RRC NCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 | Apply Online for 1,853 Act Apprentice Posts in North Central Railway by 07 August
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Railway Recruitment Cell, North Central Railway (RRC/NCR) has released the official notification for engagement of Act Apprentices under the Apprentice Act 1961. The online application process commences on 08 July 2026 and the last date to apply is 07 August 2026. Candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria can apply online through the official RRC website.
This article provides complete information about RRC/NCR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 including vacancy details, eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, age limit, application fee, selection process, important dates, and direct links to apply online. Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before submitting their applications.
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About Railway Recruitment Cell, North Central Railway
Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), North Central Railway is the nodal agency responsible for recruitment of Act Apprentices under the Apprentice Act 1961. The headquarters is located at Nawab Yusuf Road, Balmiki Chauraha, Civil Lines, Prayagraj - 211001. The jurisdiction covers various Divisions - Prayagraj, Agra, Jhansi and Jhansi Workshop, and TMC/Line.
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Recruitment Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Cell, North Central Railway (RRC/NCR) |
| Notification No. | RRC/NCR/Act. Apprentice 01/2026 |
| Notification Date | 07 July 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 1853 |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Application Start Date | 08 July 2026 (00:00 Hrs) |
| Application Last Date | 07 August 2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Official Website | www.rrcpryj.org |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Opening Date & Time | 08 July 2026 @ 00:00 Hrs |
| Online Application Closing Date & Time | 07 August 2026 @ 23:59 Hrs |
Vacancy Details - Division Wise
Jhansi (JHS) Division - Total: 285 Slots
| S.No. | Trade | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total | Ex-SM | VI | HI | LD | MD |
| 1 | Fitter | 96 | 66 | 36 | 18 | 24 | 240 | 24 | - | 5 (HH) | 5 (OH) | - |
| 2 | Electrician | 52 | 35 | 19 | 10 | 13 | 129 | 12 | - | 3 (HH) | 3 (OH) | - |
| 3 | Mechanic (DSL) | 24 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 60 | 6 | - | 1 (HH) | 1 (OH) | - |
| 4 | Painter | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5 | Carpenter/Wood Work Technician | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 6 | Welder | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 14 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 7 | Turner | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 8 | Machinist | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 9 | Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) | 22 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 53 | 5 | - | 1 (HH) | 1 (OH) | - |
| Total | 208 | 140 | 77 | 39 | 50 | 514 | 47 | - | 10 | 10 | - |
| S.No. | Trade | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total | Ex-SM | VI | HI | LD | MD |
| 1 | Fitter | 156 | 104 | 58 | 29 | 38 | 385 | 38 | - | 5 | 12 | 4 |
| 2 | Welder | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 2 | - | - | - | - |
| 3 | Carpenter/Wood Work Technician | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4 | Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) | 10 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 26 | 2 | - | - | - | - |
| 5 | Stenographer (Hindi) | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 6 | Stenographer (English) | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 7 | Machinist | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | - | - |
| 8 | Electrician | 57 | 38 | 21 | 10 | 14 | 140 | 14 | - | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| 9 | Turner | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| 10 | Wireman | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2 | - | - |
| Total | 288 | 190 | 104 | 52 | 69 | 703 | 70 | - | 32 | 14 | 12 |
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Eligibility Conditions
Age Criteria (as on 07 July 2026):
- Minimum Age: 15 years
- Maximum Age: 24 years
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: Additional 10 years (to the extent of service rendered in Defence Forces) + 3 years (minimum 6 months service)
| Category | Born Between (From) | Born Between (To) |
| UR | 07 July 2002 | 07 July 2011 |
| SC/ST | 07 July 1997 | 07 July 2011 |
| OBC | 07 July 1999 | 07 July 2011 |
Educational Qualifications
Essential Qualifications (as on 07 July 2026):
- Educational Qualification: SSC/Matriculation/10th class examination or its equivalent (under 10+2 examination system) with minimum 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized Board.
- Technical Qualification: ITI certificate/National Trade Certificate affiliated to NCVT/SCVT in relevant trade recognized by Government of India.
| S.No. | Designated Trades | ITI Trades |
| 1 | Fitter | Fitter |
| 2 | Welder | Welder |
| 3 | Armature Winder | Armature Winder |
| 4 | Machinist | Machinist |
| 5 | Wireman | Wireman |
| 6 | Electrician | Electrician |
| 7 | Painter | Painter |
| 8 | Mechanic (DSL) | Mechanic (DSL) |
| 9 | Plumber | Plumber |
| 10 | Health Sanitary Inspector | Health Sanitary Inspector |
| 11 | Multimedia and Web Page Designer | Multimedia and Web Page Designer |
| 12 | Electrical and Electronics | Electrical and Electronics |
| 13 | Carpenter/Wood Work Technician | Carpenter/Wood Work Technician |
| 14 | Draughtsman (Civil) | Draughtsman (Civil) |
| 15 | Stenographer (English) | Stenography (English) |
| 16 | Stenographer (Hindi) | Stenography (Hindi) |
| 17 | Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) | COPA |
Reservation Guidelines
- SC/ST Candidates: Must upload Caste certificate in Central Government format issued by appropriate authority (Annexure "B").
- OBC Candidates: Must upload OBC Caste Certificate with Non-Creamy Layer certificate valid for 2026-2027 in Central Government format (Annexure "C") issued on or after 01/04/2026. Must also upload Self-declaration form (Annexure "D").
