Central Railway RRC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 2861 Act Apprentice Vacancies, Apply Online
Short Description
Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Central Railway, Mumbai has invited online applications for engagement of Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961 in various workshops and units of Central Railway.
There are 2861 training slots in many ITI trades such as Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Mechanic Diesel, Carpenter, Painter and more.
Candidates who have passed 10th with minimum 50% marks and hold an ITI certificate in the notified trade can apply online from 03/11/2026 to 02/12/2026 (till 17:00 hrs).
Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Central Railway |
| Notification No. | RRC/CR/AA/2026 |
| Notification Date | 03/11/2026 |
| Post Name | Act Apprentice |
| Total Training Slots | 2861 |
| Training Period | 1 Year |
| Mode of Application | Online only |
| Online Application Start | 03/11/2026 (11.00 HRS) |
| Online Application Last Date | 02/12/2026 (17.00 HRS) |
| Official Website | www.rrccr.com |
Cluster-wise and Unit-wise Training Slots
Training slots are available in five clusters: Mumbai, Bhusawal, Pune, Nagpur and Solapur. The Track Machine Organisation and Personnel Department also have separate slots. The total slots of each unit, as given in the notification, are shown below.
| Cluster | Unit / Department | Total Slots |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | Carriage & Wagon (Coaching), Wadi Bunder | 258 |
| Mumbai | Kalyan Diesel Shed | 50 |
| Mumbai | Sr.DEE(TRS) Kalyan | 118 |
| Mumbai | Sr.DEE(TRS) Kurla | 188 |
| Mumbai | Engineering | 45 |
| Mumbai | Signal and Telecom | 95 |
| Mumbai | Kurla Diesel Shed | 60 |
| Mumbai | Parel Workshop | 272 |
| Mumbai | Matunga Workshop | 547 |
| Mumbai | S&T Workshop, Byculla | 42 |
| Bhusawal | Carriage & Wagon Depot | 122 |
| Bhusawal | Engineering Dept | 13 |
| Bhusawal | Electric Loco Shed | 80 |
| Bhusawal | Electric Locomotive Workshop, Bhusawal | 118 |
| Bhusawal | Central Engineering Workshop, Manmad | 51 |
| Bhusawal | Traction Machine Workshop, Nasik Road | 47 |
| Pune | Carriage & Wagon Depot | 31 |
| Pune | Diesel Loco Shed | 121 |
| Pune | Electric Loco Shed, Daund | 46 |
| Pune | Engineering Dept | 20 |
| Nagpur | Electric Loco Shed, Ajni | 48 |
| Nagpur | Carriage & Wagon Depot | 54 |
| Nagpur | MELPL Ajni | 33 |
| Nagpur | Engineering Dept | 25 |
| Nagpur | Signal and Telecom Department | 53 |
| Solapur | Carriage & Wagon Depot | 55 |
| Solapur | Kurduwadi Workshop | 56 |
| Solapur | Engineering Dept | 11 |
| Track Machine Organisation | STMD/KYN/BB | 9 |
| Track Machine Organisation | ZTMD/BSL | 17 |
| Track Machine Organisation | STMD/AQ/NGP | 8 |
| Track Machine Organisation | STMD/SUR | 8 |
| Track Machine Organisation | STMD/KK/PA | 8 |
| Personnel Department | Stenographer (Mumbai, Bhusawal, Pune, Solapur) | 37 |
Trade-wise and category-wise (UR, OBC, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen) breakup for each unit is given in the official notification. Candidates should check their ITI trade against the available slots before selecting a cluster and units.
PwBD and Ex-Servicemen seats are not separate but are included in the total number of seats. The number of training slots is provisional, and RRC reserves the right to increase or decrease the slots depending on administrative requirements.
