RRC Central Railway Apprentice 2026: 2861 Slots, Apply

Last Updated On: 4 November 2026

Central Railway me apprenticeship ka bada mauka aa gaya hai — total 2,861 training slots, Mumbai, Bhusawal, Pune, Nagpur aur Solapur clusters me. Notification 3 November 2026 ko aaya aur online apply usi din se shuru ho gaya hai. Sabse badi khaas baat: isme koi exam nahi dena hai. Tumhare Class 10 aur ITI ke marks ka average hi tumhari merit banayega. Lekin do sakht conditions hain: Class 10 me 50 percent se kam marks ho to apply mat karo, aur engineering degree ya diploma holders is notification me eligible nahi hain — ye sirf ITI trade certificate holders ke liye hai. Training 1 saal ki hogi, stipend Rs 9,600 per month milega, aur training ke baad permanent railway job ka koi guarantee nahi hai. Is article me cluster-wise slots, eligibility, merit formula aur apply ka poora process diya gaya hai.

Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — Overview

Kaun Apply Kar Sakta Hai — Ek Nazar Me

Age limit ko lekar confusion ho to Age Eligibility Checker se apni date of birth daal kar turant check kar lo — 3 November 2026 wali cut-off date ke hisaab se.

Key Stats

Central Railway Act Apprentice Kya Hai?

Act Apprentice, Apprentices Act, 1961 ke under ek training engagement hai — ye regular railway job nahi hai. Selected candidates ko Central Railway ke kisi workshop ya unit me 1 saal ki training milegi, jisme unhe apne ITI trade ka practical kaam seekhne ko milega. Training se pehle Apprenticeship Contract sign karna hoga (minor candidates ke liye guardian sign karega). Training poori hone ke baad railway me permanent job ka koi guarantee nahi hai aur railway administration par job dene ki koi obligation nahi hai. Lekin railway workshop ka 1 saal ka training certificate aage ke railway aur PSU recruitments me kaam aata hai.

Important Dates Aur Application Fee

Fee debit card, credit card, internet banking, UPI ya wallet se pay hogi aur non-refundable hai. Agar fee deduct ho jaye lekin confirmation na mile to dobara payment karne se pehle portal par Verify Payment option use karo — duplicate payment refund nahi hogi. Offline ya post se koi application accept nahi hogi.

Vacancy Details — Cluster Wise

Slots provisional hain aur Central Railway ki administrative zarurat par badh ya ghat sakte hain. PwBD aur Ex-Servicemen slots total ke andar hi included hain.

Mumbai Cluster Ke Bade Units

Bhusawal cluster me Carriage and Wagon Depot (122), Electric Locomotive Workshop (118) aur Electric Loco Shed (80) bade units hain. Pune me Diesel Loco Shed (121) sabse bada hai, Nagpur me Electric Loco Shed Ajni (48) aur Carriage and Wagon Depot (54), aur Solapur me Kurduwadi Workshop (56) aur Carriage and Wagon Depot (55) hain. Poori trade-wise aur unit-wise list official notification ke pages 5 se 15 par hai — cluster chunne se pehle apne trade ke slots us unit me hain ya nahi, ye zaroor check kar lo.

Eligibility Criteria — Poori Detail

Educational Qualification

Class 10 ya uske equivalent, 10+2 examination system ke under, kam se kam 50 percent aggregate marks ke saath pass hona zaroori hai. Iske saath notified trade me National Trade Certificate (NCVT se release) ya provisional National Trade Certificate (NCVT / SCVT se) hona chahiye. Sirf 10th pass hona kaafi nahi — ITI certificate ke bina apply nahi kar sakte. Aur ek sakht rule: engineering graduates aur diploma holders is notification me eligible nahi hain, kyunki unke liye alag apprenticeship scheme hai.

Kaun Apply Nahi Kar Sakta

• Jo abhi apprenticeship kar rahe hon ya pehle apprenticeship poori kar chuke hon.
• Engineering degree ya diploma holders.
• Jinke Class 10 me 50 percent se kam aggregate marks hon.
• Jo ek se zyada application dein — multiple applications milne par saari applications reject ho sakti hain.

Age Limit Aur Date of Birth Bands (3 November 2026 Ko)

Relaxation: SC / ST ko 5 saal, OBC ko 3 saal, PwBD ko 10 saal, Ex-Servicemen ko notification ke special conditions ke hisaab se. SC / ST candidates ko Central Government format me caste certificate aur OBC candidates ko 1 April 2026 ke baad ka valid Non-Creamy Layer certificate dena hoga.