- EWS Candidates: Family gross annual income below Rs. 8.00 Lakh. Must upload Income and Asset Certificate (Annexure "G") issued by competent authority.
- PwBD Candidates: Must upload Disability Certificate (Annexure "E" & "F") issued by Medical Board duly constituted by Central/State Government.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹100/- (Non-refundable) |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Female | Nil (No Fee) |
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Mode of Selection
- Merit List Preparation: Based on average of percentage of marks obtained in Matriculation (minimum 50% aggregate) and ITI examination, giving equal weightage to both.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates (1.5 times of notified vacancies) will be called for document/certificate verification.
- Tie-breaking Criteria: If two applicants have same marks, older age candidate will be preferred. If date of birth also same, candidate who passed matriculation earlier will be considered first.
- No Written Test or Viva: Selection is purely merit-based.
- SSC/Matriculation Marks: Total marks of all subjects mentioned in the mark sheet (not best of five - total of all subjects including optional/additional/alternate subjects).
- ITI Marks: Average marks mentioned in consolidated statement of marks for all semesters of the trade applied.
- Important: Any discrepancy in marks/CGPA entered in online application and original mark sheet will lead to rejection of candidature.
Medical Fitness & Physical Standards
- Selected candidates called for Document Verification must submit Medical Certificate (Annexure "H") signed by Government authorized Doctor (Gaz.) not below rank of Assistant Surgeon of Central/State Hospital.
- Height: Minimum 137 cm
- Weight: Minimum 25.4 kg
- Chest expansion: Not less than 3.8 cm
- Locomotor Disability (LD, OH): Fitter, Welder, Electrician, Stenographer (English) - as per specified maximum disability limits.
- Visually Impaired (VI): Fitter/Plumber, Stenographer (English) - Low vision as per specified criteria.
- Hearing Impaired (HI, HH): Fitter, Welder, Carpenter, Painter, Mechanic (Diesel), Electrician - Deaf/Dumb/Deaf & Dumb.
Training Period & Stipend
- Training Period: 01 (One) year
- Stipend: Paid at prescribed rate as per extant rules governed by concerned State Governments & instructions issued by Railway Board.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official RRC/NCR website. Follow the steps below:
- Visit the official RRC/NCR website: www.rrcpryj.org
- Click on the "Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026" link
- Read the vacancy notification carefully to know the eligibility criteria
- Fill up the online application form with your personal details (Aadhar number/PAN number/Marks/CGPA/Preferences for Divisions/Workshops/Trade)
- Upload scanned copy of required documents (PDF format, 50 KB to 200 KB):
- SSC (Standard 10th) or equivalent Mark Sheet
- Date of Birth Proof (10th Certificate/Mark Sheet/School Leaving Certificate)
- Consolidated ITI Mark Sheet of all semesters (Provisional National Trade Certificate)
- National Trade Certificate issued by NCVT or Provisional NCVT/SCVT Certificate
- Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC) in Annexure "B", "C" & "D" (if applicable)
- EWS Certificate in Annexure "G" (if applicable)
- Disability Certificate in Annexure "E" & "F" (if applicable)
- Discharge Certificate/Serving Certificate (Ex-Servicemen)
- Color Photograph (3.5cm x 3.5cm, JPG/JPEG, 100 DPI, 20-70 KB) - taken not later than one month
- Signature (3.5cm x 3.5cm, JPG/JPEG, 100 DPI, 20-30 KB) - in running letters (not BLOCK/CAPITAL letters)
- Pay the application fee online through Debit Card/Credit Card/Internet Banking
- Download and print the online application form for future reference
- Applicants must have a valid personal e-mail ID and active mobile number throughout the engagement process.
- Only one application per candidate for the same trade is allowed.
- Application once submitted cannot be altered under any circumstances.
- No hard copy of the application is required to be sent.
- Applicants should ensure their name, father's name, and date of birth exactly match as recorded in Matriculation or equivalent certificate.
- Any discrepancy found during Document Verification will lead to cancellation of candidature.
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Important Links
| Description | Link |
| Official RRC/NCR Website | Visit Here |
| Apply Online (Link Active 08.07.2026) | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF |
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Read the notification carefully before filling the online application.
- Ensure correct category and eligibility criteria before applying.
- No change of category will be permitted at any stage after registration.
- Candidates must produce original documents at the time of verification.
- Candidate can apply only for one trade. Multiple applications will be summarily rejected.
- Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidature.
- No daily allowance/conveyance allowance/travelling allowance will be paid for Document Verification.
- Training in Railways will not confer any right to absorption in Railways after completion of training.
- No hostel accommodation will be provided - selected candidates must make their own arrangements.
- Candidates are advised to visit the official website regularly for all updates.
- Any legal matter arising out of this Employment Notice shall fall within the legal jurisdiction of Central Administrative Tribunal, Allahabad only.
- Beware of touts and job racketeers. Candidates are advised to refer only to the official website www.rrcpryj.org.
Also ReadDisclaimer: This article has been prepared for informational purposes based on the official RRC/NCR Act Apprentice Recruitment Notification No. RRC/NCR/Act. Apprentice 01/2026 dated 07 July 2026. Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying. All information including vacancy numbers, eligibility criteria, and dates are as per the official notification. In case of any discrepancy, the official notification issued by Railway Recruitment Cell, North Central Railway shall prevail. Keep checking the official RRC/NCR website for updates on document verification dates and other recruitment-related information.