Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 51 Act Apprentice Posts (RRC/CR/AA/2025/Part-II)

Quick Highlights - Central Railway Apprentice Vacancy 2026

Detail	Information
Organization	Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway (RRC/CR)
Notification No.	RRC/CR/AA/2025/Part-II
Post Name	Act Apprentice (Stenographer, Fitter, Mason, MRAC)
Total Slots	51
Training Period	1 Year
Stipend	Rs. 9,600 per month
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	rrccr.com
Last Date to Apply	09 April 2026 (17:00 hrs) - Central Railway Apprentice Vacancy 2026

Important Dates - Central Railway Apprentice Online Form 2026

Event	Date and Time
Notification Published	10 March 2026
Online Application Start Date	10 March 2026 (11:00 hrs)
Last Date to Apply Online	09 April 2026 (17:00 hrs)

Important Note: No application will be accepted after 09 April 2026 at 17:00 hrs. Candidates are advised to apply well before the closing date to avoid last-minute website traffic issues. RRC/CR does not accept any responsibility for failure to submit applications on the last day due to internet or website issues.

Application Fee - Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Category	Application Fee
General (UR) and OBC	Rs. 100 (Non-refundable)
SC / ST	Nil (No Fee)
PwBD (Persons with Disability)	Nil (No Fee)
Women (All Categories)	Nil (No Fee)

Fee must be paid online through the payment gateway at rrccr.com using Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or Wallet. Transaction charges, if any, are to be borne by the candidate. Fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances. If fee is deducted but application download fails, click the "Verify Payment" button on the website.

Warning: Do not make multiple payments for the same application. If duplicate payment is made, it will be forfeited and no refund will be given.

Vacancy Details - Central Railway Apprentice 2026

Trade-wise and Cluster-wise Vacancy Breakdown

Cluster / Division	Trade	UR	OBC	SC	ST	Total	OH	VH	HH	Ex-SM	ITI Trade Required	Training Period
Mumbai	Stenographer	14	8	4	2	28	1	1	--	--	Stenographer (Shorthand English or Hindi)	1 Year
Bhusawal	Stenographer	3	1	1	0	5	--	--	--	--	Stenographer (Shorthand English or Hindi)	1 Year
Pune	Stenographer	2	1	0	0	3	--	--	--	--	Stenographer (Shorthand English or Hindi)	1 Year
Solapur	Stenographer	1	0	0	0	1	--	--	--	--	Stenographer (Shorthand English or Hindi)	1 Year
Solapur	Fitter (Engineering)	2	0	0	0	2	--	--	--	--	Fitter (Engineering)	1 Year
Solapur	Mason	2	1	0	0	3	--	--	--	--	Mason	1 Year
Solapur	Mechanic Refrigeration and AC (MRAC)	5	3	1	0	9	--	--	--	--	Mechanic Refrigeration and AC	1 Year
Total		29	14	6	2	51	1	1	0	2	--	--

Note: PwBD (OH, VH, HH) and Ex-Servicemen seats are NOT separate — they are included within the total number of seats. The number of training slots is provisional and may increase or decrease based on actual administrative needs at the time of finalisation.

Vacancy Filling Rules for Reserved Categories

• If SC candidates are not available, SC slots will be filled by ST candidates.
• If ST candidates are not available, ST slots will be filled by SC candidates.
• If SC/ST slots cannot be filled even then, they will be filled by Unreserved (UR) candidates.
• OBC slots that remain unfilled will be filled by UR category candidates.

Eligibility Criteria - Central Railway Apprentice 2026

Educational Qualification

• Must have passed Class 10 (Matriculation) or equivalent (under 10+2 system) with minimum 50% marks in aggregate from a recognised Board.
• Must hold a National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the notified trade issued by NCVT, OR a Provisional National Trade Certificate issued by NCVT/SCVT.
• Engineering Graduates and Diploma holders are NOT eligible to apply as they are governed by a separate Apprenticeship scheme.

Age Limit (as on 10 March 2026)

Category	Date of Birth Range (Both Dates Inclusive)
UR (Unreserved)	10/03/2002 to 10/03/2011
OBC	10/03/1999 to 10/03/2011
SC	10/03/1997 to 10/03/2011
ST	10/03/1997 to 10/03/2011
PwBD	Upper age relaxed by additional 10 years (over respective category limit)
Ex-Servicemen	Relaxation up to additional 10 years as per service rendered + 3 years, subject to minimum 6 months continuous service

PwBD Eligibility

• Locomotor or Cerebral Palsy (OH): Minimum 40% relevant disability required.
• Hearing Handicapped (HH): 60 decibels or more hearing loss in the better ear in the conversational frequency range.
• Low Vision (VH/LV): Person with impairment of visual functioning even after treatment or standard refractive corrections, but capable of using vision with appropriate assistive devices.

