RRC Central Railway (CR) Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway (RRC CR) has officially released the notification for the engagement of Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Under Notification No. RRC/CR/AA/2026, a total of 2861 apprentice slots are available in various ITI trades at workshops and units in the Mumbai, Bhusawal, Pune, Nagpur, and Solapur clusters. The Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released on 03 November 2026. Online applications started on 03 November 2026 (11:00 AM), and the last date to apply is 02 December 2026 (5:00 PM).
There is no written exam for this recruitment. Selection is purely on merit based on the average of your 10th and ITI marks, so 10th pass candidates with an ITI certificate in the notified trade should check the cluster-wise slots for their trade before applying.
RRC Central Railway (CR) Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway (RRC CR) |
| Post Name | Act Apprentice |
| Advt. No. | RRC/CR/AA/2026 |
| Total Vacancy | 2861 |
| Stipend | Rs. 9,600/- Per Month |
| Notification Date | 03.11.2026 |
| Category | RRC Central Railway (CR) Apprentice Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | rrccr.com |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 03.11.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 03.11.2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 02.12.2026 (05:00 PM) |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC | Rs. 100/- |
| SC / ST / PWD / Female | Nil |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for RRC Central Railway (CR) Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is 15-24 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 03.11.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Various Trades | 2861 | 10th Pass (50% Marks) + ITI in Relevant Trade |
Cluster Wise Vacancy Details
Candidates can choose only one cluster and can give unit preferences within that cluster only, so check the trade-wise slots of your cluster in the notification before applying.
| Cluster | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Mumbai | 1712 |
| Bhusawal | 500 |
| Pune | 271 |
| Nagpur | 221 |
| Solapur | 157 |
| Total | 2861 |
Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Merit List (Based on 10th and ITI Marks)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Apply for Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026:
- Visit rrccr.com and open the Act Apprentice 2026 online application link.
- Register with your Aadhaar number, active mobile number and email ID.
- Fill in your details exactly as in your 10th certificate and enter your 10th and ITI marks.
- Choose one cluster and give unit preferences where slots exist for your ITI trade.
- Upload your photo, signature, 10th marksheet, ITI marksheet/certificate and caste certificate (if any).
- Pay the fee online (if applicable) and submit the form before 02.12.2026, 5:00 PM.
- Save your Registration Number and take a printout of the application form.
Important Links
| Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Online Form Link | Apply Online |
| Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway Official Website | RRC CR |