RRC CR Apprentice Recruitment 2026, 2,861 Vacancies, Apply Online OPEN

Central Railway (RRC CR) Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Quick Highlights — Why This Recruitment Is Useful

• 2,861 training slots — one of the bigger apprentice openings of Central Railway
• No written exam and no interview — selection is based on Class 10 + ITI marks only
• Application fee is only ₹100, and it is free for SC, ST, PwBD and women candidates
• Monthly stipend of ₹9,600 for 1 year (about ₹1,15,200 in the full year)
• Freshers can apply. Age limit starts from 15 years
• You get practical training in railway workshops, which helps in future railway and private-sector technical jobs
• About 28 days are left to apply from today (4 Nov 2026)

Important Dates

Cluster-Wise Training Slots (2,861)

Major Training Locations in Each Cluster

Trades Available

• Fitter
• Welder
• Carpenter
• Painter (General)
• Electrician
• Machinist
• Turner
• Mechanic Diesel
• Electronics Mechanic
• Programming and Systems Administration Assistant (PASAA)
• Instrument Mechanic
• Stenographer
• Tailor
• Mason
• Plumber / Pipe Fitter
• Sheet Metal Worker
• Mechanic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
• Other notified trades

Eligibility Criteria — Simple Explanation

Age Limit (As on 03.11.2026)

Eligible Date of Birth

Age Relaxation

• SC / ST: 5 years
• OBC: 3 years
• PwBD: 10 years
• Ex-Servicemen: as per rules in the notification

Stipend Details

Selection Process — How Merit Is Made

1. Step 1 – Apply online: Fill marks of Class 10 and ITI
2. Step 2 – Merit list: Prepared by RRC Central Railway (earlier notices say cluster-wise, trade-wise and community-wise)
3. Step 3 – Document verification: Shortlisted candidates are called at their opted Division / Unit
4. Step 4 – Medical fitness: Certificate from an authorised Government doctor
5. Step 5 – Training starts: 1 year apprenticeship

Merit Formula

• Final Merit % = (Class 10 % + ITI %) ÷ 2
• Example 1: Class 10 = 80%, ITI = 90% → (80 + 90) ÷ 2 = 85%
• Example 2: Class 10 = 68%, ITI = 74% → (68 + 74) ÷ 2 = 71%

Tie-Breaking Rule

• If two candidates have the same merit, the older candidate gets preference
• If date of birth is also same, the candidate who passed Class 10 earlier comes first

Application Fee

How to Apply Online — Step by Step

1. Open the official application portal: rrccr.com/TradeApp/login/Index or go to www.rrccr.com
2. Open the Apprentice Recruitment 2026 application link
3. Register with your personal details (name, father’s name, date of birth, mobile, email)
4. Enter Aadhaar number or other permitted ID details
5. Fill in Class 10 and ITI marks and trade details carefully
6. Select only one cluster and give your unit preferences in that cluster
7. Select your trade after checking the available slots
8. Upload photograph, signature and documents in the given size and format
9. Pay the fee (if applicable)
10. Check all details, submit, and download the form and payment receipt

Documents Required

• Class 10 marksheet
• Class 10 certificate or other accepted date-of-birth proof
• Consolidated ITI marksheet for all semesters / marks statement
• National Trade Certificate (NTC) or Provisional NTC
• Caste certificate for SC / ST / OBC candidates (if applicable)
• Non-Creamy Layer certificate for OBC candidates
• Disability certificate for PwBD candidates (if applicable)
• Discharge / serving certificate for Ex-Servicemen (if applicable)
• Recent passport-size colour photograph
• Scanned signature
• Aadhaar card or other accepted ID proof

Smart Tips Before You Apply

• Match your name, father’s name and date of birth with the Class 10 records
• Pick the cluster nearest to your home, because there is no hostel
• Check trade-wise slots in the PDF. A cluster with more slots for your trade gives better chances
• Keep marks as percentage ready for Class 10 and ITI
• Keep an active mobile number and email — updates come there
• Save photos and signature scans in the right size before starting the form
• Take a printout of the final form and payment receipt

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Applying with ITI in a trade that does not match the chosen trade
• Class 10 marks below 50%
• Choosing more than one cluster or submitting two applications
• Entering wrong marks or date of birth
• Applying on the last day and facing website problems
• Believing fake agents or messages that promise a railway job for money
• Mixing this notice with the earlier March 2026 notice (51 slots, last date 9 April 2026)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Q1. How many slots are there?
  2,861 training slots (provisional).
• Q2. What is the last date?
  2 December 2026, up to 5:00 PM.
• Q3. What qualification is needed?
  Class 10 with at least 50% marks and ITI / NTC in the relevant trade.
• Q4. What is the age limit?
  15 to 24 years (UR) as on 3 November 2026. SC/ST 29 and OBC 27 years.
• Q5. What is the stipend?
  ₹9,600 per month for 1 year.
• Q6. Is there a written exam or interview?
  No. Selection is by merit (average of Class 10 and ITI marks).
• Q7. What is the application fee?
  ₹100. No fee for SC, ST, PwBD and women.
• Q8. Can I apply for more than one cluster?
  No. Choose only one cluster.
• Q9. Can B.Tech or diploma holders apply?
  No. They are not eligible under this notification.
• Q10. Is a permanent job guaranteed after training?
  No. Training does not guarantee a railway job.
• Q11. Is hostel available?
  No. You must arrange your own stay.

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