Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Central Railway has opened applications for Act Apprentice training under Notification No. RRC/CR/AA/2026. The original notice announced 2,861 training slots. A subsequent Engineering (P-Way) addendum dated November 9, 2026, posted on the official recruitment page on November 10, adds 948 slots. The combined count is therefore 3,809, calculated by adding the original intake and the additional P-Way slots. Applicants should check the addendum and trade-wise tables before selecting preferences.
RRC Central Railway Apprentice 2026: Key Details
Recruiting authority: Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway
Notification: RRC/CR/AA/2026, dated November 3, 2026
Original training slots: 2,861
Additional Engineering (P-Way) slots: 948
Combined total after addendum: 3,809
Clusters: Mumbai, Bhusawal, Pune, Nagpur and Solapur
Application mode: Online
Application window: November 3 to December 2, 2026
Closing time: 5:00 PM on December 2
Training duration: One year
Monthly stipend: ₹9,600
Important Update: 948 Additional P-Way Slots
The Engineering (Permanent Way or P-Way) unit has been added across the Central Railway divisions through an addendum dated November 9. The additional allocation covers notified trades such as Fitter, Structural Welder, Gas Cutter, Painter (General), Carpenter/Wood Work Technician, Draughtsman (Civil) and COPA, with Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance listed for Bhusawal. The exact trade and unit availability must be checked in the official addendum.
Candidates who submitted applications on or before November 9 may be allowed to edit and resubmit their forms to exercise preference for the newly added P-Way unit, subject to their trade eligibility and the addendum instructions. Applicants should log in and follow the official notice rather than assume that every trade is available in every cluster.
Eligibility Criteria
Class 10 (Matriculation) with at least 50% aggregate marks.
National Trade Certificate (NTC) issued by NCVT or the prescribed provisional certificate in the relevant notified ITI trade, as specified in the notification.
Age: 15 to 24 years as on November 3, 2026, with applicable relaxations for reserved categories and eligible candidates.
Applicants must meet the trade-specific and unit-specific conditions in the notification.
How Selection Will Be Made
Selection is merit-based. The merit calculation uses the simple average of the candidate’s Class 10 aggregate percentage and ITI percentage. There is no separate written examination or interview stated for this engagement. Merit lists are prepared according to the prescribed cluster, unit, trade and community requirements, followed by document verification and medical fitness checks.
Application Fee and Stipend
The application fee is ₹100. SC, ST, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities and women candidates are exempt, subject to the notification’s conditions. The notified monthly stipend is ₹9,600 and the apprenticeship training period is one year. This is a training engagement under the Apprentices Act, not a regular railway appointment.
Important Application Instructions
Choose only one cluster and check whether your ITI trade has slots in the units you select.
Multiple applications can lead to rejection; read the instructions before submitting.
Enter Class 10 and ITI marks accurately and keep the original marksheets and certificates ready.
Check the prescribed photograph, signature, identity and category-document requirements in the notification.
Submit the form and fee, if applicable, by December 2, 2026, 5:00 PM.
Apprenticeship does not guarantee regular employment in Indian Railways after training.
How to Apply Online
Visit the official RRC Central Railway application portal, register, select the eligible cluster and unit preferences, enter educational and ITI details, upload the required documents, pay the fee if applicable, and submit the form. Review the original notification and the November 9 P-Way addendum before final submission.
Official recruitment updates and notification documents are available at RRC Central Railway. Applicants should rely on the official notification and addendum for the final trade-wise vacancy position and all eligibility conditions.
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