Central Railway Apprentice 2026 is officially open — Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Central Railway has released Notification No. RRC/CR/AA/2026 dated 03 November 2026, inviting online applications for 2,861 Act Apprentice training slots across workshops and units under its jurisdiction. This is a rare opportunity for 10th pass + ITI holders aged 15–24 years who want one year of hands-on railway training with a monthly stipend of Rs.9,600. This guide covers every detail — eligibility, cluster-wise vacancies, stipend, selection process, documents, and how to apply online at rrccr.com before the last date of 02 December 2026.
Central Railway Apprentice 2026 (Notification No. RRC/CR/AA/2026) has 2,861 training slots across 5 clusters. Candidates with 10th pass (min. 50% marks) + ITI in a notified trade, aged 15–24 years, can apply online at rrccr.com from 03 November to 02 December 2026 (17:00 hrs). Monthly stipend is Rs.9,600. No written exam — selection is merit-based on 10th and ITI marks average.
- Notification No.: RRC/CR/AA/2026
- Notification Date: 03 November 2026
- Total Training Slots: 2,861 (provisional)
- Application Start: 03 November 2026 (11:00 HRS)
- Last Date to Apply: 02 December 2026 (17:00 HRS)
- Monthly Stipend: Rs.9,600 per month (as per RBE No.116/2025 dated 11/11/2025)
- Training Period: 1 year
- Age Limit: 15 to 24 years (as on 03/11/2026)
- Qualification: 10th pass with min. 50% marks + ITI (NCVT/SCVT)
- Application Fee: Rs.100 (Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Women)
- Selection Mode: Merit list — simple average of 10th and ITI marks
- Official Website: rrccr.com
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- What Is Central Railway Apprentice 2026?
- Should You Apply? — Quick Check
- Stipend & Training Benefits
- Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit
- Cluster-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
- How to Apply Online at rrccr.com — Step-by-Step
- Selection Process & Merit List Calculation
- Important Dates & Timeline
- Important Links
- Frequently Asked Questions
What Is Central Railway Apprentice 2026 and Why Should ITI Holders Apply?
Central Railway Apprentice 2026 is a government-notified training engagement under the Apprentices Act 1961, managed by the Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Central Railway, Mumbai. Under Notification No. RRC/CR/AA/2026, qualified candidates receive one full year of structured, hands-on trade training inside Central Railway workshops and units spread across five geographic clusters — Mumbai, Bhusawal, Pune, Nagpur, and Solapur.
The programme covers 29+ trades including Fitter, Electrician, Mechanic Diesel, Welder, Carpenter, Machinist, Painter, Turner, Stenographer, Electronics Mechanic, and more. Training is conducted in world-class railway workshops such as Parel Workshop, Matunga Workshop, Electric Locomotive Workshop Bhusawal, and Kurduwadi Workshop. Apprentices are paid a fixed monthly stipend of Rs.9,600 as per Railway Board’s RBE No.116/2025 dated 11/11/2025.
It is important to note that completing apprenticeship training does not guarantee employment in Indian Railways. As per the Apprenticeship Rules 1991, neither the railway is obligated to offer employment nor is the apprentice obligated to accept it. However, the NCVT/SCVT-recognised trade certificate gained during training is a valuable credential for future government and private job applications.
Central Railway Apprentice 2026 Stipend & Training Benefits
All selected Act Apprentices receive a fixed monthly stipend as notified in RBE No.116/2025 dated 11/11/2025. There are no additional pay scales, in-hand salary figures, or CTC components — the stipend is the only official payment during the training period.
| Category | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| National / State Trade Certificate Holder | Rs.9,600 per month |
| Training Period | 1 year (all trades) |
| Hostel Accommodation | Not provided — candidates arrange their own |
| Employment After Training | Not obligatory on either party |
Beyond the stipend, apprentices gain experience inside Central Railway’s premier workshops and units, work with certified instructors, and earn an NCVT/SCVT-recognised trade certificate — a credential accepted across government and PSU job applications in India.
