The Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway (RRC CR) has released Notification No. RRC/CR/AA/2026 dated 3 November 2026 for the engagement of 2,861 Act Apprentices across its Mumbai, Bhusawal, Pune, Nagpur and Solapur clusters. The online application process started on 3 November 2026 at 11:00 AM and closes on 2 December 2026 at 5:00 PM through the official RRC Central Railway website. Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 9,600 during one year of training. This is apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 — not permanent railway employment — and there is no guarantee of absorption into railway service after training. Read the notification for eligibility, selection process, stipend and all other information.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released (RRC/CR/AA/2026) | 3 November 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 3 November 2026, 11:00 AM |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 2 December 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 2 December 2026 |
| Merit List / Result | To be notified |
Applications submitted after 5:00 PM on 2 December 2026 will not be accepted. Candidates should complete the form and fee payment well before the last date to avoid last-minute portal load.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | Rs. 100 (non-refundable) |
| Other categories | As per the official notification |
The fee of Rs. 100 for General and OBC candidates is as per the notification summary. Candidates of other categories should check the exact fee in the official notification on rrccr.com before paying. The fee must be paid online before the last date.
Vacancy Details
| Cluster | Training Slots |
|---|---|
| Mumbai | 1,712 |
| Bhusawal, Pune, Nagpur, Solapur | Remaining slots (as per notification) |
| Total | 2,861 |
The 2,861 training slots are provisional and may increase or decrease depending on Central Railway’s administrative requirements. PwBD and Ex-Servicemen slots are included within the notified totals and must not be added separately. The detailed trade-wise and community-wise allocation for each workshop and unit is given on pages 5 to 15 of the official 32-page notification.
Eligibility
Candidates must have passed Class 10 (Matriculation) with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognised board and must hold a National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the notified trade issued by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT), or a provisional certificate issued by NCVT/SCVT. Only the trades notified in the advertisement are eligible. Engineering graduates and diploma holders are NOT eligible to apply under this notification. Candidates who are currently undergoing apprenticeship training, or have already completed it, should not apply.
Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit (as on 3 November 2026) |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 15 years |
| Maximum Age | 24 years |
Upper-age relaxation applies as per the Apprentices Act and Government of India rules for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates. Candidates must check the exact relaxation in the official notification.
Salary / Pay Scale
Selected Act Apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 9,600 during the one-year training period, as specified under Railway Board RBE No. 116/2025 dated 11 November 2025. This is a training stipend, not a regular railway salary, and apprentices are not entitled to other railway employee allowances or benefits.
Selection Process
- Online application: Submit the form on rrccr.com before 2 December 2026, 5:00 PM.
- Merit list: Prepared strictly on the basis of marks obtained in Matriculation and in the ITI trade examination. No centralised written examination will be conducted.
- Document verification: Shortlisted candidates must produce original certificates for verification.
- Medical fitness: Candidates must meet the prescribed medical fitness standards for the trade.
- Final engagement: Subject to document verification, medical fitness and approval of the apprenticeship contract.
Exam Pattern
To be notified in the detailed notification — no written examination is prescribed for this apprenticeship engagement; selection is based on the merit list prepared from Matriculation and ITI marks, followed by document verification and medical fitness.
Documents Required
- Class 10 mark sheet and certificate (minimum 50% aggregate)
- ITI National Trade Certificate (NTC) or provisional certificate issued by NCVT/SCVT
- Scanned passport-size photograph and signature
- Valid photo identity proof
- Category certificate, if applicable
- Medical fitness certificate in the prescribed format
How to Apply
- Read the official notification carefully before filling the form.
- Visit the official RRC Central Railway website at www.rrccr.com.
- Find Notification No. RRC/CR/AA/2026 for Act Apprentices.
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in personal, educational and trade details exactly as per your certificates.
- Upload the photograph, signature and documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
- Check every detail carefully and submit the application before 2 December 2026, 5:00 PM.
- Save the confirmation and application number for future reference.
Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.
Some Useful Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
The official notification document link is not independently confirmed for this post; the links above go to the official portal. If a link here is wrong, report it — corrections are published openly.
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FAQs
Q1. How many posts are there in RRC Central Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
There are 2,861 Act Apprentice training slots across the Mumbai, Bhusawal, Pune, Nagpur and Solapur clusters.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for RRC Central Railway Apprentice 2026?
The last date to apply online is 2 December 2026 at 5:00 PM through www.rrccr.com.
Q3. What is the qualification for Central Railway Act Apprentice 2026?
Class 10 pass with at least 50% aggregate marks plus an NCVT/SCVT ITI certificate in the notified trade. Engineering graduates and diploma holders are not eligible.
Q4. What is the age limit for RRC Central Railway Apprentice 2026?
15 to 24 years as on 3 November 2026, with relaxation as per rules.
Q5. What is the stipend for Central Railway Act Apprentices?
Rs. 9,600 per month during the one-year training period.
Q6. Is there an exam for RRC Central Railway Apprentice selection?
No. Selection is based on a merit list prepared from Matriculation and ITI marks, followed by document verification and medical fitness.
Q7. Is this a permanent railway job?
No. It is one year of apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961. There is no guarantee of permanent railway employment after training.
Sources: Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway Notification No. RRC/CR/AA/2026 dated 3 November 2026; www.rrccr.com
We wish all candidates the best for their application.
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