Central Railway Recruitment 2026: 2861 Act Apprentice Posts, ITI Trades, Stipend Rs.9,600 (Apply by 2 December)

Central Railway Recruitment 2026: The Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway (RRC/CR), Mumbai, has invited online applications for 2861 Act Apprentice slots under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Training is for 1 year in ITI trades at Central Railway workshops and units in Mumbai, Bhusawal, Pune, Nagpur and Solapur. You need a 10th pass with 50% marks and an ITI certificate in the trade. Applications run from 3 November to 2 December 2026 (5 PM). There is no exam, because selection is by merit from your 10th and ITI marks. This is apprenticeship training, not a regular railway job.

Central Railway Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

Important Dates

Cluster-wise Slots and Trades

These cluster figures add up the unit tables in the notice, including the stenographer and traffic machinery units. The biggest units are Matunga Workshop (547), Parel Workshop (272), Carriage & Wagon (Coaching) Wadi Bunder (258) and Sr.DEE(TRS) Kalyan and Kurla.

Trades in the notice include Fitter, Welder, Machinist, Electrician, Carpenter, Painter (General), Turner, Mason, Blacksmith, Diesel Mechanic, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Wireman, Tailor (General), Sheet Metal Worker, Mechanic Refrigeration and AC, Plumber, Electronics Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic, Programming and Systems Administration Assistant, and Stenographer. Each unit lists its own slots by trade and by UR, OBC, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen category, and not every unit has every trade.

• You can choose only one cluster, and give unit preferences in order, only within that cluster.
• Choose a cluster and unit that actually have slots for your ITI trade. You cannot change the application after final submission, and multiple applications are all rejected.
• Slots are provisional, and RRC can increase or decrease them. No central merit list is made; lists are cluster and unit-wise, trade-wise and community-wise.
• PwBD and Ex-Servicemen slots are included within the totals, not extra.

Educational Qualification

• 10th class pass (or 10+2 system equivalent) with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognised board.
• A National Trade Certificate or Provisional Certificate from NCVT or SCVT in the notified trade. The ITI trade must match the trade you apply for (for Stenographer, English or Hindi shorthand; for Tailor, Sewing Technology or Dress Making).
• Engineering graduates and diploma holders are not eligible.
• People who are already undergoing or have undergone apprenticeship training should not apply.

Age Limit

That means at least 15 years and under 24 years on 03-11-2026. Upper age is relaxed by 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC and 10 years for persons with disability. Ex-servicemen get relaxation of up to 10 more years, equal to service rendered plus 3 years (with at least 6 months of service at a stretch).

Application Fee

Pay online by debit card, credit card, net banking, UPI or wallet. Transaction charges, if any, are borne by the candidate. If money is debited but the application does not download, use the “Verify Payment” button, and avoid paying twice.

Stipend and Training

Before training starts, selected candidates sign a Contract of Apprenticeship. A guardian signs for minors.

Selection Process

1. The merit list is the simple average of your 10th aggregate percentage (minimum 50%) and your ITI percentage in the trade. Subject-wise marks are not counted.
2. For ITI, the average of all semesters in the consolidated statement, or the marks on the Provisional NCVT/SCVT certificate, are used.
3. If your board gives only grades, use the mid-point of the grade range (for example, grade A at 80 to 89 is 84.5%). If the marks you enter differ from RRC’s calculation, your application is rejected.
4. Ties go to the older candidate, then to the one who passed the 10th earlier.
5. Shortlisted candidates face document verification at the unit they chose, and must bring a medical certificate signed by a government doctor of at least Assistant Surgeon rank.

How to Apply

1. Go to www.rrccr.com, which is the only place to apply.
2. Fill in your details exactly as on your 10th certificate: name, father’s name and date of birth. You need an Aadhaar number (or the 28-digit enrolment ID).
3. Choose one cluster, and your units and trade in order of preference.
4. Upload your photograph, signature and documents, then pay the fee online.
5. Print the application and keep your registration number. You must bring the printout to document verification.

Use an active mobile number and email ID, because messages are sent there. For help, email act.apprentice@rrccr.com. Apply early to avoid the last-day website rush.

Documents and Photo Specifications

• 10th mark sheet and proof of date of birth
• ITI consolidated mark sheet for all semesters, or Provisional National Trade Certificate showing marks
• National Trade Certificate (NCVT) or Provisional Certificate (NCVT/SCVT)
• SC/ST caste certificate, or OBC caste and non-creamy layer certificate issued on or after 01-04-2026, in the Central Government format
• Disability certificate for PwBD, or discharge or serving certificate for the ex-servicemen quota

Bring the originals to document verification. Certificates in other languages need an attested English or Hindi translation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many apprentice slots does Central Railway have in 2026?

2861 provisional slots across the Mumbai, Bhusawal, Pune, Nagpur and Solapur clusters.

What is the last date to apply?

2 December 2026 at 5 PM.

What is the qualification?

10th pass with at least 50% marks, plus an NCVT or SCVT ITI certificate in the trade.

Is there any exam?

No. The merit list is the average of your 10th and ITI percentages.

What is the stipend?

Rs.9,600 per month for national or state certificate holders.

What is the age limit?

15 to 24 years as on 3 November 2026, with relaxation for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD and ex-servicemen.

Is it a permanent railway job?

No. It is a 1-year apprenticeship, and the Railway has no obligation to give a job afterwards.

About This Information

This article summarises Central Railway notification no. RRC/CR/AA/2026 dated 03/11/2026. This website is not affiliated with Indian Railways or RRC Central Railway. We do not charge any fee for jobs, and you should apply and pay only on the official site. Slots and dates can change, so confirm everything at rrccr.com before you apply. If you find an error, tell us and we will correct it.

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