Central Railway Apprentice 2026 Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit
All eligibility conditions are as per Notification No. RRC/CR/AA/2026. Read the official document carefully before applying — any mismatch found during document verification will lead to cancellation of candidature.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed 10th class (SSC/Matriculation) or its equivalent under the 10+2 examination system with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognised board. They must also hold a National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the applied trade issued by NCVT, or a Provisional NTC issued by NCVT/SCVT. Engineering Graduates and Diploma Holders are not eligible to apply under this notification.
Age Limit (as on 03/11/2026)
| Category | Date of Birth Range (Both Dates Inclusive) |
|---|---|
| UR (General) | 03/11/2002 to 03/11/2011 |
| OBC | 03/11/1999 to 03/11/2011 |
| SC | 03/11/1997 to 03/11/2011 |
| ST | 03/11/1997 to 03/11/2011 |
| PwBD | Upper age relaxed by 10 years over applicable category limit |
| Ex-Servicemen | Relaxation up to 10 additional years as per service rendered + 3 years (min. 6 months service) |
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC (Male) | Rs.100 (non-refundable) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | Nil |
| Payment Mode | Online only — Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI / Wallet |
Central Railway Apprentice 2026 — Cluster-Wise Vacancy Overview
The 2,861 training slots are distributed across 5 clusters: Mumbai, Bhusawal, Pune, Nagpur, and Solapur. Each candidate must choose only one cluster and cannot change it after final submission. Select your cluster carefully based on the trades available — applying for a cluster with no slot in your ITI trade will result in a meaningless application. Refer to the official notification PDF for complete unit-wise and trade-wise breakdown.
| Cluster | Key Units Included | Major Trades |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | Parel Workshop, Matunga Workshop, C&W Wadi Bunder, TRS Kalyan, TRS Kurla, Kurla Diesel Shed, S&T Byculla, Engineering | Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Machinist, Carpenter, Painter, Mechanic Diesel, Stenographer |
| Bhusawal | Electric Locomotive Workshop Bhusawal, Electric Loco Shed, C&W Depot, CEW Manmad, TMW Nasik Road, S&T, Engineering | Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Machinist, Painter, Mechanic Diesel |
| Pune | C&W Depot Pune, Diesel Loco Shed Pune, Electric Loco Shed Daund, Engineering, S&T | Fitter, Electrician, Mechanic Diesel, Welder, Machinist, Carpenter |
| Nagpur | Electric Loco Shed Ajni, C&W Depot, MELPL Ajni, Engineering, S&T | Electrician, Fitter, Electronics Mechanic, Welder, Blacksmith |
| Solapur | C&W Depot, Kurduwadi Workshop, Engineering, S&T | Fitter, Machinist, Mechanic Diesel, Welder, Carpenter, Painter |
Note: The number of training slots is provisional. RRC reserves the right to increase or decrease slots based on administrative requirements. For exact unit-wise and trade-wise vacancies, refer to the complete official notification (Notification No. RRC/CR/AA/2026).
How to Apply Online for Central Railway Apprentice 2026 at rrccr.com
Applications are accepted online only at www.rrccr.com. No physical application or hard copy is required to be sent to RRC. Keep your documents ready before you begin — no changes are allowed after final submission.
- Visit the official RRC Central Railway website at www.rrccr.com and locate the link for Notification No. RRC/CR/AA/2026.
- Register with your Aadhaar Number (12-digit). Candidates from J&K, Meghalaya, and Assam may use their Voter ID, valid Passport, or Driving Licence. Your name, father’s name, and date of birth must exactly match your Matriculation certificate.
- Select ONE cluster only (Mumbai, Bhusawal, Pune, Nagpur, or Solapur) and choose units within that cluster in order of preference. Verify that your ITI trade has available slots in the selected cluster before proceeding.
- Fill in personal details and educational qualifications carefully. Enter your overall percentage grade for 10th class — if your board uses letter grades, calculate the midpoint of the grade range as described in the notification before entering the value.
