Engagement of Apprentices under The Apprentices Act 1961, over Central Railway
Overview & Summary
Description: Engagement of Apprentices under The Apprentices Act 1961, over Central Railway.
Important Dates
2 milestones| Event / Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Opening date and time of Online Application | 10 Mar 2026 | Concluded |
| Closing date and time of Online Application | 9 Apr 2026 | Concluded |
Important Dates
Opening date and time of Online Application
10 March 2026
Closing date and time of Online Application
9 April 2026
Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies
51
Apprentices will be engaged in the following trades:
7 rowsNB : PwBD means Person with Disability and Ex. means Ex-Servicemen. Seats of PwBD and Ex-Servicemen in the above tables are not separate, but included in the total number of seats.
source: Section 7
| sr_no | Trades | UR | OBC | SC | ST | OH | VH | Ex. | total | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MUMBAI - Stenographer | Stenographer | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 32 | 58.2% |
BHUSAWAL - Stenographer | Stenographer | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5 | 9.1% |
PUNE - Stenographer | Stenographer | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3 | 5.5% |
SOLAPUR - Stenographer | Stenographer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1 | 1.8% |
SOLAPUR - Fitter (Engineering) | Fitter (Engineering) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2 | 3.6% |
SOLAPUR - Mason | Mason | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3 | 5.5% |
SOLAPUR - Mechanic Refrigeration and AC | Mechanic Refrigeration and AC | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9 | 16.4% |
| total | - | 29 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 55 | 100% |
Eligibility Criteria
Additional Information
Eligibility Criteria: The candidates should have completed 15 years of age and should not have completed 24 years of age as on 10-03-2026.
Educational Qualifications
Passed 10th class examination or its equivalent (under 10+2 examination system) with minimum 50% marks, in aggregate, from recognized Board.
Possess National Trade Certificate in the notified trade issued by the National Council for Vocational Training or Provisional Certificate issued by National Council for Vocational Training / State Council for Vocational Training(NCVT/SCVT).
Nationality
Physical Standards
Height
137 centimeters
Chest
Chest expansion should not be less than 3.8 centimeters irrespective of size of chest
Age Criteria
Additional Information
Age Limit: The candidates should have completed 15 years of age and should not have completed 24 years of age as on 10-03-2026.
Age as on
10 March 2026
Age as on Notification
Minimum Age
15
yearsMaximum Age
24
yearsEligibility Criteria
15 - 24 years
Age Relaxation
5 CategoriesUpper age limit is relaxable for reserved categories as per government norms
| Category | Relaxation | Max Age After Relaxation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 5 years | 29 years | -- |
| ST | 5 years | 29 years | -- |
| OBC | 3 years | 27 years | -- |
| Persons with Disability | 10 years | 34 years | -- |
| Ex-Servicemen | up to additional 10 years + 3 years based on service rendered in Defence Forces | up to additional 10 years + 3 years based on service rendered in Defence Forces | -- |
Note: Candidates belonging to reserved categories must produce valid category certificates at the time of document verification to claim age relaxation.
Application Fees
Fee Details
Application Fee: Application fees (Non-refundable) – Rs. 100/-
Category-wise Application Fee
| category | amount | Status | notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | ₹100 | Payable | -- |
| OBC | ₹100 | Payable | -- |
| total | ₹200 | ||
Online Payment
availableFee Payment Summary
Total Categories
2
Fee Range
₹100 -₹100
exempted_categories
0
Payment Modes
5
Selection Process
Selection Process
Selection Process: Engagement will be on the basis of merit list prepared in respect of all the candidates who apply against the notification. The merit list will be prepared on the basis of percentage of marks in matriculation (with minimum 50% aggregate marks) + ITI marks in the trade in which Apprenticeship is to be done. The panel will be on the basis of simple average of marks in the matriculation and ITI.
Selection Stages3
Merit List Preparation
EliminativeDocument Verification
EliminativeMedical Fitness
Eliminativerequirements
Exam Pattern
Exam Pattern
Complete examination structure and guidelines
About the Examination
Exam Pattern: Engagement will be on the basis of merit list prepared in respect of all the candidates who apply against the notification. The merit list will be prepared on the basis of percentage of marks in matriculation (with minimum 50% aggregate marks) + ITI marks in the trade in which Apprenticeship is to be done. The panel will be on the basis of simple average of marks in the matriculation and ITI.
Examination Scheme
Qualifying Criteria
Syllabus
Syllabus
Explore Resources
Important Note
Salary & Allowances
Additional Information
Required Documents
Document Requirements
Required Documents: Candidates are required to upload the legible scanned copy of following documents:
Total Documents
10
Mandatory
10
Optional
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General Document Requirements
Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / Passport / Driving License / Government identity card (for non-Aadhaar states)Mandatory
Caste certificate for SC/ST/OBC candidates (Central Government format)Mandatory
Certificate for proof of date of birth (Standard 10th or its equivalent certificate or mark sheet indicating date of birth or school leaving certificate indicating date of birth)Mandatory
Colour photograph (size 3.5 cm x 3.5 cm, JPG/JPEG format, 100 DPI, 20 kb-70 kb)Mandatory
Consolidated mark sheet for all semesters of the trade in which applied / Provisional National Trade Certificate indicating marksMandatory
Disability certificate, in case of PwBD candidateMandatory
Discharge certificate / Serving certificate, in case of candidates applied against Ex-Servicemen quotaMandatory
National Trade Certificate issued by NCVT or Provisional National Trade Certificate issued by NCVT /SCVTMandatory
How to Apply
Application Instructions
How to Apply: Candidates are required to apply ‘ONLINE' by visiting www.rrccr.com, detailed instructions for filling up 'ONLINE' applications will be available on the website.
Step-by-Step Application Guide
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
Application Centers
Application Centers
Choose your preferred exam location
Center Information
Application Centers: Candidates have to choose only one cluster. He/she can give preference for the Units falling within the geographical jurisdiction of that cluster only. Cluster and Units are as under: Cluster Mumbai Bhusawal Pune Solapur
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Available Cities
4 CitiesMumbai
Bhusawal
Pune
Solapur
Center Selection Policy
Preference Selection Available
Candidates can choose their preferred exam centers
Support & Contact
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