RRC Central Railway Act Apprentice 2026: Apply Online for 2,861 ITI Slots OPEN

RRC Central Railway Act Apprentice 2026 – Complete Guide & Overview

At a Glance — 10 Things to Know Before You Apply

• 2,861 slots — Mumbai cluster alone has 1,712 slots
• ITI is compulsory. Only Class 10 pass cannot apply
• No written exam. Merit is made from Class 10 and ITI marks
• Only one cluster can be chosen. Two applications can lead to rejection of all
• Your ITI trade must have slots in the unit you choose — check the PDF tables first
• Fee ₹100, but women, SC, ST and PwBD pay nothing
• Candidates who are doing or have already completed apprenticeship should not apply
• B.Tech / Diploma holders are not eligible in this notification
• Training is for 1 year only. It gives no promise of a permanent railway job
• No hostel and no TA/DA for document verification

Important Dates & Time

Cluster-Wise Slots at a Glance

Unit-Wise (Workshop-Wise) Training Slots

Mumbai Cluster — 1,712 Slots

Bhusawal Cluster — 500 Slots

Pune Cluster — 271 Slots

Nagpur Cluster — 221 Slots

Solapur Cluster — 157 Slots

Which ITI Trades Are Included?

• Fitter
• Electrician
• Welder / Welder (Gas & Electric)
• Carpenter / Wood Work Technician
• Machinist
• Turner
• Mechanic Diesel
• Mechanic Motor Vehicle
• Electronics Mechanic
• Instrument Mechanic
• Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA)
• Programming and Systems Administration Assistant
• Painter (General)
• Sheet Metal Worker
• Mason
• Blacksmith
• Pipe Fitter / Plumber
• Cable Jointer
• Wireman
• Mechanic Auto Electrical and Electronics
• Mechanic Communication Equipment Maintenance
• Mechanic Radio and TV
• ICT System Maintenance
• Stenographer (English or Hindi Shorthand)
• Tailor / Sewing Technology / Dress Making
• Other notified technical trades

Who Can Apply? — Eligibility Explained Simply

Common Questions

• Can a 10th pass apply without ITI? No. Both Class 10 (50%) and ITI are needed
• Can someone who finished apprenticeship earlier apply? No, the notification says they should not apply
• Can I apply for two clusters? No. Choose one cluster only

Age Limit & Date of Birth Ranges (As on 03.11.2026)

Stipend, Training & What You Get

Application Fee & Payment Help

Money Cut but No Confirmation?

• Use the Verify Payment option on the portal
• Check the first payment before paying again, because duplicate payments may not be refunded
• Fee is non-refundable. Transaction charges are paid by the candidate

Selection Process & Merit Calculation

1. Step 1 – Online application on the RRC CR portal
2. Step 2 – Merit: Class 10 % and ITI % have equal weight
3. Step 3 – Merit lists: Made cluster-wise, unit-wise, trade-wise and community-wise. There is no one common list for all 2,861 slots
4. Step 4 – Document verification at the opted Division / Unit
5. Step 5 – Medical fitness certificate
6. Step 6 – Engagement as apprentice

Merit Formula

• Merit % = (Class 10 aggregate % + ITI %) ÷ 2
• Example: Class 10 = 80%, ITI = 90% → 85%
• Tie: older candidate is preferred. If birth date is also same, the one who passed Matriculation earlier is placed higher

If Your Board Gives Grades, Not Marks

• Use the midpoint of the marks range of your overall grade
• Example: overall grade range 80–89% → midpoint = 84.5%
• If no overall grade is given, average the midpoints of subject-grade ranges
• Follow the conversion rules on pages 2 and 3 of the PDF. Wrong calculation can lead to rejection

Reservation Rules — Short Notes

• SC / ST: Upload caste certificate in the Central Government format
• OBC: Caste certificate and Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued on or after 1 April 2026
• PwBD: Only OH (40% or more), HH (60 decibels or more) and VH (low vision) are eligible, and the trade must suit your disability. Valid disability certificate is required
• Ex-Servicemen: Discharge or serving certificate is needed. Some children of Ex-Servicemen / serving personnel also get benefit
• Bring all original certificates to verification