PwBD Suitability by Trade

Trade	Suitable Disability Categories
Stenographer	LD, LD(LL), CP, LC, DW, AA, BLIND, LV, AUTISM
Fitter (Engineering)	LD, LC, DW, AA, LV, DEAF (lower limb partially damaged from one side)
Mason	LD, CP, LC, DW, AA, LV, DEAF, AUTISM, SLD, MD
Mechanic Refrigeration and AC (MRAC)	LD, CP, LC, DW, AA, LV, DEAF, HH (only one lower limb partially working; small finger of each hand damaged can be accommodated)

Selection Process - Central Railway Apprentice Vacancy 2026

There is no written examination or interview for this recruitment. Selection is entirely merit-based:

• Merit Calculation: Simple average of percentage of marks in Matriculation (10th Class) + ITI marks in the applied trade.
• Matriculation Marks: All subjects will be considered. Marks on the basis of best of five or any group of subjects will NOT be accepted.
• ITI Marks: Average marks from consolidated statement of marks for all semesters, OR marks on the Provisional National Trade Certificate issued by NCVT/SCVT.
• Tie-Breaking Rule 1: If two candidates have equal marks, the candidate with the older age (earlier date of birth) will be preferred.
• Tie-Breaking Rule 2: If dates of birth are also same, the candidate who passed the Matriculation exam earlier will be ranked higher.
• Final Merit List: Prepared separately for each cluster/unit, trade-wise and community-wise, in descending order of marks.
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for Document Verification at their opted Division/Unit.
• A medical fitness certificate as per Annexure VII is mandatory at the time of document verification.

Training Period and Stipend

• Training Period: 1 year for all trades.
• Stipend: Rs. 9,600 per month for National or State Trade Certificate holders (as per RBE No.116/2025 dated 11/11/2025).
• Hostel: No hostel accommodation will be provided. Candidates must arrange their own stay during training.
• Employment Guarantee: Completion of apprenticeship training does NOT guarantee or create any right for absorption or employment in Railways. It is not obligatory on the part of Railway to offer employment, nor is it obligatory on the part of the apprentice to accept employment under the employer.

Documents Required - Central Railway Apprentice 2026

The following documents must be uploaded at the time of online application and produced in original at Document Verification:

• SSC (Class 10th) or equivalent marksheet.
• Date of birth proof (Class 10th certificate, marksheet, or school leaving certificate with date of birth).
• Consolidated marksheet for all semesters of ITI trade / Provisional National Trade Certificate showing marks.
• National Trade Certificate issued by NCVT or Provisional National Trade Certificate issued by NCVT/SCVT.
• Caste certificate for SC/ST candidates (Central Government format only, from appropriate authority).
• OBC certificate and Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued on or after 01/04/2025 (for OBC candidates, Central Government format only).
• Disability certificate issued by Medical Board constituted by Central/State Government (for PwBD candidates).
• Discharge certificate / Serving certificate (for Ex-Servicemen quota candidates).
• Aadhaar Card (original to be produced at document verification).
• Medical Fitness Certificate as per Annexure VII, signed by a Government authorised Gazetted Doctor, not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon of Central/State Hospital.

Note: Certificates in languages other than English or Hindi must be accompanied by an attested translation in English or Hindi. Documents not in proper format or corrupted at document verification stage will lead to cancellation of candidature with no correspondence entertained.

How to Apply Online for Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official website of Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway at www.rrccr.com.
2. Click on the active notification link for Act Apprentice Engagement (Notification No. RRC/CR/AA/2025/Part-II) on the homepage.
3. Register yourself by providing your Aadhaar Card number (12 digits). Candidates from Jammu and Kashmir, Meghalaya, and Assam may use Voter ID, valid Passport, Driving License, or any valid Government photo ID.
4. Fill in your personal details, BIO-DATA, date of birth, educational qualifications, and ITI trade details carefully. Ensure your name and father's name exactly match your Matriculation certificate.
5. Select only one cluster (Mumbai, Bhusawal, Pune, or Solapur) and give unit preferences within that cluster only. Make sure your ITI trade matches the available training slots in your chosen cluster before finalising.
6. Upload scanned colour photograph (3.5 cm x 3.5 cm, JPG/JPEG, 100 DPI, 20 kb to 70 kb) and signature (3.5 cm x 3.5 cm, JPG/JPEG, 100 DPI, 20 kb to 30 kb). Upload all required documents including Matriculation marksheet, ITI certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), and disability certificate (if applicable).
7. Pay the application fee of Rs. 100 online through the payment gateway using Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or Wallet. SC, ST, PwBD, and Women candidates are exempted from fee payment.
8. After successful fee payment, complete the application process and download and print the application form. Note your Registration Number carefully for future correspondence with RRC/CR.