PwBD Eligibility Aur Reservation

PwBD eligibility sirf notification me diye gaye disability categories aur trade-specific fitness conditions par hi milegi — har disability har trade ke liye suitable nahi hai. Notification me certain locomotor disabilities, cerebral palsy, hearing disabilities aur low-vision categories ke liye provisions hain. PwBD claim karne wale candidates ke paas competent medical authority se jaari valid disability certificate hona chahiye, aur apne trade ki fitness requirement ko check karna zaroori hai — galat trade chunne par candidature reject ho sakti hai. PwBD slots total 2,861 ke andar hi included hain, alag se add nahi honge.

Physical Fitness Aur Medical Standard

Is apprenticeship me koi physical efficiency test ya running test nahi hai, lekin medical fitness zaroori hai. Shortlist hue candidates ko Annexure VII format me medical fitness certificate dena hoga, jo Central ya State Government hospital ke Gazetted medical officer (Assistant Surgeon rank se kam nahi) se sign hona chahiye. Bina is certificate ke document verification me allow nahi kiya jayega.

Trades Jo Available Hain

Fitter, Electrician, Welder (Gas and Electric), Carpenter / Wood Work Technician, Machinist, Turner, Mechanic Diesel, Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Electronics Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic, COPA, Programming and Systems Administration Assistant, Painter (General), Sheet Metal Worker, Mason, Blacksmith, Pipe Fitter / Plumber, Cable Jointer, Wireman, Mechanic Auto Electrical and Electronics, Mechanic Communication Equipment Maintenance, Mechanic Radio and TV, Information and Communication Technology System Maintenance, Stenographer (English ya Hindi shorthand), Tailor / Sewing Technology / Dress Making aur doosre notified technical trades. Har trade har cluster ya unit me available nahi hai — apne trade ke slots check karke hi cluster chuno.

Stipend — Kitna Milega?

Selected Act Apprentices ko Railway Board ke RBE No. 116/2025 (dated 11 November 2025) ke hisaab se Rs 9,600 per month stipend milega, 1 saal ki training ke dauraan. Ye stipend hai, regular railway employee ki salary nahi — isliye is par regular allowances apply nahi honge aur hostel accommodation bhi provide nahi hogi, rehne ka intezaam khud karna hoga. Rough salary comparison ke liye 7th CPC Salary Calculator dekh sakte ho, lekin yaad rakho ki apprentice ko stipend milta hai, regular pay scale nahi.

Selection Process — Koi Exam Nahi, Sirf Merit

Is recruitment me koi written exam aur koi interview nahi hai. Selection is tarah hoga:

1. Online Application — RRC Central Railway ki website se form bharo.
2. Merit Calculation — Class 10 aggregate percentage aur ITI percentage ka simple average nikala jayega.
3. Merit List — Cluster-wise, unit-wise, trade-wise aur community-wise merit lists banengi. Koi ek centralized merit list nahi banegi.
4. Document Verification — shortlist hue candidates ko original certificates ke saath bulaya jayega.
5. Medical Fitness — Annexure VII format me medical fitness certificate dena hoga.
6. Engagement — saari formalities poori hone ke baad 1 saal ki training ke liye engagement hogi.

Merit Formula — Example Ke Saath

Merit Percentage = (Class 10 Aggregate Percentage + ITI Percentage) / 2

Example: agar tumhare Class 10 me 80 percent aur ITI me 90 percent hain to merit percentage (80 + 90) / 2 = 85 percent hogi. Ye sirf samajhne ke liye example hai, koi actual cut-off nahi hai. Grade wale boards ke liye: overall grade ke marks range ka midpoint use karo (jaise grade A = 80-89 percent ka midpoint 84.5 percent). Agar board overall grade nahi deta to har subject ke grade range ke midpoints ka average nikalo. Galat percentage bharne par verification me candidature reject ho sakti hai.

Tie-Breaking Rules

Agar do candidates ki merit percentage barabar ho to umar me bade candidate ko preference milegi. Agar date of birth bhi same ho to jisne Matriculation exam pehle pass ki ho, use upar rakha jayega.

Medical Fitness Certificate — Ye Mat Bhoolna

Shortlist hue candidates ko notification ke Annexure VII format me medical fitness certificate dena hoga, jo Central ya State Government hospital ke Gazetted medical officer (Assistant Surgeon rank se kam nahi) se sign hona chahiye. Bina is certificate ke document verification me allow nahi kiya jayega aur candidature cancel ho sakti hai. Document verification ke waqt documents ki list ke liye DV Checklist Generator se apni checklist bana lo.

