Central Railway Recruitment 2026 - 51 Apprentices Posts

Central Railway 51 Apprentices Recruitment 2026 - Complete Details

Central Railway has invited online applications for engagement of 51 Act Apprentices in various trades, to undergo one year of training at Workshops/Units under its jurisdiction. The last date to apply online is 09-04-2026. Selected candidates will receive apprenticeship training in Stenographer, Fitter, Mason, and Mechanic (Refrigeration & AC) trades across units located in Mumbai, Bhusawal, Pune, and Solapur.

The role primarily focuses on practical learning and technical skill development, which plays an important role in enhancing future employment opportunities. Candidates who successfully complete the Act Apprenticeship may also be given preference in future Railway CEN recruitments for Level-1 posts under the CCAA quota (up to 20% of vacancies), as per applicable Railway guidelines.

Vacancies & Eligibility Criteria:

Dates to Consider:

Online Application forms will be received by 09-04-2026 (Upto 5 PM)

Mode of Recruitment :

Merit list will be prepared based on the simple average of marks obtained in Matriculation (with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) and ITI in relevant trade, considering marks obtained in all subjects.

For candidates from boards such as Andhra Pradesh or Kerala, where grades are awarded instead of marks, the midpoint of the grade range will be considered. The average will then be calculated by treating each subject as being out of 100 marks.

In case two candidates secure the same marks, preference will be given to the candidate with higher age. If the date of birth is also the same, the candidate who passed Matriculation earlier will be given preference.

Final Merit List

Final merit list will be prepared cluster/unit-wise, trade-wise, and community-wise, equal to the number of available slots. No centralized merit list will be prepared. Document verification will be conducted in the opted Divisions/Units as per the cluster selected by the candidate during the application process.

Fee Structure :

Applicable application fee is to be paid online. Fee structure is -

• General / OBC / EWS Candidates: Rs 100
• SC / ST / PwBD / Women Candidates: Nil

How to Apply :

Candidates may apply online for the concerned apprenticeship in Central Railway by following the mentioned steps:

1. Visit the provided RRC-CR Apprenticeship application portal and Register using Aadhaar details (Aadhaar number or Enrolment ID). Candidates from Jammu & Kashmir, Meghalaya, and Assam can use voter ID, passport, driving licence, or any valid government ID.
2. Fill in personal details and bio-data carefully in the online form.
3. Enter name, father’s name, and date of birth exactly as per the Matriculation certificate.
4. Provide an active mobile number and valid email ID, and keep them active throughout the recruitment process.
5. Upload required documents in the prescribed format:
   1. Photograph (3.5 cm x 3.5 cm, JPG/JPEG, 100 DPI, 20 kb – 70 kb, recent, clear front view without cap/sunglasses).
   2. Signature (3.5 cm x 3.5 cm, JPG/JPEG, 100 DPI, 20 kb – 30 kb).
   3. Other documents to be uploaded:
      • SSC (10th) mark sheet
      • Date of birth proof (10th certificate or equivalent)
      • Consolidated mark sheet of all semesters
      • ITI Trade Certificate (NCVT/SCVT)
      • If applicable:
        • Caste certificate
        • Disability certificate
        • Ex-serviceman certificate
6. Select only one cluster and give unit preferences within that cluster. Submit the form online before 09-04-2026 (Till 5 PM).
7. No need to send any physical copy of the application to RRC-CR at this stage.
8. Keep a printout of the submitted application for future reference and document verification.
9. For any help or queries regarding the application, candidates may email at helpdesk.rrc.cr@gmail.com.

Related :

• Official Notification and Online Application