How to Apply Online — 18 Easy Steps

1. Open www.rrccr.com and find Notification No. RRC/CR/AA/2026
2. Download and read the full notification
3. Check trades, cluster-wise slots, age and qualification
4. Click Apply Online
5. Register on the portal
6. Enter name, parents’ names, date of birth and contact details
7. Enter Aadhaar or other permitted ID details
8. Enter Class 10 aggregate percentage correctly
9. Enter ITI trade and marks
10. Select only one cluster
11. Choose units in that cluster in order of preference
12. Enter community, reservation and other details
13. Upload photograph, signature and certificates
14. Check the whole form carefully (no editing after final submit)
15. Pay ₹100 (if not exempt)
16. Submit before 2 December 2026, 5:00 PM
17. Download and print the application form
18. Save your registration number and payment receipt

Documents & Upload Specifications

• Class 10 marksheet
• Date-of-birth proof (Matriculation certificate / marksheet / accepted school leaving certificate)
• Consolidated ITI marksheet (all semesters)
• NTC or accepted Provisional Certificate (NCVT / SCVT)
• SC / ST / OBC certificate and OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate (if applicable)
• Disability certificate (PwBD, if applicable)
• Discharge / serving certificate (Ex-Servicemen, if applicable)
• Photograph and signature
• Aadhaar or other permitted ID details

Aadhaar & ID Rules

• Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number
• If you have only applied for Aadhaar, enter the 28-digit Enrolment ID
• Applicants from Jammu & Kashmir, Meghalaya and Assam may use another Government ID such as Voter ID, passport or driving licence
• Bring the original ID to document verification

Document Verification & Medical Fitness

• Shortlisted candidates are called at the Division / Unit of their selected cluster
• Bring original educational, ITI, category and ID documents
• Bring the medical fitness certificate in Annexure VII format
• It must be signed by a Government Gazetted medical officer not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon in a Central or State Government hospital
• Without the medical certificate, you may not be allowed in verification and candidature may be cancelled
• No TA / DA is paid for attending verification

Top Reasons Applications Get Rejected

• Class 10 below 50% or no matching ITI
• Choosing a unit that has no slot for your ITI trade
• More than one application
• Wrong Class 10 or ITI percentage
• Name or date of birth not matching the Matriculation certificate
• Unclear or wrong documents
• Reservation claimed without proper certificate (for OBC, old NCL certificate)
• Age outside the limit
• No medical certificate at verification
• False information

Smart Tips for Better Chances

• Choose a cluster near your home — there is no hostel
• Compare unit-wise slots. Big units like Matunga (547), Parel (272) and Wadi Bunder (258) in Mumbai have more slots
• Check the trade table for your ITI trade before choosing units
• Prepare photo and signature in the right size before starting the form
• Get the new OBC NCL certificate (on or after 1 April 2026) early if you are OBC
• Take screenshots or printouts of the final form and payment receipt

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Q1. How many slots are there?
  2,861 across Mumbai, Bhusawal, Pune, Nagpur and Solapur clusters.
• Q2. Which cluster has the most slots?
  Mumbai with 1,712 slots.
• Q3. What is the last date?
  2 December 2026, 5:00 PM.
• Q4. What is the age limit?
  15 to 24 years as on 3 November 2026 (relaxation for reserved categories).
• Q5. What is the stipend?
  ₹9,600 per month for 1 year.
• Q6. Is there an exam?
  No. Merit is based on average of Class 10 and ITI marks.
• Q7. Can I apply with only 10th pass?
  No. ITI in the notified trade is required.
• Q8. How much is the fee?
  ₹100. Nil for SC, ST, PwBD and women.
• Q9. Can I choose two clusters?
  No. Only one cluster.
• Q10. Will I get a railway job after training?
  No guarantee.
• Q11. Can B.Tech or diploma holders apply?
  No.
• Q12. Which OBC certificate is valid?
  Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued on or after 1 April 2026.