Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 2,861 Posts
Central Railway, Railway Recruitment Cell
Published
- Posts
- 2,861
- Last date
- 2 Dec 2026
- Qualification
- 10th Pass, ITI
- Location
- Mumbai, Bhusawal, Pune, Nagpur, Solapur clusters
Central Railway's Railway Recruitment Cell is hiring 2,861 apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961 across Mumbai, Bhusawal, Pune, Nagpur and Solapur clusters. These are one-year training slots in designated trades, not permanent jobs. You are likely eligible if you hold a 10th pass with at least 50% marks and an ITI certificate in the trade you choose. Applications close on 2 December 2026 at 5:00 PM, so apply online well before that time.
Who Should Apply for Central Railway Apprentice 2026
This suits 10th-pass candidates holding an ITI certificate or National Trade Certificate in a notified trade; engineering graduates and diploma holders are not eligible.
The exact qualification, age and other conditions are under Eligibility Criteria.
Watch Out Before You Apply
- Apply only at www.rrccr.com; no physical copy needs to be sent to RRC/CR.
- Choose only one cluster and submit only one application, because multiple applications are rejected.
- Enter your overall percentage exactly as calculated from your marksheet, because any mismatch with RRC's calculation leads to rejection.
- Keep your original certificates and a medical fitness certificate signed by a Government doctor (Gazetted), not below Assistant Surgeon rank, ready for document verification.
- Candidates who are already undergoing or have completed apprenticeship training must not apply.
Central Railway Apprentice 2026: हिंदी में सारांश
मध्य रेलवे, रेलवे भर्ती सेल (RRC/CR) ने अप्रेंटिस भर्ती 2026 के लिए अधिसूचना जारी की है। इसमें मुंबई, भुसावल, पुणे, नागपुर और सोलापुर क्लस्टर में कुल 2861 पदों पर भर्ती की जाएगी। आवेदन के लिए 10वीं पास (न्यूनतम 50% अंक) और संबंधित ट्रेड में NCVT/SCVT राष्ट्रीय ट्रेड प्रमाणपत्र होना आवश्यक है, तथा आयु 15 से 24 वर्ष के बीच होनी चाहिए। ऑनलाइन आवेदन www.rrccr.com पर 3 नवंबर 2026 से 2 दिसंबर 2026 की शाम 5:00 बजे तक किए जा सकते हैं।
Download the Central Railway Apprentice Notification PDF
Read the full notice for eligibility, category-wise vacancies and reservation, certificate formats and how to apply.
Important Dates
| Notification date | 3 Nov 2026 |
|---|---|
| Application starts | 3 Nov 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 2 Dec 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Opening time | 11.00 HRS on 03/11/2026 |
| Published on this site | 4 Nov 2026 |
Central Railway Apprentice 2026 Vacancy Details
Total posts: 2,861
| PwBD and Ex-Servicemen seats | included within the total number of seats, not separate |
|---|
PwBD and Ex-Servicemen seats are included within the 2,861 total, not added on top of it.
Central Railway Apprentice 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- 10th pass with minimum 50% aggregate marks and NCVT/SCVT National Trade Certificate or Provisional Certificate in the notified trade
Age Limit
15 to 24 years (as on 3 Nov 2026)
Check your age for this post
Age is counted on 3 Nov 2026; upper limit 24 years, minimum 15.
Uses the standard central relaxation. If limits differ by post, use the age for your post in the notification.
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- Ex-servicemen: up to 10 years plus 3 years of service in Defence Forces
Other Conditions
- Engineering graduates and diploma holders are not eligible
- Candidates already undergoing or who have undergone training should not apply
- Only one application permitted; multiple applications will be rejected
Posts located in: Maharashtra. Check domicile and reservation rules in the notification.
Application Fee
| General/OBC | Rs. 100 (non-refundable) |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women | nil |
Application fee is non-refundable and paid online.
Central Railway Apprentice 2026 Salary and Pay Scale
The stipend for National or State Certificate holders is ₹9,600 per month, roughly ₹15,200 a month gross at 58% DA. The scale is printed as a fixed stipend in the notice.
As printed in the notification: Rs. 9600 per month stipend for National or State Certificate Holders
Central Railway Apprentice 2026 Selection Process
- Merit list based on average of matriculation percentage and ITI percentage
- Document verification in opted Division/Unit
- Medical fitness certificate required
How to Apply for Central Railway Apprentice 2026
- Apply online only at www.rrccr.com between 03/11/2026 11.00 HRS and 02/12/2026 17.00 HRS
- Select one cluster and preferred units
- Upload photograph, signature, SSC marksheet, date of birth proof, ITI marksheet/NTC, and category certificates as applicable
Required Documents
- SSC marksheet
- Date of birth certificate
- Consolidated ITI marksheet or Provisional NTC
- National Trade Certificate
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC) where applicable
- Disability certificate (PwBD) where applicable
- Discharge/serving certificate (Ex-servicemen) where applicable
- Medical fitness certificate
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Contact and Helpline
For problems with the application or payment, contact the recruiting body directly. ItsSarkariNaukri.com cannot help with individual applications.
| Help desk email | [email protected] |
|---|
Before You Apply for Central Railway Apprentice 2026: Quick Check
- You hold the qualification for the exact post you want (10th pass with minimum 50% aggregate marks and NCVT/SCVT National Trade Certificate or Provisional Certificate in the notified trade).
- Your age is between 15 and 24 years on 3 Nov 2026, before any relaxation you are entitled to.
- If you are claiming age relaxation, your category or other certificate is in the format and date range the notice asks for.
- Your photograph and signature are scanned to the size and format the portal asks for, and your name and date of birth match your Class 10 certificate.
- You can pay the application fee online, or you have checked whether you are exempt.
- You will submit and pay by 2 Dec 2026, 5:00 PM, not on the last evening when portals slow down.
- You have read the official notification in full, not just this summary.
What Happens After Selection
Selected candidates sign a contract of apprenticeship and join for the training period stated in the notice, with a monthly stipend.
At the end, apprentices who complete the training receive a certificate. An apprenticeship does not by itself lead to a permanent post, though some employers give weightage to their own trained apprentices in later recruitment.
The notification and the appointment letter set out the exact terms for this recruitment.
Central Railway Apprentice 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
Can final-year ITI students apply?
The notification requires a National Trade Certificate or Provisional Certificate from NCVT/SCVT, so applicants must hold it when applying. The notification does not say whether ongoing ITI students can apply.
Is there a fee for SC and ST candidates?
No. SC, ST, PwBD and women candidates pay nothing; General and OBC candidates pay ₹100, which is non-refundable.
Is there a written exam?
The notification does not mention a written exam. Selection is based on a merit list from matriculation and ITI marks, followed by document verification and a medical certificate.
Does the stipend change by trade?
The notice gives one stipend figure for National or State Certificate holders and does not list other rates.
Abbreviations on This Page
- SC
- Scheduled Castes
- ST
- Scheduled Tribes
- OBC
- Other Backward Classes
- PwBD
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
- ITI
- Industrial Training Institute
- NCVT
- National Council for Vocational Training
- SCVT
- State Council for Vocational Training
- SSC
- Secondary School Certificate
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Source: compiled from the official notification issued by Central Railway, Railway Recruitment Cell. The official notification is the final authority, so read it in full before applying.
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