Trades Mentioned in the Notification
- Fitter, Welder / Welder (Gas & Electric), Electrician, Machinist, Turner, Mechanic Diesel
- Carpenter / Wood Work Technician, Painter (General), Tailor (General), Mason, Pipe Fitter / Plumber, Blacksmith
- Instrument Mechanic, Electronics Mechanic, Computer Operator & Programming Assistant, Sheet Metal Worker, Mechanic Machine Tools Maintenance, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle)
- Crane Driver, Motor Mechanic, Armature Coil Winder, Information Technology & Electronic System Maintenance
- Cable Jointer, Wireman, Mechanic Auto Electrical and Electronics, Mechanic-cum-Operator (Electronics Communication System), Mechanic Communication Equipment Maintenance, Mechanic Radio and TV, Information and Communication Technology System Maintenance
- Stenographer (shorthand English or Hindi)
Company Name and Job Location
Organization Name: Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway (RRC/CR)
Office Address: Chief Project Manager (Conv)'s Office Building, Wadi Bunder, P. D'Mello Road, Mumbai - 400 010.
Training Location: Workshops and Units in the jurisdiction of Central Railway under Mumbai, Bhusawal, Pune, Nagpur and Solapur clusters. Candidates must choose only one cluster and can give unit preferences within that cluster only.
Email (Help Desk): act.apprentice@rrccr.com
Qualification Eligibility
- The candidate must have passed 10th class examination or its equivalent (under 10+2 examination system) with minimum 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized Board.
- The candidate must also have a National Trade Certificate in the notified trade issued by NCVT, or a Provisional Certificate issued by NCVT / SCVT.
- Engineering Graduates and Diploma holders are not eligible to apply under this notification.
- Candidates who are already undergoing or have undergone apprenticeship training should not apply.
- Only Loco motor or Cerebral palsy (OH) candidates with not less than 40% disability, Hearing Handicapped (HH) candidates with 60 decibels or more in the better ear, and VH (LV) candidates are eligible to apply under PwBD. Other PwBD candidates should not apply as PwBD.
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 15 years completed as on 03-11-2026.
- Maximum age: Should not have completed 24 years as on 03-11-2026.
- Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates in the upper age limit.
- Persons with Disability: Upper age limit is relaxed by 10 years.
- Ex-servicemen: Upper age limit is relaxable by up to additional 10 years to the extent of service rendered in Defence Forces plus 3 years, provided they have put in a minimum of 6 months service at a stretch. This does not apply to Ex-servicemen who have already joined Government service on the civil side after availing Ex-servicemen status.
| Community | Date of Birth Range (both dates inclusive) |
|---|---|
| UR | 03/11/2002 to 03/11/2011 |
| SC | 03/11/1997 to 03/11/2011 |
| ST | 03/11/1997 to 03/11/2011 |
| OBC | 03/11/1999 to 03/11/2011 |
Salary and Facilities
Stipend: Act Apprentices will be paid stipend as per RBE No.116/2025 dated 11/11/2025. For National or State Certificate Holder, the stipend is Rs. 9,600 per month.
Training Period: 1 year for all trades.
Accommodation: No hostel accommodation will be provided. Selected candidates have to make their own arrangement during training.
Other Facilities: Not Mentioned in the Notification poster / pdf.
It is not obligatory on the part of the employer to offer any employment after completion of apprenticeship training. Training in Railway will not give any right to absorption in Railway.
Selection Process
Engagement will be on the basis of a merit list prepared from the marks of all candidates who apply against the notification. There is no written test or interview mentioned in the notification.
- The merit list will be prepared on the basis of percentage of marks in matriculation (with minimum 50% aggregate marks) and ITI marks in the trade in which apprenticeship is to be done.
- The panel will be prepared on the basis of simple average of marks in matriculation and ITI.
- Aggregate marks in matriculation will be used for the percentage. Marks in individual subjects or a group of subjects will not be considered.
- For ITI percentage, the average marks in the consolidated statement of marks for all semesters of the trade applied, or the marks in the Provisional National Trade Certificate issued by NCVT / SCVT, will be used.
- For boards that give letter grades instead of percentage, the midpoint of the range of marks for the overall grade will be taken. If no overall grade is given, the midpoint of the grades of all subjects will be averaged. Candidates must enter the overall percentage at the time of online application.
- If any difference is found between the marks entered by the candidate and the marks calculated by RRC, the candidature will be rejected.
- If two candidates have the same marks, the older candidate will be preferred. If the date of birth is also the same, the candidate who passed matriculation earlier will be considered first.
- A final merit list will be prepared cluster and unit wise, trade wise and community wise, equal to the number of slots, in descending order of percentage of marks.