Important: A candidate can apply for only one cluster. Multiple applications with different particulars will be summarily rejected. No change or edit will be allowed after fee payment. Candidates must provide an active mobile number and valid email ID as all important communications will be sent only by SMS and email.

Important Rules and Instructions

• Candidates already undergoing apprenticeship training or who have already completed apprenticeship training anywhere should NOT apply.
• Each candidate can choose only one cluster. Once submitted, change of cluster or unit will not be allowed.
• No physical copy of the application needs to be sent to RRC/CR. Even if received, no cognizance will be given.
• No daily allowance, conveyance allowance, or travelling allowance will be paid for document verification.
• Canvassing in any form will result in immediate disqualification of candidature.
• Furnishing wrong, fake, or false certificates at any stage - even after selection - will result in discharge without notice.
• The decision of Railway administration on eligibility, acceptance/rejection of applications, and mode of selection is final.
• For any issues with online submission, email: helpdesk.rrc.cr@gmail.com
• Online payment to RRC/CR is strictly non-refundable. If a candidate reverses the transaction through any means, the application will be treated as withdrawn.
• If a minor is selected, the guardian must enter into the Contract of Apprenticeship with the employer.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many total slots are available in Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

A total of 51 Act Apprentice slots are available across four clusters - Mumbai, Bhusawal, Pune, and Solapur - under Notification No. RRC/CR/AA/2025/Part-II.

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

The last date to submit the online application form is 09 April 2026 by 17:00 hours. Online applications opened on 10 March 2026 at 11:00 hours.

What is the age limit for Central Railway Apprentice 2026?

Candidates must be between 15 years and 24 years of age as on 10 March 2026. For SC and ST candidates the upper age limit is 29 years. For OBC candidates the upper age limit is 27 years. For Persons with Disability (PwBD) the upper age limit is 34 years.

What is the educational qualification required for Central Railway Apprentice 2026?

Candidates must have passed Class 10 (Matriculation) or equivalent with minimum 50% marks in aggregate from a recognised Board. They must also hold a National Trade Certificate (NTC) or Provisional National Trade Certificate issued by NCVT or SCVT in the notified trade. Note: Engineering Graduates and Diploma holders are NOT eligible to apply.

What is the application fee for Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

The application fee is Rs. 100 (non-refundable) for General and OBC candidates. No fee is required for SC, ST, PwBD, and Women candidates. Payment must be made online through the payment gateway at rrccr.com.

What is the selection process for Central Railway Apprentice 2026?

Selection is purely merit-based. The merit list is prepared on the basis of simple average of percentage of marks in Matriculation (minimum 50% aggregate) and ITI marks in the relevant trade. No written test or interview is conducted. In case of tie, the older candidate is preferred. If dates of birth are also same, the candidate who passed Matriculation earlier is ranked higher.

What is the stipend for Central Railway Act Apprentices in 2026?

Act Apprentices holding a National or State Trade Certificate will be paid a stipend of Rs. 9,600 per month as per RBE No.116/2025 dated 11 November 2025. No hostel accommodation is provided. Training period is 1 year for all trades.

Which trades are available in Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

The available trades are Stenographer (shorthand English or Hindi) in Mumbai, Bhusawal, Pune, and Solapur clusters, and Fitter (Engineering), Mason, and Mechanic Refrigeration and AC (MRAC) in the Solapur cluster only.

Official Source and Notification

All information in this article is based solely on the Official Notification released by Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway under Notification No. RRC/CR/AA/2025/Part-II dated 10 March 2026, issued from the Chief Project Manager (Conv)'s Office Building, Wadi Bunder, P. D'Mello Road, Mumbai - 400 010. Candidates are strongly advised to visit www.rrccr.com regularly for any updates, corrigendum, or changes related to this Latest Recruitment. The commission communicates with candidates only through email and SMS on the registered contact details.