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Vacancy Details
- Act Apprentice – Various ITI Trades: 2861 vacancies
Qualification: Class 10 with minimum 50% aggregate and NCVT/SCVT trade certificate (ITI).- Mumbai: 1712
- Bhusawal: 500
- Pune: 271
- Nagpur: 221
- Solapur: 157
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 15 years
- Maximum Age: 24 years
Application Fees
- General / UR: ₹100
- OBC: ₹100
- SC: ₹0
- ST: ₹0
- PwBD: ₹0
- Women Candidates: ₹0
Selection Process
- Online Application: Candidates must apply online through the RRC Central Railway portal within the application window.
- Merit Calculation: Merit is calculated as the simple average of Class 10 aggregate percentage and ITI percentage, each given equal weight.
- Merit List Preparation: Merit lists are prepared cluster-wise, unit-wise, trade-wise and community-wise for allocation of training slots.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must produce original educational, ITI and reservation documents for verification.
- Medical Fitness: Candidates must present the prescribed medical fitness certificate signed by an authorized Gazetted medical officer.
- Apprenticeship Engagement: Eligible candidates are engaged for one-year apprenticeship training after completion of verification and medical formalities.
How to Apply
- Visit the official RRC Central Railway website at https://www.rrccr.com/.
- Locate Notification No. RRC/CR/AA/2026 and download the complete notification.
- Check eligible ITI trades, cluster-wise vacancies, age criteria and educational requirements.
- Click the Apply Online link: https://rrccr.com/TradeApp/login/Index.
- Register on the portal and complete the registration using requested personal information.
- Enter Class 10 and ITI details accurately and select only one eligible cluster and unit preferences.
- Upload prescribed photograph, signature and supporting certificates in specified formats and sizes.
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 100 if applicable and verify payment status if needed.
- Submit the application before 2 December 2026 at 5:00 PM and download/print the application form and payment receipt.
Important Links
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date:
- Online Application Start Date:
- Last Date to Apply Online:
- Age Calculation Date:
- Merit List Release Date:
- Document Verification Date:
- Training Commencement Date:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility and qualification requirements for this apprenticeship?
Candidates must have passed Class 10 (matriculation) with at least 50% aggregate marks and hold the relevant NCVT/SCVT ITI trade certificate (provisional NCVT/SCVT accepted). Engineering degree or diploma holders are not eligible under this notification.
How do I apply for the Central Railway Act Apprentice 2026 recruitment?
Apply online through the RRC Central Railway portal at https://rrccr.com/TradeApp/login/Index between 3 November 2026 and 2 December 2026. Register on the portal, enter Class 10 and ITI details, upload required documents, pay the fee if applicable, and submit before 2 December 2026 at 5:00 PM.
What is the last date to apply for this apprenticeship?
The online application window closes on 2 December 2026 at 5:00 PM. Applications submitted by post or offline methods will not be accepted.
What is the selection process for the Act Apprentice posts?
Selection is based on a merit list calculated as the simple average of Class 10 aggregate percentage and ITI percentage, prepared cluster-wise, unit-wise, trade-wise and community-wise. Shortlisted candidates will undergo document verification and medical fitness checks before engagement.
What stipend or pay scale is offered to selected apprentices?
Selected Act Apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 9,600 during the one-year training period as specified in the notification.