- Upload required documents in JPG/JPEG format: (a) 10th marksheet, (b) Date of Birth certificate, (c) ITI consolidated marksheet / Provisional NTC with marks, (d) NTC issued by NCVT or Provisional NTC by NCVT/SCVT, (e) Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC) on Central Government format, (f) Disability certificate (PwBD), (g) Discharge/Serving certificate (Ex-servicemen), if applicable.
- Upload colour photograph (3.5 cm × 3.5 cm, JPG/JPEG, 100 DPI, 20 KB–70 KB, taken within last 3 months, front view, no cap or sunglasses) and signature (3.5 cm × 3.5 cm, JPG/JPEG, 100 DPI, 20 KB–30 KB).
- Pay the application fee online: Rs.100 for General/OBC male candidates; Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Women. Payment via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or Wallet. Avoid making duplicate payments.
- Submit the application and download/print the application form and payment receipt. Keep them safely — the printout is required at document verification. No printout or certificates need to be posted to RRC.
Candidates who submit more than one application with different details (name, photo, qualification, email, mobile, etc.) will have all applications summarily rejected. Apply only once and choose your cluster carefully — no changes are permitted after final submission.
Selection Process & Merit List Calculation for Central Railway Apprentice 2026
There is no written examination or interview for Central Railway Apprentice 2026. Engagement is based entirely on a merit list prepared cluster-wise, unit-wise, trade-wise, and community-wise. The merit list equals the number of available slots in descending order of merit percentage.
Merit Calculation Formula
Merit Percentage = Simple Average of (Matriculation Percentage + ITI Trade Percentage)
- Matriculation %: Aggregate marks in 10th class (minimum 50%). Individual subject marks are not considered — only aggregate is reckoned.
- ITI %: Average marks from the consolidated marksheet for all semesters of the applied trade, or marks from the Provisional NTC issued by NCVT/SCVT. Only these marks are reckoned — no other source.
- Grade-based boards: If your board gives letter grades, calculate the midpoint of the grade range (e.g., Grade A = 80–89% → midpoint = 84.5%) and enter that percentage in the application.
- Tie-breaking rule: In case of equal merit percentage, the older candidate is preferred. If dates of birth are also identical, the candidate who passed matriculation earlier is ranked higher.
Candidates finally listed in the merit panel will be called for document verification at the opted Division/Unit. Original documents and a medical fitness certificate signed by a Government-authorised doctor (Gazetted), not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon of a Central/State Hospital, must be produced at document verification. Candidates without the medical certificate will not be allowed to appear.
Important Dates — Central Railway Apprentice 2026 Timeline
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 03 November 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | 03 November 2026 (11:00 HRS) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 02 December 2026 (17:00 HRS) |
| Merit List / Document Verification | As per official notification (check official portal for latest data) |
Candidates are advised to apply well before the closing date to avoid last-minute website congestion. RRC Central Railway does not accept responsibility for failure to submit applications due to internet or server issues on the closing date.
Important Links — Central Railway Apprentice 2026
Frequently Asked Questions About Central Railway Apprentice 2026
What is the last date to apply online for Central Railway Apprentice 2026 and where to submit the application form?
What is the monthly stipend for Central Railway Apprentice 2026 and is there any hostel facility provided to selected candidates?
What is the selection process for RRC Central Railway Apprentice 2026 and is there any written exam or interview for ITI candidates?
What is the age limit and eligibility qualification required to apply for Central Railway Apprentice 2026 under RRC/CR/AA/2026?
How many total training slots are available in Central Railway Apprentice 2026 and which clusters have the most vacancies for ITI candidates?
Last Updated: November 2026. This page is reviewed and updated when official data changes. Always verify details on the official portal rrccr.com before taking action.
Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only. All data has been sourced from the official notification (RRC/CR/AA/2026) published by Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway. Apprenticeship training does not guarantee employment in Indian Railways. Always verify details on the official portal before applying.
