The Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway (RRC CR), has officially released a notification for the engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This recruitment drive aims to fill 51 vacancies for apprenticeship training in various trades across divisions such as Mumbai, Pune, Bhusawal, and Solapur. The online application process commenced on March 10, 2026, and the last date to apply is April 9, 2026. Below is a complete guide to the RRC Central Railway Apprentices Recruitment 2026, covering all the essential details, from important dates and eligibility to the step-by-step application process.
RRC Central Railway Apprentices Recruitment 2026
Eligibility Criteria
Before applying, candidates must ensure they meet the educational qualifications and age limit specified by RRC Central Railway.
- Matriculation: Candidates must have passed the 10th class examination (or its equivalent under the 10+2 system) from a recognized board with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
- Technical Qualification: Must possess a National Trade Certificate (ITI Certificate) issued by NCVT/SCVT in the trade for which they are applying.
Age Limit (as on 10th March 2026)
- Minimum Age: 15 years
- Maximum Age: 24 years
Age Relaxation
Relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable as per government norms :
- SC/ST Candidates: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates: 3 years
- Persons with Disability (PwD): 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: Up to the extent of service rendered in Defence Forces plus an additional 3 years.
Selection Process
The selection for the Apprentices posts will be based purely on merit. The process involves the following steps:
- Merit List Preparation
- Shortlisting
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 10th March 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 10th March 2026 (11:00 HRS) |
| Last Date for Online Application | 09th April 2026 (17:00 HRS) |
| Merit List Release | To be announced |
| Document Verification | To be announced |
How to Apply Online for Central Railway Apprentices 2026
Follow these steps carefully:
- Visit the official website: https://www.rrccr.com
- Navigate to the “Act Apprentices” or “Latest Notifications” section.
- Find the link for Apprentices Recruitment 2026 and click on “Apply Online”.
- Complete registration with basic details (name, mobile, email, Aadhaar).
- Fill the online application form accurately, upload scanned documents (photo, signature, certificates).
- Pay the fee (if applicable) and submit the form.
- Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
Important Links
| Notification | Check Here |
| Apply Link | Check Here |
