/CR/AA/2026. The online application process started on 3 November 2026 and eligible candidates can apply up to 2 December 2026 at 5:00 PM.

The recruitment covers various ITI trades across Central Railway clusters including Mumbai, Bhusawal, Pune, Nagpur and Solapur. The official RRC Central Railway website has published the notification and application link. urlRRC Central Railway official website https://www.rrccr.com/

RRC CR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Key Details

RRC CR Apprentice Vacancy 2026

A total of 2,861 Act Apprentice training slots have been announced. The slots are distributed across Central Railway's Mumbai, Bhusawal, Pune, Nagpur and Solapur clusters and cover multiple notified ITI trades.

Candidates should check the official notification for the complete trade-wise, unit-wise and cluster-wise vacancy distribution before applying.

RRC CR Apprentice Eligibility 2026

Candidates should satisfy the qualification and age requirements prescribed in the official notification.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have:

• Passed Class 10 or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate marks.

• A relevant National Trade Certificate (NTC) or provisional certificate issued by NCVT/SCVT in the notified trade.

• The ITI trade must match the trade for which the candidate is applying.

Engineering graduates and diploma holders are not eligible under this Act Apprentice notification.

Age Limit

The prescribed age range is 15 to 24 years as on 3 November 2026, with applicable relaxation for eligible categories as per the notification.

RRC CR Apprentice Application Dates 2026

Application Fee

The application fee is ₹100 for candidates required to pay the fee under the notification. Eligible SC, ST, PwBD and women candidates are exempted from the fee.

Candidates should verify their applicable fee category on the official application portal before final submission.

How to Apply for RRC CR Apprentice Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official RRC Central Railway website. - Apply Now

2. Open the RRC/CR/AA/2026 Act Apprentice notification.

3. Read the complete notification and check your trade and cluster eligibility.

4. Open the online application link.

5. Register using the required personal and contact details.

6. Enter educational and ITI trade details carefully.

7. Upload the required photograph, signature and certificates in the prescribed format.

8. Pay the applicable application fee.

9. Review the complete form before submission.

10. Submit the application and download the confirmation for future reference.

RRC CR Apprentice Selection Process 2026

There is no separate written examination for this apprentice engagement. Selection is based on merit prepared using the candidate's Class 10 and relevant ITI marks, followed by the prescribed document verification and medical fitness requirements.

Candidates should read the official notification for the exact merit calculation and verification rules applicable to their trade and category.

RRC CR Apprentice Training and Stipend

The apprenticeship training period is one year for the notified trades. The reported stipend is ₹9,600 per month for National/State Certificate holders as specified in the recruitment information.

This is an apprenticeship training engagement and does not guarantee permanent employment in Indian Railways.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Apply only through the official RRC Central Railway portal.

• Select the correct ITI trade and eligible cluster.

• Check the trade-wise and unit-wise training slots before submitting the form.

• Do not submit multiple applications where the notification prohibits them.

• Keep your application confirmation and uploaded documents safely.

• Read the complete official notification before paying the fee.

• Complete the application before 2 December 2026, 5:00 PM.

• Regularly check the official RRC Central Railway website for further updates.