For ITI pass candidates eyeing the Railways, the RRC Central Railway Apprentice 2026 notification is one of the biggest openings of the season. The Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway, has announced 2,861 Act Apprentice training slots across its Mumbai, Bhusawal, Pune, Nagpur and Solapur clusters under Notification No. RRC/CR/AA/2026, dated 03-11-2026. Applications run from 03-11-2026 to 02-12-2026, there is no written test — selection rests entirely on the merit of Class 10 and ITI marks — and the one-year training carries a monthly stipend of Rs 9,600. This guide covers the cluster-wise slots, eligibility, fee, age limit and the exact steps to apply on the official portal.
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Central Railway, Mumbai |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Name | RRC Central Railway Act Apprentices 2026 |
| Notification No. | RRC/CR/AA/2026 dated 03-11-2026 |
| Total Training Slots | 2,861 (provisional) |
| Training Duration | 1 year under the Apprentices Act, 1961 |
| Stipend | Rs 9,600 per month |
| Selection | Merit based — average of Class 10 and ITI marks; no written exam |
| Official Website | rrccr.com |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 03-11-2026 |
| Application Begin | 03-11-2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 02-12-2026 (up to 5:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 02-12-2026 |
| Merit List | As per schedule |
| Cluster | Training Slots |
|---|---|
| Mumbai | 1,712 |
| Bhusawal | 500 |
| Pune | 271 |
| Nagpur | 221 |
| Solapur | 157 |
| Total | 2,861 |
The Mumbai cluster covers workshops and units such as Matunga Workshop, Parel Workshop, Carriage & Wagon (Coaching) Wadi Bunder, Kalyan and Kurla Diesel Sheds, the Sr DEE (TRS) units at Kalyan and Kurla, and the S&T Workshop at Byculla. The detailed trade-wise and community-wise break-up for every workshop is printed in the official notification (pages 5 to 15). PwBD and ex-servicemen slots are included within the notified totals and are not added separately.
Candidates must have passed Class 10 (Matric / High School) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognised board, and must hold an ITI certificate in the relevant trade issued by NCVT or SCVT. Candidates who are currently undergoing apprenticeship training, or who have already completed it, should not apply. This engagement is for training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 — it is not a permanent railway job, and completion of training carries no guarantee of absorption in the Railways.
| Minimum Age | 15 years |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | 24 years |
| Age Counted As On | 03-11-2026 |
| Age Relaxation | As per Apprentices Act and Railway rules for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD and ex-servicemen |
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs 100 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Nil |
| All Category Female | Nil |
The fee can be paid online through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. A form without the required fee, where applicable, is treated as incomplete.
The Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway, Mumbai, handles recruitment and apprentice engagement for one of the largest zones of Indian Railways, covering the Mumbai, Bhusawal, Pune, Nagpur and Solapur divisions. Its Act Apprentice programme trains ITI pass candidates in railway workshops, sheds and depots under the Apprentices Act, 1961, giving them hands-on trade experience in a railway working environment.
| Apply Online | rrccr.com |
|---|---|
| Download Notification (RRC/CR/AA/2026) | rrccr.com |
| Official Website | rrccr.com |
The last date to apply online for RRC Central Railway Apprentice 2026 is 02-12-2026 up to 5:00 PM. The application window opened on 03-11-2026 at 11:00 AM on the official portal https://www.rrccr.com/.
There are 2,861 Act Apprentice training slots in total: Mumbai cluster 1,712, Bhusawal 500, Pune 271, Nagpur 221 and Solapur 157. The slots are provisional and may be revised by the Railway.
Candidates must have passed Class 10 with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognised board and hold an NCVT or SCVT certificate in the relevant ITI trade. Trade-wise eligibility is given in Notification No. RRC/CR/AA/2026.
The age limit is 15 to 24 years as on 03-11-2026. Relaxation in the upper age limit is available for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD and ex-servicemen candidates as per the Apprentices Act and Railway rules.
Selected apprentices receive a monthly stipend of Rs 9,600 during the one-year training period, as per Railway Board instructions. This is an apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961, not a permanent railway job.
No. There is no written examination. Selection is purely on merit, based on the simple average of the marks obtained in Class 10 and the ITI trade examination.
The fee is Rs 100 for General, OBC and EWS candidates. SC, ST, PwBD candidates and all female candidates are exempt from the fee. It can be paid online by debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
Visit the official Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway website at https://www.rrccr.com/, open Notification No. RRC/CR/AA/2026, register, fill the form, upload the documents and pay the fee before 02-12-2026, 5:00 PM.