How to Apply — Step by Step

1. RRC Central Railway ki official website rrccr.com kholo aur Notification No. RRC/CR/AA/2026 dhoondho.
2. Poora notification download karke padh lo — khaas kar apne trade ke slots apne cluster me check karo.
3. Apply Online link par click karo aur registration karo — registration number note kar lo, aage isi se login hoga.
4. Personal details (naam, parents ke naam, date of birth, contact), Aadhaar number ya Enrolment ID (Aadhaar na mila ho to) bharo. Jammu and Kashmir, Meghalaya aur Assam ke eligible applicants Voter ID, passport ya driving licence bhi use kar sakte hain.
5. Class 10 qualification aur aggregate percentage sahi-sahi bharo, phir ITI trade certificate aur marks details bharo.
6. Sirf ek hi cluster select karo, aur us cluster ke andar units ko preference order me chuno.
7. Community, reservation aur applicable details bharo, photograph, signature aur supporting certificates upload karo (photo 3.5 cm x 3.5 cm, 20-70 KB; signature 3.5 cm x 3.5 cm, 20-30 KB; dono 100 DPI, JPG / JPEG).
8. Form ko carefully review karo, fee pay karo (agar applicable ho), aur 2 December 2026 shaam 5 baje se pehle final submit karo.
9. Submitted application form ka printout nikaal lo aur registration number plus payment receipt save kar lo.

Documents Jo Chahiye Honge

• Class 10 ya equivalent marksheet
• Date of birth proof (Matriculation certificate, marksheet ya accepted school leaving certificate)
• Saare semesters ki consolidated ITI marksheet
• National Trade Certificate (NCVT) ya provisional certificate (NCVT / SCVT)
• SC / ST / OBC caste certificate (agar applicable ho)
• Valid OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate (agar applicable ho)
• Disability certificate (eligible PwBD applicants ke liye)
• Discharge certificate ya Armed Forces serving certificate (eligible Ex-Servicemen reservation ke liye)
• Recent colour photograph aur scanned signature (prescribed size me)
• Aadhaar ya doosra permitted identity document
• Medical fitness certificate (Annexure VII format, DV ke waqt)

Hindi ya English ke alawa kisi aur language me release documents ke saath attested translation deni hogi.

Important Links

Aage Kya Hoga — Timeline

• 2 December 2026 (5 PM): Online apply ki last date
• Uske baad (expected): Cluster / unit / trade / community-wise merit lists release hongi
• Uske baad: Document verification (selected division / unit me), medical fitness certificate ke saath
• Uske baad: Apprenticeship contract sign, phir 1 saal ki training shuru

FAQs — Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Q1. Central Railway Apprentice 2026 me kitne slots hain?

Seedha jawab: 2,861 slots. Mumbai cluster me 1,712, Bhusawal me 500, Pune me 271, Nagpur me 221 aur Solapur me 157 slots hain.

Q2. Apply karne ki last date kya hai?

Seedha jawab: 2 December 2026, shaam 5 baje tak. Online apply 3 November 2026 subah 11 baje se shuru hua tha.

Q3. Qualification kya chahiye?

Seedha jawab: Class 10 kam se kam 50 percent aggregate marks ke saath, plus relevant trade me NCVT / SCVT ITI certificate. Sirf 10th pass hona kaafi nahi hai.

Q4. Kya engineering graduates apply kar sakte hain?

Seedha jawab: Nahi. Engineering graduates aur diploma holders is notification me eligible nahi hain, unke liye alag apprenticeship scheme hai.

Q5. Kya isme exam hoga?

Seedha jawab: Nahi. Koi written exam ya interview nahi hai — selection Class 10 aur ITI marks ke simple average se banne wali merit list par hoga.

Q6. Age limit kya hai?

Seedha jawab: 15 se 24 saal, 3 November 2026 ko. SC / ST ko 5 saal, OBC ko 3 saal aur PwBD ko 10 saal ki relaxation milegi.

Q7. Stipend kitna milega?

Seedha jawab: Rs 9,600 per month, 1 saal ki training ke dauraan. Ye regular railway salary nahi hai aur hostel bhi provide nahi hoga.

Q8. Application fee kitni hai?

Seedha jawab: General aur OBC ke liye Rs 100, aur SC, ST, PwBD aur women candidates ke liye koi fee nahi hai.

Q9. Kya training ke baad permanent railway job milegi?

Seedha jawab: Nahi. Apprenticeship complete karne par permanent job ka koi guarantee nahi hai aur railway par job dene ki koi obligation nahi hai.

Q10. Ek se zyada cluster ke liye apply kar sakte hain?

Seedha jawab: Nahi. Sirf ek hi cluster select kar sakte ho, uske andar units ki preference de sakte ho. Multiple applications milne par saari reject ho sakti hain.

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Conclusion: Agar tum ITI holder ho, Class 10 me 50 percent ya zyada marks hain, aur bina exam diye railway workshop me 1 saal ki training lena chahte ho, to Central Railway ke 2,861 apprentice slots ek bahut bada mauka hain — khaas kar Mumbai cluster ke 1,712 slots. Bas cluster chunne se pehle apne trade ke slots check kar lo, merit ke liye sahi percentages bharo, aur 2 December 2026 shaam 5 baje se pehle form complete kar do.

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