- No centralized merit list will be formed. After the merit list is prepared, it will be sent to the respective Divisions / Units, and document verification will be held in the opted Divisions / Units as per the cluster mentioned in the application.
- Finally enlisted candidates are subject to verification of original testimonials and must present a medical certificate as per the annexure given in the notification.
- The medical certificate should be signed by a Government authorized doctor (Gazetted), not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon of Central / State Hospital. Without it, document verification will not be conducted.
How to Apply
- Visit www.rrccr.com and apply online. Applications are accepted only through this website.
- Fill in personal details carefully. Candidates should have an Aadhaar Card, and the 12 digit Aadhaar number must be entered at the time of registration. Candidates who have enrolled but not received the card can enter the 28 digit Aadhaar Enrolment ID. Applicants from Jammu and Kashmir, Meghalaya and Assam can enter a voter ID number, valid passport number, driving license number or any other valid Government identity card.
- Name, father's name and date of birth must exactly match the Matriculation or equivalent certificate. Any difference found during document verification will lead to cancellation of candidature.
- Candidates must choose only one cluster and can give units in order of preference within that cluster.
- Candidates must give an active mobile number and a valid email ID and keep them active during the entire process.
- After completing the application, pay the fee through the payment gateway and then download the application form.
- A registration number will be issued to each applicant. Keep it safe for further stages.
- Keep a printout of the online application. It must be produced at the time of document verification.
- Do not submit more than one application. If multiple applications are submitted with different particulars, all will be rejected.
- Candidates are advised to apply well before the closing date to avoid website load problems in the last days.
- No physical copy of the application should be sent to RRC/CR.
Important Documents
Candidates must upload legible scanned copies of the following documents:
- SSC (Standard 10th) or equivalent mark sheet
- Proof of date of birth (10th or equivalent certificate or mark sheet showing date of birth, or school leaving certificate showing date of birth)
- Consolidated mark sheet for all semesters of the trade applied, or 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 in the Central Government format. OBC candidates must upload the caste certificate and Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued on or after 01/04/2026 in the Central Government format.
- Disability certificate, in case of PwBD candidates
- Discharge certificate / Serving certificate, for candidates applying under the Ex-Servicemen quota. For children of Ex-servicemen or Armed Forces Personnel, the discharge certificate or serving certificate of the parent.
- Colour photograph: size 3.5 cm x 3.5 cm, taken not later than three months before the application, JPG/JPEG format, 100 DPI, file size between 20 KB and 70 KB, clear front view without cap and sunglasses
- Signature: size 3.5 cm x 3.5 cm, JPG/JPEG format, 100 DPI, file size between 20 KB and 30 KB
Documents Required at Document Verification
- Original copies of all the above documents. Production of originals is mandatory, without which candidates will not be allowed to appear.
- Printout of the online application
- Original Aadhaar Card or the other identity document mentioned above
- Medical fitness certificate as per Annexure-VII of the notification
- Two additional copies of the same photograph
- Certificates in languages other than English or Hindi must be accompanied by an attested translation in English / Hindi.
Important Dates and Links
| Event | Date / Link |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 03/11/2026 |
| Online Application Opening | 03/11/2026 (11.00 HRS) |
| Online Application Closing | 02/12/2026 (17.00 HRS) |
| Age Calculation Date | 03/11/2026 |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Interview / Walk-in Date | Not Mentioned in the Notification poster / pdf |
| Official Website and Online Application | www.rrccr.com |
| Help Desk Email | act.apprentice@rrccr.com |
Document verification will be held in the opted Divisions / Units as per the cluster mentioned in the application.
Application fee
- Application fee (non-refundable): Rs. 100/-
- No fee is required to be paid by SC / ST / PwBD / Women candidates.
- Payment mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, UPI or Wallet through the payment gateway during the online application. Transaction charges, if any, will be borne by the candidate.
- After successful payment, an e-receipt is generated. Print and keep it.
- If money is deducted but the application cannot be downloaded, click the "Verify Payment" button to reconfirm from the payment gateway.
- Duplicate payment for the same application will be forfeited, and no refund will be given under any circumstances.
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